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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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In her editor's letter, Exec Editor @mindypoder says: "We frankly discuss challenges such as overtourism and climate change, as well as how travel can be a conduit of understanding between cultures and a means of transformation for the traveler." https://t.co/a9BSzueDzw #TWChats
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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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A8 French Polynesia is hiding a great number of tiny islets - Motus. Motu is a reef islet formed by broken coral and sand, surrounding an atoll. We love taking our guests to discover these Motus! š„ @ChrisStanleyHD #TWchats
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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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RT @VWT_Travel: A8: One of the most popular attractions in #Iceland is Blue Lagoon, but this touristy spot isnāt the only spring you can soā¦
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replying to @avoyatravel @avoyatravel Need a ride there? Cause we got an idea. š” ā”ļø š³ļøĀ #TWchats
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RT @TravelAgeWest: In her editor's letter, Exec Editor @mindypoder says: "We frankly discuss challenges such as overtourism and climate chaā¦
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A9: The question implies there is a phenomenon of "irresponsible travel", so lets deal with that, as that seems more real than the amorphous concept of "traveling responsibly", which so begs some insincere "mea culpa", which I am so not doing. #TWchats
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A7. Want off the beaten track? Here's what rush hour looks like on our southeast peninsula (look closely, the road is there!) #twchats #StKitts #rushhour #moremonkeysthanpeople š¤£
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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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A9: @twtravelnews Responsible travel means leaving communities better than they were when we arrived. On our Cruise With Purpose Tours guests can pay-it-forward & assist in scientific research, bring much-needed supplies to an orphanage, replant a native forest & more! #TWChats
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A8 Found some really cool bars around Seoul (and I was usually the only non-Korean). https://t.co/gpxUHWFboz #TWchats https://t.co/jHa2y50LCf
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Sometimes just staying homeāand exploring different parts of townāisnāt a bad idea either! #TWchats @amyvirshup @nytimestravel @TravelAgeWest @TWtravelnews
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RT @AFARmedia: There you have it! AFAR EIC's favorite spot in #California (right now)! š #TWchats https://t.co/Te2Ehui08F
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@TWtravelnews This is a beautiful wood-fired sauna in Sweden, on the Baltic Sea!
The island where it's located only reachable by boat (any kind).
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A9: I try to learn cultural practices & basic phrases beforehand, & of course treat people & environments w/respect. Also, seek out experiences that leave $ in the hands of local residents. #TWchats
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A9 Responsible travel can mean about 40 different things. To me, it's being respectful of local customs and traditions, keeping an open mind when people have opinions different than yours, and always trying to approach a new place with a deeply felt, genuine curiosity. #TWchats
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A9: @twtravelnews We practice responsible travel by teaching sustainability! With our "Whalesafe Project", our youngest guests cruising through the Pelagos Sanctuary learn about how Costa Cruises helps protect the species in the protected area. #TWchats https://t.co/tlyLbsVVG4
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replying to @AdventureChrisS @AdventureChrisS You said it, Chris! Opportunities to see different corners of the world are endless. #TWchats
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replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt If that means you're sharing, maybe we can work something out. #TWChats
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Q9: What does "responsible travel" mean to you, and how do you practice it on the road? #TWchats
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replying to @AdventureChrisS @AdventureChrisS Never met anyone (we liked) who didn't love Nassau. #TWchats
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RT @McSchim: A8. Isla Parida Beach in #Panama on @WindstarCruises Costa Rica cruise is fabulous - jungle hikes, perfect beach, water sportsā¦
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Love: An unapologetic sense of culture and history, nature and urban development, FOOD! A great festival, like Sao Joao in Porto, never hurts.
Dislike: Lack of safety, overcommercialization, hostility to tourists. #twchats https://t.co/Ip3jeVHNrj
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replying to @TravelAgeWest @TravelAgeWest A8: The warrens of Seoul. Instead of leaving Insadong in our usual way, we took an alley. Then we found all these sellers of old things! #TWchats
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RT @AFARmedia: There you have it! AFAR EIC's favorite spot in #California (right now)! š #TWchats https://t.co/Te2Ehui08F
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RT @StKittsTourism: A5. Well. what can we say? This twin-island paradise is home. When we leave we simply can't wait to get back. #twchaā¦
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RT @meeshull: A8: During a trip to Dallas, I stumbled into this wonderful independent bookstore, Deep Vellum Books, in the city's artsy Deeā¦
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A9: We love to travel and we love our earth more šš When we travel, we try to be respectful to our surroundings including the people, nature, and places we interact with. Consume and waste less, see and enjoy more #TWChats
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A8: I experienced total cuteness overload @CrystalCoveSPāan amazing little beach enclave outside of Irvine, CA. It's a state park, totally beloved by locals, with retro (and real) beach cottages that you can rent. And an awesome little restaurant, too! #TWchats @NatGeoTravel https://t.co/laNDmJGTU5
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RT @WindstarCruises: A8 French Polynesia is hiding a great number of tiny islets - Motus. Motu is a reef islet formed by broken coral and sā¦
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A9: Downloading our new #myAmaCruise app helps you be a responsible traveler in two ways: 1. By informing you a bit more about the places you visit and 2. By saving valuable paper resources by reading that information through your device and sending digital postcards! #TWchats
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replying to @AFARmedia A9: We dug into this quite a bit in our most recent (May/June 2019) issue. Check it out. #TWchats https://t.co/l9C5EUZ7nV
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A9: Responsible travel includes respecting local customs. Ie: in some East Asian countries, sticking chopsticks upright in your rice bowl is reserved for honoring the dead. Instead, place them down next to your bowl or on a chopstick holder if you have one #TWchats
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A9: Responsible travel is best achieved through cultural education. Our partnership with @UNESCO makes it possible for our guests to practice mindfulness as they discover #WorldHeritage sites, and the rich culture and history of their locales: https://t.co/CyULQU7fZ6 #TWchats
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RT @HALcruises: A7: @travelagewest Everyone should visit Rome once in their lifetime, but if you're looking to beat the crowds Naples is aā¦
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A7: I love to establish a homebase in #Tuscany #Italy in the countryside #TWChat and explore from there-hereās a fave. https://t.co/hx4SSbTPn9 #TWChat #TWChats https://t.co/JvuEADMB82
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replying to @AFARmedia A9: Maybe you're considering environmental responsibility, and we're here to help! #TWchats https://t.co/vALA7zkuDR
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RT @VWT_Travel: A8: One of the most popular attractions in #Iceland is Blue Lagoon, but this touristy spot isnāt the only spring you can soā¦
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replying to @jules_afar @jules_afar @BobsWellBread I purposely avoided answering this question, as I boycott the term "hidden gem" https://t.co/iCCftDa4tV #TWChats @skift
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RT @jules_afar: A9 Responsible travel can mean about 40 different things. To me, it's being respectful of local customs and traditions, keeā¦
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A Q9: It's all about respecting the path you travel and leaving it better than how you found it. Thatās why we're committed to sustainable travel. Learn more: https://t.co/s6RszLQBOJ #TWchats @TWtravelnews