In the crystal garden at Gut Guntrams you will find about three dozen large exhibits. There is a 5.40 meter amethyst from Uruguay, a 1.40 meter rock crystal point from Zimbabwe, massive rose quartz (both rough and polished), fuchsite, petrified wood and a large fossilized…

What is sustainable about traveling to two countries in one vacation? It’s simple: if you’re in a border region, you can take two vacations in one and produce fewer emissions than if you traveled twice. Regions close to borders often have strong cultural and economic…

Sometimes taking a vacation isn’t enough. Especially when the daily grind starts right back up again. True relaxation begins when your body and mind are in balance and you learn how to incorporate this into your everyday life. Some Green PearlsⓇ hotels offer just that:…

Golf is considered an environmental disaster. There are courses that use millions of gallons of water a year. Instead of nature, you find heavily fertilized lawns with no biological value. The criticism of golf is not unjustified. However, attitudes are slowly changing and people are…

Peru is one of the most fascinating travel destinations in the world. However, mass tourism has left its mark. By traveling responsibly, with respect for nature and local communities, you have the opportunity to make a positive contribution as a tourist. Together with Inkaterra Hotels,…