"I forget everything when I'm on vacation! This adage is often adopted when we leave our daily lives behind for a few days of well-deserved rest, and it's understandable to want to suspend the good habits we've adopted throughout the year. But what if these habits, rather than constraints, turned out to be opportunities to make the most of your vacations? Here are a few examples of eco-gestures to apply once you're there.
Once you've arrived at your vacation destination, you generally want to discover it at your own pace and, for an even more successful stay, meet new people. This can be facilitated by carpooling if the monument or museum you want to visit is a little out of the way from your accommodation.
And if the area's nuggets are served by public transport, it's a great opportunity to travel together while admiring the scenery in peace. Alternatively, for the more sporty, walking or cycling is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region.
Speaking of immersion, how about giving priority to local riches during your stay? Handicrafts, culinary specialties, trails specially created to admire (and preserve) natural sites...
You can have great experiences while supporting the local economy and respecting your host site, especially if it's on the coast and you have the good idea of using sunscreen (rather than oil) half an hour before swimming. This will limit contamination of the water, but not your pleasure, especially if you're enjoying fresh, local produce after a fine day outdoors.
Easier to cook and less wasteful, these products can also be enjoyed on picnics and in reusable containers (resealable glass containers, gourds...) so that other visitors can enjoy the great site you've unearthed after you. In the same vein, don't hesitate to go out equipped with a pocket ashtray or bag so that you can sort your packaging according to your vacation accommodation's instructions. And when you leave your vacation home to dine at a good local restaurant, don't hesitate - if you've bitten off more than you can chew in front of all the delicious local recipes - to take the leftovers with you, so you can enjoy the meal a little longer.
Conclusion: good habits that are as virtuous for your budget as they are for the planet, and above all, easy to adopt all year round, wherever you are. Happy vacations!
Valérie from Comme des Français
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