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50 Finnair Group With some very simple choices, holidaymakers can help the environment and culture of their destination keep their sparkle far into the future. before travelling it's a good idea to glance in your suitcase and discard anything you won't need; and, at the destination, take care to dispose of rubbish in the right places and use water sparingly. Wise holidaymakers respect their destination You need to be properly equipped for your holiday, but pointless and duplicate packaging, such as cardboard wrappings on cosmetics, should be left outside the suitcase. "Items that will end up as waste shouldn't be unnecessarily taken to holiday destinations, because waste management and recycling there are often not as efficient as in Finland. Furthermore, every extra kilo carried when flying consumes more fuel," explains AurinkomatkatSuntours' Tourism Manager Tom Selänniemi. Before departing on a trip, it's also good to read up on the destination, because information on its environment and culture will help you to be a considerate visitor. AurinkomatkatSuntours sends its customers an information pack on their destination along with their tickets. "Every travel destination has a unique environment, people, wildlife, history and culture, which must be valued and respected," says Selänniemi. hen buying souvenirs, try to avoid products made from endangered species such as corals, sea turtles, ivory and furs. Moreover, you shouldn't buy antiques and religious items of dubious origin, because they are probably on sale without permission. "When buying souvenirs, it is worth favouring local production, however," urges Selänniemi. Otherwise it's good to remember the saying "when in Rome...". The tourist is a guest of the local population, so dress rules, for example, should be adhered to. "It's certainly OK to relax on holiday, but there's no need to behave in a way that unnecessarily gives offence," says Selänniemi. hen moving in natural habitats, a good rule of thumb is to stay on the path. It's great to explore new landscapes and nature, but you shouldn't leave any permanent trace of having been there. W "In off-road vehicles drive only on marked routes; when back-packing, travel along paths; ski on marked pistes; and avoid using jet-skis and other motorised water vehicles near coral reefs and in other environmentally sensitive coastal areas," says Selänniemi. t many destinations, clean water may be limited in supply, so visitors should not consume it unreasonably. Many hotels save water by asking guests to hang up their towels if they don't yet need to change them. You should therefore respect this guideline and change towels only when necessary. You should also attend to your own rubbish. Destinations may have efficient schemes for recycling aluminium cans, for example. "After the your trip, it's worth using the feedback forms to tell the tour operator about your experiences. That way we'll find out what you thought about our holidays, arrangements and the state of the local environment," concludes Selänniemi. A W Travel destinations will retain their appeal only if they are treated with respect. Visitors should remember to exercise care in natural habitats, remove their rubbish and refrain from buying products made from endangered species. Clean water is also very valuable in many places.
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