Lifestyle Sustainable ski-in, ski-out hotels for eco-conscious winter sports enthusiasts Marilou Cabatingan, 01/14/202508/18/2025 Skis on, out of the hotel and onto the slopes – a ski-in, ski-out hotel lets you start your day’s skiing right outside the hotel door, saving you the daily shuttle ride. But that’s not all that makes your ski vacation sustainable. We’ll show you what else to look for… Continue Reading
Travel Seven tips for sustainable skiing holidays vacation in the Alps Marilou Cabatingan, 01/07/202508/18/2025 Glittering snow, the sight of snow-capped mountains, and the anticipation of the next run… Do these images come to mind when you think of a winter vacation? Then you feel the same way we do. But that means you probably also face the same challenge we do: Can you enjoy… Continue Reading
Food Slow Food: good-fair-conscious Marilou Cabatingan, 01/01/202508/28/2025 Eat slowly, appreciate food again, and pay attention to an environmentally and socially responsible way of dealing with it. Last week we already introduced you to the Slow Food philosophy: good-fair-conscious. Our partners around the world strive for a good, fair and conscious approach to food and products. The objectives… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable chalet vacation in the Alps Marilou Cabatingan, 12/25/202408/18/2025 A hike in the mountains (with snowshoes or hiking boots) and then back to your own chalet – wood in the fireplace, maybe a dog snuggling at your feet. For many, a chalet vacation is the epitome of a luxurious outdoor vacation with space and privacy in the mountains. Couples,… Continue Reading
Food Slow Food- Eat Smarter Marilou Cabatingan, 12/20/202408/28/2025 What is behind the term Slow Food? The organization with the same name was founded by Carlo Petrini and some of his friends in BRA, Piedmont, as an enantiomer to “FAST Food”. Carlo Petrini defined three basic concepts for a “New Gastronomy”: good, clean and fair. The concept focuses on… Continue Reading
Lifestyle Sustainable fasting vacation 2025 – Plan your healthy start into the new year now Marilou Cabatingan, 12/15/202408/19/2025 The year is drawing to a close. Perhaps you are already in the midst of Christmas preparations and baking your first cookies for the Advent plate? As much as we look forward to this season of cookies, gingerbread, and feasting, some of us are already feeling the urge to do… Continue Reading
Lifestyle 8 things you should NOT do on vacation Marilou Cabatingan, 12/03/202408/18/2025 Want to be sustainable on vacation and be a model (sustainable) hotel guest? Then read on to find out what hoteliers are saying about what their valued guests should NOT do while on vacation ?? Support, not undermine, the efforts of sustainable hotels and accommodation When it comes to the… Continue Reading
Travel Spa oases in nature – sustainable wellness hotels surrounded by greenery Marilou Cabatingan, 12/02/202408/28/2025 In nature we recharge our batteries and walks or hikes through the forest, are good for the body and soul. Our hoteliers also know this and have created spa oases in the middle of nature in their sustainable hotels. We introduce you to these special retreats today. SPAS in the… Continue Reading
Travel Sustainable Winter vacation – Part 2 Marilou Cabatingan, 11/28/202408/28/2025 You plan to visit the Alps, but you don’t want to stand in lift queues and then race down the crowded slopes? Snow tours, sledding, cross-country skiing – there are so many, great alternatives to actively enjoy the snow. Deep snow skiing is the epitome of freedom for you? In… Continue Reading
Food Vegan vs. meat – what is your opinion ? Marilou Cabatingan, 11/23/202408/28/2025 Vegan vs. meat – what is your opinion? When it comes to diet and nutrition, discussions can quickly become heated. Everyone has different needs and opinions. Rarely, however, does it escalate as quickly as with the topic of vegan vs. meat. Is sustainable meat consumption even possible? Is it ethically… Continue Reading