Parents plan greener holidays…and ‘no ash cloud’ options
“I realise now the huge potential offered by rail travel.” That is what a local parent said, after attending the Discovering Greener Family Holidays seminar last Thursday (13 May 1010).
Seminar Speakers: Dot Pinkney, Ching Lee and Richard Trillo
The seminar, organised by Go2 Holiday Research, explored how no-fly alternatives are a feasible, practical and greener choice for families. With high levels of ash disrupting UK and Ireland airspace in recent weeks, the seminar turned out to be very timely.
Speaking at the seminar, I wanted to highlight that the ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland does not have to mean just staycations either. Travelling to Europe (beyond France) by train, ferry and car can be considered a part of the holiday and, from personal experience, children love the adventure this brings.
Go2 was delighted to be working with Richard Trillo, editor of Rough Guide to Kenya, and Dot Pinkney, director of communications of Tripbod.com who were guest speakers at the seminar.
“The ash cloud is forcing us to rethink our holidays and it’s fantastic to see the interest and enthusiasm to explore a greener way to travel,” said Richard Trillo.
Dot Pinkney added, “Greener travel also embraces local travel. It was great that the Tripbod concept of tapping into the knowledge and experience of locals when planning their travel was so well received.”
As well as transport alternatives, greener options for places to stay were also explored including cottages that used solar energy, yurts in the Isle of Wight and organic farms in Italy.
“I want to travel green now after this meeting. I am now aware of a difference it could make,” was the concluding comment from a local parent.
Comment from Ching Lee:
I’m delighted with the positive feedback received from the attendees of this first seminar. Many people commented at how they were unaware of the many options available. It was a very interactive and enjoyable morning. The raffle and goody bags were particularly well received and I would like to thank our Partners and Supporters for their fantastic contributions and support.
Following the interest received, we hope to run Discovering Greener Holidays seminar again for people who missed it the first time round. The date is to be confirmed, so please do check the website for updates and further details.
