12 Ways to Practice Regenerative Travel and Heal the Planet While You Explore

5. Stay at regenerative accommodations

Pick lodgings that use design to restore landscapes and support local economies rather than degrade them. Regenerative properties may rewild land, restore native plantings, or host on-site ecological projects. Look for detailed descriptions showing how a property improves water cycles, restores habitat, or funds community programs. Some lodges highlight regenerative architecture, native landscaping, and hiring plans that prioritize local workers and suppliers. When a property shares measurable targets — such as trees planted, hectares under restoration, or percentage of staff recruited locally — that level of transparency helps you assess claims. Staying longer at one place reduces transport footprints and gives you more time to experience and support on-site projects, helping your travel dollars translate into sustained benefits for the land and people who live there (Journeys with Purpose).