Sustainable travel in the Caribbean: How to holiday consciously

Recently, in reaction to the Caribbean’s increasing vulnerability to climate change – stronger and more frequent tropical storms, coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels – and a mass-tourism model that benefits few locals, a sustainable-travel scene has been emerging. From farm visits and dance lessons to community tours and hiking in protected areas, these experiences show a different side of the islands, where your holiday money directly and positively impacts communities, aiding preservation and conservation efforts.

THE FARM-TO-FORK FEAST

Peg Farm, Barbados

A half-hour drive north-east of the nightlife hub of St Lawrence Gap, this 108-acre estate is part of a growing movement on the island to reduce its dependency on imported food and embrace a healthier diet. Deep dive into the farm’s innovative work based on biodynamic principles, free-range animal husbandry and permaculture to regenerate the soil after centuries of sugar-cane planting, and learn about native Bajan varieties on a stroll through the medicinal-plant garden. Lunches of plantain bowls and pulled-pork and cassava pancakes are dished up the café, all served against the backdrop of Barbados’s green interior.