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’s new Make Travel Matter Experiences initiative to make tourism matter at every level, and I am happy that UNWTO can contribute to this important work through our shared efforts to re-start Tourism as a critical part of sustainable global development. Travel Matter’ E-Assessment tool, which is a great initiative and a powerful tool to advance sustainable tourism and increase the positive impact of Travel & Tourism. Our personal choices matter and travel connects directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, so with this tool you can really make a difference and see the positive impact of sustainable tourism in the environment, protecting our ecosystem, our assets, and especially wildlife, while at the same time providing a significant positive social impact. With more than 40 individual travel companies under the TTC banner, this tool provides a way to incorporate experiences into TTC’s itineraries that provide guests with inspiring local and authentic ways to explore and learn about the places they visit on a meaningful level, while also directly connecting those experiences to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

It’s time to schedule some time to unwind, relax, have some fun and treat yourself and fellow wonder women aka besties, to a girls’ getaway! With a shiny new year just starting and vaccines rolling out, the time is NOW to start planning and explore your own country, celebrate the beauty of what travelling through your own backyard can offer… or perhaps what your ‘neighbor No matter what country you call home, here are some trip ideas to ensure a memorable girls’ vacation whether looking for a beach holiday, foodie trip, or city centric vibe. Take your gal pals and feast like queens in San Francisco’s Chinatown, get star struck in Hollywood and grab a cocktail on the rooftop pool bar of the Mondrian, feel the force of nature at Yosemite National Park and road trip down one of the most iconic roads in American history.

Instead we dreamed of faraway places and island getaways, and reminisced of what it was like to interact in a foreign land. One thing is for sure, we’ll be travelling more thoughtfully and with appreciation for when the borders open and we can jump on that boat and hop to the next isle, step onto those white sands or pebbled beaches, take in that pink sunset or orange sunrise and breathe in that salty breeze. While travel may change for the ‘new world’, what we all look for in a vacation will remain the same… relaxation, fun, culture, magic moments; but also a whole lot of appreciation for communities that did it tough through the pandemic and rely on tourism to survive, we’ll be thinking harder as to how we can contribute and where our money is best spent. As you look for the perfect escape to reconnect with nature and unwind, here are some of the best islands in the world to add to your dreamy list of where to go next:

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