Travelling Green with Sandos Resorts

Every day, whether you're on vacation or not, you have a huge responsibility in your hands. You have the power to decide whether or not you are going to preserve and improve the world in your home, your work, the way you transport yourself, what you consume, and of course, the way you vacation.

No one understands this better than Sandos Resorts and by choosing to stay there, you are already taking one step forward towards choosing a socially responsible company that communicates that their actions are in favor of the environment.

Here's a look at key ways to enjoy a green vacation with Sandos Resorts.

For clients who like getting your hands a little dirty and are looking to take action to help preserve one of the most threatened ecosystems (beaches) during their holidays, Sandos offers an opportunity to participate in beach cleaning during your stay. Sandos continuously commits to the cleanings of their beaches (both our hotels and other beaches) through the Sandos Foundation and appreciates the help of dozens of volunteers. At the time of your arrival, you can ask if there will be an opportunity to participate in a beach cleaning during your stay!

Make a permanent and positive footprint in the Riviera Maya at Sandos Caracol! This activity is available for the entire family and allows guests to plant their very own tree and watch it grow bigger and stronger year after year. It's a great way to bring the family together and have a positive environmental impact

Sandos Hotels does not offer the use of straws - though available on request, but guests are encouraged to go straw-free. Every year, millions of plastic straws are littered into the oceans from all around the world and it is drastically affecting the oceans wildlife and their environments! Small actions like refusing the use of straws foster a culture of environmental awareness among children, friends, and family which in turn pushes everyone towards trying to take a step in the right direction to create a better and cleaner world.

At all Sandos Hotels guests will find the use of reusable Sandos cups. The purpose of these cups is to drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste that Sandos Hotels produces, which in turn helps lower the amount of plastic pollution exposed to our environment. It is important to note that all reusable Sandos cups are thoroughly washed before being reused.

The use of biodegradable sunscreen is crucial, especially when you are going to submerge yourself in the water of cenotes and oceans. This is very important because the standard sunscreen used has been pointed out as one of the main causes of the bleaching of our corals and other damages to the ecosystem. Another small and easy thing we can do to help preserve the natural environment

During sea turtle season at Sandos hotels in Mexico, we have a high priority program committed to the preservation of sea turtles, which is why Sandos brings in experts to take care of their nests 24 hours a day and monitor the births of these precious sea turtles. Sandos Finisterra is also the proud host of the wonderful and unique Olive Ridley Turtle, whose nesting habits are very different from other sea turtles.

When on your vacations, no matter how fascinating they may be, make sure to stay away from the sea turtles nests (which we indicate clearly with a sign). It is also crucial to also teach children to respect the nests while at the same time sharing how wonderful the turtles are and why we need to protect them by respecting their environment.

Culture is directly linked to the environment, so if you want to go for a walk during your vacation, what better way than doing it for a good cause?

In Sandos San Blas you can take a guided tour to the San Blas Environmental Reserve, during in which it informs visitors about the culture, geology, fauna, and flora of the area, as well as the traditions of the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands. A small museum is also available so that visitors can take the opportunity to learn more about the area and its community.

In the hotels located on the beaches of the Caribbean Sea (Sandos Cancun, Sandos Playacar, and Sandos Caracol) you can experience the tour of The Last Witnesses, a cultural getaway sure to change your perspective of the mythical Mayan culture. You get to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience, and all proceeds from the tour are put towards the benefit of schools in the community, everyone wins!

Most importantly, remember to choose companies that are truly and fully committed to the preservation of the environment. Like Sandos Hotels where Sandos Cancun, Sandos Caracol, Sandos Playacar, and Sandos Finisterra have important certifications like Rainforest Alliance and TravelLife Gold, organizations that certify hotels for maintaining sustainable practices. In addition, Sandos Finisterra and Sandos Caracol have been granted the Distinctive S Award, granted by the Secretary of Tourism in Mexico, which certifies hotels that provide exceptional services to its guests while at the same time continuing with sustainable practices that are carried out! In addition, Sandos San Blas, Sandos El Greco, Sandos Papagayo, Sandos Monaco are set to be part of the TravelLife environmental program through policies and general practices of sustainability in favor of environmental conservation.