Your Choice Travel

Feel good about your dream vacation!

Magens Bay, St. Thomas, USVI

With the help of a Your Choice Travel consultant,
you can have a dream vacation AND tread lightly on the earth.

CONNECT with a Your Choice Travel consultant and share your dream. Our expert advisors can help direct you to ethical and morally-conscious suppliers.

CHOOSE the options that fit your dream and your budget. We know how to help you get the most out of your vacation investment.

GO when you want, where you want. Sustainable travel means options; it's not just backpacking and "roughing it" anymore!

Gain the finest travel experience

Local Maasai tribesmen serve as guides. Photo courtesy Natural Habitat Adventures.

What is responsible tourism?

  • ENVIRONMENT
    1. Reduce your environmental impact by selecting suppliers that reduce carbon emissions, recycle and reduce waste, build with recycled materials, and engage in chemical-free maintenance.
    2. Protect endangered species by supporting suppliers that have conservation efforts, use sustainable animal products (if any at all), and limit habitat loss.
  • COMMUNITY
    1. Contribute to local economies by supporting small locally-owned businesses and choosing local guides.
    2. Empower communities by working with companies that give back to the community in the form of small-business start-up loans.
    3. Insist on only those suppliers that provide fair and safe working conditions.
  • CULTURE
    1. Show respect for your hosts' culture by learning about it before you leave.
    2. Learn more while you're visiting by asking questions and engaging with your host.
    3. Seek out authentic experiences versus pre-scripted tours.

Enjoy

Locally-made poducts make the best souvenirs! Photo courtesy NepalAdvisor.com "Responsible Trekking in Nepal" blog entry by Asin Sharma.

We'll help you build a responsible vacation.

We have a great relationship with suppliers that are socially and ecologically conscious.

We know which suppliers to use where. We'll help you select which work best for you.

We'll help you prepare for your visit with advice on local conventions, proper attire, and we'll even teach you a few words in the local language!

We can even help you learn what souvenirs to look out for and avoid, such as animal products made from endangered species.

Rest and Relax

Photo courtesy Finca Rosa Blanca, Costa Rica.

You'll sleep well knowing your dream vacation is also responsible.

  • You'll discover a new level of rejuvenation when you see your impact on local communities.
  • You'll appreciate authentic souveniers and homemade products more than any other.
  • You'll gain memories like no other, memories that will leave you feeling refreshed for years to come.
  • You can relax knowing you've contributed to the preservation of your destination for return visits down the road.

Why use a travel agent?

You'll save time and money while gaining a great trip!

You gain our KNOWLEDGE. Our experience will save you time and money. We have connections and insight, and we know what's hot and what's not!

You gain our SERVICE. We take the time to get to know you and make sure you'll be happy with your choices. If anything goes awry, we're here to help. Sometimes, we're even able to add a little something extra to the trip that makes it that much more special.

You get our expreience and service for FREE. Suppliers pay agents out of the regular trip cost so you'll always pay the same price for a trip that we book for you versus one that you've booked yourself. We are often able to offer special discounts not availble to anyone else.

Here's what other travelers have to say:

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I appreciate your service and do not have any recommendations for improvement.
-Katie

Thank you to all my clients!

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Thank you to all my family, friends, and clients for your support.