Does the idea of taking a cruise make you break out in a cold sweat? Do you fear the screaming kids, the cookie-cutter activities, the mediocre food…and the dreaded norovirus? Sounds like you might be a cruise hater!

Is a vacation without ice cream really a vacation? Nope, we didn’t think so! But come on, you can’t forget tacos either. There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to some cold, creamy goodness when you’re exploring the streets of a new place.

The travel industry needs to take a good look at the actions that have long-lasting, far-reaching impacts on the world’s ecosystems. Of course, it’s also on us, the travellers who fuel the industry, to travel responsibly in ways that minimize harm to our environment. To commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21, let’s look at a few ways we can help keep our oceans clean while we travel.