Good practices recommended to our guests during their stay in Santa Mónica Suites Hotel, Gran Canaria.
- VALUE YOUR HOSTS AND COMMON HERITAGE:
- Find out which are the local customs, traditions and life conditions before starting your journey, so you will understand the local community better.
- Learn some words in the native language – it will help you to get a better communication.
- Enjoy and respect their history, architecture, religion, dressing codes, music, art and cuisine.
- Ask for permission to take pictures to any local.
- TAKE CARE OF OUR PLANET:
- Save water and energy any time that is possible, recycle according to the current residue regulations in the area you are on holidays, and produce as less residue as possible.
- Reduce paper use by using digital format.
- Reuse your towel.
- Do not waste food.
- Respect the ecosystem: if visiting countryside or beaches, get informed on how not to degrade it, by respecting their wildlife and natural habitat.
- Avoid purchasing endangered flora and fauna species containing products.
- Be especially careful in places where fire is used.
- Respect the pathways or allowed access areas when visiting protected natural areas.
- Do not disturb wildlife when visiting the countryside – try to not be loud, and do not touch birds’ eggs or nests.
- Inform the authorities if injured or ill animals are found.
- Respect the hunting and fishing designated areas and seasons.
- Do not participate in activities involving animal abuse.
- Reduce your carbon footprint by using public transport.
- SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY
- Purchase products and local craftwork products for a fair price, therefore you will be respecting local sellers’ source of livelihood.
- Do not purchase forgeries, which are not allowed by national and international regulations.
- Hire local guides who know the area well.
- BE WELL-INFORMED AND ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE
- Adopt the appropriate sanitary precautions before and during your trip.
- Be informed on how to receive medical assistance, or how to contact your embassy in an emergency.
- Be well-informed beforehand when joining a volunteering.
- Choose tour operators which have environmental policies.
- BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER
Once you are back home, leave honest reviews and spread your positive experiences.
Follow the law and national regulations.
Respect the human rights and protect the children (exploitation and abuse are a crime)
Support local charities or community projects.
Take pictures, not pieces from cultural or natural goods as your trip memorabilia.
