Polaris Sunset by Dan Bercasio
By: Jezza Balase, Green Travel Specialist
Green travel is all about beauty, simplicity, and sustainability. It is about going to a place and enjoying nature without any damage to the environment.
Here are Seven Reasons Why Polaris is a Green Travel Destination
1. Public Transportation Options
You can save on gas because you can go to Pagudpud via buses and jeepneys. Polaris also has several bikes you can rent if you want to go to town.
2. Greener Accommodations
Polaris is known for it simplicity and frugality without sacrificing comfort and convenience. If the weather is nice, you can also go camping just outside the resort.
3. Blue Seas and Green Space
You can take a stroll along the beach, or walk the grassland near the coast, or swim in the blue seas.
4. Walkability
Will you be able to walk from Polaris to the sea or to explore other areas in Saud Beach. Walking is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon impact.
5. No Chains, Only Local Business and Restaurants
Green travelers will be glad to know that there are no McDonalds or Shakeys in Saud. There are only local restaurants offering simple, delicious food.
6. Good Recycling Policy
Pagudpud has an excellent recycling quality. You cannot see any garbage in the resort or anywhere near the sea.
7. Access to Historic Sites
A big part of being a green traveler is striving to understand different people, cultures, and history. There are several Spanish era monuments in the vicinity.
The Wind Mills As Seen From Polaris by Dan Bercasio
Then of course, all green travelers will be happy to know that Polaris has an excellent view of the wind mills.
(Author is a young tourism graduate who specializes in Green Travels)
Photos by Dan Bercasio
