Conscious Business

We believe in giving back – to the earth and to individuals and communities, and practicing sustainability in order to love and respect the beautiful earth we are privileged to be enjoying.

We give back by ensuring that a percentage of our profits go to local communities. We try and insure that those who we support earn a living wage, and are treated fairly and in accordance with not only the law but our values. For example, Ikurangi Resort in Rarotonga work with local families to source the resort food and materials, and provide professional training and development for their staff. As well as Lily Lane Villas in Ubud who work with the local village of Penestanan.

Sustainability is a buzzword that is thrown around lightly – but a concept I take seriously. I ensure that all tours, retreats and the companies we work with have a similar approach.

I strive to support business’s and operators that incorporate initiatives that place the planet and people first. Like using chemical free, plant based cleaning products and guest toiletries, recycling water, composting initiatives, recycling and more. Anything that helps minimize the impact on the earth.

Associations we support include Bali for Life Foundation, a small charity supporting the less advantaged with hope, dignity and purpose and Solemen Indonesia, a non-profit focusing on helping the disadvantaged in Bali. Bricks for Bali, helping to re-build much needed facilities like Rumah Sehat for the community in eastern Bali and the Lily Lane foundation in the village we stay at in Ubud. Te Ipukarea Society  in Rarotonga focuses on protecting, restoring and regenerating land and marine resources to ensure their beauty is preserved for future generations. Bali Turtle Conservation Farm, educating and protecting the Olive Ridley turtle eggs from nearby beaches, reburying them in especially prepared sandpits so that they can hatch safely. The newly formed Pet Refuge, providing women escaping domestic abuse a safe place to take their animals, as this is one reason that holds many women back from leaving abusive situations. 

If you’d like to offer your support, we are always grateful! You can donate to the organizations we support while on one of our tours or retreats.  We also support the The Creative Centre in Rarotonga with art supplies and Cook Islands SPCA  in Rarotanga and BAWA in Bali. As well as The Lily Lane Education Foundation, a project to establish a community education center in the local village we stay at in Bali. Any donations or support from you is greatly appreciated, and we are always happy to arrange a visit for you.

Our ethos

Here at Wanderlust Solo Women Tours we are believers in love in all forms, including that for the earth. As such, we run a conscious business, with eco, ethical and community efforts to make sure that we are treating everyone fairly and giving back to our planet. 

We are also proud supporters of  Sustainable Tourism New Zealand

We want to promote all things good about conscious travel where importance is put on environmental and ethical tourism. As such we are also proud supporters of  Sustainable Tourism New Zealand.

As so we promote these values;

Kaitiakitanga

The guardianship and protection of our natural, built and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Manaakitanga

Showing respect, hospitality, generosity and care for others.

Whanaungatanga

A relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging.

We strongly believe in these values, and hope you share this throughout your travels, here in New Zealand and also apply them when traveling to any of our destinations.

To find out more check out; http://www.sustainabletourism.nz/