Long Travel - Holidays in Southern Italy, Sicily and Sardinia

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Responsible Tourism

At Long Travel we are passionate about Southern Italy, Sicily and Sardinia. We have been involved in tourism in these areas for 20 years and we feel a responsibility to try and protect certain areas as much as we can, and in turn, maximise the benefits that tourism can bring. Due to our ongoing commitment to the areas we work in, we have recently been awarded AITO’s highest Responsible Tourism accolade – 3 stars. AITO is the first tourism industry association to incorporate a commitment to Responsible Tourism into its business charter.

The ‘trulli’ houses in Puglia are a case in point - twenty years ago they were falling into disrepair with collapsed roofs, flattened walls and many were no more than a pile of stone surrounded by olive trees. For the past ten years, we have restored a number of these unique properties re-introducing local craftsmen to the almost forgotten skills needed to carefully renovate the building and surrounding area. More recently, Ray & Annie Long have built a wonderful swimming pool which is cleverly landscaped, so as not to disturb the surrounding countryside, they have also planted in excess of 200 olive and fruit trees in the grounds of the trulli; as these mature, guests will be able to pick and eat the fresh produce daily.

Over time, more and more people have been visiting the area and some, after spending time in a restored trullo, have decided to buy and renovate their own.

We have been able to put them in touch with many of our contacts in the area and by employing skilled local craftsmen and using the highest quality, locally sourced materials, we have been able to ensure that responsible travel does not mean that you need to compromise on the enjoyment of your holiday or the quality of your accommodation

e-mail: info@long-travel.co.uk (please include a daytime telephone number), or if you would prefer to speak to a specialist, call (01694) 722193

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