If you love to travel but want to keep your footprint to a minimum, seek out one of the many eco-retreats on offer on the island of Ireland.
These are places that will take you a world away from daily stresses and wrap you in the comforting arms of nature.
If the ocean is your salve, head for one of the many options on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way.
In County Cork, Goleen Harbour offers eco accommodation, eco land and sea-based experiences, holistic treatments and retreats on a 38-acre coastal organic farm on the dramatic Mizen Peninsula. Your choice of accommodation includes eco cabins, bell tents or domes overlooking the sea.
Sustainability and care for the environment are central to Goleen’s ethos both in the construction and running of the accommodation and in the activities on offer.
For a little bit of eco luxury, head for the family-run Dolphin Hotel in Inishbofin, an island sitting off the rugged Connemara coast in County Galway. It is designed to be in tune with nature from its eco-friendly architecture to solar panels and an organic vegetable garden.
With its dramatic cliffs, golden beaches and stunning views, Inishbofin is the perfect place to escape for a break.