10 MUST-KNOW Tips For Sustainable Travel In Hawaii • Ordinary Traveler

With more than 400 threatened and endangered species in the state, Hawaii has been named the “endangered species capital of the world” and it’s more important than ever for travelers to keep sustainability in mind when traveling to this gorgeous part of the world.

I recently visited the Big Island of Hawaii and stayed at Fairmont Orchid who recently launched its Live Pono Hawaii package which inspires visitors to take the Pono Pledge. It’s so wonderful to see hotels take initiative to help the environment and to encourage visitors to be mindful when traveling.

Fairmont Orchid’s Live Pono package includes a one-hour private snorkel excursion for two, activity passes for two which includes beach rental equipment, an 8 ounce jar of locally-made Hawaiian Organic Kiawe Honey, a tin of reef-safe sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and $10 from every room night booked will go to the Hawaii Wildlife Fund to protect native wildlife.