Avoid crowds and help combat overtourism by going off the beaten path this summer. With warmer weather comes the opportunity to explore the great outdoors in a unique and authentic way. Find tranquility (and fun) in nature by zip lining through a rainforest, exploring protected national parks or discovering the untraveled nuances of a small village. Choose one-of-a-kind eco-focused activities like lion fishing on Turkey’s Aegean Sea, garden-building sessions and local art explorations at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort or daily farm tours at Conrad Koh Samui’s Iris Farm. The property’s on-site eco-cafe, Botanikka, is a great place to power down your electronics and capture memories with your senses.

Choose innovative lodgings that align with your environmental goals. Looking to reduce energy consumption? Enjoy farm-to-table dining options? Research your priorities ahead of time to find the perfect stay in your desired location. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a historical landmark and the first net-zero hotel in the U.S. with locally sourced furnishings, triple-glazed windows for energy efficiency and around 100,000 solar panels that generate power for the building. Meanwhile, Conrad Washington DC — a LEED Gold certified property in the heart of the nation’s capital — sources ingredients from hyper-local vendors for their dining outlets and employs rooftop solar cooking in the preparation of some of their menu items.

Decrease trash accumulation by taking steps to recycle, reuse, compost and minimize energy and water usage. Book an extended stay with Home2 Suites where Energy Star rated appliances are used for less water and waste, bulk shower amenities are available and serving containers are made from recycled glass. To stay hydrated in the heat, ditch single-use plastics and opt for more sustainable products like a reusable water bottle that you can refill at water stations around your hotel. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island puts this tip into practice, partnering with environmental non-profit Parley for the Oceans to create limited-edition Parley Ocean Plastic tote bags made from plastic bottles that were dumped into the ocean.