FAQ

What is a What3Words Address?

A What3Words address is a unique and innovative addressing system that assigns a 3-word identifier to every 3m x 3m square on the planet. This system provides a simple and easy-to-use solution to the problem of addressing locations, particularly in rural and remote areas where traditional addresses can be difficult to use or are non-existent.

What3Words addresses are easy to remember and communicate, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, such as navigation, delivery services, emergency response, and location-based services. They can be used both online and offline and are available in multiple languages.

In summary, What3Words addresses are a unique and useful tool for addressing locations in a simple, memorable, and efficient way. They have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about and use addresses, making it easier for people to find and communicate about locations all over the world.

What is the Sustainable Dreamcatcher?

Our Sustainability Dreamcatcher allows travelers to get transparent insights into the sustainable methods an accommodation is using. Divided into 7 categories, it brings light into the label jungle of more than 150 international certificates in the hotel industry. You, as a traveler, can directly see in which category the accommodation is behaving sustainability and where it still has deficiencies. This not only enables you to make an informed decision but also motivates the accommodations to improve their sustainable practices. The data is derived either from our own questionnaire or from one of our certification partners, recognized by the Global Sustainable  Tourism Council. In the latter case you will sign the icon of the respective label in the middle of the Dreamcatcher.

Can I compensate my CO2 footprint with ChargeHolidays?

Thanks to our cooperation with myclimate you can contribute to a more sustainable world by calculating your CO2 footprint and donating a respective sum. We believe in the concept of firstly minimizing your emissions. However, we are aware that it is difficult to plan a carbon neutral trip, hence the myclimate projects such as building sustainble cooking equipment in Kenya can help on a social as well as environmental level. 

What kind of accommodations do you list?

We list many different kinds of accommodations. From small family-owned hostels to big luxury hotels. Our believe is not to forbid anyone traveling in a way they enjoy, but instead we inspire and share best practices which help the environment to keep intact. By giving transparent insights into the sustainable methods used, we give you as customer full agency to chose between the different accommodations