How to Get Extra Paid Vacation Days to Travel

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A mom got extra paid vacation days to travel to France with her family.

June Tinsley went on a two-week trip to Biarritz with her partner and child. They drove to the ferry and then to Bilbao, which is near Biarritz.

The trip took 30 hours each way, but June's company gives extra days off for using sustainable transport.

June said the holiday started on the ferry, and she used 1.5 days of Sustainable Travel Leave. This is a great company perk that supports her values.

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On the ferry, June played cards, watched a movie, and checked emails. Her teenager was too old for kids' activities, but they all relaxed and enjoyed the scenery.

June's family paid £870 for ferry tickets, which was more expensive than flying, but they didn't need a car.

June likes the Sustainable Travel Leave scheme because it rewards staff for being environmentally friendly. Europe is easy to reach by ferry, and the journey is enjoyable.

Over 200 employers have adopted Sustainable Travel Leave, including charities and law firms.

A London to Berlin train trip reduces emissions by 92 percent, but takes seven hours longer than flying. Sustainable Travel Leave covers this extra time.

Flying is easy, but it harms the environment. Commercial aviation contributes to climate change and is growing fast.

Aviation causes around 7 percent of the UK's CO₂ emissions, which is growing faster than other types of transport.

Most UK flyers want to fly less, but they are limited by time and vacation days.

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