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Spring is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means one thing: It’s time to get outside again. There’s no better way to do just that than by packing a bag and heading somewhere new, and these three deals are designed to make this easier — and way cheaper — than usual. Whether you’re a beachcomber, a foodie, or a scuba enthusiast, these exclusive Travelzoo deals won’t be available for long, so book now before they sell out.

Kagi Maldives Spa Island resort: $1,950 for five nights

When to travel: through October 2022
Fully refundable: yes

Who hasn’t dreamed of staying in an overwater bungalow above turquoise water? This is the best chance you’ll have all year to do so at a serious bargain. You can enjoy five nights in the luxurious Kagi Maldives Spa Island resort on the Indian Ocean between the Arabian and Laccadive Seas for just $1,950,

Look back through the encyclopedia of travel, and you’ll see a theme reflected throughout history: reaching from the odysseys of ancient Hellenic heroes, European conquistadores, and ‘New World’ settlers to the origins of modern aircraft and package holidays.

These movements were all helmed disproportionately by men, namely white men, whose voices overwhelmingly saturate society even today — and the travel industry is just one area where this disparity comes into play. With male-oriented stories, ideas, and perspectives dominating the majority of the space as they do, it perpetuates a view of the world steeped in patriarchal bias and privilege. But more and more, this imbalance is being challenged.

Female representation across senior roles within the sector is gradually increasing. Whilst the numbers may still need much improvement, they do provide proof of a revolution unfolding, telling of incredible female changemakers switching up the narrative with inspirational initiatives focused around travel, culture, global citizenship, and community. We’re sharing just a small percentage of some of these today in honor of Women’s History Month and the work that must continue hereafter.

1. Lola Akinmade Åkerström and Sara Mansouri, co-founders of Local Purse

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That women have long been a pivotal voice in the environmental movement is well known. From Rachel Carlson — the author of Silent Spring, which explored the ugly truth about pesticides and launched the modern environmental movement — to Greta Thunberg, when it comes to today’s conscience in the fight against climate change, women have been and remain at the forefront of caring for our planet.

While activists like Thunberg are bringing needed attention to the big picture, addressing climate change is a multi-faceted effort that also involves hard work on the ground — fighting for clean water, saving species, preserving forests, and the like. In fact, tackling pollution and preserving biodiversity aren’t just ends on their own but part of the solution to a healthier, more climate-stable planet.

And everywhere you look around the world, women are doing the hard work of protecting forests, conserving wildlife, and fighting pollution. Some have been awarded for their efforts, and others have paid dearly. But each of them is an inspiration. Here are nine women environmental activists from the past and present that we admire.

1. Wangari Maathai

No list of women environmental activists fighting for the environment