Sustainable or Superfluous? The Debate Over Luxury Travel’s Role in Climate Change

With a starting price of $3,350 per person, the 5-night Moorea Magnifique Honeymoon package highlights the ongoing tensions between high-end tourism and the urgent need for climate action. Situated in Moorea, this package offers an extravagant stay in an overwater bungalow at the Sofitel Moorea Kia Ora Beach Resort. Critics argue that while the stunning locales provide a temporary escape for the affluent, they also raise significant concerns about carbon footprints and environmental degradation in pristine ecosystems. This raises the question: in an era of rising seas and extreme weather, can we justify such conspicuous consumption?