There are seven island nations on the 2016 list, marking a continuing trend in the winners' circle, climate change affects islands dramatically, so island nations tend to put extra effort toward effective environmental policies. Ethical Traveler report More Quotes by Ethical Traveler report More Quotes From Ethical Traveler report We fully support Vanuatu's citizens in their rebuilding efforts but do not believe their infrastructure can handle an influx of tourists at this time, palau, another small Pacific island that has been a fixture on our list, was omitted this year. In order to reclaim their long-held spot they must show clear and verified progress in the fight to end human trafficking, for both domestic labor and sex purposes. Ethical Traveler report travel By spending travel dollars in forward-thinking countries, explorers can reward the good guys -- and encourage humane practices worldwide. Ethical Traveler report travel Like Latvia in 2014, Lithuania is no longer considered a' developing country,' having earned the IMF status of' mature economy' and making it ineligible for our list. Ethical Traveler report travel
