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Apr 9, 2010Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort
Situated on 21 acres of coastal forest, the Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort is a couple's dream for a destination wedding or honeymoon centered on eco-friendly initiatives. This boutique resort hotel in Hopkins, Belize also offers adventure travelers a relaxing vacation destination set in a lofty treehouse or beachfront room.
Eco-Friendly Practices
The eco-resort follows green initiatives that focus on wasting nothing if they can help it. For instance, vegetable and fruit scraps are composted… READ MORE
Mar 18, 2010Death Valley, California
Escape the chills of winter with an eco-friendly getaway to the hottest destination in the states, naturally abundant Death Valley. Steeped in history and full of geological wonders, Death Valley is the ideal destination for an intriguing day trip, a relaxing weekend vacation, or an adventurous extended stay.
Death Valley Accommodations
There are only a handful of lodging options located within Death Valley National Park. The 4-diamond Inn at Furnace Creek is the premier choice for… READ MORE
Mar 4, 2010Cree Village Eco Lodge
When you’re seeking a beautiful vacation spot where you can enjoy nature with the entire family, consider Moose Factory Island, Ontario, Canada. With some of the most beautiful land and sunsets in the world, there are countless activities that center on nature and can bring families closer together. Also located on the island is the Cree Village, a quaint eco-lodge where luxury isn’t difficult to find.
Activities:
One great activity visitors can enjoy is taking a… READ MORE
Feb 25, 2010Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge
Don't let Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau take all the credit for being the most sought-after destinations in Alaska. A trip to Homer, Alaska not only brings you up close and personal with the finest gifts of the great outdoors, but also provides a luxurious, eco-friendly getaway for nature lovers. From newlyweds to family retreats, the Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge offers a private beachfront home-away-from-home once described as a "Swiss Family Robinson with luxury and service."
Thanks to tireless… READ MORE
Feb 23, 2010Campi ya Kanzi, Kenya
An African safari is truly a voyage of excitement, thrills, and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with nature and wildlife. To many, the word ‘safari’ means really roughing it, but Campi ya Kanzi combines the true spirit of a safari with five-star accommodations and environmental concern. The result is an exciting opportunity to discover a raw and untouched aspect of life – without sacrificing one bit of luxury.
Campi ya Kanzi
Tembo House is the very… READ MORE
Jan 21, 2010STAR Island
Carbon-neutral STAR Island combines the luxury of a private Bahamian island with the sustainability of the latest green technologies to create the perfect eco destination – a 35-acre paradise that offers much more than sand, sun, and world-class amenities. Seaside villas, custom built private residences, and a grand community clubhouse are just a few items on the STAR vacation agenda.
Still under development in early 2010, STAR Island aims to be the world’s first… READ MORE
Jan 5, 2010Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica
Whether relaxing on a hammock in the middle of a breathtaking rainforest tickles your fancy or you're looking for an adventurous honeymoon, the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica offers a collection of unforgettable eco-tourism destinations. Eco lodges place travelers in the midst of diverse surroundings and wildlife, including lowland rainforest creatures and heavenly ocean beaches. Take the time to learn about the Costa Rica greenery or lose yourself in pampered visits to unique spas –… READ MORE
Dec 9, 2009Eco-Vacation: Mauna Lani Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island
Whether you’re starting to consider destinations for your summer vacation, or you want to go someplace warmer and more tropical now – Hawaii’s big island has the answer. The Mauna Lani Resort was the only US property to be named one of the world’s top eco-friendly and luxurious beach destinations in Condé Nast Traveler, January 2008. While the eco-friendly aspect may be what draws you, the beauty will take your breath away!
Amenities
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Sep 21, 2009Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries
“Hotels don’t make a place special. The residents and natural beauty do,” says Nikki Rose, founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, an innovative program of sustainable agro-tourism that works to preserve the growing traditions, foods, and cultural practices of this wonderful Greek island. The pleasures of travel are deepened when tourists act responsibly as visitors to ecologically fragile landscapes. But while the overdevelopment of many popular travel destinations has created a host of eco-alternatives, true sustainability… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008Virgin CEO Branson Plans New Eco-Friendly Resort In 2007, Sir Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group travel and entertainment empire, purchased a small uninhabited Caribbean island known as Moskito Island. Moskito, which lies near Branson’s well-known private getaway of Necker Island, is the future site of an eco-friendly luxury resort. According to Virgin Limited Edition, the division of Virgin responsible for luxury travel and hotels, Branson’s main focus will be minimizing--if not neutralizing--the resort’s carbon footprint.
The Green Connoisseur will be covering detailed plans for… READ MORE
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