Archive for 'Accommodations'

With the economy in the tank right now, the idea of flying the coop might prove therapeutic. What sounds so alluring about Playa Viva is that it’s conceived as not only a comfortable, eco minded resort, but also a sustainable residence community. The eco-minded developers are creating an idyllic property that will respect its natural [...]

The next time you travel to San Francisco, you might want to try the Triton Hotel.  Part of the Kimpton family, this green hotel makes it a priority not to compromise the environment for luxury. The way they see it, you can have both!

Their commitment to sustainable practices is widely acclaimed.  In addition to following [...]

Green Globetrotter extraordinaire, Jessica Blair has your dream
Beach Bum Wedding all figured out. On beautiful and nearby Bermuda,
9 Beaches Resort and hangout provides the perfect package for a blissful stay. We celebrated our first anniversary on the island — those hazy, crazy days still make me all warm and smiley.
via: greenglobetrotter.com

One of the best ways to take some time off from work, school, or just life is to relax at an eco resort, especially if you love nature and would like to visit one of the world’s vastly diverse ecosystems. Part of relaxing comfortably is knowing that biological diversity is being conserved, and [...]

For cowgirl and cowboy wannabees — at the heart of the 26,000-acre Sun Ranch sustainable ranching operation, this rustic, secluded lodge — which caters to a only 16 guests at maximum capacity—offers a guest ranch experience that’s far from “dude.” Enjoy heavenly views of the glorious Madison Valley and chef-prepared gourmet meals made [...]

Newly opened beach and nature resort, Arenas del Mar looks like the perfect escape for an eco-friendly, luxurious vacacion.
Feel free as a bird on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast in one of their 38 rooms and suites. Or perch yourself in an ocean view apartment featuring over 1650 square feet of living space, [...]

My good pals, Arlene and Paul, recently returned from California, raving about Treebones Resort in Big Sur. With breathtaking views of undeveloped coastline, kissed by the magnificent Santa Lucia Mountains, this unique destination features yurt accommodations, (my buddies know of my strange fascination with yurts).
Treebones’ 16 yurts are well-appointed with nice amenities — comfy beds [...]

Perched on a private nature reserve with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica’s Lapa Rios Ecolodge once again paves the way as an environmental pioneer. In an effort to shrink its eco footprint even more, Lapa Rios is supporting alternative fuels and energy by converting to biodiesel to help lower their [...]

Travelers tempted to get a taste of Jamaica need look no further. Sandwiched between the translucent Caribbean Sea and the looming Blue Mountains, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is perched, offering stunning views in both directions. Ideal for hikers, rafters and bird-watchers, this paradise is a retreat sure to relax and rejuvenate.
An “eco-chic boutique”, this hotel [...]

Blue Lagoon Spa is founded on a unique source of geothermal seawater that originates in Iceland’s otherwise cold, ice-filled, environment.
Blue Lagoon has taken its location atop one of the world’s great geothermal wonders to create products and services either based on Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater’s active ingredients - minerals, silica and algae - or the [...]

If Belize is on your list of top places to see before you die, you won’t want to pass up Chaa Creek, a sustainable eco lodge that offers enough amenities to keep you busy for as long as you’d like to be, including historically-steeped tours of the Maya Temple sites, local caves, Mountain Pine Ridge.
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On 130 acres of sprawling fields and lush Maine forest sits Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast, an eight-room historic inn that caters to both leisure travelers and those on business thanks to its convenient location near Augusta. Awarded the state’s first “Environmental Leader” Green Lodging Inn Certification, Maple Hill boasts an impressive array of [...]