Green Vacations

Terrace

Green Hotel in Sonoma: Vintners Inn

November 10, 2009

Vintners Inn is a green vacation getaway in the heart of Sonoma's famous wine country.


Antarctica

Sustainable Cuisine with Lindblad

September 30, 2009

Eco-friendly Lindblad Expeditions has partnered with 1,000 local farmers, fishermen and suppliers to promote sustainable cuisine aboard its ships.

Hotel Gardens

The Colony Hotel Ecology Group

April 18, 2009

The hotel continuously strives to reduce waste, recycle, conserve energy and water, and eliminate hazardous waste.

Tropical Beach

Wilderness Preserve in Nicaragua

April 15, 2009

To access your bungalow, you get to cross a hanging bridge with scenic views of the beach.

Heron Island

Earth-friendly Island Getaway

April 13, 2009

Advanced Eco-Certified by Ecotourism Australia, Heron Island Resort in Australia does everything it can to protect the fragile reef that surrounds the island.

Solar panels

Proximity is the First LEED Platinum Hotel

April 06, 2009

The AAA Four Diamond Proximity Hotel in North Carolina has 100 solar rooftop panels which heat the water.

Organic Sunscreen

Organic Sunscreen

March 29, 2009

Soleo uses zinc oxide, antioxidants and organic plant extracts to shield the skin from the sun.

King Pacific Lodge Commits to 50% Carbon Footprint Reduction by 2012

The lodge has committed to a carbon footprint reduction of 50% by the end of 2012 and is on track to achieve a 40% reduction by the end of 2009.

Greener National Parks

Lincoln Memorial

National Park Service is to receive $1 million in 2009 for projects that will implement energy conservation in America's National Parks.

Green Luxury in Costa Rica

Green Hotel

Gaia Hotel and Reserve in Costa Rica combines secluded luxury with eco tourism.

Eco Lodge in Australia

This environment-friendly resort lets you unwind in a natural setting.