Archive for the ‘Eco-Tourism’ Category
Sep 15, 2009
We just returned from 2 lovely weeks in Bali, relaxed and renewed with all the ideas and inspiration we got from the all the magnifeco efforts and options on this beautiful isle. We spent several nights at Bloo Lagoon (on our own dime) and love the location and idea of this sustainable resort. Created with [...]
Apr 22, 2009
It wasn’t hard for me to decide how to celebrate Earth Day. I booked myself for a week at The Earth Embassy. Founded in 2000, it is located at the base of Mt. Fuji, where they operate the Solar Cafe Farm and Guest House and Eden Homes. They are open year round for visitors, [...]
Feb 16, 2009
I was in the mood to recommend a book today. And oh my, did I findĀ GREAT one. Compiled by Linda Moss and just published by Green Books , the recently published third edition of Organic Places to Stay in the UK is a fast becoming a staple resource for those seeking holidays with a [...]
Jan 16, 2009
This weather is almost too much for me. I find myself dreaming of a nice eco-vacation. It took me a while but I think I found the perfect fit. Centro Ecologico Sian Ka’an (CESiaK) is located on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico, near the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, south of Cancun. A small ecotourism and [...]
Jan 1, 2009
Now that the holidays are over. Time to get away and replenish. The Jungle Bay Resort - Dominca was crafted from used wood and discarded stone from an old mining quarry, but the luxury accommodations are anything but second-hand. Packages include Airport or ferry pick-up and drop-off, accommodations in private jungle cottage (with 1 king [...]
Nov 30, 2008
With the holidays approaching I can already feel the stress - and this seems like the perfect antidote. “Ulpotha is a place totally free from western influences and unlike any other Retreat…the entire experience is a spiritual high!” Best Spas and Retreats of the World - Vogue Magazine. Ulpotha is a traditional working village cradled [...]