The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain - Avon, CO
Conde Nast Travelers, Reader's Choice Award winner for the best U.S. Mainland Resort in 2010 and ranked 2nd by Parents magazine in the "10 Best Snow Resorts for Families 2010." This resort also received Silver LEED Certification in 2009.
westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com
Hotel Terra - Jackson Hole, WY
This Silver LEED Certified hotel is located in one of the country's most popular ski areas, boasting slope-side access to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Also, it offers a spa that uses 100% organic products. This summer take advantage of the hotel's Passport to the Parks package that includes a access to nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. Check the website for current pricing, offers, or to book your reservations.
hotelterrajacksonhole.com
Proximity Hotel - Goldsboro, NC
The First LEED Platinum Certified Hotel in the United States, the hotel uses it's roof solar panels to heat 60% of the water used in the hotel and restaurant. Overall the building uses over 40% less energy than comparable hotel/restaurants. Check out the hotel website to make reservations, view their luxurious rooms, or find out what package best fits your needs.
proximityhotel.com
Rosalie Forest / 3 Rivers Eco Lodge - Dominica
Located on the independent island of Dominica (Not the Dominican Republic), this resort offers ecotourism and environmental workshops. Also, you can take advantage of hikes through the rainforest, diving, or surfing. Ocean view cottages run $90 nightly or $540 for a week and tree houses are $75 nightly or $450 per week.
3riversdominica.com
Golfo Dulce Lodge - Golfito, Costa Rica
Surrounded by rainforest, the lodge's conservation efforts have been recognized by the Rainforest Alliance Organization. The lodge offers both boat and hiking tours into the Piedras Blancas National Park and activities include sea kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Three night accommodations, including meals during May-Oct will run $225-$345 dollars per person, Nov-Apr your looking at $270-$345.
golfodulcelodge.com
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort - Vanua Levu, Fiji
This five-star resort has received numerous environmental awards including the Global Sustainable Tourism Award from Islands magazine in 2007 and a 2008 World Travel Award for Australasia's Leading Green Hotel. The resort offers a spa, rainforest hikes, diving, and more. Package deals are available, contact the resort for current rates at (800) 246-3454.
fijiresort.com
Silky Oaks Lodge - Mossman, Australia
A seven time Australian Tourism Awards winner, this lodge has also earned an Eco-Certified - Advanced Ecotourism status. During your stay enjoy complimentary snorkeling, guided walking tours, and canoeing. The lodge offers both tree houses and river houses with prices ranging from $330-$800 per night depending on accommodations and current exchange rates.
silkyoakslodge.com
Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve - Kapawi, Ecuador
Awarded the Conservation International Ecotourism Excellence Award 2000, this hotel is located in a remote part of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Definitely a trip for the adventurous, to access this ecolodge you must travel by bus or private vehicle, then take an hour flight on by plane into the rainforest, and finally you take a 30 minute canoe ride to the lodge. Accommodations are thatch roofed hand made cabins and filtered water and meals are included in the packages. Packages cost $700 to $2000 and you need to figure in about $400 extra for transportation once you arrive in Quito, Ecuador.
kapawi.com
Hotel Eldhestar - Vellir, Iceland
This ecotourism hotel, features guided horseback tours of the surrounding area. Also, the hotel was the first in Iceland to receive the Nordic Swan environmental label. The single room rate during summer months is around $140 depending on exchange rate at the time and includes breakfast. Single and multiple day horse tours are offered and prices range from $42 for one hour to $2,400 for a seven day tour.
eldhestar.is
Sosian Lodge - Laikipia, Kenya
Located on a 24,000 acre private ranch the Sosian Lodge offers fishing trips, horse and camel riding, and wildlife viewing. Awarded 3 Stars by Eco Hotels of the World, the lodge uses rain water collected on its roof for bathing and used water in its gardens. The water is heated by branches knocked of the trees by a local herd of elephants. To get information on staying at the lodge email: bookings@offbeatsafaris.com
sosian.com
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