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Sierra Gorda, Mexico

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

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The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, located in the state of Querétaro, is the most ecodiverse Reserve in the country, and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Sierra Gorda Ecotours, developed by the Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda which oversees environmental conservation efforts, provides the opportunity for visitors to enjoy the biosphere while ensuring the conservation of biodiversity and contributing to the livelihoods of communities, who operate the three lodges. Sierra Gorda was the 2006 Destination Award Winner from the World Travel & Tourism Council
More info at SierraGorda.net

Iceland

Monday, April 16th, 2007

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The Snaefellsnes Peninsula offers a sample of most of the things that make Iceland so special. It is an area rich in tradition and mystique, faeries and elves are everywhere. From trips on the glacier to whale watching trips, a trip to Iceland is a rewarding and varied experience, and is made more so by the knowledge that everything involved has been carefully considered for social and environmental responsibility.

Hellnar was originally run as a farm retreat. Since then Hellnar has evolved into one of Iceland’s most influential environmental destinations, and gaining international recognition through the Green Globe 21 scheme. Inspired by the eco-community in Findhorn, Scotland, all the buildings at the hotel are built using sustainable materials and techniques, and food is sourced from the local community.

More info available at Travel Roots

The Lodge on Little Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

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Fifteen guest rooms are available across five cottages make this Georgia Beach and Oceanfront the perfect spot. Birding, Bird Watching, Beach Combing, Boating, Horseback Riding, and Hiking are some of the activities available to guests. Guests stay in buildings rich in architectural history enjoy the all included Georgia cuisine and spend days in the company of staff naturalist. This hotel has received the Green Globe award which is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for the travel and tourism industry.
Little St. Simons Island

Are you a Green Guest??

Sunday, April 8th, 2007


If so, Marriott International wants to hear from you! Create a video (under 3 minutes) describing how you are your family and friends are helping to save the planet and upload it to You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/Marriott
and you will have a chance to win a six day, five night stay at the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica. The green video contest kicks off Marriot’s month-long support of Environmental Awareness Month and its partnership with “Clean Up the World,” an Australian-based global organization with 35 million volunteers in 120 countries.

For complete contest rules, visit www.marriottnewsroom.com.

[Found via GreenLAGirl]