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.
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Lapa Rios is a small 14 bungalow resort dedicated to providing protection to over 1,000 acres of rainforest. The lodge employs a local staff of about 50 people and places a big emphasis on educating guests and staff on natural habitat issues. Lapa Rios employs energy conservation through passive design and renewable sources, minimizing use of plastic and non-returnable containers and using solar heated water and initiating the area’s first glass and plastic recycling system.
For more info and reservations, check out the website of Lapa Rios

Balamku is a small hotel that focuses on ecotourism and intimate surroundings. The name, Balamku, means home of the jaguar and the hotel is located in the southern area of the Yucatan Penninsula. All of the energy needed to run the hotel is generated by solar panels and wind generation. Water conservation is a high priority as is ecofriendly waste management practices and preserving the natural environment. Balamku is a wonderful quiet retreat to get back to nature, watch some birds and renew your soul.
More information at Balamku Inn

TOURISM for TOMORROW announced its 2007 Finalists and one of the finalists for the “Destination Award” is the State of Vermont. Vermont is my home state. ( I lived there the first 18 years of my life and regularly visit several times a year) Vermont is working on a major revitalization effort for many of the state’s major downtown areas. By focusing on a community’s history and historic buildings, it has been demostrated that keeping the downtowns alive builds the local economy and cultural institutions, while supporting growth in a way that minimize environmental impacts (cuts out suburban sprawl!!). Vermont, is indeed, home to many quaint funky small towns and I applaude Tourisim for Tomorrow for recognizing it. Go Vermont!!
Info on Tourism for Tomorrow
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Located near San Ignacio in Belize’s Cayo District, Maya Mountain Lodge provides easy access to Belize’s rainforest, Maya ruins and tropical reef. Begin your day to the call of wild parrots and toucans in one of Maya Mountain Lodge’s regionally decorated private thatch or tile-roofed cottages… Enjoy abundant tropical flowers and renowned tropical cuisine served in an open air dining room. Bird and wildlife watching from your porch. Refresh yourself in the swimming pool after an exciting day of adventure … and connect to island and beach experiences.
Lots of options available at Travel Belize

Bespoke Experience have opened their first lodge and expect to open their second in December 2007. The first, Guludo Beach Lodge is located in Northern Mozambique in an area of extreme poverty with the expectation that it will maximize the possible benefits to the surrounding areas. Bespoke Experience considers themselves a fair trade tourism company in which they maximize tourisms’ direct benefits by training and employing local workers, buying local products, and making sure that the largest percentage possible of the holiday cost and the original investment stays in the host region and country.

Galudo Beach Lodge is located on the Indian Ocean on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mozambique.

5% of accommodation fee goes to SERF, Social & Environmental Regeneration Fund.

More information at Galudo Beach Lodge.

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El Encanto Eco-Hotel and retreat center is located just 96 miles north of Puerto Vallarta and only 14 miles south of San Blas. This perfect location enjoys a microclimate that remains largely green and rain free November through May. The creatively renovated accomodations at El Canto are shaded by ancient hardwood trees and surrounded by beautiful exotic plants.

El Encanto is situated on seven acres of lush tropical gardens that front the Pacific Ocean and share the site with the renovated ruins of a 19th century hacienda. Historically it served as home to a pre-Columbian settlement; today it is a rustic retreat center with an artistic temperment that attracts people from all walks of life.

El Encanto strives to operate a successful retreat center offering quality and affordable workshops and seminars in the fields of art and physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The abundance of delicious healthy food and herbs produced in the organic gardens are shared in the daily meals. Their working philosophy helps to support their local community as well as sustain the indigenous cultures of Mexico, and their ancient rituals.

A beautiful place with a wonderful feeling - really well done. Two big Green Thumbs up!
They offer retreat and vacation facilities. You may choose from Beachfront apartments, Garden rooms, or a romantic camping knoll. (Ask about reduced monthly rates.)

Rates: Beachfront: $50night up to 2 persons, $1,200.monthly,$10. night each add’l. person. Garden: $30for 1, $600.month,$10. each add’l. person. Camping: $15nightly 1 person, $5 nightly each add’l. person.

Email for info:info@encantomexico.com

Contact: http://www.encantomexico.com/index.html