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!!
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A charming small guest accommodation set on a 185 acre organically run farm in the northern Le Marche region of Central Italy. The house, originally built in the 1920s and restored in 1998 with energy conservation in mind; is fitted with solar collectors, the heating system is run with renewable energy, and the overall design provides for both thermic and acoustic insulation to provide all-around comfort.

There are six guest rooms located on the first floor, each with an en-suite bathroom with shower, small sitting area, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, telephone, color TV, a safe, and facilities to make tea and coffee. In addition there are two new separate guest houses, available for self-catering for two.

The farm has been organically certified since 1983 and animals are fed 100% natural feed. Greater than 70% of the food on the table is produced on the farm, the remainder is bought locally, often organic as well. You are assured a very peaceful, enjoyable, and comfortable stay here. Available activities include: dance, music, swimming, hiking, trekking, walking, horseback riding.

For complete details and booking, CLICK: http://www.vallenuova.it/