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Agoda’s Top Eco-Friendly Asian Resort: The Tongsai Bay

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Published November 2, 2009 at 1:21 pm No Comments

Agoda, online hotel reservations site and part of Priceline, has recently published their top ten picks in eco-friendly Asian resorts. On the very top of that list was the beautiful Tongsai Bay Resort, located on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand.
Tongsai Bay’s Beginning
Tongsai Bay was designed in 1985 by Akorn Hoontrakul, and was created
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Feather Down Farmstays

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Published September 10, 2009 at 4:30 am No Comments

Looking for a different type of luxury on your next vacation? Feather Down Farms, a chain of rural retreats in the United States and Europe, might be just the thing. 
Feather Down Farm locations  are  geographically and environmentally diverse, but they share certain convenient and ecological amenities. In any region, you will be able to tour
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Eco-Friendly Resort – Wilderness at the Smokies

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Published August 3, 2009 at 2:30 pm 1 Comment

There’s a green business on the block making waves and depending on the guest(s), the establishment promises a fun-filled family excursion or relaxing vacation getaway. Wilderness at the Smokies (located in Sevierville, Tennessee) offers a mixture of upscale amenities and rustic mountain charm nestled in a luxurious setting. As travelers come from near and wide
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Eco-Friendly Vacationing Gets Easier with AAA TourBook

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Published July 21, 2009 at 12:00 pm No Comments

We recently featured several options for eco-friendly hotels and accommodations; we’ve also spotlighted a number of green vacation destinations, including the Yelverton Brook Eco-Spa, the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel, breathtaking eco-island Melody Key, Fiji Island Resort, and LEED-certified Hotel Terra.  Next  year, the AAA TourBook will add an eco feature to make it easy to find the
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8 Eco-Friendly Summer Vacation Getaways

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Published July 18, 2009 at 1:29 pm 1 Comment

Summer is slowly slipping away, so if you haven’t planned your vacation getaway yet – the eco-friendly hotels and other lodging listed below may help you take a step in the right direction. Doesn’t a bamboo hut situated in a tropical setting sound heavenly? What about staying in a hotel dedicated to a favorite late-night
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Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa: This Summer’s Eco-Travel Favorite

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Published May 17, 2009 at 12:45 pm No Comments

As the weather gets warmer, school lets out, and families plan their summer vacations, many of them will consider the environment before choosing a hotel.
It’s difficult to tell which hotels are truly doing their part for our planet and which ones are simply using green-washing techniques to boost their business.
For individuals traveling to California, the
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Sundance Resort

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Published March 18, 2009 at 5:34 am No Comments

With breathtaking natural scenes, refreshing ski adventures, and gorgeous accommodations, the Sundance Resort serves as a sanctuary for people who love the great outdoors, cherish the arts, and wish to preserve the awe-inspiring existence of Mother Nature. With the help of a notable film personality, this unforgettable eco-getaway located in Park City, Utah has developed
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Yelverton Brook Luxury Eco-Spa Retreat

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Published February 12, 2009 at 2:37 am No Comments

With a magical combination of nature, romance, and eco-friendly extravagance – the Yelverton Brook Luxury Eco Retreat in Western Australia makes the perfect international getaway for jet-setting couples. Imagine slipping into seclusion with 100 acres of natural bushland at your fingertips and sleeping in beautifully crafted cottages that offer the comforts of home. At night,
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