| Green Wine Country | Who can resist an invitation to visit the greenest winery in the United States (arguably, in the entire world)? Especially one that’s also among the most historic in California? Certainly not us. And doubly certainly not when this invitation is from a guy whose title at this winery is—are you […]
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| El Morro to Mofongo | The Spaniard Juan Ponce de León wandered fruitlessly in pestilence-ridden Florida, searching for a fountain of youth, but in Puerto Rico he discovered the motherlode. Named the island’s first governor, Ponce de León founded what’s now known as the city of San Juan in 1521. San Juan soon became the most important […]
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| A Pre-booking Checklist | We’ve all stayed at hotels that proudly boast, via little signs on the bed and/or bathroom sink, that they’re doing their part to save the environment. Don’t want towels changed in order to save water? Just hang ’em up, and the housekeeper will know that you’re a carbon footprint-savvy traveler. Sure. […]
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| 4 Great Tips | Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is home to some of the Caribbean’s best and most beloved resort destinations, including Cancun, Cozumel, Riviera Maya and beyond. The range of choices for lodging can, in fact, be downright bewildering. And when it’s an eco-friendly resort, hotel or inn you’re seeking—as we fervently hope you […]
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| SoCal’s Eco-Friendly Oasis | Go to beginning of Ojai article More than anything else, though, we love it that the community really gets behind environmental preservation by supporting organizations like the Ojai Valley Defense Fund (OVDF), a non-profit aiding groups who take legal action “to protect and sustain the environmental quality of the Ojai Valley […]
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| SoCal’s Eco-Friendly Oasis | With family in the ant swarm of the Los Angeles basin, we are frequently pulled southward from our tranquil northern California home. And to ease entry into (or out of) the notorious SoCal sprawl, we often seek out a nearby oasis to “prepare” or “regroup.” Ojai fits the bill perfectly. Just […]
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| Yin-Yang Greening | Your dream green wedding is all set. It’ll have mega impact on you and your guests, mini impact on the environment. Don’t stop there. Do like more and more couples today: Make your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon eco-friendly, too. As The New York Times pointed out recently, “These days many newlywed couples are choosing a […]
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| Follow The Green | Nearly seven in ten Americans will gamble this year, and that statistic is matched or doubled-down in other parts of the world. No wonder the casino industry is worth some $30 billion—more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Bolivia! Green, in gaming, usually means the color of money, or […]
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| Just Back From… | Happy to report the dining scene in the southern Ohio riverfront city of Cincinnati has, long since, grown up beyond beer-‘n’-brauts and five-way chili (yes, that’s layered chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans, in just that order)—though both are still readily available. Like other American cities, the eat local and […]
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| Greening All Inclusively | There are lots of ways to travel and all-inclusive deals are an increasingly popular option. Many holidaymakers love the convenience of this type of vacation. Once you arrive at your destination of choice, transfers, accommodation, meals, drinks and entertainment are already paid for, meaning you hardly have to reach for […]
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