| Yeow! It’s Green | I’m in Nepal, almost into Tibet, in search of the perfect blend of eco-conscious adventure and relaxation. In the pristine mountainous region of Panglang, on a high cliff-top gorge above the wild Bhotekosi River, I find exactly what I’m looking for. The Last Resort. As a place to chill out […]
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| Green Travel News | Molly Phillips, one of the Pacific Northwest‘s most experienced sustainability leaders, is leading the transformation of the Pan Pacific Seattle hotel into a model of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Phillips, manager of CSR for the 160-room property, has established a program called PanEarth that includes a CSR vision based on […]
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| Green Travel News | The Ethisphere Institute lists three U.S.-based hoteliers and one Belgian company among its annual World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kimpton Hotels, Marriott International, Wyndham Worldwide and The Rezidor Hotel Group were the only honorees in the “Hotels, Travel and Hospitality” category. The New York City-based think tank designates 110 companies as […]
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| Green Travel News | Halekulani, on Honolulu‘s Waikiki beach, is the first U.S. luxury hotel offering “GMO-free cuisine”—organic gourmet menu items free of genetically modified organisms (GMO). In order to ensure that food items contain a minimal amount of chemicals and pollutants, Halekulani sources produce from local organic farms. All dairy, fish, meat, fruits […]
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With more sustainable wine-growing than anywhere else in the world, California is the perfect place to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) this year and throughout the month. The state’s wineries are offering many special events showcasing eco-responsible wine-growing and winemaking. “Earth Day is a great time to think about how California’s wine industry has raised […]
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| Green Travel News | For the second year running, the group that manages and markets the Eurail Pass has been named the year’s best Sustainable Travel Provider. This prestigious label is awarded by the New European Economy Awards, which recognizes excellence, achievements and best practices in the international finance and commerce milieu. The Eurail […]
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| Green Wine Country News | To celebrate a quarter-century of earth-friendly winemaking practices, Fetzer Vineyards is releasing a limited edition Earth Day chardonnay featuring a new label designed by a local artist. And the Hopland, California, winery is also donating $10 thousand to Leave No Trace, a non-profit that promotes the responsible enjoyment and […]
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| Mother India’s Mantra | We come to the sprawling Asian subcontinent for the sweep of its history, its spicy curry of culture and geography, its ancient pathways to spiritual discovery: to see how 1.2 billion Indians co-exist while living life at the extremes. Indian trip planning invariably includes precautionary advice. Against getting sick or […]
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| Green Travel News | In the dog-eat-dog world of major hotel chains, genuine commitment to environmental sustainability is a win-win. So says Ed Fuller, president and managing director of international lodging for Marriott. Going green, he says, “often results in cost savings with a relatively short return on investment.” And he continues: “I also […]
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Reason #1: It’s best for you. It’s healthier. You gotta eat, right? So eat the right stuff and keep your body’s natural defenses at their peak to help ward off the stresses of the new and strange of travel. Study after study shows organic foods are just plain better. Why? you ask. Foods grown in […]
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