| Green Travel News | Several airlines have now successfully tested biofuel made from the little known, non-edible plant Jatropha. Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, Continental, Brazil’s TAM Airlines and most recently the Mexican carrier Interjet, in cooperation with European manufacturer Airbus, have flown without problems on fuel from this weed-like plant, which grows on […]
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| Republic of Green | It had been a while. Been years, in fact, since last we ventured as far south as you can go in these United States. To the the capital of the Conch Republic, Key West. And it is with no small measure of relief and pleasure that we can report the […]
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| Thai Eco Elegance| Surrounded by ancient temples and quaint streets in the Old City at the heart of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, is a boutique resort that takes its name from a 200-year-old tamarind tree that shelters it in a shady embrace. Tamarind Village Chiang Mai is a welcome relief from the scorching […]
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| Greening in Roma | They say Rome is an old city that never gets old. We never tire of it. Long ago we fell under the thrall of its simple classics of cuisine like cacio e pepi, an irresistible Roman dish that consists of only 3 ingredients. Of its piazzas, ostentatiously grand or all […]
| Big, Big Green | Resorts are the cruise ships that don’t budge an inch, and in places like Hawaii, these big guys still rule. It’s easy to see why… for families who want lots to do without leaving the property, for meetings and events and big fat weddings, and often because they simply have […]
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| Green Wine News | While California‘s Central Coast is renowned for award-winning wine, it’s also blessed with many farmers dedicated to sustainable farming practices and restaurants committed to sourcing fresh, local food. At the 5th annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival guests will indulge in unlimited samples of seasonally-based dishes, taste from over 150 […]
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| Flying High To China | Notes from the Green Travel Guru’s flight log…. The secret to getting the most from your frequent flier miles is not only accumulating them in the fastest ways, it’s also spending them well. I want to reap the greatest value … and, boy, am I. Remember my First Principle […]
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| 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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