 To find eco-friendly destinations, you may need to look for places certified as being environmental friendly. For tourist destinations to be declared as eco-friendly, these destinations have to do more than recycling and energy conserving. The industry of tourism has taken a toll on Mother Nature. As a result the need for eco-friendly destinations has been recognized by many.
You may be mistaken by thinking that an eco-friendly destination means it has to be rustic and old-fashioned. Places considered eco-friendly can be modern at the same time. There are resorts that can indulge you with many treats and are still eco-friendly.
Here are some suggestions for you to visit:
1) Heritance Kandalama Hotel in Sri Lanka
This hotel is among the top 15 resorts known to be eco-friendly. Situated at the back of this hotel is the Kandalama rock where the mountains meet the plains. Virgin forests serve as a plantation for the many spices and tea of the country. Guests of the hotel are provided with a perfect panoramic nature, the place also offers a good place of interest for historians and enthusiast of archeology with its ancient Buddhist ruins in the area.
2) Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii
This is one of the "Top Luxury Eco-Friendly Beach Destination” awardees within the US by Condé Nast Traveler's. It is the most distinctive solar system in the world for a resort that got them the award for being an eco-friendly destination. You will be given the best cultural and environment experience in this resort.
The effort of the resort extends to a green sea turtle program that is in collaboration with the Oahu's Sea Life Park. The Oahu's Sea Life Park is the best eco-tourism attraction in the world, which you can easily visit during your stay with the resort. This place also has the first green golf course. You will be able to enjoy all the luxuries and numerous activities the place has to offer. Remember, eco-friendly need not be rustic.
3) King Pacific Lodge in Canada
This place is unique since it is located in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada. It is a floating fishing lodge, moored in the Barnard Harbor. This design of the King Pacific Lodge is to allow visitors to enjoy the comfortable indulgence with nature and its beautiful sight.
4) Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in South Africa
This reserve is located in the West of the Cape Province. The two lodges of this reserve are set in an indigenous surrounding with lush foliage of Milkwood trees. These lodges appeal greatly to families trying to get out of the humdrum of the city as well as those who want to enjoy the serene and natural setting of the place. The Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is declared an eco-friendly destination for its dedication to the sustainability it provided the Grootbos town through their development of nature based livelihood through education, research, management and eco-tourism.
EnviroCitizen.org hopes these overseas eco-friendly locations provide you with a good idea of just how many wonderful, eco-friendly destinations are available worldwide.
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