Seven Wonders in the world of Eco-Tourism
Posted in Tourism on 18 July 2008

If you happen to be bitten by the eco-tourism bug here’s something that might interest you and make your holiday experience a greener and richer one. National Geographic Traveler recently did a vast surveyed about United States’ greenest travel& tourist destinations. It has picked up seven great and green places to be in for their sustainable practices. The latter includes:

· Energy and water savings

· Recycling efforts

· Least-toxic cleaners

· Use of renewable energy sources

Besides these, other parameters, which helped these seven wonders to emerge out as the best in green-travel industry, are:

· Sense of place

· Community involvement

· Ambience

So, here is the list of these 7 places that might be just the ones you were looking for so far!

1) Destination: Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Camp Denali offers you an unspoiled paradise as you step out from your cabin and adore the pristine beauty of the tallest peak in North America.

Package: A 3-7 days stay will cost you $1,365 to $3,185.

Contact details: campdenali.com and/or nps.gov/dena.

2) Destination: Rock Harbor Lodge, Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

You can experience the northwoods in this hidden heaven located in northwestern Lake Superior. Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or seaplane. (Sounds adventurous!)

Expected Expense: $223-$386. For further information, visit their website: rockharborlodge.com

3) Destination: Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco, California

Located in America’s greenest city, Orchard Garden Hotel is LEED-certified offering tram services to its customers. You may also opt for a Prius to visit nearby Point Reyes National Seashore and savor local cuisines at Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse in Berkeley.

Costs incurred: $169-$450. More details available at theorchardgardenhotel.com.

4) Destination: Sundance Resort, Sundance, Utah

Located at the base Mt. Timpanogos, Sundance boast s 6,000 wilderness acres of flora and fauna. Go hiking or skiing in the summer season. Expenses incurred: $294-$1388.

Reservations open at sundanceresort.com.

5) Destination: Asheville Green Cottage, Asheville, N.C.

Your stay at Asheville will be comforted by organic cotton sheets and natural latex mattresses, organic restaurants, farmer’s markets and mountain ranges. And you visit it now you shall be greeted by Bele Chere (Southeast’s largest free arts and music festival).

Costs: $110-$180 and Contact at ashevillegreencottage.com.

6) Destination: Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa, Milton, N.Y.
This inn is at 90 miles distance from New York and located on Hudson River. Specialties include local, organic foods grown on-site. The resort relies on solar energy & geothermal power to warm its spa waters. Prices: $225-$650;
Contact: buttermilkfallsinn.com, 877-7-INN-SPA.

7) Destination: Dunton Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Dolores, Colorado.
Famous for its honeymoon lodgings and romantic spas, the resort built in a former ghost town is located in the San Juan Mountain chain of the Rockies. You can take a trip to
Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly (both at nearby distances from the resorts).
Expected expenses: $325-$520 per individual per night.
Book a suit today at duntonhotsprings.com.

So, green holidaying to all who are visiting these places!

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