Are Eco-Resorts Really Green?

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Luxury green resorts don't always have to cost big bucks. There certainly are a number of high priced options that do provide some value and can absolutely be worth the price, but just know there are plenty of green adventures on a budget to be had. There are some great websites dedicated to Eco-travel like responsibletravel.com with some great deals.
Look for package deals that include everything - they tend to give you more bang for your buck. My favorite is theislandexperience.com. Yes, you do have to fly to Brazil, but they offer an amazing eco-friendly adventure - 7 days of outdoor activities like rainforest trekking, kayaking, yoga, followed by an evening massage to relax and a detox menu with fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers. I lost weight, released all stress, and met some of the coolest people from all over the world. This program is amazing and very eco-friendly.

Juan of CA 3:04PM July 14, 2009

This sort of "luxury green" marketing really irritates me. If green living is just an expensive option for the privileged and the few, it kind of defeats the purpose - the only way to have any real impact on climate change is for eco-friendliness to be the reality for pretty much everyone, pretty much all the time.
Granted, if you're in the business of running a luxury resort in Thailand, it's better to run one that makes an effort to limit its carbon footprint than one that doesn't. But I wonder how many of the people who shell out thousands of dollars to stay there are willing to take public transportation, or live in a smaller apartment, or eat a diet of local, seasonal, vegetarian food, when they go home?

Johanna of MD 9:44AM July 13, 2009