6 Fantastic Eco All-Inclusive Resorts Fall Holiday 2012

All inclusive holidays have become a massive industry but with all that excess to cater for the experience to keep yourself on the green path it worth investigating there current eco consciousness. Some of the resorts outlined below have excelled themselves in keeping green for a truly eco-friendly all include holiday, lets check out the fantastic five below.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica has recently become a very popular destination for eco-tourism. Eco-tourists look for environmentally sustainable tours, hotels and resorts, especially as regards the use of carbon fuels. The Costa Rican CST (Certification for Sustainable Tours) has five levels of achievement awarded by the Tourism Board. The highest is level five, which means that tourist business is a model of sustainability, with lowest impact on the environment overall. The resorts listed below all achieve this highest rating.

Arenas del Mar

Arenas del Mar has implemented a wide range of environmentally-friendly practices including buried electricity supply to protect local wildlife, low energy lighting, composting and recycling, solar-heated water, water-efficient toilets, chlorine-free water for swimming pools, organic coffee, the use of electric cars on the property, and soap and other materials produced from leftover cooking oil from the kitchen. Personal care products at the facility are organic and bio-degradable, and water bottles are reused.

Parador Resort Spa

This facility is high on the list of sustainable ventures, using recycling, composting, beach cleanup, energy and water saving programs, bio-friendly detergents, an extensive use of rainwater, and a local reforestation program. Visitors can be happy their visit is easy on the environment. Guests also have wonderful views of the rainforest and/or ocean, with activities to help them relax and refresh their spirits.

Almonds and Corals Hotel

The Almonds and Corals Hotel combines a safari camp, a beach resort and an eco-friendly hotel. Weddings are welcomed here, and newlyweds will find a warm, happy place to enjoy their honeymoons. The unique open-air architecture offers a restaurant, tropical spa and bar that draw the eyes and senses to the jungle and ocean all around. Torchlight creates a wonderful soothing evening experience, and helps guests feel closer to nature.

Lapa Rios Lodge

This eco-lodge and wildlife reserve is close to Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park. The hotel includes dual-shower which combines the feelings of a waterfall with that of a hard spray bath shower. Local tours allows guests to get out into the rainforest, and learn about waterfalls, local medicines, and the life of the jungle after dark.

Pacuare Lodge

This newly green lodge is now arranging “green meetups” for 30-35 guests at at time. The meeting place here is out in the open, with views of the river nearby. Music is provided by local wildlife and birds! The most modern of business facilities are provided as well, with WiFi, video projectors and wireless printing. The lodge also specializes in team-building such as hiking, canopy tours and whitewater rafting.