HostelBookers Eco Hotels
September 16th 2010 07:28
As the old saying goes, the truth hurts. Keeping this in mind, it’s hard to pretend that holidaying is an eco-friendly activity – especially considering air travel is one of the biggest carbon offenders of modern life.
On the flip side, with recognition of a problem comes a progression to change. Enter the ecotourism movement and, with it, a new age of responsible travelling helmed by the appearance of numerous ‘environmentally friendly’ accommodations popping up across the globe. From Ecuador to Italy, here are a few that are making their mark…
Cerro Chato Eco Lodge (Costa Rica):
Located right at the base of the Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato is a perfect home base for explorations of the great outdoors. In fact, owner Miguel Zamora actively encourages guests to promote positive tourism by hiring local guides, buying local handicrafts and patronising neighbourhood restaurants. Taking it a step further, the lodge collaborates with conservation and government agencies finding ways to improve Costa Rica’s environmental programs.
San Jorge Eco-Lodge and Botanical Reserve (Quito): Far from just a place to sleep, San Jorge takes ‘exotic’ to a new level, being situated amongst 200 acres of native flora and fauna. In an attempt to protect habitats of local species, the 28th century Spanish hosteria also owns four private natural reserves known as The Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit.
Hi Hostel Piero Rotta (Italy): Currently in the process of becoming LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified, Milan’s Piero Rotta has adopted a range of new green initiatives. These include installing geothermal heat-pump generators, solar panels on the roof, vacuum-tube solar collectors and remaking the heating/cooling radiant pipe panels under the floor.
Townside Hostel Bremen (Germany): An eco friendly hostel located in the most vibrant area of Bremen, Townside uses only green electricity from Schönau, the cleanest energy supplier in Germany. Combining old romance with modern design, this early-20th century building incorporates energy saving lighting, waste separation, water-saving modules and rainwater collection.
Sleepzone Connemara (Ireland): One of Ireland’s most environmentally friendly hostels, Sleepzone is situated in the heart of Connemara overlooking The Killary – Ireland’s only fjord. In 2008, the hostel invested €100k in the installation of solar panels following an environmental audit by Sustainable Energy Ireland. They have also incorporated compact fluorescent efficient lighting and recycling systems.
For more details on booking any of these properties, check out www.Hostelbookers.com
On the flip side, with recognition of a problem comes a progression to change. Enter the ecotourism movement and, with it, a new age of responsible travelling helmed by the appearance of numerous ‘environmentally friendly’ accommodations popping up across the globe. From Ecuador to Italy, here are a few that are making their mark…
Cerro Chato Eco Lodge (Costa Rica):
San Jorge Eco-Lodge and Botanical Reserve (Quito): Far from just a place to sleep, San Jorge takes ‘exotic’ to a new level, being situated amongst 200 acres of native flora and fauna. In an attempt to protect habitats of local species, the 28th century Spanish hosteria also owns four private natural reserves known as The Magic Birding and Hiking Circuit.
Hi Hostel Piero Rotta (Italy): Currently in the process of becoming LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified, Milan’s Piero Rotta has adopted a range of new green initiatives. These include installing geothermal heat-pump generators, solar panels on the roof, vacuum-tube solar collectors and remaking the heating/cooling radiant pipe panels under the floor.
Townside Hostel Bremen (Germany): An eco friendly hostel located in the most vibrant area of Bremen, Townside uses only green electricity from Schönau, the cleanest energy supplier in Germany. Combining old romance with modern design, this early-20th century building incorporates energy saving lighting, waste separation, water-saving modules and rainwater collection.
Townside
Sleepzone Connemara (Ireland): One of Ireland’s most environmentally friendly hostels, Sleepzone is situated in the heart of Connemara overlooking The Killary – Ireland’s only fjord. In 2008, the hostel invested €100k in the installation of solar panels following an environmental audit by Sustainable Energy Ireland. They have also incorporated compact fluorescent efficient lighting and recycling systems.
Sleepzone
For more details on booking any of these properties, check out www.Hostelbookers.com
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