Bardessono Inn and Spa, Yountville, California
Embodying contemporary luxury and the simplified elegance of wine country living, Bardessono establishes a new paradigm in what it means to truly experience Napa Valley. With 62 luxurious guest rooms, each designed for private in-room spa services, this eco-friendly resort has a myriad of amenities not found in a standard resort. Bardessono is also acclaimed for its high standards in green design. An underground geothermal system heats and cools the guest rooms, the spa, and the domestic hot water supply. Almost no offsite energy is used, as rooftop solar panels provide significant amounts of the hotel's electrical demand. Occupancy sensors in guest rooms automatically decrease energy consumption when guests are out enjoying the grounds. Gorgeous woods used throughout the hotel are milled from salvaged trees, and a restaurant based on local, farm-fresh ingredients provides healthy yet delicious dining fare. One of only three LEED Platinum certified hotels in the world, Bardessono sets the highest standard for environmental design.
Book NowHalf Moon, Rose Hall, Jamaica
Nestled on a two-mile, crescent shaped beach on Jamaica's northern coast, Half Moon is a 400-acre luxury resort featuring pristine, whitewashed cottages surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and the sparkling Caribbean Sea beyond. A Green Globe-certified resort, Half Moon has a dedicated team of staff volunteers (headed by the resort's Environmental Manager) whose mission is to spearhead, teach and institute environmental best practices both at the resort and in designated local communities. Half Moon was founded in 1954 by a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, designer of Radio City Music Hall and Harvey Firestone, Jr. of The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The resort combines old-world charm with elegant modern touches. Guest suites and private villas with up to 7 bedrooms provide a wide variation of accommodations that range from intimate to grand, with each one of the beautifully appointed guest rooms, suites, and villas showcasing its own distinct Caribbean personality.
Book NowSeaport Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
Sitting atop Commonwealth Pier, Seaport Boston Hotel is located on the Boston waterfront in the bustling Seaport district. Each room features stunning water or city views and is accented with elegant details such as cherry wood furnishings and pillow-top beds. With a full-service restaurant serving innovative contemporary cuisine, a vibrant bar with a fun atmosphere and exotic cocktails and convenient in-room dining, Seaport offers numerous choices for fresh and healthy dining. As an innovator in green hotel standards, Seaport also employs such eco-friendly services as an ozone laundry system, as well as complimentary access to charging stations for guests arriving in hybrid or electric vehicles, the first type of service offered at any Boston area hotel.
Book NowRancho Valencia, Ranco Sante Fe, California
Rancho Valencia is a secluded hideaway offering privacy, relaxation and recreation on a very intimate scale. Acres of year round flowers and lush landscaping surrounds 49 luxurious suites with select rooms offering private whirlpool spas on the patios. The Mediterranean-Spanish decor features colorful hand-painted tile work, open-beamed ceilings, plantation shuttered windows and terra cotta tile floors. Located in a bougainvillea-and-hibiscus-filled canyon 25 miles north of San Diego, the 18-year-old Rancho Valencia Resort is committed to the concept of "responsible luxury." From employing green design principles, to offering an electric plug-in station for guests, to using landscaping that preserves water, to installing energy-efficient fixtures that minimize waste, they strive to make positive contributions to both the surrounding environment and the local community. Visit the hotel's organic garden, the spa that utilizes natural and organic skin care products or play tennis at the #1 U.S. Tennis Resort according to Tennis Magazine.
Book NowSolage Calistoga, Calistoga, California
Located at the northern end of the world-renowned Napa Valley Wine Country, Solage Calistoga brings a refreshing new twist to the Napa Valley lifestyle. With the use of renewable and reclaimed woods and recycling and conservation initiatives, the hotel is known as one of the greenest hotels in California. Even the cuisine in the dining lounge is local, organic, and sustainable, with menus driven by the seasons of Northern California, showcasing the healthy freshness and flavors of local organic farms. Situated on 22 acres in the heart of Northern California wine country, and surrounded by panoramic Mayacamas and Palisades mountain ranges, Solage offers the perfect mix for relaxing, unwinding and renewing. Loft-inspired rooms feature natural fibers, materials, furnishings and warm local woods.
Book NowBucuti Hotel, Eagle Beach, Aruba
Aruba's premier boutique hotel is best known for its warm and attentive service with a European flair, chic award-winning design, and stunningly beautiful beach, known as one of the "Dream Beaches of the World". The hotel interiors blend island elegance and contemporary minimalist design, with cozy guestrooms featuring walnut woods and linen tones. Large balconies overlooking gardens and beaches provide stunning views from all directions. As one of Aruba's only green hotels, its effort to provide eco-conscious services is well noted. Recycling bins, water-conservation measures, and beachwide cleanups contribute to the effort. Hacienda-style buildings surrounded by eco-sensitive landscaping that suits the island's desert-like environment makes the Bucuti Hotel an oasis of tranquility.
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