Sustainable Tourism
Eco-friendly resorts and destinations. Sustainable tourism. How do we know what is eco-friendly? For a tourist destination or resort to be awarded an eco-friendly certificate means so much more than just recycling or conserving energy. Tourism has a huge impact on “Mother Earth” when it comes to natural resources and habitat, and as global warming threatens our very existence and the world rallies together to honor Earth Hour, the need for eco-friendly tourist destinations is slowly being recognized as a necessity when choosing a vacation destination.
Now, don’t be mistaken - eco friendly does not necessarily mean rustic. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of pampering going around in these special eco-friendly resorts and no one has to give up any luxurious little extras. So, sit back, relax and get ready to ‘go green’ as journeyPod guides you to the World’s Best Eco-Friendly Destinations:
From North America to Africa and even as far as Asia, we’ve discovered the most luxurious destinations for the eco-traveler. You can start by taking yourself on an unforgettable journey to Sri Lanka, home of the lavish Heritance Kandalama Hotel, listed among the world’s top 15 best eco-friendly hotels. Heritance Kandalama is perfectly positioned with its back to the Kandalama rock where the mountains descend to the dry plains and a vast protected forest gives way to tea and spice plantations, enabling visitors to enjoy a wide variety of Sri Lanka’s un-spoilt nature. Kadalama is also an ideal destination for archaeological enthusiast and historians offering a rare insight into ancient Buddhist ruins.
The hotel incorporates many features linking it with its environment and was designed by world- renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Rocks, caves and cascades of rainwater add drama to corridors, foliage brushes the windows, flowering woodland creepers curtain balconies and the roofs are terraces of wild grass. Although Heritance Kandalama has received many international awards for their food and superb service, they are more importantly recognized for their commitment to the conservation of the environment in energy, water, waste management and sensitive purchasing. The fact that they maintain an eco-friendly system throughout the entire hotel seems to be Heritance Kandalama’s main attraction. Even the hotel wastewater is recycled and used for plants, while the garbage is recycled and used as various subsidiaries. Read more at journeyPod.com
