Music festivals without the mud I like giant music festivals– what’s not to like? Well, the mud, the cold, and the total lack of privacy for starters. And what about all that waste? Glass bottles, plastic containers, and empty potato chip bags (that’s “crisps” for you Brits!) can lead to a major case of eco-guilt […] More
True confession here. When I first read about eco tourism, it was frankly, – a bunch of bull. Travel agents thought that a green hotel meant that it was located around trees! We’ve come a long way, friends. My optimism for truly environmental lodging shifted when I read about BIO-hotels. Their admirable slogan is taste […] More
For all you ecoista out there, the new issue of Coco Eco Magazine has upped the ante with a slick new look and loads of content. Hot on the heels of the major glossies such as Elle, Allure, Harpers et al, Coco Eco is set to firmly plant their position in the world of magazines […] More
In the past, hearing the phrase ‘eco-travel’ likely conjured up images of backpacking along some earthy trail or setting up a tent on open terrain. You probably never envisioned white sandy beaches, deep blue oceans, or a gleaming beacon of 5-star luxury beckoning you to paradise. Sure, there are still plenty of adventure tours and […] More
Gold LEED Certified Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa in Northern California is an eco–friendly property whose name Gaia means “Mother Earth” in Greek. Gaia’s green features include: Skylights: Solatube tubular skylights are used in conference rooms, lobby and the hallways. Landscaping: Chemical free landscaping with native and climate-adaptive plants for limited water use for […] More
Living in Hawaii has been a dream of mine for a while, and it’s something I’ve been lucky enough to do for part of the year the past several years (go telecommuting!). The fresh island air, peaceful tide pools and rainforest hikes are just a few of the perks we’ve enjoyed. There is so much […] More
In Solvang, California nestled among old oaks and the sycamore grove, is the Alisal Guest Ranch, a working dude ranch opened to the public in 1946 for a little outdoor R&R. This historic property has played host to celebrities, presidents and local fans for decades. John F. Kennedy and Jackie Onassis even spent their honeymoon […] More
If you are planning a big holiday trip, check out Fodor’s Green Travel, which features the best eco-friendly lodgings around the world. The foreword by Richard Hammond discusses how travel can still be responsible and what main elements a savvy traveler should take into account. Fodor’s also explains what criteria they use to rank each […] More
“Come stay at a private, boutique accommodation in an ecological environment of exquisite natural beauty – rainforest villas set amongst the miracles of nature.” ~ Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa Set deep within a thirty acre rainforest sanctuary, feauturing secluded treehouse villas, is award winning green Daintree Eco Lodge Retreat in Queensland, Australia. Daintree takes […] More
Not only is the new Kimpton hotel in Los Angeles exceptionally stylish, but it’s also very eco-chic from the in-room recycling to the locally and organic sourced ingredients at the restaurant. Immediately upon arriving, I was greeted by lovely hotel staff serving complimentary local organic wines at the Kimpton’s standard happy hour in the very […] More
Winner of the ISLANDS Global Sustainable Tourism Awards, Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is a natural sanctuary. Fiji Islands Resort is truly one of the most renowned vacation destinations in the South Pacific. It is located on the island of Vanua Levu on 17 acres of a coconut plantation overlooking the peaceful waters of Savusavu […] More
In recent posts we’ve covered feel good travel from sexy eco hideaways to green goddess retreats, which all in all, really got me curious about finding more ways to travel responsibly. Looking over the research I found Responsible Travel is the best bet for ecotourism: We’ve hand-picked inspiring holidays from over 270 tour operators (and […] More
While product reviews are truly in order here on fgs. Today, I’d love to share a little feel good energy from the Secret Scrolls: “When you experience Planet Earth, you will emit positive forces of energy across Planet Earth that will reach every single living thing on it. You will lift yourself, and as you […] More
