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Private Island Resorts Going Green
By Islomaniac | May 7, 2008
It seems that everyone is trying to reduce their environmental impact. Although private islands resorts have traditionally been more environmentally responsible than larger main land resorts many are beginning to take steps to make them truely green. A new article published by Forbes Traveler Features a number of resorts, some of which are on private islands that are going green.
The following is an excerpt from the article:
Eco resorts defy generalization. They can range from thatch-roofed huts on a beach to cabins afloat on raft foundations in fjords; their structures are influenced by sources as diverse as Robinson Caruso and Renzo Piano. Some, like the Avalon Coastal Retreat in Australia—a modern eco cottage overlooking Great Oyster Bay—tout a green theme alongside ultimate luxury. Others are minimalist in nature, such as the light-on-the-land canvas tents offered by Savute Under Canvas in Botswana.
To read the full article click here.
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