Eco Tourism Links

List of Eco-Hotels in Puerto Rico
Casa Cubuy Ecolodge, Rio Blanco, Puerto Rico http://www.casacubuy.com/
Casa Grande Mountain Retreat, Utuado, Puerto Rico http://www.hotelcasagrande.com/index.html
Casa Picaflores, El Yunque, Puerto Rico http://www.casapicaflores.com/
Casita Zumbador, El Yunque, Puerto Rico http://www.elyunquehotels.com/23.html
Coqui Inn, Carolina, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico http://www.coqui-inn.com/index.html
Lemon Tree Oceanfront Cottages Coqui Inn, Rincon, Puerto Rico http://www.lemontreepr.com/Home.html
Rain Forest Inn, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico http://www.rainforestinn.com/camping.htm
Rio Grande Plantation Eco Resort, San Juan, Puerto Rico http://www.riograndeplantation.com/
Robin Phillips' Rainforest Cabin, El Yunque, Puerto Rico http://www.elyunquehotels.com/5.html

Ecotourism is about connecting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. It meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.

"Sustainable tourism development requires the informed participation of all relevant stakeholders, as well as strong political leadership to ensure wide participation and consensus building. Achieving sustainable tourism ... requires constant monitoring of impacts, introducing the necessary preventive and/or corrective measures whenever necessary. Sustainable tourism should ... ensure a meaningful experience to the tourists, raising their awareness about sustainability issues and promoting sustainable tourism practices amongst them." World Tourism Organization

Sustainable development implies "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" World Commission on Environment and Development

Responsible tourism:
- minimizes negative economic, environmental and social impacts- generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well being of host communities - improves working conditions and access to the industry- involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances- makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage embracing diversity- provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues- provides access for physically challenged people- is culturally sensitive, encourages respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism in Destinations, 2002

LUXURY ECO RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD

Mateya Safari Lodge- MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, NORTH WEST SOUTH AFRICA

Villa Principe Leopoldo & Residence, LUGANO,TICINO, SWITZERLAND

Cuixmala, LA HUERTA, JALISCO, MEXICO

Gaia Retreat & Spa, BROOKLET, BYRON HINTERLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

Tauana , PONTA DO CORUMBAU, BAHIA, BRAZIL

Bamurru Plains, KAKADU NATIONAL PARK, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

URBN Hotels, Shanghai, SHANGHAI, CHINA

Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi KOH YAO NOI, PHUKET, THAILAND

Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa SALVADOR, BAHIA, BRAZIL

explora en Rapa Nui EASTER ISLAND, RAPA NUI, CHILE

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge ISLA COLON, BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA

Hacienda de San Antonio MUNICIPIO DE COMALA, COLIMA, MEXICO

Inkaterra Machu Picchu MACHU PICCHU, CUSCO, PERU

Conrad Bali Resort & Spa NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA

Six Senses Hideaway Hua Hin PRANBURI, HUA HIN, THAILAND

Alila Ubud UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA

Pousada Maravilha FERNANDO DE NORONHA, PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA

Pousada Picinguaba PARATI, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Cottars 1920’s Camp MASAI MARA RESERVE, KENYA

Fazenda São Francisco do Corumbau PONTA DO CORUMBAU, BAHIA, BRAZIL

Shompole NGURUMAN ESCARPMENT, KENYA

Four Seasons Tented Camp CHIANG RAI, THAILAND

Vil Uyana RANGIRIGAMA, SIGIRIYA, SRI LANKA

Anjajavy l'Hôtel ANJAJAVY, MADAGASCAR

Reserva Amazonica MADRE DE DIOS, PERU

Azura BENGUERRA ISLAND, BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL PARK, MOZAMBIQUE

Voyages Longitude 131 AYERS ROCK, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa DAINTREE RAINFOREST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park KUNUNURRA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort VANUA LEVU ISLAND, FIJI

Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge PLAYA OCOTAL, NICARAGUA

Governors' Il Moran Camp MASAI MARA RESERVE, KENYA

Turtle Island Fiji TURTLE ISLAND, FIJI

Aguila de Osa Inn PALMAR SUR, CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK, PENINSULA DE OSA, COSTA RICA

Baghvan PENCH NATIONAL PARK, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA

Chan Chich Lodge CHAN CHICH, ORANGE WALK, BELIZE

Etnia Pousada E Loja TRANCOSO, BAHIA, BRAZIL

Treetops Lodge Estate ROTORUA, NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand (http://www.banyantree.phuket.com )

La Residence d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia (http://www.residencedangkor.com)

Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa, Thailand (http://www.sixsenses.com)

Nihiwatu, Sumba Island, Indonesia (http://www.nihiwatu.com )

Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai,Thailand. (http://goldentriangle.anantara.com)

Amarvilas Agra, India (http://www.oberoiamarvilas.com/)

Popa Mountain Resort, Bagan, Myanmar: (http://www.myanmartourex.com/myanmar_hotels/popa_mountain_resort_hotel.html )

Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldive Islands (http://www.six-senses.com/soneva-fushi/ )

Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia
(http://www.tanjung-sanctuary-langkawi.com )

Alila Manggis Resort, Bali, Indonesia (http://www.alilahotels.com/manggis)

Mauna Lani Resort, KAMUELA, HAWAII http://www.maunalani.com/

The Ocean Golf Course Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Calif. http://www.fairmont.com

The Lenox, in Boston http://www.lenoxhotel.com/
Tiamo Resorts, the Bahamas http://www.tiamoresorts.com/
Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
Rancho Tres Estrellas Organic Garden