Because of the momentous decision by President Trump to leave the Paris Accord climate change agreement signed by nearly 200 countries, we are publishing this round-up of recent stories here on ecoXplorer featuring how countries and companies are fighting climate change, one green, eco-friendly project at a time. SEE ALSO Best green hotels in USA, including LEED certified and Green Seal … [Read more...]
Best green hotels in USA: Zion Lodge, Utah
Zion Lodge in Zion National Park has become the first hotel in a US national park to receive the top Green Seal Lodging Standard award for its eco-friendly environmental standards and practices. The top Green Seal is the Gold award, which means Zion Lodge is both green and gold. The top award covers everything from how Zion Lodge washes dishes and linens, including using bio-friendly … [Read more...]
Best green hotels in USA: Omni Dallas LEED certified
The Omni Dallas Hotel proves once again that green can be beautiful, luxurious, and affordable. The Omni, which opened its doors on 11/11/11 -- a lucky day for those of your who follow numerology -- has earned LEED Gold New Construction certification. That makes this new Dallas landmark the first and only LEED Gold hotel in Texas and the largest LEED Gold hotel in the U.S. outside of Las … [Read more...]
Best green hotels in USA: Wilshire in Los Angeles is LEED certified
The Hotel Wilshire in Los Angeles is one of the growing number of older buildings rehabbed and retrofitted into a modern and LEED ceritified hotel. This is a 74-room boutique hotel in the Kimpton collection. Kimpton is one of my favorite hotel companies, because its brands, including Monaco, have both a strong green streak and a history of what Kimpton called "adaptive re-use". The Hotel … [Read more...]
Quebec Winter Carnival 2013 is world’s largest annual snow festival
The world's largest annual winter carnival is the annual Quebec Winter Carnival, in the heart of Old Quebec. It is 17 days of fun in the snow, February 1 to February 17, 2013. The daily schedule of festivities includes parades, fireworks, slide runs, a giant foot ball game, concerts, snow sculptures, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dogsled rides, snow sculptures, ice skating, ice fishing, and fun … [Read more...]
Golden Gate Bridge celebrates 75th Anniversary
San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937. That means the iconic span turns 75 this weekend, which is being celebrated by a day-long a waterfront festival on Sunday, from Fort Point to Fisherman's Wharf. Thousands of pedestrians and cyclists are celebrating by walking or riding across the bridge. My favorite San Francisco restaurant is the House of Nanking, on … [Read more...]
Budget travel deals for June to save you vacation dollars
Gas prices and airline tickets are not wallet friendly these days. But don't despair, there are plenty of budget travel deals and bargains -- if you know where to look. Southeast Asia -- Save $1,00o or more on a 12-day tour of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam with this deal from Pacific Delight Tours. The $1,899 price includes airfare within Asia, plus hotels and tours in each of … [Read more...]
Best Green Hotels in USA: Epic Hotel, Miami is Green Seal Certified
The Epic Hotel is the newest Green Seal certified four-star hotel in Miami. That's just it's latest award. The Epic also has been named one of the top 25 hotels in the U. S., and one of the trendiest. The Epic is part of the Kimpton chain, which operates boutique hotels under the Monaco and Palomar brands, as well as others, including the iconic Sir Francis Drake in San Francisco and the hot … [Read more...]
Best eco-lodges in USA: Zion Lodge in Zion National Park
Zion Lodge, in Utah's Zion National Park, has just received Green Seal certification for its environmental programs that protect the park's ecosystem. The Green Seal certification is just the latest of many awards and honors the Zion Lodge has received for promoting sustainable eco-tourism and practices and environmental initiatives. The award recognizes efforts that include purchasing … [Read more...]
Green B&Bs use solar energy and offer electric car charging stations
California B&Bs have gone green with a variety of innovative and eco-friendly practices, including using solar power and geothermal energy systems to reduce electric costs, and providing electric car charging stations for guests arriving in plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Mini E. In Santa Cruz, The Adobe on Green Street lives up to its … [Read more...]