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Nicole Fancher
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Marlon Brando has made another offer you can’t refuse. The late film legend’s plans to build an environmental resort in French Polynesia are finally underway.

 

The Brando—located on the atoll Tetiaroa, 35 miles north of Tahiti—has passed rigorous environmental building regulations set by the Tahitian government. Construction of The Brando began with the building of a platform to protect the sensitive coral reef.

 

The resort features 47 bungalows—each with a private pool—a spa and fitness center, and activities and attractions that include archaeological tours and scuba diving.

 

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Tetiaroa atoll, site of The Brando. Photo: www.thebrando.com

 

Brando acquired Tetiaroa in 1965 with the vision of developing the sustainable resort; his friend, Richard Bailey—who owns several luxury resorts in French Polynesia that utilize eco-friendly practices—is taking charge of the current project. Sustainable highlights include “SeaWater Air-Conditioning” (SWAC), in which cold ocean water is pumped through a deep-sea pipe into the hotel to chill the air; electricity costs using this method are about one-tenth that of conventional air-conditioning systems.

 

Completion of The Brando is slated for late 2011. For more information, go to www.thebrando.com.

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Nicole Fancher
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Spare the air on your next Southern California golf vacation at the award-winning Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the legendary golf and spa resort—located 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara—announced the introduction of three electric Luxury Carts available for guests to rent during their stay.

 

Two Cadillac Escalade carts can be rented for $50 per hour. Another luxury cart, a Bentley, will be available as part of an inclusive package for guests staying at Casa Elar, a 10,147 sq. ft. estate with four bedroom suites, a dining room with seating for 12, a hair salon, massage studio, swimming pool, a butler and many more amenities. (Casa Elar inclusives start at $15,000 per night.)

 

Carts will be available to rent starting Jan. 1, 2009. For booking and additional information, call the room reservations department at 805-646-1111 or go to www.ojairesort.com.

 

Upcoming Events at Ojai

 

  • Peter Greenberg, travel expert, author and television personality introduces his newest book, Don’t Go There! at a literary luncheon and book signing Jan. 22, 2009. $55 per person.

 

  • Susana Trilling, chocolatier and chef from Oaxaca, Mexico. Dinner and wine pairing, co-hosted by Ojai Inn executive chef Jamie West. Feb. 10, $85 per person.

 

  • Yoga & Vosges Chocolate with Dave Romanelli. Exciting yoga and chocolate pairings with one night stay. Feb. 27 to 28, $495 per person. yeahdaveyoga.com

 

  • Carolyn Robb Hootkins, organic chef specialist (former personal organic chef to Lady Di and Prince Charles), prepares dinner paired with biodynamic wines. Co-hosted by Inn executive chef Jamie West. March 12, $90 per person.

 

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Nicole Fancher
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New Eco Sandos Resorts

Posted by Nicole Fancher Nov 12, 2008

Get some eco-education on your next family vacation when you stay at two family-friendly Sandos Hotels & Resorts in Mexico. Sandos is converting its Sandos Caracol Beach Resort Spa and Sandos Select Club Beach Resort Spa in the Riviera Maya into eco-resorts.

 

The Caracol complex—which comprises both resorts—is poised to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions 75 percent by 2012 by turning to alternative energy sources. Caracol is also creating an “Eco-Zoo” around the property, where endangered species will live in designated habitat zones; the resort will work with area universities to establish breeding and re-population programs. Guests will be able to partake in Eco-Zoo activities such as free lectures and tours, and eco-activities including beach clean-ups and tortoise conservation projects.

 

The all-inclusive Sandos resort vacation includes accommodations, all meals and beverages, sporting activities, daily activities program, supervised Kids Club and Teen Club, entrance to the disco and all hotel taxes and service charges. Additional activities can be arranged including deep-sea fishing, visits to archaeological sites like Tulum, Cobá and Chichen Itza, and ecological park Xcaret. Rates range from $67 to $132 per person, per night for a standard double; rates are good through April 18, 2009.

 

To learn more about Riviera Maya destinations, read TravelMuse articles on Treasures of Tulum, Cobá: Into the Mayan Jungle, Playtime at the Playa, Off Track Adventures and Top 4 Riviera Maya Resorts for Families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amy Hatch
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Go Green or Stay Home

Posted by Amy Hatch Sep 5, 2008

It's so hip to be green that it's almost uncool to talk about it—you know, like, Dude, I'm so green I don't even need to tell you how green I am.

 

I'm all for reducing your ecological footprint, as long as it doesn't interfere with my love for luxury hotels and spas.

Now I don't have to go camping to help the planet. I can just stay at the Pollywogg Holler Eco Resort.

 

Located in my birth land, western New York state, Belmont to be exact, the resort was founded 30 years ago when owners Bill and Barbara Castle set out to create a travel experience that lets guests live closer to the land.

 

Lest you think I advocate using a crystal for deodorant, think again. Pollywogg Holler offers amenities like a stress-busting Finnish sauna and handmade pizzas cooked in wood-fired ovens on site.

 

You won't feel too guilty, though—the resort eschews indoor plumbing, opting instead for a composting toilet, and all heat and light are provided by wood stoves and kerosene lamps.

 

Groovy. I'll bring my Birkenstocks.

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