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| The World’s Top Six Eco Friendly Wedding | | | | leather-back turtle begins to hatch and make their way |
| Hotels | | | | to the ocean. |
| Cathedral Mountain Lodge - British Columbia | | | | Southern Ocean Lodge - Kangaroo Island, South |
| Authentic log cabins, classic western charm, and | | | | Australia |
| sustainable dining can all be found right at the edge of | | | | A sanctuary of modern comfort, style, and unparalleled |
| the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River in Yoho National | | | | service, Southern Ocean Lodge is redefining the |
| Park at the Cathedral Mountain Lodge. | | | | Australian standard. Twenty-one deluxe suites all offer |
| Guests can fill their days taking in the beauty of the | | | | breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean coastline. |
| mountains from their private decks or explore the | | | | Signature environmentally sensitive design elements |
| scent of fresh pine on foot on any one of the | | | | such as sandblasted limestone floors, recycled spotted |
| hundreds of hiking trails. | | | | gum walls and local artworks all enhance the natural |
| The only not so earth friendly find is the 2 hour drive | | | | theme felt throughout the hotel. |
| from Calgary International Airport to get to this tucked | | | | The hotel also boasts celebrated culinary delights |
| away escape. | | | | sourced from local artisan growers. |
| Arenas Del Mar Beach and Nature Resort - Costa | | | | Star Island Bahamas Resort - Eleuthera |
| Rica | | | | The Bahamas has always been known for being |
| Across the board Costa Rica is a great pick for eco | | | | beautiful but a green conscious destination maybe not |
| friendly accommodations. But just outside Manuel | | | | so much. That all changed in 2009 with Star Island |
| Antonio Park, lye's a resort a resort where luxury | | | | Resort, a 68 room renewable energy powered luxury |
| meets eco-consciousness. | | | | resort. |
| The Arenas Del Mar Beach and Nature Resort was | | | | A 10 minute boat ride from Harbour Island the unspoiled |
| built quite literally using its surroundings. Water is heated | | | | beaches, open sky, and luscious landscape are all the |
| with solar panels, and grey water is used for irrigation. | | | | elements a go green bride needs for her big day. In |
| Oh, and did we mention all the food comes from | | | | addition to its green friendly build practices, Star Island |
| sustainable suppliers and is 100% organic. | | | | Resort leverages rainwater harvesting, solar and hot |
| Guests will love the guaro mojitos prepared with | | | | water heaters, and photovoltaic roof and wind turbine |
| aguardiente (Costa Rican liquor made with sugarcane) | | | | that serves each building. |
| as well as the squirrel monkeys, sloths, and parrots | | | | Thinking about all that burning fuel being used to zip |
| that also call this ideal, environmentally friendly | | | | back and forth between Star and Harbor Island? Don't |
| hideaway, home. | | | | fret, a "no fuel" marina is in the works. |
| Bucuti Beach Resort - Aruba | | | | Hacienda Tres Rios - Riviera Maya, Mexico |
| Green Globe Certified since 2000, the Bucuti Beach | | | | Mangrove forests, fresh water springs, and tranquil |
| Resort is committed to preserving its natural | | | | white sand beaches create an enchanted setting at |
| surroundings. Situated on one of the Caribbean's top | | | | the Hacienda Tres Rios, winner of three World Travel |
| ten beaches and boasting 41 romantic rooms make | | | | Awards. |
| this a great pick for any destination wedding couples | | | | In addition to its ecco conscious building practices the |
| who are looking for a place that is relatively easy to | | | | Tres Rios offers up multiple event locations and green |
| travel to yet still packs an impressive punch. | | | | friendly ceremony options including a ceremony held at |
| In addition to its European charm and unspoiled setting | | | | the edge of a cenote. |
| couples considering June nuptials can partake in an | | | | |