While on your travels abroad to save the environment, a lot of the programs offer accommodations in the form of ecolodges. What is an ecolodge, and where can you find them?
An ecolodge is defined by three main components, according to a study done by the IFC Environment, the three components are: the conservation of lands in and around the ecolodge, benefits to the local communities, and interpretation to locals as well as visitors.
Ecolodges are becoming more popular as the world of Ecotourism grows. Ecotourism has brought about travelers who are interested in being more responsible when it comes to the environment. They worry about the well-being of the country and the community they visit. As ecotourism grows, the need for more ecolodges grows as well.
Ecolodges are usually located in remote areas, but are still somewhat "luxurious and comfortable,"according to the Info Hub Specialty Travel Web site. The site also offers locations of ecolodges all around the world and the different aspects offered.
For example, I checked out a location in the Greek islands because I stayed in a little hotel there before I had ever discovered the idea of an ecolodge.
The Avdou Villas is a ecolodge in Crete. The villas rest on an organic farm in the Lagada Valley. The grounds are covered with olive trees,tangerines, apricot trees, kiwis, and a vegetable garden.
Guests are offered an apartment- like lodge with an electric kitchen. Some of the activities offered include horseback riding, cave tours, hiking, biking, and sea swims. There is also golf courses and an archaeological site.
The Web site offers information about all different sorts of ecolodges for the responsible traveler in places like India, Russia,Iceland,Tanzania, Mexico, or in the US.
All photos taken on my trip to Greece, island of Mykonos.
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