Many ideas and luxury destinations for an Eco-friendly honeymoon are only a mouse click away.  Identifying the truly Eco-friendly honeymoon destinations may take a little research on your part, but are well worth the effort. From using recyclable products in the buildings of a resorts villas, to participating in nature based activities, newlyweds can have an enjoyable honeymoon without the concern of damaging the earth’s resources.

One such destination in Canada is the King Pacific Lodge located in the Barnard Harbour. They offer guided tours for sea kayaking, wildlife watching, beach combing, and fly-fishing among other activities. Abundant with wildlife such as seals, whales, and eagles, animal lovers have plenty to see. The fine dining includes local, organically grown foods, to please any palette. A magnificent ocean view completes the perfect Eco-friendly honeymoon.

Some resorts have packages specifically tailored for newlyweds which can even include pets. If your destination is British Columbia in Canada, a down-loadable 2009 - 2010 Eco-Tourism & Eco-Adventures Catalog is available at www. BCEcoTourism.Com. It is loaded with generous packages from which to choose from. Activities include nature and wilderness educational tours, and sailing. The Bowron Lake Lodge is an excellent choice as they are only a short distance from the historical Barkerville and provide bird watching, hiking trails, boating, and float trips. Campsites located on the lake’s shore can be also be requested.

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

Are you beginning to plan your wedding and trying to find that perfect place to spend your honeymoon?

Do you want to find a real romantic place, instead of staying at a resort or going on a cruise like everyone else you know did?

Would you like to stay at a hot spot where you can also enjoy environmentally friendly features?

Are you looking for that special place to enjoy an exquisite and intimate experience?

Then look no further we have the perfect honeymoon spot for you!

Pacific Orca Lodge, British Columbia in Canada is a true economically friendly lodge. Offering a solar power system for all the electric you need, a pressure power system for on demand water, and a gas burning fireplace for a romantic evening. Some of the highlights of this expedition include the great tour guides, fabulous west coast cuisine, and awe-inspiring views. This unique area was carved thousands of years ago by the great glaciers. Some of the attractions include Orca whale watching, salmon fishing, grizzly bear viewing, kayaking, and a local native culture center. This is the home of the orca whale which is their main attraction. There are several to view every year when they come to eat the salmon.

This vacation is also cost friendly at $1249 per person for a 4 day 3 night package. This package includes all meals, kayaking equipment, guiding, and water taxi.

You can view the lodge at http://www.infohub.com/Lodgings/lodging_pages/1845.html

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

Looking for a Canadian Eco-Honeymoon Adventure? A British Columbia kayaking trip is the perfect honeymoon for a nature enthusiast or animal lover alike. Getting back to basics and being immersed in nature can be peaceful and de-stressing and a great way to get to know your partner! British Columbia offers some of the best sea kayaking in the world, with more than 20 lakes and rivers, and dozens of species of animals to be viewed in their natural habitat. Glacier and mountain views are simply breathtaking. Spend your day lazing in the warm lagoons, or grab your flippers and try to find one of twenty species of starfish while snorkeling the emerald shaded seas.

Guided tours are available and can be a great way to see where locals love to kayak, and help those who are beginners. While kayaking the open seas, don’t be surprised in you encounter a family of dolphins, or maybe a sea lion sunbathing on the rocks. This area is home to more killer whales than anywhere else on Earth. A highlight of British Columbia kayaking would be Quadra Island, a small island with about 3500 inhabitants. Considered to be one of the best whale watching sites in British Columbia, Quadra Island is part of Provincial Park, allowing the island to be protected and preserving its natural beauty. Spend your day kayaking the seas, enjoy a gourmet dinner provided with many of the tours, and have some alone time by the fire under the stars. With kayaking, whale watching, and swimming, everyone should be able to find something that peaks their interest on the beautiful waters of British Columbia.

For More Information check out: www.kayakbritishcolumbia.com

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

A honeymoon doesn’t always mean relaxing at the beach — it can be an adventure!  Get close to nature while whale watching in British Columbia.  You happy newlyweds can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures. Opportunities for whale watching abound in BC, and the variety of whales to be seen is astounding. Celebrate the union of your marriage by seeing natures largest mammals frolic and play in their natural habitat not in a confining tank at an amusement park.

From Alert Bay to Victoria there are literally dozens of places to have your whale watching adventure. There’s no shortage of ways to see the whales either. From the conservative conventional viewing ships to kayaking for the truly adventurous the sky’s the limit. 

So let your married life begin with a trip to British Columbia to experience nature, up close and personal, in all her majesty. Experience whale watching, and everything else BC has to offer!

For More information:

www.princeofwhales.com
www.orcaspirit.com
www.5starwhales.com

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

After all that planning, your wedding day has come and gone — now it’s time for your honeymoone!  What better way to begin that future than to plan a romantic  Eco Honeymoon? Our Mother Earth celebrates all love…and has magical adventures waiting for you!

There is a wonderful retreat set in beautiful Hope, British Colombia, called Kw’o:kw’e:halla, where a luxuriously relaxing Honeymoon experience comes easy; and we do mean relaxation with a capital R! Here is what you can expect:
An all inclusive package with upgraded accommodations including cabin and riverside Nest, hot tub, sauna, gourmet breakfast, lunch, tapas, and dinner with local organic wine, private champagne dinner, and commemorative framed photos. All that’s left for you to do is pick the Moon of your choice and how you want to Relax, Play, Eat, Sleep, and More.

Pure Moon
Full Use of Amenities. Self Guided Activities. Gourmet Meals. Riverside Nest Upgraded Accommodation. Flexible Arrival and Departure Times. Commemorative Framed Photo.

Full Moon- the Pure Moon package plus:
Fully-Interpreted Authentic Finnish Sauna Day. Yoga-Pilates-Stretch-Relaxation on Beach. Photo Session In-House, with CD and Framed Photo.

Spa Moon-The Pure Moon Package plus
Two Hour Relaxation Massage. Fully Guided Activities. Gourmet Meals Including Wine. Photo Session; Professional with CD and Framed Photo.

Blue Wolf Guided Tours can also whisk you away to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta for an Eco Honeymoon of a different vista. Find out all the ways you can celebrate Yourselves and Mother Earth with the Eco Honeymoon of a lifetime.

As Always, Happy Planning
Amalia & Tiffany

Looking for an eco-honeymoon close to home?

Quebec is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Not only that but you can find the perfect blend of romance and adventure at the Matagami Ecolodge.

Start your honeymoon with an adventure. Accessible only by helicopter or hydroplane, you know you’re in store for an uninterrupted getaway at Matagami. Get all the privacy you desire staying in one the lodge’s three eco-friendly tree cabins, all solar and wind-powered.

No matter what the season, there is always something to do at Matagami! Hike one of the oldest volcanoes in the world, ride the rapids into James Bay, or take a romantic stroll on a wooden footbridge deep in the Nordic Boreal Forest.

Planning a snowy retreat? Matagami offers an abundance of winter activities such as mountain snowshoeing on Mount Laurier, snowmobiling along the once raging riverbeds, or cross-country skiing beneath the black spruce. And when nighttime comes, you can soothe your cares away and cuddle up in your own private hot tub.

All Matagami activities are planned with minimal impact to the environment in order to preserve the awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife. With any luck, you’ll get a glimpse of the aurora borealis in the night sky, or find a caribou or two during a morning hike. Most importantly, you’ll have the time and the ideal surroundings to find each other as you start your new life together.

For more information check out http://ecolodgematagami.com.

And as always, Happy Planning!
Tiffany & Amalia

Eco retreats are a must even if you’re not the most “Eco” person in the world. They can be quite the adventure for those who have never witnessed the great outdoors in this way! Kw’o:Kw’e:Hala (koh-cah-hal-ah) is no different! Located in Hope, British Columbia nestled in the Coquihalla River along side Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park you’ll find possibly the most stunning eco retreat destination spot you’ve ever experienced.

At Kw’o:Kw’e:Hala you can take some time out to do whatever it is you need to do to relax whether that’s relaxing in their authentic finnish wood fired sauna, getting a massage, creating eco art, doing yoga, or visiting the Harrison Hot Springs.

Enjoy breakfast in bed with organic coffee served to you right in your cabin or head out to the Riverside Belvedere for fresh fruits, organic muffins or breakfast casseroles. Lunch on the go can be provided for your walk along the trail. They also offer tapas on the deck where you can enjoy some olive tempenade, west coast mussels, fruit and vegetables while you chillax on the patio. Dinners will also baffle you with their array of organic choices, and speciality meals dedicated to meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike!

If you’re interested in experience one of Canada’s top eco-retreats check out: http://www.eco-retreat.com/index.htm

And as always, Happy Planning!

Tiffany & Amalia

We’re almost to the end of our dash around the world to the Top 10 Eco-Honeymoon Spots. Check out the previous destinations we’ve already been to: Turtle Island in Fuji, Jungle Bay Resort & Spa in Dominica, Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Costa Rica and Six Senses Soneva Gili in the Maldives.

Ranweli Holiday Village

Located in Sri Lanka, Ranweli Holiday Village is an eco-friendly resort located on a 22-acre peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea. If you’re an adventurer at heart, Ranweli is the perfect place to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka.

Cultivated from a coconut plantation surrounded by wetlands, architects used the spacing of the rows of the coconut trees (called the coconut grid by agriculturists) as the discipline for the design. Cutting was kept at a minimum as the bungalows were built. In fact, For each bungalow only one tree was removed and the tree trunks were used as pillars in the construction.

Accomodation

If you’re looking for a bungalow style accomodation — this is the perfect place for you. This unique ethnic style was built to resemble a typical Sri Lankan village. There are 72 bungalows and 12 riven view rooms in the middle of the forest to provide a cosy and peaceful atmosphere.          

Many Tours are offered at the location such as Bird Watching, nature walking, cycling river cruising, craft demonstrations and butterfly watching. If you’re looking to explore Sri Lankan habitat, they offer tours to the Anaiwilundawa Wetlands, Sunharaja Biosphere Reserve and to Panduwasnuwara.

Looking for a Destination Wedding?

Enjoy a tropical Ranweli wedding where the bride is ferried on a raft across the river to meet the groom in a traditional ceremony guided by dancers and drummers.  After the ceremony, the couple has the option to take a ride on a majestically dressed elephant in the Ranweli gardens before joining the wedding banquet.

At twilight, the honeymooning couple will enjoy a night cruise in placid magical surroundings along the river under a starry sky. While cruising, a 4-course gourmet meal specially prepared will be served, accompanied a bottle of champagne. A personal butler will be in attendance.

Eco-Chic Fact:

The Ranwali Holiday Village conducts all business in an environmentally friendly manner, by efficiently using their resources – water & energy – and effectively managing their waste to minimize the impact on the environment.

Check out their website for more information

http://www.ranweli.com/Index.htm

If you’ve been tuned into our Eco-Honeymoon Spots Series then you’ll love what we have for you next..

The Fairmonth Sonoma Mission Inn

Located in the Sonoma Valley,California The Fairmount Sonoma Mission Inn is the ultimate Wine Country destination for you wine buffs out there! Not only that but you’ll find a spa, golf and award winning restaurants, blessed by natural mineral hot springs in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California.  Don’t forget to try out Santé, a restaurant known for its local cuisine and luxury eats.

Eco-Chic Fact:

They have a luxurious eco vacation package just made for you. Supported by Fairmont’s green partnership program, this package includes:

• One night Suite category accommodation
• Two-day rental of a Hybrid Vehicle from EV Rentals (pick up at SFO or OAK airports)
• Organic Sonoma Lavender Kur (or choice of (2) 50-minute spa treatments)
• Dinner for two at Santé Restaurant - featuring a regionally inspired “Farm Trail” menu
• Daily Complimentary Hike (led by the Hotel’s Activity Director) to the resort’s adopted Sonoma Overlook Trail

For more eco-chic vacation information please check out the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn’s website:

http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma

We are halfway through our sail around the world to the Top 10 Eco-Honeymoon Spots. If you’ve just joined us, you can check out the original article on how to travel with eco chic style on your honeymoon, and you can check out the destinations we’ve already been to: Turtle Island in Fuji, Jungle Bay Resort & Spa in Dominica, Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Costa Rica and Six Senses Soneva Gili in the Maldives.

Tiamo Resort

Nothing says “Tiamo” better than the Tiamo Resort in the Bahamas. Located in the Out Islands, Tiamo Resort is a compliation of eleven, intimate and charming beachside bungalows near the South Bight of South Andros Island and 125 acres of natural paradise. Tiamo is the perfect place for the adventurer with kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkelling, or just exploring.

Eco-Chic Fact:

Tiamo Resort’s environmental committment is extensive. Not only have they provided sustainable measures for water, and power they regularly participate in local trash-cleaning projects,  ecotourism projects with local schools,  and involvement in events with organizations like Reef Relief, Shedd Aquarium, The Wildlife Conservation Society and The Bahamas National Trust.

The construction of Tiamo Resort is also interesting. Site clearing was done by hand using machetes and chainsaws to preserve the existing vegetation. Transportaion of materials was also done by hand, using small shallow draft boats to reduce the likelihood of the dredging that a larger vessel might do. All wood used in construction of Tiamo was precut in one area, then moved to each building site and assembled with light power tools.

Tiamo Resort is specially designed to minimize site impact. It uses passive-cooling techniques such as wraparound porches, white reflective roofs, and high-pitched ceilings, and is as energy efficient as it can be.  The buildings of Tiamo are wood frame structures constructed of nontoxic treated pine harvested from sustainable forests

For more about Tiamo Resorts extensive environmental commitment to sustainable tourism please check out:  http://www.tiamoresorts.com/tiamo/sustainableTourism.cfm

Currently the resort is going under some changes and is not taking reservations, but if you would like more information you can check out their website at:

http://www.tiamoresorts.com/index.cfm

Until then, Happy Planning!

Tiffany & Amalia