Top eco-friendly getaways
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}<a href="http://zoetryresorts.com/">Zoetry Agua Punta Cana</a> This resort in the Dominican Republic features guided ecology tours of local coral reefs, visits with farmers, and volunteer farming opportunities in neighboring communities. (ZoetryResorts.com )
<a href="http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en_GB/hotels/Dominican-Republic/Punta-Cana-Beach-Bavaro/hotel-barcelo-punta-cana/general-description.aspx?int=Home-US-2012-04-B1-H267">Hotel Barcelo Punta Cana</a> This resort, also in the Dominican Republic, is Green Globe Certified, meaning it is certified for sustainable tourism. Members must save energy and water resources, contribute to local communities, and participate in "green leisure." (Barcelo.com )
<a href="http://www.sunsetatthepalms.com">Sunset At The Palms Resort and Spa</a> This Jamaican resort has bananas grown in an on-site garden, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, and always has glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard, and metal separated for proper recycling. (SunsetAtThePalms.com )
<a href="http://bucuti.com">Bucuti Beach Resort</a> Vacationers who choose this resort in Aruba can expect the lowest per-occupied-room electricity usage of all of the hotels on the island. The hotel uses solar panels to heat water for rooms and laundry, water reducers to cut down water flow by 60 percent in showers, and biodegradable and environmentally friendly detergents. (Bucuti.com )
<a href="http://www.dreamsresorts.com/">Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa</a> Those who head to this Mexican resort will experience luxurious living--but green living, too! Dreams employees volunteer in regular beach cleanups, the resort's kitchen oil is recycled to help prevent pollution, and guests are allowed to have their sheets laundered less frequently to save water. (DreamsResorts.com )