the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel became lately famous for being the first american luxury resort to receive the gold LEED-certified Prize. But what is LEED corresponding to? LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. To get LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council, hotels must gain points in five …
Monthly Archives: September 2010
The TOP10 Luxury and Eco Destinations
The website Conscious Ventures has come up with a list of destinations that include luxury resorts, spas, and lodges built according to strict environmental standards or renovating to improve energy-efficiency and water conservation. They have found 10 luxury and eco conscious destinations including countries such as the US or Costa Rica; here is their short …