The Conde Nast Green List 2005: More than just luxury…
Ecotourism destinations, lodgings, and outfitters promise high-reward, low-impact travel. Not all deliver. We scoured the world for the best: our 2005 Green List.
Representing every continent, our top picks for your next eco-trip.
- Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji
- Adrere Amellal, Egypt
- Casa Mojanda Mountainside Inn & Farm
- Lapa Rios, Costa Rica
- Papoose Creek Lodge, Montana.
Ratings are based on : Nature Preservation, Local Contribution, Guest Experience.
Lapa Rios, Costa Rica
Nature Preservation Score: 82
Local Contribution: 69
Guest Experience: 70
Swank bungalows and gourmet cuisine put this property on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2004 Gold List. Creating a 950 acre reserve, much of it primary rain forest inhabited by monkeys and macaws – and donating profits to environmental and humanitarian causes earned it a spot here (506-735-5130, laparios.com).
