Convergence V34_March-April2016

Travel
Bardessono Hotel – California
Putting Mother Nature as their utmost priority, Bardessono
Hotel built everything with the Earth in mind. The hotel has
achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Platinum certification, the highest standard for
environmental design and Bardessono Hotel is one of the
three hotels in US that has earned this. Beginning from its
construction, non-toxic and non-allergenic materials are used
when building the hotel. This highly eco-friendly hotel
incorporates an underground geothermal system that heats
and cools guest rooms, spas and domestic hot water supply
as well as solar panels to generate the hotel’s electricity.
Composting programmes, recycling and using guest rooms
organic linens and cleaning supplies are common within this
hotel. It has also adopted a total cigarette ban within its
premises. A stay in this eco-friendly hotel allows you to do
wine-tasting and a bike tour in the region.
Morgan’s Rock – Nicaragua
Want a beach life? Think Morgan’s Rock. Almost half of this
environment-conscious hotel is a private protected reserve
as it is located on a 4,000 acres expanse of Nicaraguan jungle.
The premises are constructed using natural materials with its
layout designed for guests to become one with nature. There
is an open air dining room with friendly restaurant staff
members serving up authentic and delicious local delicacies
as well as other international fares with only the freshest
ingredients used. Admire the gorgeous views from every
corner of Morgan’s Rock as you take a walk along its stretch
of sandy beach. Alternatively, you can take a dip into the
lodge’s pool. Whether it is the fiery sunset, the starry nights,
the wild or the seaside serenity you are after, Morgan’s Rock
is the place to be.
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