Cool Gift of the Day
Monday, December 06, 2010
What it is:
A stunning coffee table book that showcases 36 lodges around the world that are authentically eco-friendly.
Why we love it:
Author and ecotourism expert, Hitesh Mehta, spent 3 years traveling the globe to find the most sustainable lodges. His criteria for an authentic ecolodge are: 1) conserves and protects nature, 2) works with and benefits the local community, 3) offers educational programs to educate tourists and employees about the surrounding natural environment, and 4) is planned, designed, constructed and operated in an environmentally and socially sensitive manner. Featuring more than three hundred full-color photographs and detailed architectural sketches, "Authentic Ecolodges" will transport you to some of the world’s most exotic and naturally beautiful locations.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com for a sustainable $31.50.