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Save the Redwoods this Holiday Season
Shop for loved ones - and the environment - this holiday season. Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks are leading a new movement to restore the complexity, diversity and ecological values of the remaining young redwood forest stands throughout their natural range so that one day they can begin to resemble an ancient redwood forest.
Seven4one in Laguna Beach sets a new green standard in the O.C.
The boutique hotel boasts over 30 distinctly green enhancements in all of its daily operations, from bamboo-blend bath towels and green-certified mattresses to card-less door locks, a largely organic kitchen, lighting sensors, and Energy Star appliances.
SoCal Terranea Resort announces commitment to green
Debuting in June 2009, the new eco-friendly Terranea Resort in Southern California, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, will act on its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and energy conservation efforts, as well as fine organic dining.
Annette Bening launches TreePeople Center in L.A.
The $10 Million public education resource serves youth and adults in Los Angeles, where local residents, government and businesspeople work together to transform neighborhoods into sustainable ecosystems that act like a natural forest.
Element Hotel coming to Palmdale, California in 2010
Starwood plans to open an Element Hotel in June of 2010 in Palmdale, California, one of the fastest growing communities in the United States, boasting a new extended stay experience with inspiring public spaces, modern style and eco-friendly design.
Travel green this summer at the Rennaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
With tourists and business travelers feeling the pinch of higher gas prices, seeing the city of Los Angeles is a snap while staying at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, with LA’s highly efficient public transportation system right outside.
Joie de Vivre reveals two unique styles to the new Domain Hotel
Domain Hotel, the latest addition by Joie de Vivre Hospitality, was revealed last month in Sunnyvale, California. The former Radisson has been completely renovated as one of the few hotels to go green in the South Bay.
Sweet: New Lesbian, Eco-Friendly Travel Company
Sweet, a new San Francisco-based lesbian travel company, delivers fun-filled, eco-friendly, volunteer-oriented and empowering lesbian travel experiences. Travel itineraries will include volunteer programs that provide aid to under-served communities and fund-raising activities that support non-profit groups around the world.
San Francisco’s Hotel Vitale announces Green Meeting Packages
These days, more and more businesses are looking to incorporate environmentally friendly travel into their existing corporate travel programs, allowing properties like San Francisco’s Hotel Vitale to take a step toward “greener” pastures while attracting some steady clientele.
Gaia Anderson Hotel
Gaia at Anderson is a 122-room green hotel, located in Anderson, California. It is the second Gaia hotel in California to be developed and opened by Wen-I Chang (his first being the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa in American Canyon).
San Francisco Home to a new “Green Museum”
The new “green” California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s famous Golden Gate Park is almost complete; anticipating an official opening in September 2008. The future home of a state-of-the-art aquarium, planetarium, and natural-history museum, constructed beneath two “hills” which are really a two-and-a-half-acre “living roof”, looks like a futuristic augmentation of the park itself.
The Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Group Hotels provides a distinctive and meaningful guest experience through the development and operation of LEED Certified hotels. Their unique approach to hospitality centers on a deep commitment to both guest satisfaction and environmental preservation. By carefully blending sustainable living, stylish design, appreciation of local culture, and attentive service, Ambrose creates an inspirational lifestyle that is highly sought after.
