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ioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily rainfall yielding around 30,000 litres of collected rainwater – enough to provide up to approximately 60 per cent of the island’s water requirements. Encouraged by the results, Frégate Island Private will now press ahead with phase two, doubling the collection area so that the island need rely on nothing more than the rain for its water needs.
The installation of the rainwater harvesting system is just the latest step in Frégate Island Private’s ongoing journey towards increasing sustainability and a harmonious, mutually beneficial co-existence with its natural environment.
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Over the past 11 years, Frégate Island Private has proven itself to be one of the hotel industry’s foremost entities in ecological reform. This past September, Frégate Island Private crossed yet another milestone when it planted the 100,000th tree in its endemic hardwood program.
This major step is yet another achievement for Frégate’s reforestation efforts. In addition to the endemic hardwood program, Frégate Island Private plants two trees for every guest who arrives at the resort. This is one of the many facets of a concerted effort to become a carbon neutral enterprise.
When the Seychelles was colonized, much of the natural forestation was destroyed and coconut trees were planted in their place. Frégate Island Private has boldly led a campaign to replenish their island’s supply of natural trees and is well on its way to becoming the largest nursery of hardwood trees in the Indian Ocean.
The 100,000th tree planted was an endemic Ficus tree, a genus that prospers in the rocky underground of the Seychelles islands. Reforestation is but one of the many conservation practices executed at Frégate Island Private. With buildings and infrastructure occupying only 5% of the island, the remaining 95% is in a restored natural state which has allowed for several endemic species of wildlife and flora to avoid extinction.
Exclusivity in every respect is the maxim of Frégate Island and the preservation and protection of the island’s unique flora and fauna is one of its proudest achievements. With 16 villas, only a selected number of guests have the prestige to fulfill their dream of a stay in paradise. The island remains private to Frégate guests only, making it an ideal refuge for the discerning traveler, ensuring the rare feeling of a truly tropical island paradise.
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You may think you have seen it all, but these creative and inspiring luxury hotel concepts and real boutique hotels raise the bar for innovation. This week, the Radical Innovation in Hospitality Awards selected three finalists and one winner at the Hospitality Design Boutique Exposition and Conference in Miami.
The winner was the only actual operating luxury hotel, The Pixel Hotel in Linz, Austria. The other three finalists were awarded for their distinct concepts and innovative design. The Pixel Hotel is now operating in Linz, Austria and serves the now-thriving city named the 2009 European Cultural Capital.
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Paradizo.com has recently updated their Destination Guides so travelers can find the perfect place for their dream vacation. Whether you want to lay on a sun-drenched beach or ski through glades on towering peaks, the new destination page on Paradizo.com offers popular places for a variety of luxury vacations.
Click on the new destination page’s world map to explore the top destinations on every continent. These destination guides offer lists of countries and regions for every discerning taste. From the destination page, you can find the best golf resorts in Cabo San Lucas and discover where are the eco-friendly hotspots.
The new page also offers some of the most popular destinations for theme holidays like city breaks and ski resorts. Browse the best honeymoon spots in the world and some of the most popular coasts for unforgettable beach getaways. From here you can start planning your holiday: check out prime shopping experiences in New York and plan your dream honeymoon in Hawaii. It’s all at your fingerprints and just waiting to be discovered! Check out Paradizo.com Destinations.
New Zealand is widely considered to be the adventure capital of the world. The lush forests, majestic mountain ranges, national parks, marine reserves, lakes, hot springs and volcanoes provide an unspoilt and wild playground for the thrill-seeking traveler.
With the spectacular scenery at Lake Wanaka on New Zealand’s South Island as a backdrop, Release Private Retreat has developed an ecoluxury vacation rental that inspires unlimited escapades into the reverent countryside.
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“Everything at Bardessono, from the building materials to the foods we serve, will create a connection between our guests and the earth.”
Eco pioneer Phil Sherburne kept this mantra in mind when he designed the newest and vividly “green” luxury resort in Napa Valley. With General Manager Roger Young at the helm, the Bardessono team provides high quality service that further enhances Sherburne’s vision for California’s newest resort and spa in the Napa Valley.
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ioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily rainfall yielding around 30,000 litres of collected rainwater – enough to provide up to approximately 60 per cent of the island’s water requirements. Encouraged by the results, Frégate Island Private will now press ahead with phase two, doubling the collection area so that the island need rely on nothing more than the rain for its water needs.
