Lise Tyrrell has spent over 20 years turning her love for tropical getaways into a mission for sustainable travel. In 2002, she founded Eco-TropicalResorts.com—a platform dedicated to listing sustainable lodges—and later co-created the Online Eco Rating, a simple, budget-friendly certification for lodges to prove their sustainable credentials. She teamed up with Jem Winston, a sustainability pioneer behind Dominica’s 3 Rivers Eco Lodge and Rosalie Forest (both featured on her site), to ensure the system works for real-world travelers and businesses.
When she’s not exploring rainforests or testing reusable travel gear, Lise shares practical tips to help you vacation sustainably—without sacrificing adventure. Think of her as your sustainably conscious friend with a knack for finding hidden gems that love the planet as much as you do.
New 10m boat MV “DIVE ME” provides even more verstaility for divers visiting Kadavu, Fiji KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – On December 27th 2009 Mad Fish Dive Centre’s new boat, “DIVE ME”, arrived at Matava’s dock! Both guests and staff were very excited to see the first glimpse of the custom designed alloy dive boat on […]
Matava is fully operational after Cyclone MICK Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort is 100% fully open after the cyclone passed on Monday 14th December 2009 KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 17 December 2009 – On Monday 14th December 2009 Fiji was hit by a Category 2 Tropical Cyclone, TC Mick. The cyclone passed straight […]
For the holiday season, we have just announced a new ‘voluntourism’ package – the ultimate eco-chic getaway. Guests of Tortuga Bay and The Puntacana Hotel will be able to participate in the annual census of the 27 bird populations native to the Dominican Republic – staying in beautiful luxury but also helping us take care […]
Cayo District, Belize, November 27th 2009 – The Lodge at Chaa Creek has been selected as one of the best environmentally friendly hotels in the world by CNN Traveler Magazine. According to the CNN press release, Chaa Creek was listed 2nd amongst 6 other internationally recognized hotels. The preferred environmentally friendly hotels were located in […]
The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s award-winning family vacation destination in the jungles of Central America, is offering free all inclusive holidays to the lucky winners of our Family Vacation Sweepstakes These fun-filled holidays of a life-time are being provided to eco families who would like to enjoy a truly special Belize adventure free of […]
Ultimate Eco Escapes Sport Diver Magazine Sept 2009 Matava named as one of only 6 Ultimate Eco Escapes in the World in Sport Diver Magazine – September 2009 KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 22 September 2009 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to be named as one of the world’s Ultimate Eco Escapes […]
Announcing the launch of EcoHelpline.org – website not live at this time. The all new Ecohelpline.com launched on September 19th 2009. The Ecohelpline.org will include the world’s first ever totally free on-line green training program for hotel staff. This new and innovative course is split into 5 modules, aimed at covering the essentials of environmental […]
We have always known about the Japanese freighter that was sunk during World War II, the PBM that crashed on takeoff following the war and the 1800’s wooden whaling ship. Last week we spent a day and a half with Bob Swanson, a guest from Kwajalein, exploring Lelu Harbor with his side scan sonar. We […]
The Carey Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) arrives to the beaches of Yucatan from April to June to nestle during the night. This turtle is fast and agile in the water, but slow, clumsy and unfortunately endangered in land, because its shell is sold in the black market as earrings and rings. Its eggs are also sold […]
There are many considerations when designing, building and operating an ecotourism resort that differ from more general tourist accommodation. Compliance with a wide range of requirements is necessary for inclusion in the important ecotourism associations as well as to satisfy green-minded guests. For example: air-conditioning is not considered necessary for ecolodges, but hot water showers […]
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