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.
The most active my past vacations have been are touring churches, towns, restaurants and wineries throughout Italy. When my husband told me he had enough and it was time for “his” type of vacation, well, I was pretty disappointed. He came home one night and said we are going to Turneffe Flats on the Turneffe […]
Matava has been awarded the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 26th February 2011 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco-Adventure Resort is proud to be announced as the winner of the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010 for its policies […]
Feb 23, 2011, San José, Costa Rica – With the average wedding costing more than $24,000, it’s no secret that tying the knot can be an expensive affair. Before putting that dream honeymoon on the chopping block, consider sacrificing the wedding dress for one with a few less rhinestones and head to Costa Rica – […]
As owner of Calabash Mountain Villa, a new property listed on this site, it was with joy that we discovered Eco Tropical Resorts, a site that echoes our philosophy of how we should exist in our surroundings. Developing a place for people to come and enjoy what I love about my homeland has been a […]
The situation of the drinking water supply in Ward (community) Sunga is worrisome. Until recently only one pump out of 27 was working. Recently 9 pumps were replaced by the government but this is still way too few to fulfil the needs, so many people have to walk far for their water every day. Also […]
Matava has won in the Best in a Marine Environment category at this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 organised by responsibletravel.com. The Judges said “Matava is a beacon for responsible tourism and an example to other dive sites. They maintain a strong commitment to both the conservation of the marine environment and the […]
Singapore, October 21, 2010 – Wild Asia announces the winners for the 5th Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 from Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka at ITB Asia. After months of short-listing the finalists and making site visits to the final six properties and tour operators, Wild Asia’s judging panel has finally selected its 2010 RT Awards […]
It’s not enough that I list eco lodges anymore. It’s time that I went and actually helped run one. With that in mind, my friend Jem Winston of Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge has invited me for a 3 month stay that may well work into a more permanent move. Needless to say, being at an […]
Earlier this year, Juan Carlos Espinosa, a Nicaraguan Architect and Yacht Designer, held the grand opening for Hacienda Puerta del Cielo, an eco-lodge he designed and had built in Nicaragua. It was originally intended as a second home for him and his family – “family is first, then work,” referring to his wife and two […]
The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s award-winning luxury eco-lodge in the jungles of Central America is offering all inclusive vacation packages to the lucky winners of its Rainforest & Reef Vacation Sweepstakes. These fun-filled holidays of a life-time are being provided to friends & families who would like to enjoy an exceptional and exciting potpourri […]
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