Showing posts with label luxury eco resorts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury eco resorts. Show all posts

Friday, September 16, 2011

A 'Spring Renewal' at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa




Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa rates high on our list as one of the very best  luxurious, conservation-based eco resorts in Australia. Located three hours from Sydney, nestled between two National Parks and bordering the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, this international award-winning carbon-neutral resort features 40 individual suites reminiscent of traditional country homesteads. And all on 4,000 acres of property, where guests can spend their days living a true Australian wilderness experience. Go horseback or bike riding, spot the kangaroos and wombats, indulge in the luxurious Timeless Spa or feast on delicious regional produce. It's a true treat for the senses, letting you get back to nature without forsaking any of the creature comforts you would expect from a luxury getaway.

And right now is a great time to head to Wolgan Valley, as the days warm up and Spring sets in. Lucky for us, they have just released a two night 'Spring Renewal' package for the perfect post-winter getaway!

Valid until 19th December 2011, the 'Spring Renewal' all-inclusive package includes two nights accommodation in a luxurious double Heritage Suite with private swimming pool, gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all non-alcoholic beverages and selected local wines and beer with meals, wireless internet and two nature-based experiences per person each day, for just $1,450 per person twin share, representing a saving of $500. Guests will also be treated to a complimentary Taste of Wolgan Gourmet Pack or Timeless Spa Pamper Pack to take home and continue their spring rejuvenation.

And for those who stay two nights or more from Sunday to Thursday inclusive, a 60-minute spa treatment per person is also offered, representing an additional value of $330 per couple.

To book, you can contact the Wolgan Valley Reservations team on 02 9290 9733 or email reservations@wolganvalley.com.


Monday, February 7, 2011

Eco-chic Romance ...

Well ok, there is always room for improvement ... but aren't you impressed to see that there is a growing trend among hotel, resort and tour operators to become more green?

It's a bit unreal to expect every resort to become 100% carbon neutral (like the amazing Wolgan Valley Resort in the Blue Mountains) but there is still a wealth of stunning properties who have already started to embrace sustainable and green principles like; minimal impact on the environment during building, using solar generated power, working with local communities to establish education, medical and sustainable programs - Gayana Eco Resort (pictured) even has its own on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre!

And let's face it, even if we don't all stay at an officially recognised eco resort, we can all still do our little bit to help the environment when on holiday. Consider reusing your towels and linen at the hotel, take your own reusable water bottle to save on plastic, use re-chargable batteries, or even look at offsetting your air travel ... just to name a few ideas. Such small and simple steps really.

And thankfully, going green on your next holiday does not mean you have to skimp on luxury. Check out this list of 10 gorgeous eco resorts which proves that eco-cred, luxury and romance can work together in perfect harmony!