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Monday newsletters<\/a> always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (September 4, 2017): Top 10 most luxurious\u00a0eco-friendly hotels & resorts in the world.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In recent years, environmentally friendly hotels have sprung up across the planet, catering to\u00a0increasingly sophisticated consumers that demand only the most exclusive and authentic experiences. Nowadays, the seasoned traveler expects a resort to be green and eco-friendly in all aspects, to reduce its carbon footprint and, ultimately, to help the environment.\u00a0Many 5-star hotels have implemented\u00a0a green policy, by\u00a0using sustainable construction materials, recycling waste materials, conserving water, or preserving fragile ecosystems. The following 10 uber-exclusive resorts demonstrate that sustainability doesn\u2019t mean compromising on the luxury which you\u2019ve come to expect on a holiday of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

There is more\u00a0information (with reviews and Youtube clips) below the slide show.\u00a0Think I missed one? Share your favorite green hotel or resort in the\u00a0comments section<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0take my<\/strong>\u00a0poll\u00a0<\/strong>below!<\/p>\n

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10. ANDAZ MAUI AT WAILEA RESORT, HAWAII, USA<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Perched along crescent-shaped shores, the beach-front Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort radiates luxury. Each one of hotel\u2019s 290 guest rooms and suites, and seven residential villas, blends the hip, contemporary Andaz style with the feel of a luxury resort community. It is also Hawaii\u2019s first LEED-certified hotel. The resort has a design approach that minimizes waste and harmful emissions, reduces energy and water consumption, and stresses sustainable design as an integral component of its overall strategy. Sustainable elements throughout the resort include a solar hot water system, variable speed chillers, motion sensor lighting controls and low flow plumbing fixtures. Environmental practices continue in-room, with automized temperature control and guestroom glassware made from recycled wine bottles.<\/p>\n