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First Resort In The World To Offer A "Carbon Free Vacation" |
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LA TANTE, GRENADA, WEST INDIES, Jul. 24 -/E-Wire/--
The recently opened Paradise Bay Resort and Spa in Grenada, Eastern Caribbean, is the first resort in the world with a utility grade windmill, producing more energy than the resort needs. The windmill, installed in March 2007, is still waiting for the local electricity company to interconnect and take the excess energy. The resort will then thus be better than zero carbon, considering car, bus and truck usage and fuel operated equipment.
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To take a leap forward - and set an example - the resort will buy carbon certificates to compensate the CO2 emission for guest's flights, as well as the transport on the islands. Guests do not need to sign in for this or pay extra it is an automatic, externally audited program valid for all guests. The prices of the resort are not increased because of this. Owner James Post: "We expect the extra costs for this Carbon Free Vacation approach will be compensated by higher guest loyalty".
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The implementation date depends greatly on the interconnection date to the electricity network, but will definitely be before the end of 2007. Paradise Bay already made arrangements to allow standalone operation as early as November 2007 in case the electricity company Grenlec (parent: WRB Enterprises Inc.,Tampa/FL) does not connect on agreed conditions of October 2006.
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Total Sustainability Approach
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The definition is: "Tourism that is economically, socio-culturally and environmentally sustainable"
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To reach that goal, Paradise Bay hires and buys local as much as possible, supports cultural and social projects. A typical example of the social responsibility was the formation of an aid organization after hurricane Ivan in September 2004, where the resort provided a wide area with food, water, vitamins, medicines, first aid, tools and Christmas present (report available). The Carbon Free Vacation more than complements these to truthfully claim Total Sustainability. The restaurants use organic vegetables and meat, while the organic guest amenities are in ECO friendly containers.
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About Paradise Bay Resort and Spa
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The resort is located amidst 1000's acres varied nature on a hill between two beaches. Nine villas are spread out in a half circle with unrestricted views. Five easy walks and intermediate hikes start from the resort and are appreciated even by non-hikers. Local guides explain flora and fauna and climb in coconut trees for refreshing natural drinks.
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The beach massage gazebo (sea water flowing under the guest), the idyllic Frangipani Beach Bar and Grill, dancing at the beach set the tone for this resort, where guests are one with nature and get away from it all. It's a Honeymoon Hotspot and has a wedding reception building with gorgeous views. Three more massage stations offer fresh-from-the-garden Aloe Vera treatments and use local seaweed for hair and body treatments, in addition to the traditional Swedish aromatherapy full body massage. The entertainment choice is smaller than large all inclusive resorts, but the Super Inclusive option offers daily massage, scuba diving, 9 course golf, catamaran trips, whale and dolphin watching and ocean kayaks included in the competitive price (US$ 94.50 per day), in addition to gourmet dining. The gourmet restaurant Aloe Vera has a reputation of being one of the best cuisines on the island and attracts local guests,
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The resort offers guests a free on demand shuttle service to the nearest taxi-bus station with excellent and fast connections throughout the island and encourages guests to use these inexpensive and environmentally friendly taxi buses instead of taxis or rental cars. Contact Info:
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James Post
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Paradise Bay Resort and Spa
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Tel : (++1) 473-405-8888
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E-mail : Info@paradisebayresort.net Website : Paradise Bay Resort
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