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Finch Bay Eco Hotel is Saving the Earth

Where: Barrio Punta Estrada S/N,, Santa Cruz,, Ecuador

August 21, 2006 at 12:29 PM | 0 Comments

When you go to the Galapagos Islands it seems like you should be staying in a hut or maybe even on a boat. But, an ecologically friendly hotel is a much better idea. The Finch Bay Eco Hotel has taken the cake with awards. It won "Ecuador's Best Resort" by the World Travel Awards and gets nods for its earth friendly ideals and service. As if that isn't enough, the past guest reviews are about as good as they get.

What does a hotel have to do to be ecologically friendly? Well it's a little more than just offering you the option of not having your towel washed daily:

The Hotel was built using natural, environmentally friendly materials; it has direct access to the beach, a great pool and exterior Jacuzzi. It takes advantage of the natural light with large windows, uses solar panels for energy and an efficient ecological system for waste disposal. The hotel has its own desalinization plant for a permanent supply of pure water.

You don't really need to have a lot of wasteful gadgets to entertain you here. The beach and the weird animals should be entertainment enough. Plus staying here will make you feel good about yourself, like you're helping the environment and stuff.

Related Stories:
· Finch Bay Eco Hotel wins travel award as Ecuador's Best Resort [Real Travel]
· Finch Bay Eco Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]