It’s Earth Day, and to celebrate we’d like to highlight 5 top eco-tourism destinations. Obtaining a passport is the first step to visiting one of these earth-friendly hotels or resorts:<\/p>\n
Avalon Coastal Retreat<\/strong>, Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n This eco-resort is located along the coast of Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania. Attractions include seabirds, whales, dolphins, penguins, and of course, Tasmanian devils.<\/p>\n Spannocchia<\/strong>, Italy <\/strong><\/p>\n Tenuta di Spannocchia is located in the Italian countryside, near Siena. \u00a0Rent a farmhouse or a room in the bed and breakfast, which is located in a renovated castle. \u00a0Spannocchia is a working organic farm, and you can purchase \u00a0farm-raised meat, vegetables and honey for your meals. Cooking classes, hiking trails and a swimming pool are also available.<\/p>\n Punta Islita<\/a><\/strong>, Costa Rica <\/strong><\/p>\n This gorgeous hotel is located on a gorgeous Costa Rican beach. Here, sustainable practices combine with luxurious accommodations and activities like zooming through the rainforest canopy on a zip line, hiking, swimming and horseback riding. \u00a0There’s also a day spa, should you feel like you need a little extra pampering.<\/p>\n