Westpunt, Curaçao
In Celebration of Earth Day, Villas of Distinction Shares Eco-Friendly Villa Options
Booking.com research reveals three out of four global accommodation providers have implemented at least one kind of sustainable practices at its properties*
2022-04-02Wilmington, Mass. (April 22, 2022) – Villas of Distinction®, the
world’s premier luxury villa rental company, is celebrating Earth Day by
sharing some of the eco-friendly accommodation options in its portfolio of more
than 2,800 villas throughout 64 destinations worldwide.
According to Booking.com’s 2021 Sustainable
Travel Report*, 66 percent of U.S. travelers say they want to stay in a
sustainable accommodation, and 82 percent of Booking.com's global accommodation
partners surveyed view sustainability in the hospitality industry as being
important.
“Many of our villa partner properties continue
to add sustainable features,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of Villa
Product & Agency Relations for Villas of Distinction. “The pandemic
improved air quality, lessened water pollution and noise, reducing pressure on
tourist destinations. This has influenced people to want to travel more
sustainably in the future, and we along with our travel advisor partners are
seeing this trend.”
Cliff Villa’s motto is ‘Luxury with Zero Guilt’. This
carbon-neutral 8,333 square-foot villa perched on a 40-foot cliff with 360
degrees of ocean and mountain views is located on the north-western tip of
Curacao. Its water, energy and heating are all from the sea, wind and sun. Cliff
Villa sits on a nature preserve and its water and energy footprint impacts this
pristine landscape.
The villa has gone zero-footprint by installing
commercial-grade clean technology including a high-efficiency reverse osmosis
unit that draws water directly from the sea; the flat roof and drainage pipes
use rainwater for the pool and garden; the garden is watered using Israeli-designed
efficient drip irrigation on an evening time; hot water for the villa is
produced by efficient solar-powered tankless technology that is mounted on the
roof; and a silent vertical wind turbine farm creating sustainable energy.
The 8-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom Eco Serendib in St. John, Virgin Islands has set new
standards for eco-luxury. Its eco-friendly elements include 69 "Buy
America" compliant Suniva solar panels, which significantly reduce carbon
emissions, and Sub-Zero/Wolf's kitchen appliances, which are made from up to 75
percent recycled materials and use less energy than a 100-watt bulb. Susan
Jablon Mosaics which are featured at the spa and in the pool area, are made
from 100 percent recycled glass, and the mulch lining the walkways in the zen
garden, produced by The Garden of Glass, is also made from recycled glass. The
Andrew Morgan bedding is rich and luxurious yet made of sustainable, organic
textile.
In addition, Eco Serendib features a
grey water system for irrigation as well as three separate 20,000-gallon
cisterns to collect rainwater. The saltwater pool eliminates the need for
chlorine and other harsh, damaging chemicals. There is an organic
"seed-to-plate" garden located right at the villa for fresh produce
and herbs. And for those mixing business with pleasure, the business center
technology offers the option for 100 percent paperless meetings.
Zabuco Honeymoon Villa I at Secret Bay in Dominica is comprised of eight
secluded and sustainably built villas and bungalows. This eco-tourism friendly
villa uses sustainable materials and locally sourced products. The villas have
been purposefully placed in areas that required minimal clear-cutting and are
composed of sustainably sourced Guyanese hardwood. In addition, the eco-resort
was constructed without heavy machinery. The chef-prepared meals at the villa focus
on locally sourced fruits, seafood and produce which also supports local
businesses and provides the freshest cuisine. The villas at Secret Bay offer
classes about the island’s wildlife, plants and land, educating tourists about the
importance of sustaining the island. As an eco-luxury resort composed entirely
of sustainably sourced materials, Secret Bay exists in a beautiful equilibrium
of responsibility to its environment and a commitment to guest comfort.
For more information about Villas of
Distinction or to book a villa vacation, visit www.VillasofDistinction.com or call 800-289-0900.
About Villas of
Distinction®
Villas of Distinction®,
as part of World Travel Holdings, is an award-winning, full-service villa
experience creator with an extensive portfolio of thousands of privately-owned
villas in more than 52 destinations worldwide including the United States,
Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Central America, and beyond. Many villas feature
excellent staff and top-of-the-line amenities – like private pools, home
theaters, in-villa game rooms, and fitness centers. The luxury villa provider
has gained its guests’ trust by ensuring every villa meets strict standards so
that each home exceeds expectations. Since 1989, Villas of Distinction’s team
of experts have made vacation planning effortless by helping travelers find
their perfect vacation home and creating one-of-a-kind getaways and lasting
memories at the world’s top villas. Travel Advisors have named Villas of
Distinction “Best Villa Rental Company Overall” in the annual Travvy Awards
since 2015. www.VillasofDistinction.com.
*Booking.com’s
2021 Sustainable Travel Report
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