Eco-hotels are the way to go!

On the recommendation of our clients, Log and I decided to stay a weekend at The Dune to celebrate his birthday. The Dune is part of a growing trend in eco-hotels & resorts that provide a luxury setting while attempting to live in harmony with the environment. On the grounds of the resort, they grow many of the vegetables & spices that they use in cooking as well as the herbs used in the holistic & ayurvedic treatments available at the spa. The only vehicles allowed within the resort grounds are the battery-powered car and bicycles for the guests to use.

They offer a variety of themed accommodations, ranging from the "naturally cooled" beach cottages to the walled & gated family houses. We opted for the air-conditioned Bangle House, so named for the decorations using glass bangles evident throughout the room.

The service was great-I loved the way they took great pains to respect our privacy, even though we were attended by one of the resort dogs for a large portion of Sunday:

We had a great time, relaxing and watching old favorite movies on DVD (An Affair to Remember!!!!) as the resort does not have satellite TV. We had a great time and highly recommend The Dune. We look forward to trying more eco-hotels in the future.