Eco Vacations
Ecotourism: It's so easy being green
Being green is your way of life -- even on vacation. Whether you're seeking green-topia in New Zealand or the wildflower-filled acres of Colorado, Orbitz is your destination for planning your next ecotourism outing. We're committed to raising environmental awareness and supporting our eco travelers.
How can you make it easier to be a green traveler? Find hotels that earned the EPA's ENERGY STAR®, and rent a hybrid car -- some eco-friendly hotels even offer free parking for hybrids. Or, offset your flight carbon emissions through our partner Carbonfund.org. Think green when you plan your next trip, and make every day of your journey an Earth Day.
Green Hotels on Orbitz
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When it comes to green travel smarts, consider booking an eco-friendly hotel. From solar powered energy to water-saving devices, hotels across the globe are doing their part to be environmentally sound and support ecotourism. Many properties use natural energy sources, embrace sustainable tourism practices, or purchase only environmentally-friendly products, such as green detergents for linens and soaps.
The Orbitz staff and its global team of hotel market managers have started the process of researching hotels with eco-friendly policies. Each property must complete at least one of the following:
Use a natural source of energy (i.e. wind, water, solar, bio-fuel)
Support an environmental organization with each hotel reservation
Use environmentally-friendly and safe products (i.e. detergents for linens, soaps, shampoos, etc.)
Use energy conserving devices (i.e. eco-friendly light fixtures/bulbs triggered by motion detectors, water-saving devices, water filtration systems and air filtration/purifiers)
Earned the ENERGY STAR®.
Orbitz is proud to recognize ENERGY STAR hotels, showing that they're among the top 25% facilities in the country for energy performance. Learn more about the ENERGY STAR program. Hotels interested in learning how to track energy performance and the related carbon emissions should visit ENERGY STAR's easy-to-use Portfolio Manager tool at https://www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam/.
Achieved LEED® Certification
Orbitz is proud to recognize LEED hotels. These properties are verified by the U.S. Green Building Council ensuring a facility is built or operated for improved environmental performance, including water and energy efficiency, sustainable purchasing and waste management, reduced pollution, and healthier indoor air quality. Hotels interested in pursuing LEED certification should visit www.usgbc.org/leed or www.usgbc.org/hospitality.Check out our growing list of green hotels.
Featured Green Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale at Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town
Scottsdale, Arizona
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Tucson/Williams Centre
Tucson, Arizona
Rate includes breakfast
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
Receive a $50 Dining Credit per night
Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown
Little Rock, Arkansas
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/La Jolla
San Diego, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California
Rate includes breakfast
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
Burlingame, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City
Foster City, California
Breakfast for Two
Courtyard by Marriott Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront
South San Francisco, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin
Larkspur, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Emeryville
Emeryville, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Cupertino, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport
San Jose, California
Rate includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Hacienda Heights/Orange County
Hacienda Heights, California
Includes Free Meals For Kids
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
Torrance, California
Rate includes breakfast
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Anaheim/ Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, California
Includes In-room movie & $50 USD Disney gift card
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront
South San Francisco, California
Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
San Francisco, California
Stay 2 nights, Save 15% off
Hotel Zico
Mountain View, California
Free Breakfast, High Speed Internet & Parking
Monaco San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel
San Francisco, California
Save 40% on your stay
Serrano San Francisco, a Kimpton Hotel
San Francisco, California
Save 10% on your stay
Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
San Francisco, California
Save 25% on your stay
Larkspur Hotel Union Square formerly the Cartwright Hotel
San Francisco, California
Stay 3 Nights, Save 30%
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
Includes Breakfast and Dinner for two
Eco Travel and Carbonfund.org
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Orbitz is proud to be working with its partners at Carbonfund.org, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Carbonfund.org offsets travelers CO2 emissions by supporting viable renewable energy development, re-forestation projects and other initiatives focused on turning back the clock on global climate change. Click here for more information on how you can donate to Carbonfund.org.
