Posts Tagged ‘fiji islands’
Eco-Friendly Travel at Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji
Now that winter is here in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, I am fondly remembering my week in Fiji in November 2010. My last 2 days were spent at the Sonaisali Island Resort, a 5 minute boat ride from the main island in Fiji. You’d never believe it, but this resort is one of [...]
Vacation with a Green Conscience at Matava Fiji’s Premier Eco Resort
Let’s be realistic. Travel usually leaves a big carbon footprint. Even among the most eco-sensitive of us, its hard to get away without wasting energy and using fuel. But, you can vacation with a green conscience at Matava Fiji’s Premier Eco Resort. Located on Kadavu, south of the main Fiji island, Matava is a 100% [...]
Sigatoka River Safari: A Tour of Fiji Beauty and Culture
Traveling to the Fiji islands is a special vacation, no matter where you call home. The Fijian people were named the world’s most friendly in 2008, and let me tell you – there is good reason for the accolades. What better place to experience warm hospitality of the native people than at one of the [...]
Get Away from it All at Matava Fiji’s Premier Eco-Resort
So, I posted several days ago about my trip to Fiji. Where did I go, you might be wondering! I was staying at the remotely located Matava Fiji’s Premier Eco-Resort. Here, you can experience “real Fiji,” according to one of its owners, Adrian Weeks. Matava is located on Kadavu, about a 1-hour plane ride south [...]
The Green Land of Fiji
I made it to Fiji very early this morning, arriving at the Nadi International Airport on an Air Pacific flight from Los Angeles. The trip took a little over 10 hours, but was mostly uneventful – if not somewhat restful. Several of the other bloggers that are also here in Fiji for the FijiMe tour [...]
Where in the World is Peachy Green?
I’m still pinching myself about this opportunity. I haven’t mentioned it yet here on Peachy Green, but I was approached several weeks ago about an exciting project to explore eco-friendly resorts in an exotic location. Of course, it was so enticing that I had to say yes! Today, I started my journey halfway around the [...]
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Things Go Greener With A New Biodegradable Pepsi Bottle
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Green Travel in an RV
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Reuse Instead of Recycling Junk Mail
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Reduce Your Air Conditioning Energy Usage
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Balloon House Goes UP!
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- Solar Power Safer than Nuclear EnergyEvery day – every hour, the problems with Japan’s nuclear reactors seem to get worse. In the wake of the massive 9.0 Japan earthquake on March 11, 2010, radiation leaks from the power plants are causing major concerns. Worldwide, countries are re-evaluating the safety of nuclear energy within their own borders. Fears of what could […]
