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Tips for a
"Green" Vacation
Keep showers short.
Turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth.
When you leave the room, turn off the air conditioning, heat, television,
lights or any other electric devices.
Reuse your sheets and towels instead of having them changed every day.
Bring your own toiletries and drinking cup rather than using the prepackaged
ones provided.
Express your appreciation to the hotel for any eco-friendly programs it
currently offers -- or if it doesn't, encourage the management to go green in
the future.
For more tips as well as a wealth of other information for "Going Green" on
your next vacation, please visit the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection website. |
The practice of eco-friendly sustainable tourism in Palm
Beach County has a positive impact on the environment through the
management of resources and the responsible consumption of energy. Tourism
industry partners throughout the county are taking significant measures to
establish green initiatives and embrace environmental policies in accord with
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's
Green Lodging Program. Within this program, environmental
guidelines for hotels were established to conserve natural resources and
prevent pollution.
Eco-friendly Hotels
 These properties are certified
through the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Green Lodging Program.
The Breakers
One South County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.655.6611 | 888.BREAKERS (273.2537)
The Breakers was awarded the Green Lodging certification in September 2006. The
program at the resort includes replacing guest room cotton towels with products
made of 70% bamboo content. The toilet tissue, paper towels and tissues used on
property contain at least 40% recycled content.
Colony Hotel and Cabaña Club
525 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33483
561.276.4123
The Colony Hotel & Cabaña Club reduces water consumption through low-flow
faucets and showerheads, and offers a linen and towel reuse program. In
addition, the facility moderates water use by planting native vegetation to
reduce landscaping irrigation. The hotel conserves energy by installing energy
efficient appliances and light fixtures, and improves indoor air quality by
using environmentally-preferable cleaners and implementing a non-smoking
policy. Furthermore, the hotel is complimenting its conservation practices by
recycling and purchasing paper products with post-consumer recycled content.
Embassy Suites Boca Raton
661 NW 53rd Street
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561.994.8200 | 800.EMBASSY
To become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, the Embassy
Suites Boca Raton had to implement a variety of green practices. These
practices include, but are not limited to, water conservation measures through
low flow plumbing fixtures and a linen reuse program, and energy efficiency
achieved by installing ENERGY STAR® appliances and programmable thermostats.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
2800 South Ocean Boulevard
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.582.2800 | 800.432.2335
The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach participates in the Green Lodging
certification program. Eco-friendly practices at the Four Seasons include the
recycling of office paper, newsprint and plastics. Also, Executive Chef Darryl
Moiles grows his own herbs and flowers in the on-premise organic garden, which
are used in conjunction with organic and pesticide-free vegetables.
Hotel Biba and Biba Bar
320 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561.832.0094 | 800.789.9843
The Hotel Biba is the first hotel in the City of West Palm Beach and the
147th in the state to become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging
Program.
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561.622.8888 | 800.678.9494
Featuring 279 deluxe guestrooms and 10,000 square-feet of banquet facilities,
perfect for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and corporate events. This all-new hotel
features BlueFire Grille and Club Safari - Palm Beach County's hottest
nightclub. Adjacent to Downtown at the Gardens, and near golf, tennis and
Florida beaches. Earn Marriott Reward Points for your next event with us.
PGA National Resort & Spa
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
561.627.2000 | 800.633.9150
PGA National Resort & Spa is a certified member of the Green Lodging
program. Green initiatives include the installation of sensor water faucets,
low-flow toilets, compact fluorescent light bulbs and extensive recycling.
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
100 South Ocean Boulevard
Palm Beach, FL 33462
561.533.6000 | 800.241.3333
At The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, green-friendly efforts involve cleaning the
pools and fountains with saline instead of chlorine – which is kinder on the
guests’ clothing and reduces irritation to the eyes. Florescent lights
throughout the property and a state-of-the-art energy management system
contribute to energy conservation. The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is
participating in the Green Lodging certification process.
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