Green Travel Tips

Resort Vacation Accommodations, a ResortQuest® Affiliate, is doing its part to become more environmentally friendly.

In order to conserve water in our resort-style properties, we implemented The Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (C.H.A.M.P.). This program helps lodging facilities save water and money while practicing more efficient housekeeping and landscaping.

In-room toiletries have gone green. This means all packaging is made from recyclable materials, fragrances are created with natural aromas and liquids are completely biodegradable.

Green Travel Tips

• Turn water heater to lowest setting. Turn off AC/heat or adjust the thermostat to
protect plants, etc.
• Appliances, such as TVs and computers should be unplugged because they can draw
or “leak” as much as 40 watts per hour when they’re off
• Stop your local newspaper
• Keep your showers short, and turn off the water while brushing your teeth
• Do not run the linens and towels through the unit washer & dryer prior to check-out
• Reuse your sheets and towels instead of having them changed every day.
• When you leave your unit, turn off the lights, TV and radio. Close the drapes to
keep your accommodation cool
• Leave little bottles of amenities in the unit if unopened
• Keep bar soap wrappers and take used bars of soap home
• Instead of leaving bathroom lights (and fans) on all night, pack night lights
• If you purchase a newspaper, pass it on to someone else at the pool or beach, or
leave it at the front desk for another reader
• Buy local souvenirs. Supporting local artists or small shops helps the local
economy of the place you are visiting, but it also cuts the cost of transporting
the mass-produced souvenirs found at chain shops
• Pack reusable water bottles and fill up as necessary while on vacation
• When dining out, only request water if you are going to drink it
• Help reduce paper by allowing us to email your confirmation and receipts
• Take only the necessary brochures or maps. Return maps or brochures to the front
desk upon leaving
• Take only photographs. Do not take “souvenirs” from natural or historic areas
• Leave only footprints. Take everything out that you brought in with you
• Pick up at least one piece of litter every day, especially when walking along our
beaches

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