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We are actively trying to help promote eco-tourism in Belize, because that is the best way of preserving the natural wonders and the bio-diversity that still exists there, and which the current Government also seems sincere in wanting to preserve, while at the same time working towards improving the standard of living of the average Belizean citizen.
For those who demonstrate their commitment to eco-sustainability and bio-diversity by coming regularly and by recommending others to come regularly, we have an incentive scheme which culminates in actually giving away half acres of land on a 300 acre “Green Reserve” bordering the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, for like-minded people to build their own cabana on, with no carbon footprint, as a living example of what can be done to live in a more eco-sustainable way, putting back at least as much as you take from the planet’s natural resources.
All our garden lights are solar powered. We use two solar pumps, one for the fountain and one for the aquaponis system. We collect rain water for use in the garden and laundry and shower. We cultivate our garden without the use of pesticides and fertilisers. We compost our kitchen waste, use it as fertilizer. We run sustainable programs including an experimental organic Aquaponics system, a mushroom house, a small Bamboo farm and a small lemon farm.
We recycle glass, plastic and paper or reclaim for other use. We make our table lights in the hotel rooms from recycled plastic containers. We have developed a museum to exhibit the sustainable use of the tropical environment. We have used a reclaimed mahogany trunk as a table.
We support charities. We contributed more than 7000 Belize dollars to hurricane Katrina victims two years ago. We have also recently donated US $3000 to a human rights forum, and US $10000 to help set up the first classroom in Belize dedicated to the education of children with special needs. We encourage our guests to visit local attractions, eat in local restaurants and by local produce. We also encourage our guests to use public transport or local services when guests join our 4 week program. We employ all local staff. We support the local community by promoting an experimental Belize program dedicating to attract the retiree or investor to Belize.
We invite every traveler who books a vacation via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the vacations they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same vacation can have different views!
