Hotels For The Greater Good

I recently got back from a shoot down in Nicaragua for Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality and I am particularly excited about promoting their brand.  If you haven’t ever stayed in an eco resort, I would highly recommend.  One of their newest properties, Jicaro Island Ecolodge is located on a private island that takes about 15 minutes by boat to get there from Granada, which really sets the tone for the ‘get away from it all’ experience.  Once there, you will be treated like royalty in an environmentally friendly way.

In contrast to traditional hotels which can pack hundreds of rooms into a small footprint, the concept behind ecotourism is quality over quantity.  Like 9 thoughtfully designed casita’s in Jicaro’s case, and even with other guests sharing the island you have the feeling of total seclusion and relaxation.  What I loved is everything had a purpose.  Architect Michael Faulkiner did an excellent job of blending the structures with the surroundings and utilizing ecologically sensitive construction techniques in the process.  Check out the different ways Jicaro positively impacts the environment by visiting their sustainability page.  If you are ever looking for a truly unique experience in the middle of nowhere, definitely add this one to your itinerary to Central America.