Sandos Caracol Eco-resort Debuts Eco-conscious Guest Rooms
RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico - September 13, 2011 - Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort and Spa, located along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico's Riviera Maya, recently became a pioneer of the sustainability trend in Mexico travel by introducing 99 ecological rooms for guests to enjoy. Recently renovated with a sleek modern design and sustainable features, the accommodations give eco-conscious travelers a paradise where they can reach ultimate relaxation.
Interior design elements such as the cool, earthy color palette of dark woods, greens and whites, and contemporary furnishings and fixtures were chosen to compliment the sustainable pieces in the rooms and echo the natural feel felt throughout the resort.
To reduce carbon emissions by 70 percent, the rooms are thoughtfully designed to contribute to the care and preservation of the environment through distinct functions, including:
- Ultra-efficient low energy air conditioning
- Solar water heating systems in place of gas water heaters
- Water recycling systems
- Internal LED lighting
- Furniture made of wood from certified forests
With affordable rates beginning at $72 a night per person, each eco-room boasts an elegant king-size bed and spacious bedroom and living room areas with private balconies facing the ocean.
Travelers on a “green” vacation to the Resort can also enjoy opportunities such as the guided EcoTours highlighting local environmental initiatives, sea turtle preservation experiences, visiting the NASA Developed Magic Planet Experience or the Sandos Natura all-natural spa treatment.
About Sandos Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Spain, Sandos Hotels & Resorts offers a terrific all-inclusive vacation product at a great value in idyllic, tropical settings perfect for singles, couples and families. Currently the company owns two resorts in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa and Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa. Sandos Hotels & Resorts recently expanded its presence in Mexico with the acquisition of Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa, located in the heart of Cancun's hotel zone. For more information please visit www.sandos.com.
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