Travelling does not only give you the opportunity to see the world. These days, even travelling gives you the chance to do a little something to help save the planet. How? It's pretty simple. Book in an environment-friendly hotel. We have listed down below some of the world's best planet-friendly hotels and judges for your travels.



1. Orchard Garden Hotel

This hotel is smoke-free. This 86-room hotel in downtown San Francisco was opened in 2006. It is the only hotel in San Francisco which has been certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for its very environment-friendly design. It has an energy-saving electric card system which stops power automatically when the guest leaves the room and turns back on when he or she returns. Apart from that, the hotel also makes use of energy-saving light bulbs which help cut the electricity usage. The rooms are also equipped with very low-flow toilets. It also has recycling bins, organic bath products which are cleaned using chemical-free products.

2. Tiamo Resort

This may be a luxurious resort but it is very eco-friendly. Its private beach bungalows are tucked away from the Bahamian island of South Andros. The whole resort is 100 percent solar-powered. Hot water is heated not by electricity but by the energy from the sun. The buildings were especially designed to maximize airflow and to minimize erosion. It was constructed by locals from wood which was taken from sustainable forests. This resort also compost water and toilet treatments to minimize waste. Travelers will also have a wide range of outdoor activities to choose from.

3. Old Chapel Forge Bed and Breakfast

This is a beautifully-restored resort from a 17th century house and chapel. It provides an eco-friendly stay in one of England's countrysides. This resorts got really high scores from the Green Tourism Business Scheme for its impressive environmental programs. This includes partnership with local merchants and farmers. It also makes use of solar powers to heat water. The resort also supports composting, guest education and grey water recycling.

4. Campi ya Kanzi

This luxurious safari camp gives you the chance to know more about Africa's “big five” mammals. Here, you will see a cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and lion. The camp is owned by Maasai people. They work with the camp's hosts in order to help preserve the local wildlife and to help provide a sustainable experience for its guests. Its water and electricity are generated by the solar power. All camp wastes are recycled and composted. Its menu includes a variety of organic food and vegetables cooked with eco-friendly charcoal.

5. Graycote Inn

This resort offers all the charms and comfort of a very traditional New England Bed and Breakfast with a green twist. The inn makes use of energy-efficient lightning. It also makes use of highly efficient furnaces and air conditioning units. It takes pride of water conservation fixtures on all sinks, showers and toilets. To help reduce waste, the resort no longer makes use of styrofoam food packaging. The inn has even successfully established recycling programs and comprehensive composting.