New Solar Powered Green Globe Certified Resort Joins Sustainable Travel International (STI)

(Boulder, Colorado & Cleveland, Ohio & Boquete, Panama) - A Green Globe certified leader in sustainable hospitality in Central America, Rancho de Caldera (www.ranchodecaldera.com) eco-project announced today that they have joined Sustainable Travel International (STI) , a leading travel industry authority on sustainability. (www.sustainabletravelinternational.org)

Comments Gina Tippit Cronin, owner of Rancho de Caldera: "We are committed to sustainable, clean energy hospitality in alignment with STI’s purpose. We believe that, together, we can make a real difference. Choosing vacations, tours and accommodations from STI shows a travelers concern for the environment, the realization that green choices are votes for the well-being of Mother Earth, and that together we can do something about global issues we are facing today."

According to their new listing in STI’s global eco-directory, Rancho de Caldera, is a solar powered clean energy resource center, eco-resort and organic gourmet restaurant that was especially designed to offer travelers and visitors an affordable, luxurious tropical alternative for holidays, meetings, vacations and honeymoons in the Boquete area of western Panama, near Costa Rica.

Explains a spokesperson: “We strive to provide nature lovers, wellness- and yoga fans and gourmets with affordable, world class sustainable hospitality.” She adds:
“Mind you, we're not your typical hotel, we've been called a ‘tropical home away from home’ where locals and guests rave about our home cooked food. We also try to immerse nature loving travelers in authentic experiences in ways that benefit the people and the area, employ local staff, operate on low carbon footprint solar, wind and hydro power all year, grow veggies in bamboo green houses and connect travelers in a casual, comfortable, warm, caring and friendly ambiance”.

To see what guests and visitors are saying about Rancho de Caldera, travelers can visit www.ranchodecaldera.com/guest-comments.php and search for "Rancho de Caldera" on TripAdvisor.com, where the project has been top rated for accommodations, amenities and restaurant quality.

Example guest comment: "…I work for the United Nations…travel to many parts of the world, but Rancho de Caldera is truly special... - a commitment to making a dream come true in a way that is deeply respectful of the planet and of the surrounding community. Visitors can be as active or as laid back as they wish…really looking forward to my next visit."

According to their website, founded in 2002, Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and outreach services that help travelers, travel providers and related organizations support environmental conservation and protect cultural heritage while promoting cross-cultural understanding and economic development.

Among the services the organization offers to assist travelers, STI maintains a comprehensive global destination guide designed to help make responsible travel choices, so travelers can book with confidence.

In the Boquete region of Panama, Rancho de Caldera eco-resort and retreat center, and Madre Tierra gourmet restaurant are part of a small, private eco-project that provides luxury accommodations in a self-sustaining, nature friendly off the grid environment.

In recognition of its cutting edge, pioneering clean energy operations and green policies, Rancho de Caldera is among the few luxurious eco-resorts in Central America that were certified by the coveted Green Globe International designation. Rancho de Caldera is also a member of Sustainable Travel International, a leading authority on sustainable travel and tourism. Online: http://www.ranchodecaldera.com

Rancho de Caldera
P O Box 112
Boquete, Chiriqui
Republic of Panama

Panama Mobile: +507 6612-2147
Phone from USA: (877) 810-0898 or (216) 220-0192

Follow Rancho de Caldera on Twitter @panamatravels
YouTube: www.youtube.com/panamatraveltips

Press contact: Gina +507 6611247
http://ranchodecaldera.com/contact.php

This release was published on openPR.