Eco-Friendly Accommodations Offer Guilt-Free Holidays in Palawan, Philippines

To answer the call of preserving the biodiversity of Palawan, the Philippines' Last Frontier, hospitality service providers put up eco-friendly accommodations in Puerto Princesa and other parts of the province. These are the type of hotels and resorts that strive to be more environmentally friendly through the efficient use of energy, water, and materials while providing quality services. Some of these practices include the use of solar panels, motion sensors for lighting, rainwater harvesting, natural ventilation, and waterless urinals. The immediate goal of these eco-friendly accommodations is to minimize, if not completely abandon, the use of conventional resources. But in the long-term, the aim is to raise a new generation of eco-conscious travelers. By opting to book a room in these types of properties, you get the chance to enjoy a fun holiday and develop a deeper appreciation for nature.

A good example of a 'green' resort is Astoria Hotels and Resorts’ latest addition to its list of luxury properties, the Astoria Palawan. This beach resort in Puerto Princesa utilizes sustainable building materials, practices, and methods that are meant to make the guests' experience unique and keep the natural resources pristine.

For instance, it has its own state-of the-art sewage treatment plant that not only allows the resort to cut down on its water consumption, but also makes sure that waste is properly disposed. A retention pond was built close to the resort to catch the overflow of a nearby creek; it supplies irrigation to the mango trees in the area and can also be used for recreational fishing. To create Astoria's combination of rustic and modern design, ecological materials, raw concrete, and stones in the area were used for the structural components and interior partition walls.

All these coincide with the local government’s efforts and initiatives to protect the environment through green technology and improving energy efficiency. Hotel entrepreneurs guarantee travelers that these processes will not in any way affect the high level of comfort, relaxation, and luxury that is expected of such tourist destinations. In fact, guests will be amazed to find themselves staying in a beachresort in Puerto Princesa that is implementing low or zero carbon footprint such as the aforementioned Astoria.

Astoria Palawan Resort boasts 40 luxurious guestrooms that combine contemporary and traditional elements that make a charming and relaxing atmosphere for all types of travelers. All rooms have either a king size bed or queen size beds, individual climate control air-conditioning, LCD television, DVD player, and Wi-Fi Internet access. Moreover, this accommodation in Puerto Princesa has a restaurant facing the Sulu Sea, an infinity pool, and recreational pavilion.