Articles from September 2009
September 30, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Close your eyes and imagine flying free through a tropical paradise, high above majestic rivers, vibrant flowers and surreal waterfalls. The warm air whips through your hair and your limbs dangle languorously while you take in the awe-inspiring sights all around you. Though this might seem like the ultimate fantasy for an outdoor adventure-seeker, you [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Eco-Tourism and Vacations | 
Tags: costa rica adventure tour, Costa Rica canopy tour, costa rica zip lining, Miss Sky Canopy Tour, zip lining tours central america | 
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September 29, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Kalia stands for an unwavering commitment to two things: luxury and sustainability. Nestled in a tropical land, surrounded by beautiful beaches and richly forested jungles, the Kalia community honors Costa Rica’s unforgettable landscape through minimal impact and green home features that help preserve the natural environment. Grey water recycling systems are the Kalia homes’ means [...]
Categories: Lifestyle | Tags: elegant modern faucets, italian plumbing fixtures, kalia faucets, luxury plumbing fixture, zuchetti faucets, zuchetti water fixture | 14 Comments »
September 28, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
We’re beginning to broaden the base of topics covered on Costa Rica Modern Eco-Living, in hopes that the same readers who enjoy topics on Costa Rica sustainability will also find interest in the fascinating sector of eco-luxury. What used to be at opposite ends of the consumer spectrum – sustainability and luxury – are slowly [...]
Categories: Eco-Tourism and Vacations, Lifestyle | Tags: eco-luxury, pop luxury, sustainable fashion, sustainable luxury, sustainable luxury brands, sustainable luxury hotels | 6 Comments »
September 24, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Wealthy adrenaline junkies and intrepid travelers need not sacrifice their everyday luxuries to experience sweeping adventure. Thanks to a growing class of travelers with upper crust sensibilities and a longing for excitement, luxury travel companies are offering high end adventure tours to some of the world’s most intriguing places. Accustomed to living richly in their [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Eco-Tourism and Vacations, Lifestyle | Tags: abercrombie and kent, antarctica tours, costa rica adventure tour, expensive adventure tours, jerusalem tour, luxury adventure tours, upscale adventure tours | 38 Comments »
September 23, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Though more and more women’s wear designers are now using organic cotton and alternative fibers, it’s still hard to find luxurious, sustainable men’s wear. Save an organic cotton t-shirt here and there, the attention paid to creating a stylish and sustainable men’s line has been minimal. Thanks to our sleuthing, we have located two fabulous [...]
Categories: Lifestyle | Tags: bagir, ecogir, john patrick organic, organic men's clothing line, sustainable luxury, sustainable men's clothing, sustainable mens wear | 15 Comments »
September 22, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Whether you are a weary traveler in need of blissful escape or a wealthy expatriate looking for a new pied-a-terre, these beach front properties are the place to be. Sweeping ocean views, rich culture and great activities place the Nicoya Peninsula, Cable Beach and Antibes high on our exclusive list of locations. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Lifestyle, Real Estate | Tags: antibes beach, cable beach, costa rica beach real estate, nicoya peninsula real estate, top beach properties, world's best beaches | 6 Comments »
September 21, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
One of the most under-utilized ways to go green is to choose organic cotton and clothing made from sustainable materials. When the sustainable clothing movement began, little was available in the way of high end luxury fashion. But thanks to these forward-thinking women’s wear designers, sustainable clothing has been elevated to a coveted, stylish luxury. [...]
Categories: Lifestyle | Tags: ecofriendly clothing designers, ecofriendly clothing lines, ecoSkin clothing, green luxury clothing, green women's clothing, sustainable luxury clothing, viridis luxe clothing | 1 Comment »
September 17, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
In this week’s interesting reading, we’d like to share two articles that reaffirm Costa Rica’s focus on green building and health care. These pieces echo sentiments expressed in our previous posts, and make an argument for why so many expatriates and foreigners are flocking to Costa Rica. Costa Rica & Green Building On the forefront [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Green Development, Lifestyle | Tags: best Costa Rica hospitals, Costa Rica CIMA hospital, Costa Rica green building, Costa Rica green building council, costa rica health care, Costa Rica sustainable home | No Comments »
September 16, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Imagine a universal health care system that offers world class physicians and the highest quality of care paired with state of the art hospitals, all for well under $100 per month. It might sound too good to be true, but top notch universal health care is an impressive benefit enjoyed by Costa Rica residents. Consistently [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Lifestyle | Tags: costa rica health care, costa rica hospitals, costa rica private health care, costa rica public health care, san jose hospitals | No Comments »
September 15, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Sustainable building is the exciting new future in home development, providing superior quality residences with minimal impact on the environment. Kalia is a firm supporter of the sustainable building movement. As such, all Kalia homes are constructed with green building practices and materials using local labor, and each home is carefully placed in a location [...]
Categories: Green Development | Tags: Costa Rica green building, Costa Rica homes, galvanized steel benefits, galvanized steel building, green building materials, sustainable building | 4 Comments »
