Posts belonging to Category 'Lifestyle'
October 8, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Much of the 20th and 21st century have been devoted to making our lives faster: fast communication, fast transportation and fast food. But in the quest to live as efficiently as possible, the little luxuries enjoyed in slower times began to fall by the wayside. The art of letter writing, storytelling around a hearth and [...]
Categories: Lifestyle | 
Tags: green food movement, luxury dining, michelin star restaurants, organic sustainability, slow food movement, the french laundry, the french laundry organic food, thomas keller restaurants | 
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October 7, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a haven of activity and excitement for adventure-seeking travelers. Between luxury zip-lining tours hundreds of feet above the jungle and serious yoga retreats, Nosara is a veritable hot bed of fun and leisure. If taking to the ocean with a longboard in hand is your idea of the ultimate day, [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Eco-Tourism and Vacations, Lifestyle | Tags: best surfing in central america, costa rica surf spots, Costa Rica surfing beaches, Nosara beaches, surfing in costa rica, surfing in nosara | 6 Comments »
October 1, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Grey water recycling is an undeniably eco-savvy solution for conserving water. A grey water recycling system is also easy to install in a home, is not excessively expensive, and can reduce your home’s overall water usage by a third or more, all without impacting your life one bit. What Is A Grey Water Recycling System? [...]
Categories: Green Development, Lifestyle | Tags: BRAC grey water recycling, BRAC water filtration, green home building, grey water recycling, in home water conservation | 7 Comments »
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 »
