Frégate Island in top ten Eco-Vacation hot spots
by STB

In the past, trying to be environmentally friendly on vacation has meant giving up life's luxuries but, nowadays, vacationers no longer have to compromise.  They can have it all if they want it.

ABC News recently investigated the top ten best eco-hotels, lodges and resorts in the world, ranging from many that won't break the bank and a few that might certainly push spending power to its limits.

Frégate Island of Seychelles tops the list as a luxury retreat which offers all in a small package: seven beaches, 16 luxury villas and a spa.

For those concerned about the eco side of their vacation, luxury certainly doesn't mean sacrificing the environment.

Frégate boasts a number of organic and carbon-neutral initiatives including the wide-spread use of solar panels, organic food and spa treatments and the island even has its own dedicated zoologist to help protect and preserve its unique plant and wildlife.

Guests will also not be disappointed by the luxury side of things.  The resort is limited to 40 guests at any one time, the rock spa provides tranquillity on a cliff-top plateau and each villa offers both privacy and an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

Other eco-retreats joining Frégate in ABC News’ top ten are Good Hotel, California; Ecocamp Patagonia, Chile; Villa Magnolia, Italy; Sarinbuana Eco Lodge, Indonesia; Ridgewood Lodge, Alaska; Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia; Cloudsland, Australia; Kigelia Camp, Ruaha; The Orchid, India.