ORGANIC PANIC
VACATIONS. Fun in the sun and relaxing on the beach are nourishing for the spirit. But is your vacation ruining the earth? Actress and model Angela Asher travels to tropical Costa Rica to find out if luxury can be sustainable. She visits Lapa Rios, a gorgeous eco-‐lodge perched in the Costa Rican rainforest, to learn about how they incorporate organic and sustainable principals into an indulgent getaway – a truly organic vacation. At the Los Sueňos Marriott resort near Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, she is introduced to the methods modern resorts use to conserve water and energy while providing a five-‐star experience. While not organic per se, the Marriott insists that their green practices have a much larger positive impact on the planet when compared to those of any (smaller) eco lodge
