Ecotourism destinations, lodgings, and outfitters promise high-reward, low-impact travel.  Not all deliver.  We scoured the world for the best:  our 2005 Green List.

Representing every continent, our top picks for your next eco-trip.   

1. Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji
2. Adrere Amellal, Egypt
3. Casa Mojanda Mountainside Inn & Farm
4. Lapa Rios, Costa Rica
5. Papoose Creek Lodge, Montana. 

Ratings are based on :  Nature Preservation, Local Contribution, Guest Experience. 

 Lapa Rios, Costa Rica

Nature Preservation Score:  82
Local Contribution:  69
Guest Experience:  70

Swank bungalows and gourmet cuisine put this property on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2004 Gold List.  Creating a 950 acre reserve, much of it primary rain forest inhabited by monkeys and macaws – and donating profits to environmental and humanitarian causes earned it a spot here (506-735-5130, laparios.com).