For some 30 years, the world's most ecologically sensitive vacation resort has been Maho Bay Camps on the exquisite but lightly developed island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A complex of canvas-sided huts ranged along a hill sloping down to a remarkable beach and view, Maho Bay was booked by Americans of all income levels who wanted to live close to nature. But Maho Bay lost its lease last year, is currently being cleared, and has been replaced by a slightly lesser resort on another side of St. John, possessing not quite as good a view but also access to a fine beach, and featuring canvas-sided huts making use primarily of solar and wind power for its energy.
Called the Concordia Eco Resort, it's operated by the same visionary, Stanley Selengut, but isn't quite as enchanting as the resort it replaces. Nevertheless, it's an obvious choice for thoughtful tourists, and you might want to view its further details at www.concordiaeco-resort.com.