I am the founder of iStayGreen.org. My passion is to 'Green-Up' the travel industry by empowering each and every traveler the online voice to make a difference.

My company has helped millions of travelers research - plan - book their travel. Now I want to take it the next step and help them book environmentally friendly travel. I want to motivate the travel industry by the persuasive voice of iStayGreen.org members to become eco-conscious and provide responsible - sustainable travel.

I do a fair amount of traveling for both business and pleasure and try to write eco-reviews, tips, and comment on every hotel I visit. I'd love to have you join me in my passion!

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My Whiteboard Write a message on his whiteboard make private      all shown My Most Recent Friends Suzanne H. St Petersburg USA Loreto D. Christ Church Barbados Ellen L. Barcelona Spain Loren V. Phoenix USA       View more of my friends: All My Friends Friend Family Relative Workmate Schoolmate Travel Buddy Shared Interest Association Insurance Pilot Mountainbike horses Skier Church YoungLife Band Father sister mello

My Most Recent Friends

Suzanne H. St Petersburg USA Loreto D. Christ Church Barbados Ellen L. Barcelona Spain Loren V. Phoenix USA       View more of my friends: All My Friends Friend Family Relative Workmate Schoolmate Travel Buddy Shared Interest Association Insurance Pilot Mountainbike horses Skier Church YoungLife Band Father sister mello

My Most Recent Reviews

Los Abrigados Lodge    280 North Highway 89A Sedona AZ US       "The Property has a Great Location" "Fairly Green But Could Do Better" Fairly Green But Could Do Better Hyatt Harborside At Boston Logan International Airport    101 Harborside Drive Boston MA US       "Beautiful view of the Harbor" "This was one of the most Green Hotels I've stayed at" This was one of the most Green Hotels I've stayed at Jw Marriott Las Vegas Resort Spa and Golf    221 North Rampart Boulevard Las Vegas NV US       "A Great Resort & Spa Off the Strip" "Attempts to be Eco-Friendly Weren't Obvious" Attempts to be Eco-Friendly Weren't Obvious

My Groups

Created: 05/10/08 Members: 1 Founder: Richard V. Status: Open Eastern Europe Lodging Talk Central and Eastern Europe Eco-Experiences For people who already know and love Central and Eastern Europe and want to make environmentally sound choices please join and share your experiences with the group. Created: 05/20/08 Members: 1 Founder: Nicole C. Status: Open Keeping Keywest Green Keeping the Southernmost City Green Help us protect the environment of the Southernmost city in the US! Discuss places you've stayed and what they're doing to keep the Florida Keys Green. Created: 04/19/08 Members: 4 Founder: Richard V. Status: Open Caribbean Islands Environmentally Friendly Travel in the Caribbeans Participate with us in sharing how to leave a small footprint when traveling to any of the hundreds of Caribbean tropical isles that some call paradise. Created: 06/30/07 Members: 11 Founder: Nicole C. Status: Open New York Hot Spots New York Hot Spots You've Experienced Post your favorite hot spots in the NYC area. Created: 08/13/07 Members: 1 Founder: Richard V. Status: Open Green Cruisin' Share Your Cruise Experiences & Tips Join our group and share about your cruise experiences. Upload your photos of cruise ships, destinations, and excursions. Also please share how to be environmentally friendly on your cruise tips too! Created: 05/23/08 Members: 1 Founder: Richard V. Status: Open California Eco-Travels The Golden (Green) State - California Share your eco experiences in California. Learn where to stay that's Green and stop the greenwashing. Created: 08/04/07 Members: 3 Founder: Richard V. Status: Closed Varner Family The Varner Clan This group is for the Varners' to talk about upcoming events and other travel related things. Created: 05/28/08 Members: 2 Founder: Richard V. Status: Open Green Meetings Ideas for environmentally friendly meetings Help us work towards Zero Impact meetings. Join our group and contribute ideas on how to reduce the impact of conferences, tradeshows, conventions, and even smaller corporate, educational, and meetings of all types. Share with the group what can be done to make a difference and resources that you have discovered.

My Places

Been There 2001 to 2005 Maui - Maui - Hawaii - USA San Antonio - Anniversary 2005 - San Antonio - Texas - USA Monaco - Monaco - Monaco Rome Coliseum and Forum and Vatican - Rome - Italy 2007 NCC Mens Retreat - Prescott - Arizona - USA Mammoth Vacation - Mammoth Lakes - California - USA 2008 Sedona - Los Abrigados Lodge - Sedona - Arizona - USA Lived There 1950 to 1959 Collett Ave. - Mission Hills - California - USA 1960 to 1969 Whispering Leaves Dr. - Canyon Country - California - USA San Jose - Burbank - California - USA 1970 to 1979 Rosehaven Ln - Canyon Country - California - USA Verdugo - Burbank - California - USA Satsuma - North Hollywood - California - USA Masters Cup Way - Valencia - California - USA Willis Ave - Sepulveda - California - USA 39th Ave - Phoenix - Arizona - USA 1980 to 1989 23rd Ave - Phoenix - California - USA Villa Rita - Glendale - Arizona - USA 1990 to 1999 Escuda Dr. - Glendale - Arizona - USA 2001 to 2005 96th Dr. - Peoria - Arizona - USA School There 1970 to 1979 Pierce Community College - Woodland Hills - California - USA

My Photo Albums

Select a Photo Album: Our Cruise to the Caribbean Monaco Rome - 25th Anniversary Cruise The Vatican 2005 NCC Men's Retreat October 2007    Our Cruise to the Caribbean These are photos taken from our cruise to the Caribbean on Voyager of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. My wife, twin boys and me took our first cruise together. My wife and I have been on 3 other cruises. Monaco Monaco was the first stop on our 25th Anniversary Cruise that we took in July of 2005. Rome - 25th Anniversary Cruise Our short excursion of Rome or Roma as it's called in Italy. We toured the ruins of Rome and also the Coliseum where the Gladiators fought to the death. The Vatican 2005 Our visit to the Vatican on our 25th Anniversary Cruise. We saw St. Peter's Basilica but unfortunately did not get to see Michaelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel. NCC Men's Retreat October 2007 Motorcycle Ride to Prescott - Mingus Mountain - Jerome - Sedona - Phoenix for the Northwest Community Church Men's Retreat at Chapel Rock Camp in Prescott, Arizona. On the Ride was John, Josh, Rob, Gary, and myself. A great camp and a fun ride.