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Eco-friendly lodgings at Napa Valley's Gaia
Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa: This eco-conscious, 133-room lodging at Napa Valley's south end was built using wood from sustainable forests; recycled materials for carpets and bath tiles; and solar panels, which provide 12% of the electricity. It also has a spa and an outdoor pool and, by fall, plans to open a restaurant.
Info: 3600 Broadway St., American Canyon, Calif.; (888) 798-3777, www.gaianapavalleyhotel.com. Rates from $129 per night, including continental breakfast.
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