Frequently Asked Questions - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND YOUR ECO ROOM AT BUCUTI & TARA

Eco-friendly practices for our rooms started out early coupled with the desire to create an allergy free environment for our guests.  As a result, when we built Tara Suites, we used state of the art safeguards, like farmed wood, energy-saving and air cleaning equipment– dehumidifiers and HEPA filtration technologies, hypo-allergenic materials, and LED or CFL lighting. Even the new mattresses are made of all-natural fibers and recycled materials.

As a result of the tropical weather in the Caribbean and Aruba, humidity and moisture enter the room via open doors and windows. This causes weeping walls, followed by mildew and mold, which are major triggers for allergies and respiratory problems.  Over the years, we have searched for healthy and natural solutions to make sure these effects of the climate don't interfere with the guests' in-room comfort.  We have recently installed HEPA air purifiers to remove allergens and dehumidifiers to avoid mold and mildew in all our Bucuti and Tara rooms.

Examples include the use of organic cleaning compounds, natural fabrics, and a state-of-the-art air-conditioning system that counteracts energy waste.  Multiple trashcans allow for recycling, and run-off water from our sinks, showers, air-conditioning and dehumidifiers is captured, disinfected and reused in our garden. Our appliances are Energy Star rated and we supply water canteens to each guest to refill, eliminating the need for plastic bottles. We have practically eliminated plastics and other non-biodegradable items, and we reuse, reduce and recycle where possible. As a result, we can offer Eco Rooms which reduce the environmental footprint, while increasing comfort.  Similar Eco Rooms at other locations are sold at an additional charge for the privilege, but at Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort we supply them to every guest at no extra charge.

Although our Eco Rooms have many benefits, there are some side effects that have been a noted concern for our guests in the past, such as the humming noise of the dehumidifier or the dehumidifier's tank filling up too quickly. To counteract this, we encourage guests to turn off the dehumidifier if the noise becomes bothersome, and to avoid leaving doors and windows open in order to prevent the buildup of moisture in the room.  The recommended setting for the dehumidifiers is at 70% humidity, to enable the dehumidifier to fill up less frequently while keeping the room pleasantly dry.