I make a habit of checking out hotels ahead of my trips on kindtraveler. So I was glad to learn that all 42 hotels in SLO are partnered with KT & the ESGB program. So no matter where you stay or how you book, your trip gives back. “[the] Every Stay Gives Back (ESGB) program makes it easier than ever for travelers to support local communities and care for the environment, simply by booking a stay with our partner hotels, regardless of how or where they book. For every stay booked, a portion of the booking fee goes directly to a local nonprofit organization focused on causes that matter—from environmental protection and animal welfare to community development, social justice, and disaster relief.” At thehotelslo, eco-conscious hospitality looks like glass bottles in the room that are pre-filled with still water which can be refilled with complimentary still or sparkling from taps on each floor and then drank out of glassware made from recycled wine bottles. It’s a LEED-certified green ...