Stephanie Hicks is an environmental and land use lawyer from Oregon, who decided build awareness for sustainability and environmental impact by creating Peachy Green. Stephanie is the second of two eco-bloggers who will be exploring Fiji’s sustainable amenities during the FijiMe Tour. We were thrilled she could make time to talk to us about her blog, interests and upcoming tour.

Twitter Interview with Stephanie Hicks, PeachyGreen.com

TourismFiji: We’re very excited to have our second eco-blogger @stephhicks of PeachyGreen.com with us this morning. #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks is a lawyer, who loves the environment and blogs about sustainability and energy conservation. #FijiMe

TourismFiji: Thanks for joining us this morning, @stephhicks! #FijiMe

stephhicks: Hi @tourismfiji #fijime

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Before you became a blogger, you were an environmental and land use attorney. What inspired you to create an eco-blog? #FijiMe

WildJunket: Enjoy Fiji! RT @tourismfiji: We’re very excited to have our second eco-blogger @stephhicks of PeachyGreen.com with us this morning. #FijiMe

theroadforks: @stephhicks Enjoy Fiji! Have you met @keithsutter who traveled RTW looking for green ideas?

theroadforks: So jealous of @theplanetd for the #fijime tour! Have an amazing time, guys. I will be reading every post. :)

stephhicks: I practiced law for 15 yrs; saw a need 4 education re: sustainability & decided 2 use research/writing skills to create a green blog #FijiMe

stephhicks: I represented developers and saw frustrations on both sides concerning environmental impact #FijiMe

stephhicks: @WildJunket thanks! Looking forward to it! #FijiMe

theroadforks: @stephhicks I am a recovering Environmental lawyer, quit my job to travel full-time & write so excited about your trip to Fiji! #fijime

stephhicks: @theroadforks @keithsutter - I have now! Following him and will check out his Twitter stream! thx #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks There is certainly a growing interest in environmental issues ranging from conservation to green travel. #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji There certainly is! Many resorts/hotel chains are greening practices in response to guests demand #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Your blog covers many topics from greening a wedding to energy conservation. What’s your favorite topic to write about? #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji I love writing about small, every day things we can do to save energy/money and the environment. My kids often help! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Your kids are little environmentalists in the making! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji We wash in cold water, use energy efficient light bulbs, turn down the thermostat and lights! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji - Yep! My oldest has won 2 prizes in environmental inventions contests. :) #FijiMe

TourismFiji: We love those blue ribbons! RT @stephhicks: @TourismFiji - Yep! My oldest has won 2 prizes in environmental inventions contests. :) #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Not all destinations are eco-friendly. What easy tips would you offer travelers to lower their carbon footprint? #FijiMe

stephhicks @TourismFiji - ask housekeeping 2 change the bed once per week, re-use towels, recycle off-site if necessary, close drapes when gone #FijiMe

TourismFiji: Green tips while traveling RT @stephhicks: ask to change sheets 1x/week, re-use towels, recycle off-site, close drapes when gone #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji You can also turn off lights, adjust the thermostat when you are out of the room. Unplug your devices too #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Any way you can cut down on consumption, energy use, water use, do so. #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks These are great #green tips for our Fiji visitors, and for all aspiring #sustainable travelers! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji thank you! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks You mentioned on PeachyGreen.com that an exotic vacation was on your “to do” list. Was Fiji ever one of the contenders? #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Honestly, I probably thought of a location closer to Oregon, but I simply love tropical/beach vacation! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji I have friends that have visited Fiji and have many great things to say about it #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Between your friends’ reviews about Fiji and your own research before the tour, what does #FijiMe mean to you now?  

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Vacations are unique 2 the traveler (weather, circumstances, time of year, location) “FijiMe” speaks 2 qualities U seek #FijiMe

stephhicks @TourismFiji In other words, I love photography, sustainability and good food. I’m hoping to focus on those qualities there #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Someone else might be more interested in nightlife - clubs, dancing, etc. #FijiMe

TourismFiji: You will find all of these & more RT @stephhicks: I love photography, sustainability & good food. I hope to focus on those qualities #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Sounds awesome! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks In fact, because we know #sustainable travel is so important to you, we’re sending you to a very special place… #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks One of your destinations while on the #FijiMe Tour is to Fiji’s “Premier Eco Adventure Resort”… #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks You’re staying at @MatavaFiji! Take a look: http://budurl.com/wefk #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Sounds amazing! I cannot wait to experience it! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Unbelievably beautiful waters! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji (just had to forward the link to my family) ;-) Wow - how beautiful! #FijiMe

theplanetd: Hey @lilbridge @scubadivergirls @stephhicks @inhabitat @meganfinley @offbeatbride See you soon on #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks @MatavaFiji is a member of TIES (@ecotravel) and offers multiple (eco-friendly) activities: diving, fishing, kayaking. #FijiMe

(For more information about TIES, click here.)

TourismFiji: So you’re happy with the surprise? ;) RT @stephhicks: @TourismFiji @MatavaFiji @ecotravel - I can’t wait to do it all! Very excited! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @lilbridge @TourismFiji - hope to see you there! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji most definitely!! Very awesome surprise! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: We had a feeling you would! RT @stephhicks: @TourismFiji most definitely! Very awesome surprise! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Well, you got it right! :) #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks We will be sharing more itinerary updates over the next week, but @MatavaFiji will have to tied you over until then. #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji @MatavaFiji - I guess I’ll live :) Thanks very much! Now I wish I was going next week! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: Vinaka for joining us today @stephhicks! Do you have a question for our #FijiMe eco-blogger? Stephanie would be happy to answer a few.

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Of course! I will be around for another 5-10 minutes, but anyone can post in my stream and I will answer later! #FijiMe

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks You may not be going for 2 weeks, but keep an eye on @scubadivergirls and @lilbridge. They arrive a week from tomorrow! #FijiMe

stephhicks: @TourismFiji Will do - following them on Twitter and the #FijiMe hastag :)

TourismFiji: .@stephhicks Vinaka again, Stephanie. We will be talking to you soon! #FijiMe

We were delighted that Dave and Deb of The Planet D could spare some time in their busy traveling schedule to talk to us about the upcoming FijiMe Tour. What inspired them to take their recreational adventure blog full-time? What was their first Planet D experience together? Where will they be going on the FijiMe Tour? Read the interview here:

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FijiMe eco-blogger, Bridgette Meinhold of Inhabitat.com was kind enough to take some time and talk to us on twitter today. Hear about what why she loves writing about sustainable architecture and what she is most excited to see in Fiji:

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The world is one big adventure playground and travel couple Dave and Deb take advantage of everything it has to offer. They want to prove to other would-be travellers that you don’t have to be a professional athlete, expert mountaineer or superhuman ironman to be an adventurer. Their motto is “Anyone Can do It.”

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What I write about:  I love to travel around the world, discovering and writing about new destinations and cultures.  If there is scuba diving in that destination, I will be sure to find the nearest dive shop. 

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Bridgette is a freelance writer and artist from Park City, UT. She spends her mornings blogging about green design and sustainable architecture for Inhabitat.com; about eco art and sustainable DIY on her art blog etté studios, and her afternoons in her shipping container art studio painting.

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The Scuba Diver Girls blog consists of articles related to the oceans and all the marine life within. We write about people and businesses who love the ocean as well as their conservation efforts to take care of and protect all the earth’s waters and life! The main audience are scuba enthusiasts with a special focus on women divers but the content is definitely appealing to all ocean lovers.

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What would you do with five days in Fiji? Perhaps you would find yourself scuba diving in the world’s best soft coral reefs. Share an intimate lobster dinner with your loved one on a romantic and isolated beach. Relax at an award winning, eco-conscious resort. What does a “FijiMe” experience look like to you?

This November, Tourism Fiji is sending 8 bloggers to experience the adventurous, romantic and eco-friendly amenities of the Fijian islands. Not only will they enjoy five days of scuba diving, white water rafting, relaxing spa treatments and cultural traditions, they will be telling you all about their experience in real time! Track their itineraries and ask them questions on twitter, facebook, YouTube, flickr and here on tumblr.

Without further ado, meet our bloggers.