Go Eco
In travel, times are changing. Hotels across the globe are looking to the future, and the earth, to find sustainable ways to improve their green credentials and minimise their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favourite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.
Think of Africa and a vast, unspoilt wilderness springs to mind. There, conservation is the byword and these handpicked hotels are all, in one way or another, committed to protecting the environment, wildlife and local community for generations to come.
Home to a myriad of hotels that put the environment at the top of the agenda, Asia is a leading light when it comes to proving once and for all that sustainability and luxury are not mutually exclusive. We've chosen a handful of our favourite resorts across the continent, designed, built and run with nature in mind.
Europe's vastly varied terrain lends itself perfectly to an eco retreat, and finding a back to nature escape whilst leaving little impact has never been easier. This selection of green minded hideaways, complete with living walls, solar power and recycled furniture, combine world class service and facilities with their serious approach to the environment.
Home to some of the most unique eco-systems on the planet and a handful of the world's last true wildernesses, Latin America is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. With this in mind, we've handpicked a selection of luxury resorts that unanimously champion eco-tourism, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to going green.
From the organic vineyards of California to the wild tundra of Canada, all the hotels in this handpicked selection benefit from a unique setting, allowing you to get back to nature without forgoing any of those little extra luxuries we love to love on holiday.
The Best Eco-Hotels
Bawah Reserve
Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Only accessible by seaplane, Bawah is a group of six tropical islands that feature 36 beautifully designed suites and bungalows. Surrounded by lagoons and coral reefs as well as dense jungle canopy and mangroves, this eco-hideaway is an explorers dream.
Coconut Lagoon
Backwaters, Kerala and Karnataka, India
The perfect place to relax on the shore of Lake Vembenad in Kerala within easy access of Cochin. Coconut Lagoon is a charming hotel with heritage styled rooms, tropical gardens and fantastic local cuisine ideal for a final stop on a Keralan adventure.
Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary
Wanaka, Central Otago and the Southern Lakes, New Zealand
Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary is a luxury lodge in the heart of the southern lakes. One of New Zealand's most picturesque landscapes, the opulent farmhouse is a home away from home, with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.
Six Senses Krabey Island
Ream Beach, Coastal Cambodia, Cambodia
Six Senses Krabey Island is a stylish island escape off the coast of Cambodia. Blending natural and pared back materials with indulgent luxuries and technology, this is one of the country's finest hideaway retreats.