JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY: 7 NEW SUSTAINABLE HOTELS
A former fisherman’s house, this four-room B&B is all about returning to a more conscious way of life. Surrounded by jungle and just steps away from the beach, enjoy surfing in the morning before refueling at the popular onsite cafe. Expect comfortable beds and cool design here as you drift off to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore – heaven!
The Kip, Sri Lanka
A former fisherman’s house, this four-room B&B is all about returning to a more conscious way of life. Surrounded by jungle and just steps away from the beach, enjoy surfing in the morning before refueling at the popular onsite cafe. Expect comfortable beds and cool design here as you drift off to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore – heaven!
White Pod, Switzerland
If you’re looking for a completely unique hotel experience, White Pod may just be the ticket. Their eco-luxury pods nestled high up in Swiss Alps allow you get back to nature without forgoing any luxuries. Sustainability is high on the hotel’s agenda with pods heated by pellet stoves, all the furniture reclaimed or recycled, and the panoramic restaurant serving food that is all locally sourced. The highlight? The incredible view from your pod, as well as the private lifts and slopes on your doorstep
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
When it comes to five-star luxury with an eco edge, look no further than Six Senses Ninh Van Bay. Located on a secret bay in southern Vietnam reachable only by boat, this sustainable masterpiece blends beautifully with its natural environment, and the collection of villas (all with either direct beach or sea access) make for a truly magnificent stay. Like all Six Senses properties, the hotel sticks to strict sustainability standards as well as supporting a number of local community projects – at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay your stay benefits the Ninh Van Village Primary School and the Dao Orphanage Coral project.
Campi Ya Kanzi, Kenya
In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in the Chyulu Hills of southern Kenya lies boutique eco-lodge Campi Ya Kanzi. Offering luxury accommodation and incredible wildlife spotting, it is its forward-thinking approach to sustainable tourism that makes it stand out. From using renewable energy and offsetting carbon emissions to employing local people of the Maasai tribe, it is hardly surprising that they were first camp in Kenya to be gold rated by Ecotourism Kenya.
Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm, Greece
Leading the way for Greek agro-tourism, Eumelia is a high-end, sustainable farming retreat in southern Greece. Set among rich olive groves and an abundance of fertile terrain, guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in their farm-to-table philosophy. Fruit for breakfast is from the gardens and almonds are gathered each afternoon for a snack. Enroll in a cooking workshop or hike up famous Mount Taygetos, where you’ll be met with panoramic views of Laconia. You can also join yoga retreats, workshops, and events for well-being.