Eco-Friendly Vacations
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 minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.
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 minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.
Going beyond the ordinary on vacation by giving back to the destinations we visit is a hugely rewarding experience. It allows us to gain a broader understanding of the cultures and communities at the heart of the countries we know and love.
Posada de las Flores La Paz
La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Posada de las Flores is an intimate, family-run posada, ideally located on La Paz's Malecon seafront promenade. There are just ten rooms and suites creating an intimate atmosphere and it is perfectly placed to enjoy spectacular sunset views.
Wa Ale
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma)
With eleven luxury tents and three treetop villas, all with views over the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, the Wa Ale eco-resort blends sympathetic design with top notch service to create a sumptuous, yet remote, island escape.
Hotel Barrière Les Neiges
Courchevel 1850, France
Hotel Barrière Les Neiges in an exceptionally luxurious chalet-style hotel in the heart of the village of Courchevel 1850, located on the legendary Bellecote piste.
$7,700pp
Three Camel Lodge
The Gobi Desert, Mongolia
In the wilderness of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, Three Camel Lodge is a one-of-a-kind ecolodge that captures the nomadic spirit of this mesmerising landscape with its singing dunes, dinosaur skeletons and herding tribespeople that have thrived for centuries.
EcoCamp Patagonia
Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
EcoCamp Patagonia offers guests unique accommodation right in the center of the stunning Torres del Paine National Park. Combining well with some of the region’s most famous and picturesque hiking trails, it’s perfect for the adventurous at heart.
SALT of Palmar
Mauritius
SALT of Palmar is a unique, designer-led eco-friendly boutique hotel located on the beach on the east coast of Mauritius. With a stunning location the hotel offers an immersive, relaxing and rejuvenating break, ideal for eco and health conscious guests.
$1,500per person
Valverde Hotel
Lisbon, Portugal
Boasting a location on the main luxury shopping street in Lisbon, the Valverde Hotel is decorated with modern finishes, contemporary flair, and art deco style throughout. Sitio, the chic patio restaurant, offers cuisine with a focus on Portuguese dishes.
Gran Hotel Ingles
Madrid, Spain
Originally opened in 1886, the Gran Hotel Ingles is the oldest hotel in Madrid. Boasting a contemporary Art Deco style, this boutique hotel is located in the heart of the city and makes a luxurious retreat from the hustle and bustle of Madrid.
El Karama Eco Lodge
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
El Karama Eco Lodge offers an exciting safari on a working cattle ranch. Family-run, it offers a first-class experience and great value for money. El Karama is ideal for families with a whole host of activities to keep even the most active enthralled.
Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia
Combining heritage elements with modern touches, the sky-scraping Biltmore Hotel’s spacious rooms, unsurpassed city views and superb central location make it one of the finest accommodation options in Georgia's capital of Tbilisi.