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Must-Visit Luxurious Eco-Friendly Hotels 

By Kendall Cornish and Noora Raj on April 20, 2016

From major hospitality collections to one-off treasures, these gorgeous properties around the world are changing the experience of eco-friendly travel. 

© Courtesy EcoCamp Patagonia

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In today’s warming world, sustainable travel is much more than a luxury—it’s a necessity. The good news is that smart hotels worldwide have responded to the call with properties that meet the standards of a globally conscious mind and a refined sensibility. Whether you prefer to slumber in domed suites in Patagonia or stay at a luxury resort committed to preserving biodiversity of the Amazon, these sustainable, eco-minded hotels offer extravagance with a conscience.

Related: Inside the Art Exhibit Bringing Eco Awareness to a Historic Seaside Castle in Naples

 
Courtesy Alila Villas Uluwatu

Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali

Alila Villas Uluwatu, where the spa and dining experiences are beyond exceptional, has received the highest level of certification from EarthCheck as a Best Practice Building Planning and Design development, part of which means they take active measures to protect the surrounding natural environment. Additionally, Alila Villas offers support to several foundations in favor of the local Balinese community, so your every incredible experience at the resort pays it forward.

Courtesy Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Amazon

In the Southern Peruvian rainforest near the Bolivian and Brazilian borders, there is an acclaimed and unparalleled resort experience. At Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, an eco-luxury lodge in front of Madre de Dios River, you can stay in one of the 35 wooden cabanas they have for booking, inspired by the Ese’Eja culture, in between incredible excursions into the lush environment that holds the resort.

Courtesy Vermejo Park Ranch

Vermejo Park Ranch, New Mexico

If wilderness exploration is your thing, Vermejo Park Ranch in New Mexico should be your next dream retreat. This stateside resort, located in one of the premier ecotourism destinations in the West, offers exceptional opportunities to interact with the natural environment. Trek the outdoors or relax in one of Vermejo’s palatial, LEED-certified cabins.

Courtesy Fogo Island Inn

Fogo Island Inn, Canada

Situated beside one of the most powerful oceans in the world lies a distinctive resort experience. Fogo Island Inn, located on “an island off an island,” accounts for every economic benefit they contribute to, so you are able to see the exact changes made by each of your nightly stays at the resort. Rest easy, sipping tea by the widest stretch of the Atlantic, knowing contributions to the economic sustainability of Fogo Island or even the Netherlands are actively being made.

Courtesy Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley

One&Only Wolgan Valley, Australia

If you’ve got an appreciation for Charles Darwin and the culture and history of the Australian Aborigines, Emirates’s One&Only resort is the ultimate stay to pay them homage. Not only does this conservation-based resort, which only occupies a small percentage of a nature reserve in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, share in your love for the natural world, but it has received a multitude of distinctions so that you may rest assured that your stay is contributing to the protection of this stunning and culturally rich corner of Australia.

Courtesy EcoCamp Patagonia

Eco Camp, Patagonia, Chile

Modeled on the ancient shelters of Patagonia’s Kaweskar people, Eco Camp is the world’s first dome resort. Immerse yourself in nature in the most luxurious way possible with one of Eco Camp’s fully-equipped, totally cozy dome suites. Impressively, this resort is 100% sustainable, so you can trek the wonders of Patagonia or relax in your own dome with your mind completely at ease.

 

Courtesy Tivoli Hotels

Tivoli Ecoresort, Brazil

This Brazilian resort has nothing to hide, which is made clear by its very name: Ecoresort. The complete package, Tivoli Ecoresort offers every luxurious amenity, from premier spa treatments to incredible restaurants, a children’s club, and outdoor and beach activities while also remaining committed to protecting the biodiversity on and around the resort site. This is certainly a great eco-option for a comfortable and exciting family vacation.

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Whitepod resort, Switzerland

At this esteemed and highly-unique Swiss resort, all waste is recycled, water and energy controlled, and ingredients sourced locally. While these may seem like dramatic ecological efforts, they also serve to enhance your experience there. For instance, limited inter-resort transportation means taking a stroll from reception to your own luxury pod in an absolute winter wonderland.

Courtesy Soneva Kiri

Soneva Kiri, Thailand

As the recipient of multiple awards over several years for eco-tourism, Soneva Kiri is the ultimate sustainable resort destination. Complete with restaurants guided by internationally celebrated chefs and renowned wellness practitioners, it’s a reliable vacation spot for the environmentally conscious and luxuriously inclined.

Courtesy Sanara Tulum

Sanará Tulum, Mexico

It’s no secret that Tulum is one of the very best wellness destinations at the moment, making it a very likely spot for eco-tourism. But the bar doesn’t stop there for Sanará Tulum. Fuel your beachfront yoga experiences with dishes from locally sourced ingredients and garments from the resort’s on-site artisan boutique, which supports the local economy.

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