Ecoescapes
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Gal Oya Lodge, Gal Oya National Park
Sri Lanka has a plethora of wildlife and is making its mark as one of the best places to visit for safaris in South Asia. Gal Oya Lodge is the only camp within this magnificent national park and offers some completely unique and individual experiences in a barefoot luxury setting. Compared to the more popular […]
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Fort Bazaar, Galle
The Fort Bazaar is a bright, light and a refreshingly modern take on retaining and reviving an old 17th Century Dutch house in the centre of Galle Fort that has been lovingly restored after lying derelict since the 1950’s. A large airy central courtyard through high arches that is flanked with subtly hued sophisticated rooms […]
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Kahanda Kanda, Galle Area
Nestled in its own little forest and tea plantation a short tuk tuk journey from Galle Fort lies Kahanda Kanda, a beautifully eclectic and elegant collection of ten bungalows spread discretely over this verdant property. Each room is individually decorated with a unique style, and this beautiful boutique hideaway is the perfect eco escape for […]
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Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge
Madulkelle is a lush eco glamping lodge, just outside of Kandy.High up in hills at 1000 feet it has sweeping dramatic views overlooking the majestic Knuckles Mountain Range. Set in its own picturesque plantation and gardens, an old plantation house is surrounded by luxurious tents scattered around the extensive property. With stunning views from the […]
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Amanwella, Tangalle
Set in its on private palm fringed turquoise bay the Amanwella is one of those breath taking spots in Tangalle that is the ultimate in eco escapism. A modern yet warm suite only hotel, inspired by the great Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, is perched below the palms and above the azure waves below. True […]
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Amangalla, Galle
The Amangalla is housed in Galle’s most famous landmark mansion built inside the fort in 1684, that was originally a private residence for the Dutch Commanders and then transformed into hotel into the New Oriental Hotel in 1865. Luxuriously sprawled over nearly nine thousand square metres the property is the ultimate sanctuary in this historical […]
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La Joya Biu Biu – Balangan, Bali
Bali has always been a mecca for surfers and those after the beauty of beaches awash with waves rolling in from the Indian Ocean. Perched high above the ocean on its own secret beach in Balangan is La Joya Biu Biu. In an area of Bali known as the ‘Bukit’ that literally means ‘Hill’ but […]
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Phum Baitang, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sprawling over eight acres in Siem Reap, lies this sustainable compound of forty five traditionally crafted wooden houses. Phum Baitang means ‘Green Village’ and is a mix of the stylish simplicity of rural Cambodia blended with exquisite modern eco interiors to create a luxurious green hideaway amongst the rice fields. Built around an existing farmhouse […]
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Escape Nomade, Bali
Bali is renowned for its hidden sanctuaries, however Escape Nomade has created something completely unique on the island. This tented haven is hidden in the rice fields above the Ayng River outside Ubud; Nature and understated luxury blend seamlessly in this beautiful property. Bespoke eco luxury experiences are created under canvas, or on the banks […]
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Sala Lodges, Siem Reap
Sala Lodges is a stunning sustainable property within easy distance of the grandeur of Angkor’s temples and the colonial charm of Siem Reap. Eleven traditional Cambodian houses from the countryside create an aesthetic of rustic elegant charm in the midst of a serene tropical garden. The property is the perfect eco haven to explore the […]
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Pavilion Hotel, Phnom Penh
This shady heritage hideaway is a ray of sunshine in the bustling city of Phnom Penh. Hidden on a small backstreet opposite the royal pagoda (Wat Botum), a small entrance opens into a yellow colonial house the colour of sunshine. Shaded by palms and lush gardens, various outer buildings of different eras make up this […]
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Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
Two small islands, named ‘Song Saa’ or the ‘Sweethearts’ lie like ink droplets in the Koh Rong Archipelago. Song Saa is an idyllic island hideaway with its own time zone and pace of life. Discovered by Rory and Melita Hunter on their honeymoon sailing adventures around the area, they wanted to create a sustainable luxury […]
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Adler Mountain Lodge, South Tyrol, Italy
Hidden at1800 metres above sea level in the majestic UNESCO Dolomite Range of the South Tyrollies the Adler Mountain Lodge. Flanked by Sassolungo and Sciliar Alps, the lodge is situated in this dramatic world protected landscape. A safari lodge in Nambia surprisingly inspired eco luxury chalets to combine sustainability, nature and unique experiences. Translated into […]
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Sanctuary Retreats Ananda, Myanmar (Burma)
Meandering down the mighty Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River on the Sanctuary Retreats Riverboat Ananda is slow luxury travel at its best. Discover places that have been virtually unseen by travellers and relax into the tranquillity of sailing past pagodas, countryside and monasteries. Ananda is a beautiful way to explore Myanmar ethically aboard this stunning vessel. Voyages […]
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The Belmond Governor’s Residence, Yangon
The Governor’s Residence is a colonial haven in the centre of Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, Myanmar’s biggest and bustling city. The 1920’s teak white trellised mansion was once home to the British Crown Colony Governor of Burma’s Southern States and evokes a charm and character of nostalgia as much of this stunning city does. […]
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Tharabar Gate Hotel – Bagan
Bagan must be one of the most incredible temple complexes in the world, and located just at the ancient gates to this historical Buddhist masterpiece of is the serene Tharabar Gate Hotel. A peaceful haven set in a large garden from which to explore the beauty that is Bagan, one of the most sacred sites […]
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Treehotel, Sweden
Hidden away in the Swedish forest is an Avant-garde eco haven for design and nature lovers. Where the environment and imagination have met and manifested into the Treehotel. Wild and wonderful, Comprised of contemporary tree rooms, it is an adventure into art and the serenity of this unspoiled part of Sweden. Conceived by Britta and […]
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The ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
The iconic ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is literally a work of art, carved from the pure frozen waters of Torne River by artists who create a unique masterpiece each year. In the spring the hotel is left to melt back into the river and return to nature. It can only be experienced in winter when […]
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Vigilius Mountain Resort
High above the Italian city of Merano in Italy, at 1500 metres, on the Vigiljoch Mountain, lies the minimally majestic Vigilius Mountain Resort. This is an eco enclave in the mountains that can only be reached by an antique cable car and is shrouded in snow and silence through the winter months. The Owner, Merano […]
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Kakslauttanen Artic Resort, Finland
Kakslauttanen is located in the heart of the Lapland wilderness, two hundred and fifty kilometres north of the Artic Circle; this is a mystical part of the world that is illuminated by spectrums of Aurora Borealis through the winter. Unique igloo suites look up to this cosmic miracle from your bed, and reindeers roam free […]
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Whitepod, Switzerland
Perched on the side of a mountain in Valasi at 1400 meters you will find an enchantingly unique eco winter escape of Whitepod. Fifteen dome shaped ‘pods’ or tents are dotted along a slope with breath taking views of the Alps and surrounded by some of the best skiing in Switzerland. Combining a strong ecotourism […]
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Villa Camphuan – Pantai Jasi, Bali
Lining the dramatic black sand beach of Jasi in East Bali is the sustainably built Sumatran style Villa Camphuan. Elegantly understated wooden houses scatter the spacious gardens, between the confluence of two glistening rivers, above the sand set against a dramatic volcanic view and bordered by lush green rice fields. Owned by the Hollywood Director […]
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Plataran Komodo Resort, Flores
Bringing barefoot boutique to Flores, this intimate resort is a short speedboat ride away from Labuan Bajo in its own private bay Waecicu Beach. Hidden away from the main tourist areas and immersed in nature, traditional antique wooden houses lay scattered along the shoreline and their beautiful wooden traditional wooden sailing phinisis lie in the […]
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East Indonesia – Nihiwatu, Sumba
Located on mystical and tribal island of Sumba, east of Bali, is Nihiwatu Resort. Scattered over a private glistening bay, this sustainable hideaway is redefining barefoot luxury amidst wild and untamed landscape. Fronting onto one of the best surf breaks in the world, pristine shores and hidden amongst these rugged hills full of history, this […]
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