Cannúa in Colombia
Escape to Colombia’s Cannúa resort later this summer when the secluded retreat swings open its doors. The biodynamic resort features ten rooms and eight private cabanas. Deluxe rooms, with stunning views of Valle de San Nicolas, are home to verdant private gardens, while the genuinely show-stopping cabanas have decks with sweeping views and open-air hot tubs. Try and peel yourself away from the resort to visit one of the resort’s local partners, including guided hikes on heritage trails and local coffee tastings to bird-watching expeditions (the hotel is working to regenerate more native species). Taking a completely holistic approach to sustainability, the property was built from compressed earth blocks and sustainably-sourced bamboo, while 70% of water on the resort comes from greywater. The gardens that blanket the property encourage the growth of local permaculture.
ION Adventure Hotel in Iceland
Nestled in the rolling hills at the foot of Iceland's Mount Hengill, the ION Adventure Hotel was purposely designed to feel like part of the terrain, specifically a mass of hardened lava, to leave the natural landscape uninterrupted to the eye. Once inside, guests will enjoy stunning panoramic views of the landscape through the floor-to-ceiling windows - you can't beat sipping a Brennivin cocktail under the shade of a volcano. The hotel is well known for a focus on community - most of the sheepskin blankets and pottery throughout the property were handcrafted by local makers.
Garonga Safari Camp in South Africa
This unique safari camp places you in all the sights, sounds, and wildlife of the Makalali Conservancy. Slumber in one of the six luxury tents, each outfitted with queen-sized beds, rainwater showers (solar-powered, naturally), hammocks, and free standing bathtubs. Soak in your surroundings from the tub or your private pool - perhaps you’ll spot an elephant from bed. Furthering this immersion into the environment, all of the waste produced on-site is turned into natural gas, which then powers a local village. Strengthen your ties to this place by planting Sewak trees on the property.
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa in St. Barths
While a visit to St. Barths is nothing short of idyllic, it’s hard to displace thoughts of Hurricane Irma that scourged the island not too long ago. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa helps guests engage with restoration efforts. In partnership with the Coral Restoration program, visitors can help replant coral stripped by the hurricane. The effects are already evident - seven turtles may swim by as you work. Back on the property, solar panels heat the pools. While lounging by them - indulge happily knowing local fisherman sourced the food.
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection in Costa Rica
This Costa Rican escape makes a case for turning off your cell phone. El Mangroove, Autograph Collection offers an all-inclusive option, meaning you can bid goodbye to toting around credit cards and simply savor as many refrescos as you please. The 17-acre, LEED-certified property is nestled on the coast of the Gulf of Papagayo, a quiet, picturesque beach in Guanacaste, where a rainbow of birds and a flock of monkeys roam free. A sprawling pool overlooks the blue ocean, the spa bungalows offer open-air massage decks, and suites are outfitted with details like private plunge pools, personal hammocks, and outdoor showers. Locality is a high point here: the hotel leads children’s English glasses, spearheads beach cleaning efforts, and all organic waste from the property goes towards a non-profit pig-feeding project.
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