Ecotourism

Usually defined as responsible travelling to pristine natural areas which doesn’t harm natural environment and may have an educational purpose, the ecotourism is actually sustainable travelling and rapidly growing area in tourism industry. It gained tremendous popularity among nature and travel lovers, what resulted in the development of many environmentally oriented resorts. This is the list of the best ones in the world:

1. Swiss Alps – Whitepod Resort

In the village of Les Cerniers, on the slopes of the Dents- du –Midi mountain range is situated Whitepod resort which includes 15 geodetically - shaped dome pods, specifically designed to provide a high level of comfort and sustainability.

Each pod features sustainable exterior and tremendously

The resort offers unique jungle fitness sessions, personalized and group yoga classes, tours through Cahuita National Park, jungle canopy tour, etc.

4. Tahiti and Bora Bora – Overwater bungalows

Known as “Romantic Island” and one of the most luxurious world’s places, Tahiti, as well as its neighbouring island Bora Bora host beautiful bungalow resorts nested in the paradisiacal lagoon environment.

Built exclusively from natural materials, traditional-style huts lie above pristine lagoons and combine luxury, comfort and sustainability. Each bungalow resort features modern and functional interior, stunning glass-floors and includes special experiences such as outrigger canoe breakfast delivery, snorkelling, diving, Shark and Ray watching excursions, etc.

5. Thailand, Koh Lipe – Castaway Resort

On the east coast of beautiful Thai island Koh Lipe is a bungalow- based eco resort designed in traditional Thai building style and made of natural hardwoods and local thatch.

With radiant beach in front of the bungalows, comfy balconies, spatial rooms, massage centre and deck-inspired beach restaurant, this resort offers full enjoyment as truly natural

For the full experience one should definitely try diving in Koh Lipe which is among the most beautiful diving destinations in the world.

6. Fiji – Turtle Island

The whole area of private-own Turtle Island in Fiji is turned into comfy eco-resort consisted of 14 hand-crafted Fijian villas, called bures.

The entire resort is based on an authentic Fijian design and natural materials from the island, while villas feature luxurious, breezy interior, sleeping, bathing and dressing areas, bar with drinks and iPhone docking stations. Guests are offered with Fijian Bobo massage, groceries from local garden, private beach renting and outdoor activities such as windsurfing, sailing and horseback riding.

7. Zambia, Tongabezi

With precious materials incorporated in stylish furniture and the exterior of cottages facing the coasts of the powerful Zambezi River, Tongabezi resort provides the luxury of being in the middle of fascinating and unspoiled African nature.

Cottages and houses are equipped with modern amenities, including open-air bath tubes and private dining terraces, while guests can book boat trips to Livingstone Island, excursion to nearby Victoria Falls, exclusive camp on the Zambezi River or stay on private island