There are always things that amaze us! A number of hotels around the world fall into this category. They are unique and gift us an experience that is completely exceptional and sometimes bizarre. These Hotels have a magnetizing effect that tempts a person to come back again and again.
Green is the colour of the season or maybe we have become aware of the aftermaths of global warming. Whatever may be the case Eco friendliness goes hand in hand with tourism. This what we showcase for today. Some fabulous eco-friendly hotels in the world. These eco friendly hotels offer that solace with charm actually needed by a hectic traveller.
1. Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldives
Located in the North Baa Atoll region of this beautiful island nation of Maldives, Soneva Fushi Resort is a perfect hunting ground for the ones craving for nature and romance. Surrounded by lush green setting and beaches with white sand and deep blue water, this resort is a nature's hide out. Addition to all these is some fine wine, spa, nature trips and ethnic cuisines.
2. Lodge at Sun Ranch, Montana
The mere sight of this lodge with classy ancient looks with a rock studded mountain at the backdrop is quite reminiscent of the old American style. The interiors, the environment and the feel of this place will dwarf the wall between you and nature.
3. Shergarh Tented Camp, Kanha Tiger Reserve, India
Plan a thrilling night out in the midst of this wildlife resort in the mystic country of India. Kanha Tiger Reserve is a haven for the famous Indian tiger and what better experience than to see a crouching tiger in the wilderness or waking up at middle of night at the thundering roars of a mighty one that pierces the silence of the night. Enjoy the traditional Indian cuisines full of spices and get ready to be elevated!
4. Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Once called the Spice Isle, Grenada is home to one of the finest eco-friendly resorts. You spent the day in hang out in the exotic beaches with sand and sun and retreat to this resort for a relaxing night stay that will further take you deep into the lap of nature.
5. Siwa Oasis in Adrere Amellal
The amazing dessert of Adrere Amellal is now crowded by tourists to have a vacation of a different kind. And the resort in Siwa Oasis, is the place to be if you want to get a close touch of the life that the Amazigh people led back in 10,000 BC. Starting from the rooms, bathrooms and even the basin area are designed in a stunning manner that is hard to resist.
6. Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
A proud winner in World Travel Awards in 2008, this resort is a hub for the newly married to plan a honeymoon of a life time. Situated in the island of Vanua Levu among a wide plantation of coconut palms, Jean-Michel Cousteau is a marine delight with a in house marine biologist assisting the guests in exploring the breath taking under water.
7. Daintree Rain forest Eco Lodge & Spa, Queensland, Australia
As the name suggests, this resort is located in the dense tropical rain forest of the Australian wild life. The lodges that are made on the top of some old mighty trees with sheer natural stuff is a treat to your vacation and a contrast to the common night out. Plan a rain forest wedding here and make it memorable as you don't need to think much about the honeymoon. If these are not enough, sail to the famous Great Barrier Reef for the add on.
8. Chumbe Island Coral Park in Zanzibar, Tanzania
You won't like to miss out on a vacation in this resort once you go through what coming! Chumbe Island Coral Park is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) and obviously the underwater life of this part is protected and preserved to its core. The highlight is the Eco-Bungalows that are modeled after the most natural ways of living with rain water storage, solar powered lighting and an open air accommodation erases the line between Man (both the genders included!) and Nature. Get one step ahead and enjoy some scuba diving, hiking, reef observation and a trip deep down the wilderness.
9. Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka
Graced by the presence of the Dambulla rock temple and the Sigiriya rock fortress (both UNESCO world heritage sites), Heritance Kandalama is a holiday resort nestled in a rain forest. A sail through the Kandalama Lake into the midst of the virgin forest is an awesome experience with some Ayurvedic healing awaiting you back in the resort. Time to give in to the majesty of Nature and resort to her endless glory...