BEACH TRIPS - LUXURIOUS ECO ESCAPES ON THE COAST.

AUSTRALIA

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    Heron Island, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

    Heron Island is a true coral cay island - made up entirely of coral and situated on the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Here you can walk from your room into crystal-clear aquamarine waters and in minutes find yourself surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colourful coral and marine life.


     
    Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay, New South Wales

    10 African Safari style tents-on-stilts surrounded by paperbark trees in the Australian Bush.


    BAHAMAS

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    Tiamo Resort, South Andros Island

    This unique island hideaway is at the forefront of ecotourism in the region but is as dedicated to providing guests with a luxury experience as they are saving the world.


    BELIZE

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    Turtle Inn, Placencia

    Forget luxury – this is bordering on decadence. Your beautifully decorated, airy villa is set just steps away from the Caribbean, feature spacious living rooms and private rock gardens with their own outdoor showers.


    BRAZIL

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    Manary Praia, Natal, North-East Brazil

    A beautiful Hacienda style hotel right on the beach, at the quiet end of lively Ponta Negra.


     
    Pousada Picinguaba, Picinguaba, Paraty

    Perched on the unspoilt Atlantic coast between Rio and Sao Paolo, this 9 room hip hotel is the ultimate in tropical style.


     
    Vida Sol e Mar, Praia Rosa

    Just two hours from Florianapolis, Brazil’s glammed-up beach resort, this wild and natural place affords an opportunity to experience the beauty of Brazil’s southern coastline away from the crowds.


     
    Vila Naia, Corumbau, Bahia

    Established in 2004 by a Sao Paulo native, and designed to blend perfectly with its natural environment, this hotel is the perfect blend of rustic elegance and simple comfort – and you only have to share it with a dozen or so fellow Robinson Crusoes.


    COSTA RICA

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    Arenas del Mar, Manuel Antonio National Park, Pacific Coast

    A beautiful resort featuring private nature trails and gorgeous sandy beaches. Here, connecting with nature and 'going green' requires absolutely no sacrifice.


     
    El Remanso, Osa Peninsula

    A stunning eco-lodge set in one of the world's most pristine and biodiverse rainforests.


     
    Hotel Punta Islita, Guanacaste

    Hotel Punta Islita is a secluded paradise of spectacular ocean views, charming luxury, and exciting activities underscored by a genuine commitment to responsible tourism.


     
    La Cusinga, Pacific coast

    Stay in cabins spread over 250 hectares of virgin rainforest with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean below.


     
    The Harmony Hotel, Nosara

    Amidst the banana trees and coconut palms lies the beautifully simple Harmony Hotel, a casual resort that is a mix of 70s surf culture and Brazilian modernism.


    GREECE

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    Levendis Estate, Ithaca, Ionian Islands

    Gorgeous luxury cottages on a working farm at this country-estate-by-the-sea, on this untouristy Ionian Island.


    INDIA

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    Barefoot at Havelock, Andaman Islands

    This eco-resort boasts 19 cottages and villas all designed to minimize your environmental footprint while enjoying the white sand beaches and tropical forest.


     
    Elsewhere, North Goa

    On a private stretch of sand overlooking the ocean stand four charming, rustic houses. Built in the traditional style with thick walls to keep the rooms cool, shuttered windows and sloping terracotta tiled roofs, these renovated cabanas are a mixture of beach shack chic and old Goan charm.


     
    Friday's Place, Poover Island, Southern Kerala

    Four comfortable teak cabins tucked away in an undeveloped palm grove just one kilometre away from the Arabian sea.


     
    Philipkutty's Farm, Kumarakom, Kerala

    Stay in one of five antique filled, waterfront villas at this family run Farm-stay on an Island.


  • JAMAICA

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    Mockingbird Hill, Portland

    This boutique hotel perched high in the Portland Hills, combines impeccable green credentials with refined luxury.


    KENYA

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    Diamond Beach Village, Manda Island, Lamu

    Swahili style traditional Bandas set on a beautiful white beach on Kenya's Manda Island.


     
    Kizingo, Lamu Island

    The ultimate 'no news, no shoes' Robinson Crusoe beach resort.


     
    Subira House, Lamu

    A charming, heritage listed, seven-bedroom historic home with a beautiful garden in fascinating Lamu Old Town.


    MEXICO

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    Baja Camp, Baja California

    A luxury eco-camp on the Isla Espiritu Santo - your own desert island in the impossibly blue waters of the Sea of Cortez.


     
    Balamku Inn, Costa Maya, Yucatan Peninsula

    The eco-friendly rooms, decorated with Mexican artwork, are a few steps from the white sand beach and miles away from any big town.


     
    Hotelito Desconocido, Puerto Vallarta

    Sleep in houses on stilts at this low footprint, high luxury eco-resort.


     
    Villas Ecotucan, Laguna Bacalar

    Rustic good value accommodation on the shores of an enormous freshwater lake, surrounded by lush jungle.


    MICRONESIA

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    Kosrae Village Ecolodge & Dive Resort, Kosrae Island

    Traditional cottages set on an untouched tropical Island. The perfect getaway for the diving or watersports enthusiast; this is the place to come for a real life Robinson Crusoe adventure.


     
    The Pathways Hotel, Colonia, Yap

    The Pathways Hotel is a friendly, family-owned eco-resort, featuring traditionally built cottages set within the jungle-covered hills of this intriguing land.


    MOZAMBIQUE

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    Guludo Beach Lodge, North of the Quirimbas National Park

    This luxury-tented camp is set on an isolated eight-mile stretch of beach on the mainland, opposite the islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago. It's a rustic, intimate setting that reflects the charm and character of the local people as well as the natural beauty of the area.


     
    Ibo Island Lodge, Ibo Island, in the Quirimbas Archipelago

    The elegant Ibo Island Lodge encompasses three magnificent mansions located on the waterfront. The mansions are each over a century old and the original architecture has been carefully preserved during renovations, which were carried out in the traditional manner.


     
    Nkwichi Lodge, Lake Niassa, Mozambique

    Nkwichi Lodge sits on the western shores of Lake Niassa. You can only reach the lodge by boat, which immediately lends the resort a feeling of peace and tranquillity. The lodge has been built around the white sandy shores and the main dining room sits high on a raised platform overlooking the lake.


     
    Vamizi Island Lodge, Vamizi Island

    12 luxurious beach cottages set on an idyllic paradise Island with white sand beaches, monkeys in trees and Dhow sailing boats gliding by.


    TANZANIA

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    236 Hurumzi, Stone Town, Zanzibar

    An iconic Stone Town building, this heritage hotel has been restored to its former glory as the residence of one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire.


     
    Chumbe Island, Chumbe Island, Zanzibar

    A shining example of sustainable tourism, this eco-hotel is about as far from a big tropical resort as you'll get without sacrificing essential holiday comforts.


     
    Matemwe, Zanzibar Island

    There are just 12 bungalows here, all built from local materials by local craftsmen, and each suite has a private veranda with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean. There also three luxury villas that have recently opened that come with private plunge pools, roof terraces and a even a private stretch of beach.


     
    Old Boma Hotel, Mikindani Bay, Southern Tanzania

    A beautifully atmospheric heritage hotel on the Tanzanian coast, Old Boma surrounded by lush tropical trees filled with birds and butterflies.


     
    Pole Pole, Mafia Island Marine Park

    There are just seven Italian-designed bungalows that sit amongst the coconut palms staring out to sea and over the neighbouring islands of Chole, Juani and Jibondo. They're a heavenly mix of thatch, muslin and mahogany with stylish en-suite bathrooms and hammocks big enough for two.


    THAILAND

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    Golden Buddha Resort, Koh Phra Thong, West Coast

    Cabins set in lush tropical forest right on an 11-km uninhabited beach on one of the country's last unspoiled coastlines.


     
    Koh Jum Lodge, Koh Jum Island, Krabi Province

    Surrounded by coconut palms and with a 12km white beach nearby, stand 16 wooden cottages designed in the traditional style with beautiful woodwork and artistically thatched roofs.


    TURKEY

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    Atami, Gölköy, Bodrum

    Located in a secluded bay in the Bodrum region, this boutique hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the striking natural beauty of the region.


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