OFFSHORE

Topas Eco Lodge, Vietnam This hilltop eco lodge in the Sapa

Valley had us at the infinity pool, with its breathtaking views of the

mountains and valleys. The journey to get there is an adventurous 45-minute

bus ride from Sapa town. The bungalows have no TV or internet

connection, enabling you to completely escape. The onsite spa

specialises in traditional Red Dao herbal baths. Topas’s sustainable

principles ensure minimum impact on the environment. They employ people

from nearby villages, plus use local products to bring economic benefits

to the community. topasecolodge.com

Daintree Ecolodge, AustraliaThis tropical retreat is the only boutique accommodation in the World-Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, a 90-minute drive north of Cairns. Fifteen eco-luxury rooms are nestled among the canopy. The Ecolodge features a main lodge with a bar, rainforest restaurant overlooking the onsite lagoon, wellness day spa, swimming pool, waterfall and swimming hole, and many quiet areas among the lush tropical rainforest to relax and unwind. Pure water and organic food guarantee an uplifting getaway. daintree-ecolodge.com.au

Suarga Padang Padang, Bali Suarga Padang Padang invites travellers to experience luxury at minimal expense to the environment. A majority of the resort’s structures, made from recycled materials, are built on stilts in an effort to preserve the indigenous flora and fauna. It blends in harmoniously with its exclusive hillside position overlooking Padang Padang Beach. Most produce served in its Dugong restaurant, which overlooks the infinity pool and beyond, is sourced from within a 48km radius. The resort is also plastic-free. suargapadangpadang.com

Onshore and offshore destinations – your

conscious-living travel guide.

Compiled by Carolyn Enting

good travel guide

2019

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