The list features eco-hotels located in mountains, islands, jungles, deserts and savannahs. For example, the ranking includes the luxurious Egyptian hotel Adrere Amellal, styled after Berber buildings and made from traditional materials. The hotel is located in the Siwa Oasis, at the foot of a cliff. Each of its 40 rooms is unique and handcrafted. There is no electricity in the rooms; candles are used for lighting. The cost of staying at the hotel starts from $493 for a double room.
In the Maldives, the best is the Soneva Fushi by Six Senses resort. The hotel, whose motto is 'no news, no shoes,' recommends that all its guests walk barefoot on the grounds. The resort offers accommodation in 65 luxurious villas with private pools and is suitable for those who love diving and surfing.
Among Australian eco-hotels, the magazine's editors noted Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa. It is located in rainforests and is one of the few places where tourists can learn about the life of Australian Aborigines. Also recognized as the best in Australia are Voyages Longitude and the family resort O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Villas & Lost World Spa.
The best eco-resorts in Europe are Whitepod in the Swiss Alps and Milia on Crete. In addition, reports Travel.ru, the list of best eco-hotels includes Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia, Wadi Feynan Ecolodge in Jordan, Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in the UAE, and others.
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