Operating under the mantra “sustainability means doing things better, not doing without,” the Soneva Fushi maintains strict environmental standards without sacrificing luxury. Villas are crafted from indigenous and recycled materials and are cooled by a new deep-sea air-conditioning system that circulates cold water pumped from 300 meters under the Indian Ocean. Rooms are stocked with eco-friendly amenities, and the restaurants use locally sourced, organic produce. At checkout, guests are invited to contribute a “carbon tax” that the hotel uses to fund the development of wind turbines in India. It’s all neatly detailed in the hotel’s handy Green Newsletter, printed on recycled paper, of course (Kunfanadhoo Island, Baa Atoll; 960/660-0304; sixsenses.com; doubles front US$668).
Jun 19
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