The Green Holiday Guide

Set on the Kinabatangan River in the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, in an area where many other lodges also operate, this lodge stands out in many ways that support the local community and the environment: it employs almost solely local people, who are incredibly knowledgable and skilful guides; they attain most supplies from [...]

This Indonesian  eco-resort is a superb example of how tourism can both protect and develop the environment and the local population. Since the opening of the resort it has worked with the local villagers to create a truly collaborative effort to protect the reef environment. Visitors support the local communities through their tourist pounds but [...]

A unique eco-lodge, built to resemble an elephant,  by a river, on the edge of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuary. The entire eco-villa with its complex and unique design was built purely by unemployed village youth. You even get to sleep in the elephant’s belly!