5 sustainable luxury resorts where you can stay eco-friendly while enjoying your holiday

In recent years, there has been a notable change in the attitudes of travellers around the world. They’re no longer just in pursuit of lavish or out-of-this-world experiences, and thanks to travel operators adopting responsible practices in a bid to save the environment, people are increasingly game for socially conscious travel. Who knew one could travel in style, responsibly? Here are five luxury retreats that are all for saving planet Earth.

&Beyond’s Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve Retreat

Where: Chile

What will I experience?

&Beyond adventures are crafted with the aim to make the world a better place, and you’ll know it when you sign up for their trip to the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. At the reserve, in the Chilean Patagonian rainforest, you will learn all about the area, the Huilo Huilo Foundation and their commitment to the conservation of nature and local culture.

Fauna and flora conservation projects abound, and that includes the initiative to protect Chile’s national symbol – the huemul, a south Andean deer that’s in danger of extinction. Also immerse in the beauty of the reserve at your own pace with a self-guided tour, catch sight of the elusive pudu (the world’s smallest deer) and enjoy birdwatching, if you’re keen.

Tip: Hop onto the Andean Condor cable car and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the reserve. The tram will take you through a new section of the reserve called the Hidden Forest, which will give you the opportunity to trek, mountain bike and visit the mighty condor.

Bushmans Kloof’s Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat