Earth Day on April 22 is a great moment to pause and reflect on how we treat the world around us. Even if you prefer to dream of faraway destinations where luxury and comfort prevail. Fortunately, those two worlds coexist effortlessly. For the occasion, MASTERS lists a number of eco-friendly hotspots.
Soneva Jani | Maldives
There are resorts that impress, and there are resorts where you feel like you've stepped into another reality. Soneva Jani undoubtedly belongs in the latter category. Situated in an almost unnaturally blue lagoon, everything here revolves around space, tranquility, and a touch of playfulness. The overwater villas are built with sustainable materials and designed to blend in with the surroundings. That sounds modest, but you actually have a private pool, your own butler, and a bathroom where you can effortlessly spend an afternoon. The detail that made this place world-famous: the water slides. Straight from your villa into the ocean. Superfluous? Maybe. Fun? Without a doubt. Recent rates typically start around €2.500 to €4.000 per night for the 'entry-level villas,' while the larger overwater residences rise to well over €10.000 per night during peak season.
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North Island | Seychelles
North Island is the kind of place where luxury feels almost a given, but where the real focus lies elsewhere. With only eleven villas, the impact on nature remains deliberately small. The island has fully recovered in recent years: native flora has been reintroduced, endangered species are being given space again, and the whole functions as a carefully guarded ecosystem.
The eco-approach here is in the details. Villas are built with local materials and designed for natural ventilation, energy comes partly from solar sources, and food is grown or caught locally as much as possible. Meanwhile, you can stay there for prices starting at roughly €6.000 per night.
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Laucala Island | Fiji
Laucala Island, once purchased by Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz And you can feel it in everything: from a private airstrip for jet arrivals to a golf course that winds its way through jungle, past beaches, and over hills. With only a handful of villas, it is remarkably quiet here, while the service is abundant; there are more staff working than there are rooms for guests.
The eco-philosophy here lies primarily in the scale of self-sufficiency. The island boasts a massive organic farm, its own fish farm, and even a bakery, meaning virtually everything on your plate comes from local soil. Energy and water are sourced locally, keeping dependency on the outside to a minimum. Meanwhile, prices effortlessly reach €8.000 to €15.000 per night.
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon | Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon is scattered across the island of Félicité, where enormous granite rocks and tropical greenery form the backdrop. The villas are positioned to almost disappear into the landscape, often hidden among rocks and jungle.
Behind that tranquility lies a well-thought-out eco-approach. The resort uses solar energy, its own water purification system, and a strong focus on nature conservation. Particularly striking is the so-called Earth Lab, where guests can see what happens with recycling, water purification, and other sustainable initiatives. Transparent and quite rare at this level. Meanwhile, you want for nothing: from infinity pools to a spa nestled among the rocks.
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Amangiri | United States
Amangiri lies in the midst of Utah's rugged, almost otherworldly landscape. No palm trees or clear blue sea, but endless desert and rock formations that change color at sunset. The resort is designed to blend into its surroundings, with the swimming pool built around an ancient rock as the centerpiece.
The eco-aspect here lies primarily in that harmony with the landscape. Local materials, understated architecture, and a conscious approach to energy ensure that the resort hardly clashes with its surroundings. At the same time, it is a beloved hideaway for celebrities and tech billionaires who come here precisely for the peace and anonymity.
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