Who says luxury and Eco-consciousness have to be mutually exclusive"
These days, going on a green break doesn?t mean sacrificing the comforts which you?ve come to expect on a holiday of a lifetime.
Many hotels with five-star service are starting to place a greater amount of emphasis on sustainability in a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint and, ultimately, help the environment.
From foraging in the Swedish wilderness for leaves to brew your morning cup of tea, to relaxing in your own above-water villa in the Maldives, why not have a look at some of the incredible holidays you could take whilst still looking after the environment"
1. The Whitepod Eco Resort, Switzerland.
This resort, located in the Swiss Alps, offers the chance to sleep in luxurious pods in the middle of your own winter wonderland surroundings. The pods are low impact which means the utilize minimal water and electricity and only use renewable resources wherever they can. whitepod.com

The Whitepod Eco Resort

2. The URBN hotel, China
The URBN hotel is China?s first carbon neutral hotel and it has plans in store to reduce its carbon footprint even further in the future. The decor of the hotel is made from recycled or locally sourced materials and they also make use of energy efficient lighting and cooling systems.
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3. The Hix Island House, Puerto Rico
The Hix has become renowned for its environmentally friendly practices. The hotel uses solar panels to power both their elec...