eco-resorts
Environmentally conscious accommodations
Eco-resorts are vacation accommodations designed to minimize environmental impact while immersing guests in natural settings.
They typically feature sustainable construction, renewable energy, local sourcing, and conservation programs: The eco-resort offered guided rainforest hikes and used solar power throughout.
The term sometimes gets applied loosely as marketing rather than reflecting genuine environmental commitment.
Energized by sunlight
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- renewableCapable of restoration
- compostingDecomposing organic matter deliberately
greywater · recycling · zero-waste · permaculture · biomass · sustainable · low-impact · footprint
Temporary woodland dwelling
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
- treehouseElevated play structure in branches
- cabinsSimple rural shelters
- glampingUpscale wilderness accommodation
tents · villas · huts · cottages · yurts · overwater · ecolodge · boutique
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- divingEntering water deliberately
stargazing · meditation · yoga · foraging · paddleboarding · volunteering
Undomesticated natural organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
sanctuary · reforestation · coral-reef · marine · rewilding · anti-poaching · restoration · wetlands
Indian Ocean archipelago nation
- BaliIndonesian resort province
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- GalapagosEcuadorian Pacific archipelago
- PatagoniaSouth America's southern tip
Borneo · Madagascar · Amazon · Thailand · Tanzania · Bhutan · Rwanda · Fiji
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- organicFrom living matter
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
Originating in a region
- artisansSkilled manual workers
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- homestayLiving with local residents
- tribalOf a clan
solar-powered
Energized by sunlight
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- renewableCapable of restoration
composting · greywater · recycling · zero-waste · permaculture · biomass · sustainable · low-impact · footprint · upcycled
lodge
Temporary woodland dwelling
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
- treehouseElevated play structure in branches
- cabinsSimple rural shelters
glamping · tents · villas · huts · cottages · yurts · overwater · ecolodge · boutique · retreat
snorkeling
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
diving · stargazing · meditation · yoga · foraging · paddleboarding · volunteering
wildlife
Undomesticated natural organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
endangered · sanctuary · reforestation · coral-reef · marine · rewilding · anti-poaching · restoration · wetlands · mangroves
Maldives
Indian Ocean archipelago nation
- BaliIndonesian resort province
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- GalapagosEcuadorian Pacific archipelago
Patagonia · Borneo · Madagascar · Amazon · Thailand · Tanzania · Bhutan · Rwanda · Fiji · Seychelles
farm-to-table
Direct producer-to-diner philosophy
- organicFrom living matter
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- veganAvoids all animal products
foraging · garden-fresh · traditional · plant-based · seasonal
indigenous
Originating in a region
- artisansSkilled manual workers
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- homestayLiving with local residents
- eco-travelecotourism, hiking, public transit, train travel, carpooling
- eco-tourismeco-tourism, green travel, nature tourism, wildlife tourism, sustainable travel
- ecotourismecotourism, ecotour, ecotours, nature reserve, Galapagos Islands
- health spasspas, spa towns, spa retreats, spa hotels, health spas
- desert sustainabilitywater conservation, desalination, solar power, desertification, drip irrigation
- Wayanadtea estates, coffee plantations, spice gardens, tribal communities
eco-resortscruise ships
Seagoing pleasure vessels
all-inclusive resorts · casino resorts · golf resorts · ski resorts · water parks