Eco-Luxe Escapes

From releasing turtle hatchlings to discovering the ancient art of Frankincense farming, the idyllic clifftop Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah is culture and conservation combined

From hydroponic farms and honey harvests to tree rescue missions and upcycled decor, General Manager Puneet Singh shares how Alila Jabal Akhdar is reshaping what eco-luxury really means in the region

Set between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Caribbean Sea, Finca Barlovento in Colombia offers a laid-back escape where nature takes the lead

The 2025 Luxury Travel Report reveals a clear shift: today’s high-end travellers are turning away from bland, cookie-cutter experiences in search of authentic, emotionally rich journeys

From solar-powered villas and desert farming to gazelle and oryx conservation, GM Jean-Paul Dantil walks us through Qasr Al Sarab’s green vision

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island isn’t just another luxury resort, it’s a private wildlife reserve where gazelles graze outside your villa and the entire island runs on wind power

With a career steeped in luxury hospitality, Ian Di Tullio knows a thing or two about what travellers want… But as Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels, his focus isn’t just on delivering five-star experiences, it’s on shaping a hotel portfolio that’s fit for a planet in crisis

With International Day for Biological Diversity around the corner, Six Senses is showing how thoughtful travel can make a real difference for some of the planet’s most endangered species.

With its mystical lakes, towering trees, and the return of native species like the wolf, Germany’s Southern Black Forest is truly living up to its motto: ‘let nature be nature’