Love Wrexham Magazine Issue 1 - July 2019

Travel
Where Are The Best Places To Visit
For An Eco-Friendly Break? by Paulina Twarog
We all love to travel, but many of us are becoming increasingly mindful of our carbon footprint
and are looking to stay somewhere that has strong values when it comes to sustainability.
However, who says that luxury and sustainability need to be mutually exclusive? You can enjoy an
eco-friendly break without sacrificing the finer things in life.
Wherever you go in the world, here is our round up of some of the best go-to green destinations
you need to add to your travel bucket list.
Botswana
Considered to be one of the one of the ‘greenest’ safari camps on
the planet, the Zarafa Camp in Botswana is one of the country’s most
luxurious places to stay. Guests can take advantage of the camps
exclusive game viewing experiences and will stay in a luxury tent
with an open layout bathroom which comes complete with a roll top
bath, a private plunge pool and outdoor shower.
All the camp’s electricity comes from its dedicated solar farm, while
‘bio gas’ plants recycle waste into usable cooking gas on which to
cook the most delicious meals.
Wildlife lovers will rejoice in the ample wildlife watching opportunities
as 40% of Africa’s entire elephant population are in Botswana. Solarpowered
boats and electrical vehicles are used for game viewing, with
the aim to offer visitors a carbon and emission-free game viewing
experience.
Switzerland
Situated in the pristine Swiss Alps, the Whitepod Eco Resort provides
you with an eco-friendly yet glamorous experience. Guests can stay
in a James Bond style pod which comes with your very own Bond
style bed, champagne bar and private sauna.
White Pod’s philosophy is very much about saving the environment
whilst getting away from it all. The pods are minimal impact which
means that they utilise minimal water and electricity and only use
renewable resources wherever they can.
Kenya
Campi ya Kanzi (Camp of the Hidden Treasure) is an award-winning,
boutique eco-lodge in Kenya that sets a new standard for luxury
safaris that are also ecologically low-impact. It demonstrates that you
can have the comfort and service of a top hotel without compromising
on your green credentials.
Not only can you enjoy a luxury break, but you will be helping to
support a meaningful conservation project. Campi ya Kanzi was built
using only local materials that had fallen from trees naturally and their
water is sourced from the rain using their special catchment system.
Cambodia
Song Saa Private Island is Cambodia’s first luxury private island
resort and has some seriously strong eco-friendly credentials. They
have recycling and waste initiatives in place and are involved in a
variety of sustainability projects in nearby villages. They even have
their very own Song Saa Foundation where guests can get involved
with various community initiatives.
All the villas have an ocean view, a private pool and come with an
effortlessly cool design which includes four-poster beds, Moroccan
lanterns and carved statues giving it a real eco-chic feel.
Dine outside and enjoy the 360-degree views of the ocean which
makes for a spectacular view point for both sunrise and sunset.
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