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WHY NOT TRY
The Mountain Air
1.500m above sea level, the
Vigilius Mountain Resort, a
member of Design Hotels, is
located in South Triol, Italy and
is accessible only by cable car.
No roads, no traffic, no noise.
The grass-covered roof is an
ultra-ecological solution to
aesthetic energy conservation.
Inspirational views of the
surrounding Dolomite
Mountains.
www.designhotels.com/vigilius
Amongst the Treetops
Treetops Lodge & Wilderness
Experience provides a luxury
lodge and eco experience,
surrounded by vast secluded,
800-year-old forests, valleys,
streams and lakes in Rotorua,
New Zealand. The Lodge is a
haven of luxury, crafted from
natural materials - rock, stone
and timber - blended into the
2,500-acre natural wonderland
of cascading springs and virgin
forest.
www.slh.com/treetops
pristine corals, mantas and sharks to
swim amongst. The island caters for
big game fishing, snorkeling, sailing,
sea kayaking and trekking, allowing
you to be as active as you like.
You can even join in authentic cul-
tural and village events if you wish to
immerse yourself in the local culture.
With no formal roads, running on so-
lar power and a low carbon footprint,
Matava is a wonderful and environ-
mentally responsible location to re-
lax and unwind.
www.matava.com
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Matava, Fiji