How an eco-focused resort in Bali can help you to feel good and do right by the planet
Tourists are choosing Earth-friendly retreats such as Swasti Eco Cottages, which urges its guests to save water, eat local food and save the environment
When we go on holiday, it’s easy to overindulge, whether that be on luxury shopping, entertainment, or dining.
When someone is changing our bedlinen every day and there’s a giant jacuzzi in our hotel bathroom, and when we’re in the mood to splurge on ourselves, it’s easy to forget about the environmental impact we cause and the waste we leave behind.
However, people are becoming increasingly aware of their careless travel habits and eco-tourism is booming.
Up to 86 per cent of travellers would be willing to spend time on activities that offset the impact of their stay, says travel booking website Booking.com. This could include tree planting, visiting an animal sanctuary, or taking part in a beach clean-up.
I recently had the chance to visit Swasti Eco Cottages – a retreat that describes itself as “a Conscious Village” – in Bali, Indonesia.
It was my first time staying in such accommodation and it has motivated me to make more mindful choices in my future travels.
What is a ‘conscious village’?
With a series of private cottages made from recycled wood, Swasti tries to respect the environment by creating as little environmental impact as possible.
