As Earth Day approaches, travelers are increasingly seeking out stays and experiences that prioritize sustainability, responsible sourcing and low-impact design. From regenerative dining concepts to eco-luxury safari camps and geothermal-powered retreats, properties across the globe are redefining what it means to travel responsibly.
Here are three standout experiences that highlight how sustainability is shaping modern hospitality.
Food for Mind and Body
At BodyHoliday, sustainability takes center stage through its I-TAL dining experience, a plant-based concept rooted in Rastafarian-inspired food philosophy and earth-to-table sourcing.
Guests begin with a guided tour of the resort’s two-acre organic garden, where staff explain cultivation methods, medicinal uses and regenerative growing practices. The experience culminates in a seasonal, plant-based meal prepared at the 12-seat I-TAL restaurant overlooking both the gardens and the Caribbean Sea.
The resort’s biointensive farming system produces more than 20 crops, including herbs, leafy greens and tropical produce, all used across multiple on-site restaurants. On-site honey production further supports the property’s closed-loop culinary model, reinforcing its focus on local sourcing and minimal waste.
For more information, visit thebodyholiday.com.
Secluded But Sustainable
On Australia’s Ningaloo Coast, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef delivers an eco-luxe safari experience designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing access to one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
The property features 16 low-impact safari tents constructed above ground to protect native landscapes and positioned to blend into the surrounding dunes. Boardwalk systems help prevent soil erosion, while operations are designed around conservation-first principles.
Guests can snorkel directly from shore at the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef and, seasonally, swim alongside whale sharks. The property also contributes financially to conservation efforts through park partnerships and revenue-based support for Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The camp closes annually during the wet season to support ecosystem recovery.
For more information, visit journeybeyond.com.
Sustainable, Cozy and Connected
In upstate New York, The Lake House on Canandaigua integrates sustainability across design, operations and guest experience, earning recognition as a member of the Beyond Green portfolio.
The property’s on-site horticulture program supplies herbs, flowers and botanicals used across its restaurant, bar and spa. Guests can join complimentary garden tours led by the property’s horticulturist, offering insight into seasonal growing cycles and culinary applications.
Sustainability extends throughout the resort, with geothermal heating and cooling systems, elimination of single-use plastics, refillable water stations and a strong focus on regional sourcing from Finger Lakes producers. Guests are also encouraged to explore the destination via bikes and low-impact outdoor activities, reinforcing a more immersive connection to the landscape.
For more information, visit lakehousecanandaigua.com.
