Ecotourism Resorts

Tourism, ecological or not, is admittedly one of the world's biggest industries. There are tourist sites everywhere on the planet, natural or man-made, and human curiosity makes us want to go to these spots.

Ecotourism resorts are places set in natural reserves, parks or conservations where you can go to appreciate your environment while supporting local culture as well. Ecotourism resorts range from luxury suites on preserved beaches to cottages smack in the heart of a jungle. They are present on every continent, and you can just take your pick. Websites online offer ecotours and accommodation packages for these resorts, and it's very easy to look for a place that suits you, then book it. You can also check travel magazines, brochures and pamphlets on ecotourism, or ask your local tourism department for details.

Here are a few ecotourism resorts you can visit across the world:

Africa

• Thanda Private Game Reserve in Hluhluwe, South Africa
• Senuko Safari Lodge at the Gona-re-Zhou National Park, Zimbabwe
• Mfangano Island Camp in Nairobi, Kenya

Asia

• Infinity Resorts in Uttaranchal, India
• Angkhang Nature Resort in Amphu Fang, Thailand
• Deer Park in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Australia and the South Pacific

• Wilpena Pound Resort at Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia
• Turtle Island at Turtle Island, Fiji
• Silverpine Lodge in Wanaka, New Zealand

Europe

• Isle of Colonsay Hotel in the Isle of Colonsay, United Kingdom
• Estrella Lodge at the Montgo Natural Park in Javea, Spain
• Villa Greca in the Aeolian Islands, Italy

North America

• Elk River Lodge in Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada
• Palm Island Resort at Cape Haze, Florida, USA
• McKinley Chalet Resort at Denali National Park, Alaska

South America

• La Selva Jungle Lodge in Quito, Ecuador
• Ariau Amazon Towers in Manaus, Brazil
• Amazon ExplorTambos in Iquitos, Peru