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Green holiday
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For a real Robinson Crusoe experience, pick a Thai resort that is both sustainable and remote.
Phuket - Trisara
Hidden away in a private bay on Phuket's less-developed north-west coast is Trisara, a stunning 44-villa resort. Translated as "third garden in heaven", Trisara is set among centuries-old ficus trees, and breezy coconut and fishtail palms. Each villa has a stunning ocean view and large outdoor terraces. Trisara supports the Keep Phuket Clean campaign, including regular beach clean-ups; catches rainwater for use in gardens and rooms; uses air-con energy to heat water in villas; and avoids chemical treatments for its saltwater pools and mosquitoes.
Koh Kood - Soneva Kiri
Soneva Kiri is located on Koh Kood, one of Thailand's least-populated islands. The pioneer of the "no shoes, no news" philosophy, Soneva resorts - the brainchild of Six Senses founder Sonu Shivdasani - celebrate barefoot luxury. With a no-shoes rule and patchy Wi-Fi, you can't help but feel relaxed in this gorgeous idyll. It also runs various sustainable initiatives, including an environmental levy of 2 per cent of room revenue on each guest's stay, which has raised US$6.2 million to date. The Soneva Foundation invests these funds in projects that have a positive environmental, social and economic impact, and offset carbon emissions from resort activities and guest flights.