Sail into sun, sea and sustainability
Coconut in one hand, conservation on the other? At this private island resort in Malaysia, unwind from the daily grind while protecting marine life.
‘Authenticity is looking into the soul of a place’
Cher Chua-Lassalvy is co-founder of Batu Batu, a private island resort that funds a conservation non-profit to research and protect marine biodiversity.
‘They are my spiritual teachers’
Joanita is the founder of Mettaa Reflexology Centre, a no-frills spa in Mumbai that employs the visually-challenged
What responsible tourism can look like in Sumba
Sumba’s unexplored beaches and villages are set for a boom, and your stay at this island resort will help locals hone their hospitality skills to meet demand.
The ‘reluctant’ hotel that keeps on giving
An eclectic home away from home, Lost Paradise Resort is an escape from downtown Penang. And in its midst is an inclusive school for kids with special needs.
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