Leave your wellies at home and head to Benicassim in Spain this August for one of the biggest reggae festivals in Europe. Over 8 days, Rototom Sunsplash brings the biggest acts from all around the world, with artists such as Seun Kuti and Chronixx performing this year. The festival encourages an eco-conscious community, even planting trees in the campsite area. Sunbathe on the beach, do a workshop, or even see one of the artists speak in the day and then…
Plant-covered buildings are taking over and we’re not complaining! Both beautifully designed and eco-friendly, Jean Nouvel has released plans for a 90-metre-tall hotel in Sao Paulo’s historical district that will have plants and trees growing from each terrace, mimicking the environment around it. Scheduled to open in 2019, the hotel will contain both guest rooms and apartments, and even luxuries such as three swimming pools and a spa.
Portable chargers are great for peace of mind whilst on the go – unless you forget to charge them. XDModo have fixed this by creating a device that uses solar energy, so you can charge wherever and you’re not draining any of the earth’s resources either. The ‘Window Solar Charger’ sticks to glass so it can soak up the maximum amount of energy possible, or it also has a handy kickstand. Pretty essential for festivals and holidays!
This colourful explosion of everything ‘peace and love’ has been in existence since 1973 when Hotel Club Punta Arabi offered the hippies a chance to sell their handmade products. Since that very day, the Hippy Market has flourished into a must see destination. The market is full of beautifully handcrafted organic and eco-friendly products. With an abundance of vistors, colourful stalls, live music and food this gem has and will continue to run every Wednesday in Es Canar, Ibiza.
A self-sufficient camping tent, what’s next? Winner of the coveted Red Dot Award and conceived by a group of Korean designers, this outdoor camping tent includes a Solar-Air Tube system that captures the energy from the sun, to not only use within the tent as electricity but also to help keep the tent heated in the winter or cool in the summer. And if that wasn’t enough, the sound drum function can filter in all the sounds from nature… hmmm.
Surrounded by 600 feet of golden yellow sand that touches the cool blue Atlantic Ocean, sits 1 Hotel South Beach Miami. Inspired by its surroundings, the retreat is carefully crafted using reclaimed materials, making it the height of sustainable accomodation. DESIGN The decor of Barry Stermlicht’s uber-luxe Eco hotel, is influenced by nature in every respect, using stone, recycled wood and natural organic fabrics. Each room is fitted with Triple clear water filters, hemp blend-filled Keetsa mattresses, yoga mats and…
Taking it back to how nature intended! Urnatur is a magical lodge in the Forest Hermitage, nestled in between the Holaved forests in Sweden. Owners Ulrika and Hakan have created a peaceful woodland experience that allows you to enjoy the ‘luxury of simplicity’. With Håkan Strotz being a biologist and Ulrika Krynitz a designer, their shared interest in nature, design and self-sustainability has enabled a scenic haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here guests are able…
Surrounded by Koggala, Sri Lanka’s largest natural lake, lies a modern luxury six acre design hotel. Founded by British photographer Rob Drummond and his wife Lara Baumann Drummond, Tri boasts eleven unique suites which are focused on wellbeing and sustainability. It is clear all things nature has guided the design of this impressive hotel, its geometric elegance and artistic finish embraces a sustainable belief. Only recycled wood and local materials have been used to complete this idyllic, topical accommodation. Living…