Eco Luxury Camps and Lodges in the World

Nihiwatu, an exclusive lodge built on a private reserve of 438 acres, is located in the Indonesian archipelago on the south-western coast of the island of Sumba. This island is well-known amongst divers and surfing enthusiasts for the exceptional beauty of the sea and coastline. Surrounded by dense tropical forest, rice terraces and a 2.5-km stretch of pure white sand, the eco-lodge is constructed in recycled wood, bamboo and local stone. All of the cottages at the lodge, magnificent examples of ethno-minimal architecture and décor and covered with thatched roofs, are fitted with elegant beds, outdoor relaxation areas with day-beds, bathrooms with showers and spacious verandas where visitors can observe the sun setting over the sea. The twin-bedroom Family Villas are ideal for families with children or two couples travelling together. The Haweri Villa, which occupies an area of 3 hectares, is ideal for people looking for absolute privacy. The restaurant, which is close to the beach, offers a refined ‘Asian Fusion Style’ cuisine with different menus served every day. The lodge offers a wide variety of activities including horse riding, diving, visits to the nearby villages, trekking, yoga and courses in massage technique.

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Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa has been awarded Best Spa Resort in Indonesia for the year 2006. It has now also been nominated in two different categories for 2007: Leading Resort in Indonesia and Best Spa resort in Indonesia. In order to vote for the travel awards, if you wish, you must visit the following website www.travelawards.com, under the Indonesian chapter and make your selection for Losari in these categories and in others if you wish.
Moreover Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa has just finished building a new dedicated Yoga Pavilion SASANA and three new beautiful Arum Villas.

THE SPA

The Spa offers Indonesian herbal treatments with traditional beauty recipes hailing from the Royal Palace of Yogyakarta. Five massage suites contain beautiful marble sunken baths, which overlook the lush tropical vegetation and the volcanoes. All staff are fully trained in Eastern and Western massage techniques with an emphasis on the quality of touch.
The Losari Long stroke massage is truly unique and memorable, featuring long flowing strokes, rocking rhythmic delivery and consistent pressure.

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Amanwana, meaning “peaceful forest,” is situated on the island of Moyo east of Bali, a nature reserve of over 36,000 hectares with vegetation that ranges from savannah to tropical jungle. Moyo is blessed with a variety of animal and bird life. The resort boasts twenty luxury tents, each one hidden under the canopy of the tropical rain forest and nestled on a secluded jungle beach. Each spacious air conditioned tent boasts solid walls, wooden flooring, large divans, Indonesian ornaments, a large writing desk, a king sized bed and mosquito net. A sophisticated open air restaurant with a bamboo roof and wooden flooring offers fantastic Asiatic and Western dishes. The music pavilion is the perfect place to sit back and sip a glass of wine in the evenings. The pavilion offers a selection of music in a romantic environment surrounded by the jungle and only a stone’s throw away from the sea.

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Situated in a charming natural setting and surrounded by eight volcanoes, Losari Coffee Plantation is an ideal base for sightseeing. The retreat is not only close to Borobudur, one of the most fascinating Buddhist temples in the world, but it is also in the vicinity of Prambanan, one of the most refined examples of Hindu art. Both sanctuaries have been recently declared World Heritage Monuments by UNESCO. Thanks to its excellent location, colonial style and luxurious villas, Losari Coffee Plantation has also been recognised as the best new international hotel (Condé Nast Traveller and Luxury Travel Magazine). Elegant furnishings, romantic atmosphere and sophisticated cuisine - using the plantations own biological products - and a fervent ethical policy in favour of the indigenous population are just some of the strong points in this luxurious eco-resort. The beautiful Turkish hammam is constructed in the ancient palatial style of the kings and offers traditional Javanese treatments to soothe both body and mind. All activities, whether they be sporting, cultural or aesthetic are organised with tremendous care and great attention to detail. The serenity of the location, the luxuriant vegetation, the tropical flowers and surrounding plantations all combine to make this island an exotic pearl in the corner of paradise.

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Amanwana, meaning “peaceful forest,” is situated on the island of Moyo east of Bali, a nature reserve of over 36,000 hectares with vegetation that ranges from savannah to tropical jungle. Moyo is blessed with a variety of animal and bird life.

The resort boasts twenty luxury tents, each one hidden under the canopy of the tropical rain forest and nestled on a secluded jungle beach.. Each spacious air conditioned tent boasts solid walls, wooden flooring, large divans, Indonesian ornaments, a large writing desk, a king sized bed and mosquito net.

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