In October, the resort is opening three two-bedroom villas with personal butlers. Recommended: the award-winning Shambhala Retreat Spa featuring Ayurvedic treatments and beach yoga. Wickaninnish Inn, Canada.
It's rather difficult to believe that a top coastal resort is in Canada. Set on the western edge of British Columbia, the Wickaninnish Inn is backed by pine forest and faces a rocky beach.
The owners chose the location because they loved to watch storms churn up the water. Guests keep coming back for the panoramic views, fireplaces, nature walks and deep bathtubs. The restaurant stocks wines from the Pacific Northwest. Lizard Island, Australia. Remote Lizard Island , the northernmost Great Barrier Reef resort, has 24 beaches and they're all stunning. Thanks to a population of unusual marine life like the Potato Cod, guests spend most of their time underwater.
Diving, snorkeling and a host of other underwater activities are all provided by the resort. Rooms are simple but comfortable. Big spenders can book the Pavilion, an extra-private and spacious suite with a degree panorama of Anchor Bay.
Rates are all-inclusive. Saffire Freycinet, Australia. Saffire Freycinet is Tasmania's preeminent resort, designed to showcase its setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the Hazards Mountains just above the waters of Great Oyster Bay.
The interior is stone and timber -- modern and comfortable. The rate includes canoeing, wine tastings, and a visit to an oyster farm, where guests can wade into the water and harvest their own Freycinet Pacific oysters. Each stay comes with a complimentary treatment at the resort's celebrity-patronized spa. Have money to burn? Go for a facial using gold, sapphire or diamond dust.
MORE: Luxury dive resorts: 10 of the world's best. The Wakaya , a nine-square-kilometer private island, is owned by the big boss of Fiji Water. A cluster of 10 "cottages" have an indoor space of square meters, private gardens and outdoor showers. The rate includes meals, beverages including unlimited mini-bar access , two scuba dives per day, personal tennis and golf coaches and as many bottles of Fiji water as you can drink.
There are 12 staff members for every guest, but the resort can also create a private beach picnic experience, leaving guests with a walkie-talkie and a guarantee that there are no other people within five kilometers. South America. Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio, Uruguay. Estancia Vik combines ranch, beach and high-end art on 16 square kilometers of Uruguayan pampas. The suites house installations by the country's leading artists and public areas, including even the gym, display paintings and sculptures.
Polo lessons are available, along with a number of other activities. Kenoa Resort, Brazil. Known as Brazil's most laid-back area, Bahia is home to some of the country's best beaches. Kenoa Resort occupies a prime spot near a nature preserve, and is an "eco-retreat" built from natural materials with an emphasis on conservation.
Luxury is still a byword, however, with gourmet meals and attentive service. Ponta dos Ganchos, Brazil. Ponta dos Ganchos is located on the peninsula in southern Brazil, and features stone-and-wood cottages in a tropical jungle overlooking a bay. The top accommodation here is the Special Villa Emerald, with its private deck, infinity pool, a dry sauna, huge sleeping and living spaces, all of which come with incredible coastal views.
A beach barbecue of fresh seafood is a nightly option, and a romantic dinner for two on one of the islands can be easily arranged. Explora Rapa Nui, Easter Island. At Explora Rapa Nui there are volcano treks, horseback rides on the beach, scuba dives and hikes to Easter Island's famous basalt statues. Huge windows look out on the Pacific. Guests can relax after a day's explorations by taking hydro-massage baths. MORE: World's top chefs share fave food experiences.
For those traveling for a family vacation, there's a fun kids' club with plenty of activities to keep the youngsters busy. The rooms are also exceptional. Standard features include luxurious beds and bedding, large marble bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, and HDTVs. For those desiring more space, check out the larger suites with guaranteed beach views, full-kitchens, and access to a private swimming pool.
Ocean views are available for an additional fee, so be sure to make your request known when booking. Accommodation: The St. Photo Source: Viceroy Los Cabos. One of the top vacation spots on the Sea of Cortez -and a short shuttle bus ride away from Los Cabos International Airport-Viceroy Los Cabos is a modern take on the traditional beach resort.
Notable features of the classy, brightly decorated rooms include romantic mood lighting and outdoor bathtubs, while the larger one- and two-bedroom suites are even better- they come with additional living space, including a dining area.
The amenities are also appealing and consist of a beachfront restaurant, including an area that extends out over the water for those wanting to enjoy a little al fresco dining, as well as an on-site movie theater say "yes" to popcorn!
Add to this a large infinity-edge pool overlooking the water plus an adults-only rooftop pool there are also two others , a world-class spa, and a large fitness center, and you're all set for an incredible Mexico vacation. Accommodation: Viceroy Los Cabos. Photo Source: Las Alamandas. Las Alamandas is a real treat for nature lovers who just so happen to enjoy a great beach vacation. Located within a huge and pristine coastal nature reserve near Puerto Vallarta , the area is a delight to explore, as is the beach.
Best of all, this luxury resort has created an intimate feel thanks to its small size. For a true treat, try to book the suite that comes with its own lap pool and stunning sea views.
The amenities are equally classy. When the urge to get physical strikes, take advantage of the tennis courts, mountain bikes, basketball courts, fitness center, and swimming pool.
There's also a kids' club. Accommodation: Las Alamandas Resort. Standard features include wet bars, coffee makers, HDTVs, Wi-Fi, and large balconies and terraces, while an upgrade will land you in a larger unit with additional living and dining areas, even private swimming pools.
The even larger villas come with butler service. With six great restaurants to choose from, you'll never run out of dining options, including in-room and private dining.
Additional amenities include two swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, a full-service spa, plus direct access to the beach including use of sun lounges and umbrellas. Photo Source: Thompson Playa del Carmen.
The elegant Thompson Playa del Carmen has much to commend it. In addition to being close to top attractions in Playa del Carmen — some within walking distance — it's also located close to some of the region's top golf courses. Not that you'll ever want to leave the resort. On-site amenities include a choice of fine and casual dining including a lounge near the pool serving snacks , a good-sized fitness center, and perhaps this attractive resort's crowning glory, a large rooftop infinity pool.
The accommodations are bright and modern and come in a variety of configurations. A great option if space is needed is to book one of the larger suites. The best of these not only include standard features, such as large bathrooms with rainfall showers, wet bars, and mini fridges, they offer beach views along with plenty of additional living space, including on the larger balconies, which come with hot tubs.
Accommodation: Thompson Playa del Carmen. After making your grand entrance through a stunning tunnel, you're welcomed with customary Mexican warmth by staff, on-call day and night to ensure your stay is a memorable one. The next surprise is your accommodations. Consisting of a mix of rooms and suites, the focal point will undoubtedly be the private plunge on your terrace-not to mention the stunning ocean views. Other features to expect: elegant furnishings and handmade Mexican artworks, and spacious seating areas, complete with fireplaces.
Larger still are the two-, three-, and four-bedroom suites, complete with full kitchens and butler service. Notable amenities include four dining options casual and fine dining , a large swimming pool, tennis facilities, a spa, and a fitness center. Photo Source: Paradisus Los Cabos. Indirect contributions derive from taxes and duties on goods and services supplied to tourists, for example, taxes on tickets or entry passes to any protected areas , souvenirs, alcohol, restaurants, hotels, service of tour operators.
Foreign exchange earnings Tourism expenditures, the export and import of related goods and services generate income to the host economy. Employment generation The rapid expansion of international tourism has led to significant employment creation. Tourism can generate jobs directly through hotels, restaurants, taxis, souvenir sales and indirectly through the supply of goods and services needed by tourism-related businesses e. Tourism can influence the local government to improve the infrastructure by creating better water and sewage systems, roads, electricity, telephone and public transport networks.
All this can improve the standard of living for residents as well as facilitate tourism. Contribution to local economies Tourism can be a significant or even an essential part of the local economy. Part of the tourism income comes from informal employment, such as street vendors and informal guides. The positive side of informal or unreported employment is that the money is returned to the local economy and has a great multiplier effect as it is spent over and over again.
Direct financial contributions to nature protection Tourism can contribute directly to the conservation of sensitive areas and habitats. Revenue from park-entrance fees and similar sources can be allocated specifically to pay for the protection and management of environmentally sensitive areas.
Some governments collect money in more far-reaching and indirect ways that are not linked to specific parks or conservation areas. User fees, income taxes, taxes on sales or rental of recreation equipment and license fees for activities such as hunting and fishing can provide governments with the funds needed to manage natural resources. Competitive advantage More and more tour operators take an active approach towards sustainability.
Not only because consumers expect them to do so but also because they are aware that intact destinations are essential for the long term survival of the tourism industry. More and more tour operators prefer to work with suppliers who act in a sustainable manner, e. Sound and efficient environmental management of tourism facilities and especially hotels e. Planning helps to make choices between the conflicting interests of industry and tourism, in order to find ways to make them compatible.
Planning sustainable tourism development strategy at an early stage prevents damages and expensive mistakes, thereby avoiding the gradual deterioration of the quality of environmental goods and services significant to tourism.
Tourism as a force for peace Travelling brings people into contact with each other. As sustainable tourism has an educational element it can foster understanding between people and cultures and provide cultural exchange between guests and hosts. This increases the chances for people to develop mutual sympathy, tolerance and understanding and to reduce prejudices and promote the sense of global brotherhood. Strengthening communities Sustainable Coastal Tourism can add to the vitality of communities in many ways.
For example through events and festivals of the local communities where they have been the primary participants and spectators. The jobs created by tourism can act as a very important motivation to reduce emigration from rural areas. Local people can also increase their influence on tourism development, as well as improve their jobs and earnings prospects through tourism-related professional training and development of business and organizational skills. Revitalization of culture and traditions Sustainable Tourism can also improve the preservation and transmission of cultural and historical traditions.
Contributing to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources can bring opportunities to protect local heritage or to revitalize native cultures, for instance by regenerating traditional arts and crafts. Encouragement social involvement and pride In some situations, tourism also helps to raise local awareness concerning the financial value of natural and cultural sites. It can stimulate a feeling of pride in local and national heritage and interest in its conservation.
More broadly, the involvement of local communities in sustainable tourism development and operation seems to be an important condition for the sustainable use and conservation of the biodiversity. Benefits for the tourists of Sustainable Tourism The benefits of sustainable tourism for visitors are plenty: they can enjoy unspoiled nature and landscapes, environmental quality of goods or services clean air and water , a healthy community with low crime rate, thriving and authentic local culture and traditions.
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