Travelers to several major cities in the U.S., including Honolulu, Boston and San Francisco, should be prepared for possible disruptions to hotel stays as thousands of hotel workers prepare for potential strikes.
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Wandering through the lush gardens of Hawaii’s Sensei Lāna'i Four Seasons feels otherworldly; giant banyan trees tangle and twist together, mānewanewa (Hawaiian mint) and nāʻū (gardenia) scent the air, birds-of-paradise plants reach staggering heights, and the air hums with the sounds of busy pollinators. This lushness is even more striking given the arid landscape of the surrounding Lāna'i, an island that contrasts sharply with the rest of Hawaii: Over decades, industries such as ranching and pineapple farming have left lasting marks on Lāna'i's terrain. The island was once home to a plantation that produced 75% of the world's pineapples. And ranching, which began around 1854 and lasted around 100 years, brought grazing animals that significantly altered the native landscape. The gardens at Sensei Lāna'i, however, are a testament to thoughtful reforestation, with plants chosen to preserve biodiversity and create a flourishing, peaceful haven.
Across the globe, hotels like this one are embracing sustainable and purposeful landscape designs as part of a broader commitment to environmental stewardship. From the volcanic soil of Santorini to the dense wetlands of Kyambura Gorge in Uganda, some properties are pioneering regenerative approaches that prioritize the health and restoration of the land. And this movement goes beyond simply planting trees; it aims to restore degraded ecosystems—a crucial component in mitigating climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, as proven by the United Nations 2021-2030 commitment, Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
The scope of the work ranges, from smaller hotels creating gardens that support pollinators and nurture native flora, to larger players partnering with national parks for extensive rewilding efforts. Below, find seven hotels approaching regenerative efforts in unique and crucial ways, ensuring that every part of the ecosystem thrives—from a tucked-away farmstay in Portugal’s Algarve region to luxury tents in full view of Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano.
In the 1940s, 75% of Costa Rica was covered in rainforests. Following the arrival of the logging industry, however, much of the country’s trees were cleared to grow crops and livestock, with significant forest cover destroyed by 1987. Reforestation efforts have been crucial in reversing the damage and made the nation famous for its preservation and biodiversity efforts; you'll now find 12 unique ecosystems and half a million species packed into this small but vibrant country. Nayara Tented Camp, which shares 62 acres with its sister resorts Nayara Gardens and Nayara Springs, offers 21 cliffside tents with stunning views of the lush rainforest and Arenal Volcano. The Nayara team has transformed land once
Travelers to several major cities in the U.S., including Honolulu, Boston and San Francisco, should be prepared for possible disruptions to hotel stays as thousands of hotel workers prepare for potential strikes.
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When Los Angeles–based designer Clare Vivier began decorating the 19th-century house she'd bought in her husband's hometown of Saint-Calais, in France's Loire Valley, she had a particular aesthetic in mind. “I love color and patterns but wanted something peaceful, so the intention was to create a dialogue between those two things,” she says. She wanted the house to have a blend of contemporary pieces, antiques, and textiles from heritage maisons to create a space that, much like her namesake handbag and fashion label, channeled both California fun and French sophistication. She also knew that she wanted her longtime friend Kate Berry, a designer and creative director, to help her make it happen.
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