Exotic Retreats: Eco Resort Design From Barefoot Sophistication to Luxury Pad [Hardcover]

Julia Faiers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

With more people embracing the concept of responsible travel, ecotourism is the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry.

Exotic Retreats is a sumptuous collection of gorgeous holiday retreats. It features 40 remarkable hotels, ecolodges, and resorts from around the world... from the tops of mountains to tiny secluded islands, and from five-star luxury pads to barefoot hideaways. What makes these retreats different is that they all tread lightly on the earth; they all give more to their local communities than they take, and they all use architecture in a sustainable way which also complements the beauty of the surroundings. Organized by region, the beauty and character of each destination comes alive in color photographs, sketches, and architectural plans. And for all those planning their dream holiday, contact details are given!

This is the ultimate wanderlust inspiration for actual or armchair travelers, as well as for those looking for exotic design ideas for their own home.

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About the Author

Julia Faiers has an MA in Art History from the Courtauld Institute in London. Previously Features Editor at Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, she is now a freelance journalist, writing for UK magazines such as BBC Good Homes, House Beautiful and Your Home. She lives in Brighton.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: RotoVision (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2880468094
• ISBN-13: 978-2880468095
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,625,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sad. Excellent. Hopeful., December 23, 2008

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Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exotic Retreats: Eco Resort Design From Barefoot Sophistication to Luxury Pad (Hardcover)

Sad. Excellent. Hopeful. How did she do it? These feelings and this question were what I got when I reached the end of the book. I was SAD that Julia Faiers only selected 40 retreats, lodges and hotels to profile. By the time I got to the end of the book I was stimulated to GO, while still wishing I had more profiles to view as an armchair traveler. EXCELLENT are both the photographs of the properties and her writing. Her words champion the concepts of "sustainable tourism," "ecotourism" & "responsible travel." HOPEFUL: I am, that Julia Faiers will research and write more, more, more. However, I was a bit disappointed that she did not reveal more about her method of selected and if she visited the properties. At the beginning she gives a scant paragraph about how she made her selections, but I desired to know how and why she chose this property over the hundreds that are out there and if she went to the retreat, what did she experience? That said, if you want to get off the beaten path and you desire to find a remote Shangri-la in this shrinking world, get this book. Highly Recommended 4.5 Stars

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Hotels!, November 29, 2005

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S. Strouse "SaraAnn" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exotic Retreats: Eco Resort Design From Barefoot Sophistication to Luxury Pad (Hardcover)

Well, most of us will never be able to afford to stay in most of these hotels, but they are absolutely beautiful, and the information on them and why they are eco-friendly. The photos are incredible!