Sustainable leisure at eco-hotels

Getting close to nature doesn’t mean roughing it. For those who want immersion in the outdoors without forsaking comfort, sustainable tourism association Bee + Hive recommends four eco-hotels:

Sweden

Seven modern treehouses in the country’s Lapland region let visitors perch high above the forest floor. You can sleep in a giant bird’s nest, a mirrored cube or even a flying saucer built in the trees. Inside, they’re outfitted with modern furnishings and bathrooms. A nearby guesthouse provides breakfast and an internet connection to the world — if you choose. From $450 a night for two. Info: treehotel.se

Canada

Fogo Island on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland prides itself as “still wild.” You can count on seeing caribou, puffin and the occasional iceberg float by while staying in one of 29 rooms in the island’s namesake luxury inn. All rooms face the North Atlantic and are set in what looks like two large boxes stacked on a rocky brow. Locally sourced food appears on menus, and furniture and quilts are made by locals. From $1,496 a night for two, including meals and guided tour of the island. Info: fogoislandinn.ca

Georgia

A visit to Little St. Simons Island offers 11,000 acres of wilderness and seven miles of beaches. Visitors can hike, bird-watch and explore salt marshes and other habitats. The island has been privately owned since the 18th century and is accessible only by boat. A 1917 lodge and cottages house just 32 guests. From $500 a night, including meals, snacks and naturalist outings. Info: littlestsimonsisland.com

Brazil

Pousada Trijuncão, one of Bee + Hive’s newest members, opened in December. The luxury solar-powered lodge features seven suites in the country’s savanna. Wildlife safaris (sometimes at night) take visitors in search of the rare maned wolf, giant armadillos and the world’s smallest alligator. Rooms have outdoor baths. From $675 a night, including meals and amenities. Info: Pousada Trijuncão, pousadatrijuncao.com.br/ en/home/