The trend is clear, eco-friendly and socially responsible travel is becoming more and more important. During the pandemic, people have rediscovered nature and learned to appreciate the silence of the forest. It is also increasingly the younger generation who have discovered nature through the crisis, for stress relief, distraction, or exercise
Many have also realized that this pandemic is the response to the exploitation of nature. We are getting too close to nature and thus also risk an accumulation of zoonoses – diseases that jump from animals to humans – in the future.
For the environment, the lockdown had positive consequences, but how long will these effects last? It is up to travelers to use this crisis as an opportunity to rethink and adapt their own behavior and to embrace the desire to travel more sustainably.
The topic of social distancing remains ever-present when it comes to traveling. And what is better suited for a holiday with distance than a holiday home or apartment?
Green Pearls® holiday homes and apartments combine independence with the comfort of a hotel. Depending on the guests’ wishes, a breakfast basket with fresh bread rolls can await them in the morning, communal hotel facilities such as sauna, wellness area, or swimming pool can be shared and dinner is delivered right to their door.
In order to be able to enjoy a holiday to recharge your batteries and to spend time with your loved ones during the times of social distancing, we would like to introduce you to some of our sustainable Green Pearls® holiday homes.
MANOAH – Häuser am See
Manoah means “place of rest”, “gift” or “present” in Hebrew.
The holiday village consists of 21 modern, minimalist homes situated on a reservoir which the locals affectionately call the Zeulenroda Sea. The solid timber houses are built from high-quality natural materials. “Moon wood” from sustainable forestry was used. The walls of the homes are connected by a wooden dowel, plug-in system and with this, glue, metal, toxic chemicals, or wood preservatives could be completely avoided.
The terraces offer spectacular lake views and the surrounding forests invite you to go for long walks, hikes, or cycling tours. Next to the holiday home village is the “MANOAH market” where guests can buy bread and rolls, barbecue packages, or regional specialties for their picnic baskets – all plastic-free and in organic quality. Those who don’t want to cook while on holiday will find a wide range of offers in the beach house “Da Rosario”, the Patisserie Bergmann, or, of course, in the organic lakeside hotel. The holiday village is car-free.
An eco-village in unspoiled nature
The eco-village Sagna Rotonda is located in the Maira Valley above Cuneo and in the middle of the pristine Alpine wilderness. Giovanni and his wife Teresina have managed to fill this unique place with life again. Here, modernity meets a long-standing tradition. The old natural stone houses have been lovingly renovated. The valley is perfect for families and nature lovers. After hikes in the picturesque countryside, the Finnish sauna and a small pool await guests in the evening.
Dream holiday with children
Sabine Stange and Jörg Glorr have created the perfect place for families with the Bio- und Familienhotel Gut Nisdorf. The hotel’s 2- or 3-room apartments offer enough space for the whole family. Children large and small will find everything they need for an active holiday with plenty of excitement. Whether handicrafts, pony rides, or go-carts, everyone gets their money’s worth. At the Gut Nisdorf, families enjoy all the freedom of a holiday flat combined with the amenities of a hotel.
Summit Lodges in the tyrolean highlands
The Summit Lodges Pfunds in the Tyrolean Oberland consists of a pair of beautiful log cabins which combine the Alpine cottage feeling with modern luxury. Architecturally, the two holiday homes are inspired by the traditional log cabin construction of the Northwest of the USA and Canada and therefore bear the names “Yellowstone” and “Yosemite”. An additional plus of the cabins: each holiday home has its own Finnish sauna!
Historic Estate in Spain
In the north of Spain, between the French border and the Costa Brava, at the foot of the Pyrenees, lie the three extraordinary holiday homes of POU DE GLAÇ – ECO TOURISM. The historic estate consists of five different buildings. The heritage-listed ice well building, which gives the estate its name, was used as a natural refrigerator in ancient times. In winter, ice was taken from a pond in the region and stored until June, when it was sold to Italy. The holiday homes are the perfect retreat with plenty of privacy for self-caterers who want to enjoy time out in a unique ambience.
The opening is planned for September 2021.
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