Just about everyone is concerned about environmental sustainability these days and nowhere is the push toward eco-friendly hotel practices more apparent than in the Maldives. This chain of breathtakingly beautiful atolls in the Indian Ocean is dotted with world-class resorts like Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on Emboodhu Finolhu island.Just about everyone is concerned about environmental sustainability these days and nowhere is the push toward eco-friendly hotel practices more apparent than in the Maldives. This chain of breathtakingly beautiful atolls in the Indian Ocean is dotted with world-class resorts like Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on Emboodhu Finolhu island.
In recent years, Taj Exotica has challenged itself to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining the highest level of comfort for guests. The resort started the process by accessing its energy efficiency, water management, air quality, and handling of chemicals. Then, the hard work of improving infrastructure began.
New highlights include…
- a hot water system that reduces the use of both electricity and diesel fuel. In fact, Taj Exotica reports that it expects to save 109,500 litres of diesel every year
- a rain water harvesting system that collects 896,000 litres per year
- the planting of only endemic tree species like Jade Tree, Sea Hibiscus, and Malikuruva Rose so no additional watering is needed (this saves 10,000 litres of water per day)
- increased recycling of metal and other materials
Many travelers are drawn to Taj Exotica for its gorgeous beach and the fact that the resort sits on one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. It’s a short 15-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport and the resort, with just 62 luxury villas, never feels crowded. Its world-class Jiva Grande Spa is a private island sanctuary that specializes in Indian wellness treatments.
For more information, talk with your travel agent or visit Taj Exotica’s website.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxurySafariExperts.com
Photo courtesy of Taj Exotica
