Maldives
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If Phuket set the standard for building eco-friendly resorts, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru took it a step further. It was imperative that we built our villas on this fascinating island surrounded by shallow crystalline waters without damaging the beautiful coral reefs surrounding it.

The solution was to transfer thatched roofs and other pre-fabricated building materials brought in from Indonesia to small boats and barges that could navigate the shallow waters without threatening its delicate marine life. In addition, the villas were built on the footprints of a previous property to preserve existing trees and prevent erosion on the beach.

Such dedication to eco-conservation has since extended to the many marine conservation projects initiated by Banyan Tree Maldives and its sister resort Angsana Ihuru, of which the turtle and coral projects have proven particularly well-received among resort guests.

Indeed, in every aspect of the resort’s operations, the effects on the environment are given due consideration. For instance, to prevent oil spillage into the sea, fuel to power the resort’s generator is pumped directly into the storage tank via a 300-meter oil pipe installed along the jetty so that oil tankers would not have to come too close to shore.