8 eco paradises in Mexico and the Caribbean

St Barts

Part of the prestigious Manapy Eco-Resort, Villa Nanne is all about mindful relaxation in a sustainable and organic environment. The resort operates with plenty of sustainable measures, such as using a desalination station to produce its own drinking water; using natural, chemical-free cleaning products; and traversing the sprawling 4.2-acre estate with electric vehicles only. The buildings themselves have been designed to enable the passing of local diversity and built using natural materials to harmonise with their surroundings.

Tulum

Nestled between the lush, green mangrove jungle and the breathtaking Soliman Bay, Villa La Semilla is an oasis of wonder, just steps away from the beach. Created to co-exist harmoniously with its luscious natural surroundings, this is a nature lover’s paradise far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. True to its name, Villa La Semilla (which means ‘seed’) has created a wonderful initiative where guests’ donations are matched by the villa’s owners and are used to plant trees across the region.

St John

Redefining the concept of ‘eco-luxury’, Eco Serendib is a palatial paradise sleeping up to 18 guests. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of St John, this villa comes with a wealth of environmentally friendly features, including solar panels, an organic ‘seed to plate’ garden, water-saving measures and energy-efficient appliances. Wellness aficionados will be happy to hear that only the finest natural, chemical-free products are used in the decadent on-site spa, while the villa team uses produce from the villa’s garden for the treatments.

Jamaica

Designed and built by locals for its owner (also a local), Bella Vista is an authentic Jamaican masterpiece. This five-bedroom masterpiece welcomes up to ten guests with sublimely stylish interiors and manicured exteriors that make the most of the surrounding natural beauty. With five acres of grounds, privacy and serenity are guaranteed. It's an eco-friendly villa, too, with the lighting, hot water and heated saltwater pools all powered by solar cells that harvest the warmth of the Caribbean sunshine.