Going green doesn’t mean you have to turn into a braided-hair, tree-hugging ecowarrior. You can do your bit while indulging in some much-needed fi ve-star luxury. Try the Langham Place Eco Resort & Spa set on the serene island of Koh Lanta, off the south-west coast of Thailand. The resort has invested in habitat protection and water conservation, uses renewable energy sources and practises recycling, allowing you to lie back and relax while they take care of the rest. 

From THB16,000 (S$703), inclusive of three nights’ accommodation,Thai-style set dinner and 60-minute Chuan Lanta Thai massage for two. 139 Moo 8, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand (+66 2881 2244).