Owned by investor Chris Burch (ex to famed fashion designer Tory Burch), Nihi Sumba is back on the list this year as a shining example of sustainable tourism—“the way it should be," says Cari Gray. Nihi keeps a light footprint across 667 acres of pristine Indonesian island, setting up impeccable thatched villas with private swimming pools, traditional Indonesian architecture, and fresh flowers at every glance. Yet it goes way beyond perfectly appointed rooms and 24/7 concierge service. Staff come from nearby villages, trained through Nihi’s hospitality school, and the resort also connects guests with purposeful experiences through the Sumba Foundation, says Clifford: “It’s the leader in eco-conscious luxury. It walks the walk of giving back."
From $1,300 per night
From the article by Mark Ellwood, Laura Dannen Redman
