Mr & Mrs Smith luxury eco resorts

Book your next green getaway online at www.MrandMrsSmith.com which has recommended the following tried and tested enviro-conscious boutique hotels for your peace of mind.

Southern Ocean Lodge This contemporary-luxe 21-room boutique property is located on South Australia's wildlife-rich Kangaroo Island. Enjoy panoramic views of pristine coastline at this rainwater-reliant resort, which has also adopted breezeway ventilation and an advanced recycling system.

Wilson Island is situated within a tiny tropical islet of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef and features just six modern and luxurious "tents", each with their own private deck featuring armchairs, hammocks and binoculars. Expect solar-powered showers and one of the world's most stunning marine parks within snorkelling distance of the beach.

Nihiwatu, on the largely unexplored island of Sumba, Indonesia, makes and uses its own bio-diesel, has developed a tree planting programme and started a local foundation to preserve the environment and alleviate poverty in surrounding communities.

URBN Hotels Shanghai is China's first carbon-neutral hotel. Housed in an old post office building, this property was constructed entirely from reclaimed materials and endeavours to offset its carbon footprint in any way possible. Support one of the hotel's multiple green projects, or offset your stay with carbon credits. Tel: 800 321 1098, www.mrandmrssmith.com

Posted Aug 2010