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SEASON 1
Episode Breakdowns
The Inkaterra organisation were pioneers of the eco-tourism movement in Peru way back in the 70s, and since then they have led the way in the global development of ecologically sensitive tourist projects. Our first stop is the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where Richard tries his hand at the ancient ways of farming and visits the famous Incan salt pans...
EPISODE S01E01
Richard visits the Soneva organisation, who run a luxury resort in Thailand. Ancient Siam meets privacy and ‘Intelligent Luxury’ at Soneva Kiri, the award-winning luxury resort located on Thailand’s fourth largest but least populated island, Koh Kood. Founded on shared passions and masters of innovation, Soneva are a thriving community working hand in hand with the environment...
EPISODE S01E02
Ted Turner is one of the US's largest landowners, and his Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve in New Mexico is a 550 000 acre ranch dedicated to the conservation and reintroduction of a number of endangered species. With a rich history including as a private club for famous Hollywood celebrities in the '20s, Vermejo offers a wide range of environmentally sensitive programs for visitors...
EPISODE S01E03
Join Richard as he explores the Huilo Huilo Biological reserve located deep in the Patagonian rainforest in Chile, in the majestic Andes mountain ranges. This is a unique project because of its commitment to the conservation of nature and local culture. Join him on a fascinating journey through the reserve, staying at some of the most unique accomodations on earth...
EPISODE S01E04
Richard returns to his country of birth to explore some of the most remote and beautiful islands off the coast of Scotland. Join him as he braves the cold waters of the North Atlantic to sustainably harvest sea kelp which is a surprising ingredient in one of Scotlands newest and most highly acclaimed gins...
EPISODE S01E05
When you think of camping, you probably don't think of jacuzzis, king size beds, and in-room massages.... if that's the case, you probably haven't visited the Angama Mara 5 star safari camp, located in Kenya's Massai Mara. Richard's trip begins exploring the camp, where they grow their own food and have a team of Massai warriors as security guards...
EPISODE S01E06
The Aristi Mountain Resort sits in Northern Greece and is far cry from what most people would associate what Greece looks like. Join Richard as he explores this mountainous region, hiking the deepest gorge in the world and fishing in the cleanest waters in all of Europe...
EPISODE S01E07
The award winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge nestles on the banks of one of Borneo's most important waterways, the Kinabatangan River, home to many of Borneo's magnificent wildlife. Richard visits Sukau in search of the elusive Orangutan, which is becoming ever more threatened due to destruction of it's natural habitat by rubber plantations...
EPISODE S01E08
This episode marks a return to the Soneva organisation, this time visiting their original Maldives resort. Based on their "intelligent luxury" and "waste to wealth" philosophies, this island offers incredible insight into how environmental sensitivity doesn't preclude luxury. Their Eco-Centro is the heart of the resort, turning waste into recycled products...
EPISODE S01E09
In Part 2 of Richards trip to The Maldives he visits the wolrd famous, over the water, Jani resort, followed by a leisurely cruise on Soneva's floating vill, "Soneva In Aqua". He'll help to teach some local children to swim and find out how the Soneva organization is helping to produce fresh drinking water to neighboring islands...
EPISODE S01E10
SEASON 2
Episode Breakdowns
Copal Tree Lodge , Belize
EPISODE S02E01
Copal Tree Lodge, in beautiful Belize,
has grown from early beginnings as
a remote fishing lodge to become an
award-winning, world-class destination
welcoming discerning eco-travellers
from around the globe. Belize is known
for its stunning beaches and warm
tropic waters, but Copal Tree Lodge
offers so much more......
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Fogo Island Inn , Canada
EPISODE S02E02
Fogo Island, off the Canadian coast, was
in decline until local Zita Cobb returned
with a vision. She set about revitalising
the local community, and the first step
was to create a home away from home
for the world’s discerning eco-traveller
- and Fogo Island Inn was born. It sits
on an island, off an island, at one of the
four corners of the Earth...
Kamba, Republic Of Congo
In this episode, Richard journeys into
deepest, darkest Africa in search of
the western lowland gorilla. As a guest
of the Congo Conservation Company,
he visits three different luxury jungle
camps. The first showcases the
waterways of the Odzala National Park
EPISODE S02E03
62 Nord, Norway
EPISODE S02E04
620 Nord is an organisation that
specialises in life changing travel
experiences, with a unique mix of
authenticity and understated luxury for
the travelling seeking the finest lifetime
memories, all with a Norwegian twist.
Richard is stunned by the incredible
beauty of the mountains and the fjords...,
Kamba, Republic Of Congo
Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania
Australia is a vast country, offering a
wide range of exhilarating experiences
for the luxury eco-traveller. In this
episode, Richard heads to the very
southern tip of the country - Tasmania
- where he visits Saffire Freycinet, rated
the #1 luxury hotel in Australia and the
South Pacific.
EPISODE S02E05
Kamba, Republic Of Congo
Finca Rosa Blanca, Costa Rica
The beautiful Finca Rosa Blanca is
a luxury eco-inn that is also, rather
conveniently, home to one of the
most awarded organic coffee farms
in the world. Run by eco-pioneers Teri
and Glenn Jampol, the Inn is the very
definition of luxury eco-tourism.
EPISODE S02E06
White Desert Antarctica Part 1
In what is undoubtedly the most life-
changing of his travels, Richard heads
deep into Antarctica to stay with the
only accomodation provided on the
entire continent - White Desert. His
journey begins landing on an “ice
runway” in a large commercial jet, and
he is taken to “Echo Base”, a space age
camp in the middle of the white desert.
EPISODE S02E07
White Desert, Antarctica Part 2
Richard’s Antarctic adventure continues
in this 2nd part of his visit. He climbs
mountains, scales ice walls, abseils off
sheer cliffs and drinks in an ice bar - and
that’s all before breakfast (because the
sun doesn’t set!).
EPISODE S02E08
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