The geodesic rooms at Dômes Charlevoix in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Quebec are nothing like the rustic tree houses of your childhood, but they are just as relaxing. Nestled in a forest of maple trees, the trio of luxury domes—featuring heated concrete floors, cozy kitchens and a private hot tub—were designed to have minimal impact on the landscape, creating a connection to nature that doesn’t involve a sleeping bag or an air mattress.

Bisate Lodge’s six sustainable villas (complete with chandeliers made from recycled glass) may sit within a volcanic cone by Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, but rest easy, friends—it’s dormant. Embark on a gorilla trek through the park or just take in the majesty of the countryside with a gin and tonic after you’ve planted a tree (with lots of help, we promise) to help restore the nearby forest.

What’s better than having free rein of a beachfront casita (or a giant villa) on a 162-hectare private island off the coast of Panama? Eco-friendly bonuses like a plastic-free environment (hello, bamboo straws), furniture crafted from fallen trees and yummy dishes made with ingredients from an organic garden are all found at eco-luxe resort Isla Palenque.

This article first appeared in the April 2019 issue of ELLE Canada.