2 places are mentioned in this post! Palawan Philippines View Details on the Map Click on the place name to learn more Close The Cacao Pearl , Palawan was just announced a couple of days ago and if it lives up to the hype it should be pretty darn cool – well, if you happen to be rich and possibly very well-known. The new resort was designed exclusively for Cacao Resorts by former film art director, Antonio Calvo (“Love Actually,” “Alexander”, “Pride & Prejudice”.) and is basically 60 off-plan private residences await “discriminating investors,” who want to own a chic eco-home with a conscience and investment-grade security with an option to buy, re-sell or rent. Basics: The Cacao Pearl will be the very first first non-profit and luxury eco-resort community to commit 100 per cent of operating profits to environmental protection and social improvements. The resort is being built on a 124 acre private island in the Calamianes archipelago, at the northernmost tip of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve in the Philippines . Already “eco” sounds fishy because the The Cacao Pearl will, in a sense be taking over the entire island, which is an eco-nightmare in itself unless proper building and land management methods are used. It’s easy to destroy habitats once people arrive on the scene. However, according to the announcement here are some of the perks: The island is full of lush rainforest and towering coconut trees plus over a mile of clean beaches. The area will be a stunning eco preservation area within sailing distance of two UNESCO World heritage sites & four marine reserves.

Original Source World’s First Non-Profit Luxury Eco-Resort Announced