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Song Saa Private Island

Green Paradise Found T he koh rong archipelago off Cambodia is home to
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a veritable vacation gem: the private island known as
Song Saa. Visiting the island in 2006 and enchanted by
its natural beauty, then in decline, Rory and Melinda
Hunter decided to buy it from the Cambodian gov-
ernment, setting three goals: restoring the natural envi-
ronment, helping the local community and creating a
unique hospitality property, which would offer an authentic ex-
THESE GREEN GETAWAYS HAVE FOUND UNIQUE WAYS TO perience of the area. The couple proceeded to erect facilities where
everything is designed around sustainability, local potential and
COMBINE LUXURY WITH SUSTAINABILITY, OFFERING GUESTS indigenous resources. The furniture and textiles that adorn the
island’s elegant, striking over-water villas are made from natural
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES IN COMPLETE HARMONY AND PRIVATE JOURNAL NO4 or recycled materials by local craftspeople. With a private pool
and sea view deck, each villa has its own, unique style, inspired
CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. by Cambodia’s traditional fisher villages, which guests can vis-
it to witness traditional fishing, coral farming and agriculture
methods. These initiatives are supported by the Hunters’ Song
Text by MARINA BENEKOU Saa Foundation, which works with volunteers, investors and
supporters from around the world. songsaa-privateisland.com

Text by MARINA BENEKOU

ECOLOGICAL CONSCIOUSNESS
The private resort combines the charm of a magical destination and state-of-the-art “green” practices.