
FORESTIS – A Luxury Eco-Conscious Retreat
FORESTIS is a luxury, eco-conscious retreat nestled in the beautiful Dolomite Mountains of Italy.
Philippines
Mood of Living August 19, 2019 — REVISED JUNE 2026
Situated on one of the Philippines’ middle islands, Nay Palad Hideaway invites its guests to experience the essence of a luxurious eco resort. Offering breathtaking views of the calm, azure-blue North Pacific Ocean and well-preserved tropical green palm trees, the resort will clear your mind and refresh your spirit.
This unique hotel was created around the concept of “barefoot luxury.” Guests get to engage with the natural elements we so often take for granted. Nay Palad Hideaway launched in 2012 with this philosophy at the forefront. Roughly nine years after its opening, Nay Palad was devastated by Typhoon Odette in 2021 and required complete reconstruction. Founder Bobby Dekeyser and architect Daniel Pouzet were resilient during this time and worked together to restore their barefoot luxury resort as well as the environment and communities surrounding it. Nay Palad Hideaway reopened in 2023, entirely redesigned and constructed. The redesign features an array of local Filipino craftsmanship, such as hand-weaving, wood-carving, carpentry, and hand-blown glass, all done by Siargao locals.
Take a stroll on the soft sand-covered beach and let the salty ocean waves brush over your feet as you discover the deep stone baths and reefs that are revealed when the tide is low. Explore the Siargao island grounds and take a picnic by boat to one of the neighboring islands. Discover the variety of the local dishes with the resort’s talented chefs, and even join in the food shopping experience to see firsthand how a chef picks the best native products. Guests are also encouraged to join in on the cooking and learn more about Asian cuisine. Whether you are looking for a relaxing, eco-conscious retreat or an adventurous, culturally immersive trip, Nay Palad Hideaway has something to offer everyone.
Photography courtesy by Nay Palad

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