Luxury resort to ensure Cambodia remains unspoiled

Friday, 12 June 2009

Two bedroom villa for sale in Song Saa Resort Twin islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bon The luxury Song Saa Island Resort in Cambodia launched this week by Australian company Brocon Group will not only be luxurious, but also a protector to marine life. The resort, scheduled to be completed in 2010, is located on the Koh Rong Archipelago on the twin islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong and is dedicated to protecting marine life. The 1,000,000 square metres surrounding the resort is Cambodia’s first fully policed and privately funded marine protected area around the islands’ reefs. It protects critically endangered sea horses, turtles, stingrays, anemones, giant clams, countless reef fish and an array of other marine species. A full-time marine biologist has also been employed by the resort to monitor the health of the reefs and help teach local communities sustainable fishing methods. Currently, Brocon Group has five luxury two-bedroom villas for sale to investors. “Song Saa will really be at the top end of the market for luxury resorts in Cambodia and will offer the unique experience of an exclusive private island hideaway” said Rory Hunter, Song Saa founder and chairman. Villas are built with environmentally sustainable materials with a focus on low emissions and waste management systems. They also each contain a water recycling system. “The knowledge that the waters around the island are protected from fishing adds to the magic of this unique location” “Guests and villa owners have their own thriving reef to explore literally right on their doorstep,” He added that the new resort could learn from Thailand’s mistakes and ensure that Cambodia’s relatively untouched island never lose its appeal through irresponsible development. “Song Saa is a tremendous opportunity to secure a piece of this unspoiled paradise on a 99- year lease while contributing meaningfully to its protection.”