# Tree House Resorts Club Med in Senegal Looks Like Peanuts, Costs Many Sheckels By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-resort-club-med-in-sengal-looks-like-peanuts-costs-many-sheckels References: [edouardfrancois](http://www.edouardfrancois.com/project_detail.php?project_id=89) Returning to nature is proving to not only be ecologically smart, but business smart too. The luxury chain Club Med commissioned Edouard Francois to build a retreat in the Aldiana region in southern Senegal. Mixing a design flair with a simple construction method, the luxe surroundings will make visitors forget all the fuel burned to reach the sustainable resort. The resort consists of a series of suites that resemble giant peanuts. **Implications** - They're raised on stilts and so provide a wonderful view for their visitors. These airy abodes would make ideal destinations for newlywed couples looking to honeymoon, or for families looking for fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated Accommodations:** The trend of tree house resorts offers unique and elevated accommodations for travelers seeking a closer connection to nature. - **Sustainable Luxury:** The rise of sustainable luxury resorts presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to eco-conscious travelers who want to enjoy luxury without compromising the environment. - **Design-driven Experiences:** The integration of design and architecture in resorts like the Club Med in Senegal opens up possibilities for creating immersive and visually stunning experiences for guests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the tree house resort trend by incorporating elevated accommodations and sustainable luxury into their offerings. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can tap into the demand for unique and eco-friendly experiences by promoting tree house resorts as a sustainable alternative to traditional accommodations. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating innovative and sustainable construction methods into the creation of nature-inspired resorts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Site-Integrated Safari Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suyian-lodge.md) - [Tranquil Treetop Bali Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-lindenberg.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Overwater Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-private-reserve.md) - [Luxe Tented Biophilic Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naviva.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw2.md) - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md)