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Customised flights are on the rise – whether for business or pleasure.

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Customised flights are on the rise – whether for business or pleasure.

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The events of 2020 have made us appreciate our health more and brought about unprecedented change to the wellness industry. Three experts from Aman, RAKxa and Sangha Retreat share their thoughts on what the new year will bring.

Yuki Kiyono, head of wellness and spa at Aman

“Longevity is the key trend that’s come out of this pandemic, as people look to better their health and make lifestyle changes that will have a long-lasting impact. As a result, Aman developed a series of immunity-boosting retreats that have proven popular, as well as wellness programmes that centre around being outside, such as the Fitness in Nature retreat at Amanpuri, where our guests can start to reconnect with the environment. We’ve seen growing interest in Aman’s Wellness Immersions, where guests are looking to reset their mind and body through a holistic approach to nutrition, movement, spa therapies and medical treatments.”

Jamie Waring, managing director, wellness of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute

“Often through the most difficult challenges, pain and frustrations comes fresh opportunity and insights on how to do things in a different and better way, an increase in consciousness symbolised by the shedding of the old so that the new can be born. Fortunately 2020 is behind us and we predict that 2021 is set for the perfect wellbeing storm, where the conditions have created the realisation: what’s the point of wealth without health? This is accelerating a shift in priorities towards integrated health from both a very personal and a collective perspective.

“As a positive reaction to 2020, pent-up demand for travel meets a drive for optimal health, with new wellbeing seekers looking for expertise and services to support their holistic health journey. The restrictions in cross-border travel have forced changes in behaviour and travel patterns, which, as we know, are currently shifted a domestic direction. That meant that providers needed to re-orientate their offerings so they could address the needs of their domestic audience and its specific segmentation.”

Dusadee Tancharoen, founder of RAKxa

“Today’s world is filled with uncertainties and people have to have their best defences in play. As a result of the pandemic, people have become less passive and more involved in their own healthcare. They want to understand more and not just rely on doctors to make them better. There’s a shift from only going to the doctor to be fixed when they’re sick, to taking their health into their own hands, to living more healthily and understanding more about preventative medicine. People also now value their life, family and friends more than ever. To be there for your family and friends, you need to keep well and healthy.

"We launched RAKxa to bring to the market a full wellness experience that heals people inside out and outside in — head to toe. RAKxa completely integrates different disciplines, including advanced medical treatments, holistic therapies, ancient healing and Thai hospitality to curate unique and personalised wellness journeys according to everyone’s needs.”

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By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

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Luxury property group Aman is taking their brand of hospitality to the skies.

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Luxury property group Aman is taking their brand of hospitality to the skies.

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Aman Hotels is now offering a private jet journey between its two US western properties, Amangiri in Utah and Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Through the program, called Escape to the National Parks, you will get to plan a customized journey and unique experiences at National Parks across the nation including Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon,... View Article

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From Aman Venice to Amanemu in Japan, relax and enjoy your stay at these Aman's best resorts and hotels in the world.

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Recharge, rejuvetae, relax, and about a dozen other things beginning with the letter 'R' at these stunning wellness retreats all over the world.

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Recharge, rejuvetae, relax, and about a dozen other things beginning with the letter 'R' at these stunning wellness retreats all over the world.

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From efficacious skincare to a 23.75-karat golden hair dryer, these gifts for the woman (or women) in your life will earn you points all year long.

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From efficacious skincare to a 23.75-karat golden hair dryer, these gifts for the woman (or women) in your life will earn you points all year long.

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