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Hamptons-based spa and wellness retreat Shou Sugi Ban House has announced details of its Spring Flavors culinary retreat, hosted by acclaimed Danish chef Mads Refslund, who co-founded Copenhagen’s Michelin-starred Noma. The three-day program will showcase Shou Sugi Ban House’s innovative culinary philosophy via a series of immersive activities and workshops, all led by the hotel’s... View Article

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“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind,” wrote American author and physician Martin Fischer. As the pandemic taught us the virtues of working and learning at home, so did it inspire a coterie of hotels around the world to redefine the concept of remote learning. “Traveling is a life journey, as is... View Article

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“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind,” wrote American author and physician Martin Fischer. As the pandemic taught us the virtues of working and learning at home, so did it inspire a coterie of hotels around the world to redefine the concept of remote learning. “Traveling is a life journey, as is... View Article

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“All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind,” wrote American author and physician Martin Fischer. As the pandemic taught us the virtues of working and learning at home, so did it inspire a coterie of hotels around the world to redefine the concept of remote learning. “Traveling is a life journey, as is... View Article

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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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The Bürgenstock Resort is not a place you would come across by accident. It is situated 1,476 feet above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland, and is accessible by boarding the Bürgenstock boat for a relaxing journey across the lake, followed by a fun ride in the resort’s traditional funicular. The resort comprises... View Article

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Pietro Simone has long been celebrated as the skincare genius behind the coveted glow seen on the skin of celebrities around the world. Now, with the exclusive launch of the Italian Gold Facial complete with 24K gold leaf, Pietro is bringing a revolutionary level of luxury skincare to the Harrods beauty treatment rooms. Drawing upon his... View Article

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Today more than ever, we are seeing the value of health. The tragic events of 2020 have taught us that nothing is more valuable than our wellbeing. Travel and vacations have historically been associated with excess, but you can also use precious holiday time to soothe and improve the mind and body. There are a... View Article

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Now more than ever, travelers are seeking to combine vacations with health. As a country that has historically been preoccupied with health and wellbeing, with the presence of spas dating back to Roman rule, the large number of luxury spa hotels in the UK comes as no surprise. However, health and wellbeing take on new... View Article

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Although luxury resorts have always tapped into traveler’s desires to recharge both physically and mentally with dedicated wellness retreats becoming commonplace, the desire for combining health with leisure has never been more prevalent. As the world remains in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, wellness retreats and resorts across the country have tailored their offerings... View Article

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The renowned Chenot Group has opened its most advanced wellness retreat yet, Chenot Palace Weggis, in Switzerland. Seemingly unperturbed by the prospect of major disruption to the travel industry, the property offers state-of-the-art wellness facilities in a stunning and tranquil Alpine location. Overlooking Lake Lucerne and the peaks of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus, the... View Article

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Looking after our own health, both physical and mental, has never been more important than during these unprecedented times. The Covid-19 pandemic has put our lives on hold and it is all too easy to let the situation get the better of us. But there are few better ways to look after your wellbeing than... View Article

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