We’re thrilled too share that the luxury, adults-only Bungalows Key Largo will officially reopen its teal-hued doors on December 19, 2019, as the only all-inclusive resort in The Florida Keys. Located on the Northernmost island, just 63 miles South of Miami, the boutique, waterfront property is now accepting reservations for late December and beyond.

For those looking to unwind, the resort touts two pools and two jacuzzi tubs, 1,000-feet of shoreline with countless beach cabanas, and a full-service Zen Garden Spa featuring a Himalayan salt room and a eucalyptus steam room among other restorative-wellness offerings. While active, lifestyle-focused travelers will be pleased to find two Huffy cruiser bicycles provided with each bungalow for exploration beyond their private suites, a Fitness Tiki Hut furnished with Peloton equipment, daily morning yoga and an array of aquatic activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Guests should not miss their full-service Zen Garden Spa (featuring a Himalayan salt room and a eucalyptus steam room among other restorative-wellness offerings), as the individual Bungalow accommodations as each is outfitted with its own bougainvillea-laden  veranda complete with oversized, alfresco soaking tub and garden shower. Bungalows Key Largo also offers adventure seekers a full fleet of boats – from electric Duffy boats and catamarans to watersport and sailing boats – to explore the countless destination diversions available on the water, just steps from the resort.

All-inclusive rates include around-the-clock golf cart pickup and drop-off service, lodging, food and premium beverages, resort amenities, water toys, beach cruisers, activities such as morning yoga, cooking and mixology classes, sunset happy hours, fish fries, pig roasts, and more. For more information on Bungalows Key Largo, visit BungalowsKeyLargo.com

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As the #1 health retreat in the US and Canada, Mountain Trek has been a leader in the wellness space since it first opened its doors in 1991. Mountain Trek is an all-inclusive wellness retreat, nestled in the mountains of British Columbia, where guests can relax, reset and experience the latest in wellness, hiking, yoga, massage therapy, detox treatments, nutrition and more. Guests can experience five wellness trends we’ll be seeing this year at this one location.

Mountain Trek is always ahead of the curve with activities and amenities that fit into trends we’re seeing on the horizon for 2020:

• Carbon Tax – New for 2020, Mountain Trek will be charging a “carbon tax” for the Adventure Treks and donating the proceeds collected to plant trees in the destination to combat environmental damages done by simply having all of the guests fly out there. For an upcoming New Zealand Adventure Trek, 95 trees will be planted for every guest booking.
• Mindfulness Grass Walk – Walking meditation, a common tool in the Buddhist tradition, brings attention to the mechanical placement of the foot and the sensations felt by reawakening the millions of nerves on the bottom of the feet. Brain science has shown that going barefoot fires more neurons in the brain, and can even reverse early onset of dementia and improve libido
• Nature Bathing – Sensorial integration is the practice of sitting in nature and bringing one’s mental focus to each of the 5 senses, noticing as much information as possible. Dropping deeply into the senses is an effective practice to control stress levels resulting from our over-stimulated urban lifestyle. The result is an enrichment of ‘feel good’ hormones and lowering of stress hormones.
• Digital Detox – Guests turn off all tech access and power down for the week, to remove outside stressors, avoid burnout and allow complete relaxation and retreat
• Hot Springs Healing – The Ainsworth Hot Springs are just feet away from Mountain trek’s lodge, and have been healing visitors with their soothing and relaxing water for hundreds of years. The hot springs consist of warm mineral waters in a natural cave and pool, and serve as a perfect end of day treat for Mountain Trek guests to relax and sooth sore muscles after long days of hiking.

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It’s not too late to plan your 2020 ski trip and do we have an idea for you. Pack your bags and head to The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, a luxe haven set along the beautiful backdrop of Lake Tahoe’s glassy blue waters and the iconic Sierra Range. The LEED-designed mountain lodge features an 8,500-square-foot spa, heated lakeside pool, five-star dining, yoga classes, daily offerings like the refreshing Après Sleep Cart and much more. Guests can expect nothing less than an idyllic experience at this unforgettable year-round wellness destination.

Find your zen amongst the snowy Sierras with Edgewood Tahoe’s new snowga, an outdoor yoga experience. Overlooking Lake Tahoe’s glassy blue waters, instructors guide guests from pose to pose as they take in the crisp mountain air and relax their minds on a peaceful, snowy beachfront.

Their 8,500 square foot Spa Edgewood offers guests uninterrupted serenity amongst a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Try their new Snow Glow Lifting Facial or Grounding Gemstone Massage.

We love that this resort is taking its early morning offerings to the next level with its all-new Après Sleep cart. Guests can enjoy a wellness cart filled with healthy, healing and delicious options including freshly brewed Naturopathica tea of the day infused with healing tinctures,  Aromatic Rose Geranium Soothing Mist & Lavender Honey Balancing Mist, fresh green juice with chlorophyll and coconut water, house made granola, stretch and yoga cards with tips and more.

Note: Golf Season opens May 2020
Designed by George Fazio and opened in 1968, Edgewood earned Golf Digest’s rating as one of “America’s Top Golf Courses.” Challenging yet fair, the course offers a choice of four sets of tees, ranging in length from 5,343 yards to a demanding 7,529—providing a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

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Virtual travel is everywhere right now. We wanted to share a few of our favorite healthy recipes from luxury resorts around the world. Luckily, we have tried several of these recipes already in person at these resorts, so we give them our stamp of approval. Find five best healthy recipes from luxury resorts from Bali to Montana. Let us know which recipe is your favorite.

One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

Set amongst the stunning natural geography of the Baja Peninsula alongside the Sea of Cortez, One&Only Palmilla affords extraordinary views of the Los Cabos landscape and beachfront access to one of the few swimmable beaches in the entire region. One&Only Palmilla’s Chef Sandro Falbo brings the taste of the sea into your home with this flavourful fish taco recipe. Try their signature guacamole recipe to have on the side for a colorful Mexican feast. We’ve been there and tried it. It’s the best!

Sandro’s Fish Tacos

Ingredients

150g Sea bass (striped) or any white fish

25g Dried tomato

25g Shallot (finely chopped)

1 Garlic clove (finely chopped)

30g Refried beans

Chef’s Tip: lean and flakey white fish fillets are traditionally used for fish tacos, including halibut, tilapia, mahi mahi, snapper, cod, bass and catfish.

Directions

For the tacos, warm up a pan and add olive oil. Place the fish and dried tomato in the pan and let it cook for 3 minutes. Add shallot, garlic, salt and pepper and cook everything on a low heat for another 5 minutes. Reserve in a warm place.

Plate the tortilla, add a small spoon of refried beans on one side of the tortilla, trying not to cover the whole tortilla surface. Place one spoon of the fish in the middle, and decorate it as you wish. Try cilantro leaves, chili pepper slices, sprouts, spring onion, or anything else you desire.

Rancho Bernardo Inn| Rancho Bernardo, CA

Located in quintessential North County San Diego, CA, Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Executive Pastry Chef Margaret Nolan Carvallo has created this tasty Gluten-free Berry Bar recipe made with fresh blueberries, blackberries and strawberries, honey, oats and more for a guilt-free dessert option you’ll love

Gluten-free Berry Bar 

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 14 oz can of garbanzo beans (drained and washed)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup organic raw brown sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Streusel topping:

• 1 1/4 cups steel cut gluten-free oats
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup organic raw brown sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Zest of two lemons

Berry mix:

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons arrowroot
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• STEP 1 Place crust ingredients into a food processor and blend until a dough forms.
• STEP 2 Press dough into a 8”x11” pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
• STEP 3 Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in a sauce pan and cook on low for 15 minutes.
• STEP 4 Whisk arrowroot and water in a bowl together and add to the berry mixture on stove.
• STEP 5 Continue cooking for 10 more minutes until mixture begins to bubble. Pour the mixture into the cooked crust.
• STEP 6 Combine streusel ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle on top of your berry bars.
• STEP 7 Cook for 20 minutes until topping is slightly golden brown.

CIVANA, Carefree, Arizona  

Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, just outside Scottsdale, CIVANA is a newer wellness resort that offers a regenerating experience to a wide audience of wellness travelers, as well as those simply looking for a peaceful, healthy get-away.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

By Anna Brown, Executive Pastry Chef

Ingredients:

2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
1 ¼ cups butter or vegan butter
1 cup pecans chopped
½ cup organic powdered sugar

Directions:

In mixing bowl cream butter and powdered sugar. Add in remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate dough until firm. With a small cookie scoop or spoon scoop dough and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake @ 325 for approx. 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cookies cool and roll in powdered sugar.

The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, Montana

The Resort at Paws Up is a luxury Montana mountain resort situated on a sprawling, 37,000-acre, authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana. Whether you choose an expansive private home or a sophisticated, safari-style luxury tent, Paws Up provides an unfiltered connection with the natural beauty of Montana amidst a landscape of impeccable rustic elegance and comfort. This smoothie recipe is by Executive Chef Sunny Jin, and it is a guest favorite.

The Buffalo Brekki

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk

2 tablespoons Pea Protein

1 teaspoon Maca Powder

1 frozen banana

1 Medjool date

2 tablespoons walnuts

2 tablespoons pecans

1/3 cup fresh spinach

To taste ground cinnamon

Directions

In blender, combine milk, protein powder, Maca powder, banana, date, walnuts, pecans, spinach and cinnamon, if desired.

Secure lid and blend (from low to high if using a variable-speed blender) until smooth. If a thicker consistency is desired, add ice, one cube at a time, and blend until smooth.

Pour into glass and serve immediately.

COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI

COMO Shambhala Estate is located near Ubud, Bali—a true ‘Retreat for Change’ with resident experts including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and resident dietician. The holistic, 360-degree approach offers signature massage therapies and beauty treatments. A state-of-the-art gym and outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing make the most of the Estate’s unique location.

COMO Shambhala Ginger Tea

Guests are offered COMO Shambhala Cuisine’s Ginger Tea upon arrival to any COMO hotel or resort worldwide, which helps revitalize energy after long journeys. It is also served at the COMO Shambhala spas before and after each treatment and consultation. The ginger tea has become a signature flavor associated with the wellness brand experience.  For background, COMO Shambhala believes that healthy cuisine can and should be both delicious and nutritious, especially in the morning.

Ingredients

2 litres of water

200g of ginger roots

200ml of organic wild flower honey

100ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Wash the ginger and bruise in a mortar and pestle. Place in a pot with the water and bring to the boil, simmer gently for 2 hours. Strain through a fine sieve. This ginger water may be kept in the fridge for several days. Reheat and add the lemon and honey and adjust to taste.  Do not re boil once the honey and lemon is added.

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It is a great for a road trip vacation, and next up on our list is to the pristine natural beauty of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Overlooking the dune-lined Atlantic coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island may just be the perfect destination for a classic family Road Trip Beach Vacation. The southernmost island of a chain of sea islands that begin off the coast of South Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is located on the border of Florida and Georgia and easily accessible by car.

In an era of social distancing, guests can bike miles of paths shaded by ancient oaks, walk wide stretches of uncrowded beaches and enjoy summer’s warm ocean water with a boogie board. Enjoy many other resort pleasures or simply relax in an Adirondack chair gazing at the magnificent ocean vistas.

For tennis fans, the resort features an oceanfront clay court. For golf enthusiasts, the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is one of the only resorts in Florida to offer both on-property golf and beach access. Guests receive playing privileges at The Golf Club of Amelia Island, a private club catering to the exclusive surrounding community of Summer Beach. Beach activities in clue ocean paddle boards, surfing lessons and more.

The resort offers guests the opportunity for adventure, relaxation and everything in between with a special Stay Longer Package that offers up to a 30% overnight saving and a Beach Road Trip Vacation which includes $100 hotel credit and complimentary valet parking. Use promotion code L9Z at www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland or contact your preferred travel agent for reservations.

8 Reasons to Visit The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island This Summer

1)      Shell and Shark Tooth Hunt. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Naturalist leads a daily exploration in search of coastal treasures at the water’s edge. Guests collect unique seashells, driftwood and fossilized shark teeth in this timeless beach activity.

2)     Nature Walks. For lovers of the outdoors, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is paradise found.  Located on vital migratory routes and between two protected state parks and nature preserves, the resort’s serene environment is the perfect spot to take advantage of birding and hiking adventures. Guests explore beach and dune ecology on a walk with the Naturalist to identify coastal birds, dune flora and wild animals indigenous to dunes and maritime forests.

3)     The Red, White and Deep Blue Experience. Celebrate a small hometown Independence Day weekend with lawn games, music and luxe barbecue from our talented culinary team. End the day with a bonfire against a dune backdrop with s’mores and the soothing sound of the breaking surf.

4)     Bike Amelia Island. Amelia Island has miles of bike paths easily accessed from the resort. The East Coast Greenway, the 3,000-mile trail that runs from Key West to Maine, goes through Amelia Island along the ocean. Guests can connect to the Ocean View Trail to ride into historic downtown Fernandina Beach or explore the Fort Clinch Trail beneath a canopy of southern oaks for a view of boats passing between the fort and Cumberland Island.

5)     Nesting Sea Turtles. Summer is nesting season for the endangered Loggerhead and Leatherback sea turtles on Amelia Island. Traversing the world’s oceans, these magnificent creatures return faithfully to nest within a few hundred yards of where they emerged as hatchlings years ago. With over 300 nests in a season, there are numerous opportunities to learn and experience this natural phenomenon.

6)     Disconnect to Reconnect. Rejuvenate your spirits with a peaceful walk along the beach with the sound of breaking waves surrounding you. Visit the award-winning Spa and reserve the Strength and Resilient treatment that combines aromatherapy, yogic stretches and massage to boost energy levels and support the immune system. Stay for the day soaking in the sun at the Spa’s saltwater, adults-only pool or rejuvenating in the eucalyptus-infused steam room.

7)     Eco-Kayak Tour. Take advantage of the wild beauty found on the island.  Explore Simpson Creek or the majestic beauty of Talbot Island State Park while spotting dolphins, Roseate Spoonbills, White Egrets and other rare migratory birds and animals.  The island’s untouched ecological resources become a natural classroom and living laboratory for adults, families and kids to learn while having outdoor fun.

8)     Private Poolside Cabanas.  Make quality family time count with the experience of a luxury poolside cabana. Each cabana comes equipped with padded lounge chairs, fan, stocked mini-fridge, flat-screen TV and extra privacy. A personal cabana butler attends your every need, ensuring you stay refreshed while enjoying the beautiful Florida sunshine. Each cabana is stocked with fresh whole fruit, bottled water, sunscreen and chilled towels.

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Hotel spas can seem intimidating right now, but a few luxury hotels are taking a “hands-off” approach to luxury with the introduction of touchless spa services. Keeping their guests top of mind and re-exploring their services for a pampering, relaxing and unique experience in this “new normal.” We love this idea of no-touch spa experiences for guests looking to treat themselves, and here’s where to go where you can pamper yourself without sacrificing peace of mind.

Spa Pendry at Pendry San Diego | San Diego, California

Located in San Diego’s renowned Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry San Diego’s Spa Pendry offers an intimate yet opulent space with luxurious treatments and thoughtfully-crafted experiences. Spa Pendry welcomes guests to linger on each moment of luxury in their blissful urban sanctuary spa inspired by the healing ocean and coastline. Relax, rebalance and rejuvenate with natural collagen KNESKO face masks, now offered for a “no-touch” service experience, along with the use of the reinvigorating Hypervolt in deep tissue massages, heightened through the use of therapeutic CBD lotion for a three-fold approach to muscle relief and recovery.

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai | Lanai City, Hawaii 

The secluded island of Lanai offers a blissful escape full of countless spa and wellness offerings, now reimagined for a relaxing and healing low or no-touch therapeutic approach. Be guided through a variety of self-massage exercises for restoration and mindfulness with a Yo-Massage Self Care private class. Or through Reiki therapy, where a practitioner will use universal life force energy to promote healing, stress reduction and relaxation. Guests can also experience a contactless Hypervolt massage that revives and recovers while preserving the spirit and serenity of traditional treatment methods. A full menu of contactless services can be found here.

Spa Edgewood at The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe | Lake Tahoe

Set along the beautiful shoreline of South Lake Tahoe’s cobalt blue waters and overlooking the Sierra Nevada, Edgewood Tahoe has re-opened its doors and is thrilled to welcome travelers once again to experience the lodge’s grandeur. In anticipation of a new travel landscape, Spa Edgewood has curated a menu of “hands-off” services including a Reiki Energy Healing – a touchless method of spiritual healing and self-improvement as well as a self-guided Hypervolt Massage – a touchless experience where master therapists will guide a client through massage techniques using the technology of Hypervolt to alleviate sore muscles and ease away tension.

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In many parts of the world, September signifies a transition. This new month offers an opportunity for a transition of the mind, body and soul. September brings National Yoga Month, and there truly has never been a better time or need for a moment to pause, reflect on the year thus far, breathe, and guide our minds and bodies through invigorating movements that both challenge and renew the soul.

Whether you are a yoga expert or beginner, we’ve compiled a list of top destinations that not only embrace the movements of yoga, but also celebrate its meaning and importance in the larger context of personal wellbeing and strength. There are some endless opportunities to perfect or kick-off your practice of the art from some of the world’s most beautiful locations. Here are a few on our wish list:

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal | Los Cabos, MX

Indulge in a private sunrise cruise and yoga class during a curated exploration to Cabo’s iconic Land’s End. This final point of the Baja Peninsula is the place of postcards where dramatic rock formations jut out of the sapphire sea. The natural Arch “El Arco” frames the intersection where the turbulent Pacific Ocean meets the tranquil Sea of Cortez.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | San Diego, CA

The Mediterranean-inspired resort embraces the outdoors with its 45 acres of wide open spaces and continues to elevate its curated experiences with the recent expansion of its outdoor services and programming including daily outdoor yoga classes set in nature.

Gravity Haus | Breckenridge, CO

Located at the base of Breckenridge Mountain, Gravity Haus is the ideal adventure destination and social community for the modern adventurer. A true mountain home away from home, the recently renovated boutique hotel offers unique membership options for locals and guests alike, providing special access to “in-haus” brands for adventure junkies and outdoor enthusiasts. In an effort to help guests reset their minds and bodies and breathe through the many daily stressors, Gravity Haus has partnered with Bhava Yoga, Breckenridge’s only ski-in, ski-out yoga studio.

Monarch Beach Resort | Dana Point, CA

Perched on a golden hillside overlooking the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, Monarch Beach Resort is Orange County’s most luxurious coastal playground. Soak up the SoCal sun throughout National Yoga Month by enjoying the resort’s new Seaside Experiences, complimentary for overnight guests, including hatha, beach and flow yoga or yogalates during the day and a special yoga for sleep at night. This coastal oasis will calm the mind, body and soul while you feel the ocean breeze as you dip into your downward dog.

Edgewood Tahoe | Lake Tahoe

Set along the beautiful shoreline of South Lake Tahoe’s cobalt blue waters and overlooking the Sierra Nevada, the iconic Edgewood Tahoe is an idyllic destination for an escape centered around reconnecting and relaxation. Lodge visitors are invited to wake up with wellness with their signature Après Sleep Cart service, which provides an array of healthy options designed to enliven the body and mind and fuel a day of activities. Through a partnership with Still Water Yoga Lake Tahoe, guests can find their zen on the property’s expansive event lawn in the soulfully renewing experience that is Morning Mountain Yoga. Offered daily, instructors will guide yogis of all levels through mindful breathing exercises and invigorating poses while breathing in the crisp mountain air and setting intentions overlooking the serene waters of the lake.

Private Prana at Hotel Valley Ho | Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in a private yoga session with talented instructor Cortney Halstead that will restore both body and mind by focusing on movement, mindfulness and prana. With various scenic and calming areas at Hotel Valley Ho, guests can choose from a sunrise session on the Sky Line Rooftop to dusk downward dogs on the lush Palm Court, or an indoor session for the perfect personalized practice.

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa | Sonoma, CA 

With the goal of creating a wellness offering for its past and future guests, MacArthur Place is offering a complimentary digital Yoga Session with Andrea Bogart for those in need of some mindfulness. Typically held in iconic Sonoma property’s Coach House, everyone can tune in online here for the all-levels vinyasa yoga classes, which thread together a mindful flow linking breath to challenging poses, with an emphasis on intention, alignment, strength, balance and just letting go during this difficult time.

Perry Lane Hotel| Savannah, GA

Private one-on-one classes with Otium Studio available at Perry Lane Hotel, offering the ultimate opportunity to social distance while finding your zen. Enjoy the attention and personalized focus from a yoga instructor in a one-on-one session. For experienced and beginner. These can be booked through Perry Lane Guest Services (912.415.9000). For a small group experience, check out the property’s Wellness Series with Wednesday yoga on the Ballroom Terrace, Thursday yoga poolside at Peregrin and Saturday poolside yoga. Guests can sign up  through our Concierge. Perry Lane Hotel will provide yoga mats.

Old Edwards Inn & Spa | Highlands, NC

Old Edwards Inn is the perfect destination for Highlands, where sports and fitness is part of your experience. The property boasts two full-service fitness centers, with state-of-the art equipment, training and classes, and several clay tennis courts. Members and guests also enjoy three seasonal, heated mineral outdoor swimming pools and several hot tubs making every stay as active or relaxing as you’d like it. Classes include indoor and outdoor Yoga Classes and mediation experiences for guests to enjoy.

Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort | Soufriere, St. Lucia

Set within more than 100 acres of pristine rainforest, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, offers a wide variety of activities to create a wellness experience by the Caribbean Sea. The resort offers personal training sessions including private Sunrise + Sunset Yoga + Mat Pilates offered at private villas based on guest’s fitness requirements and preferences.

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World is delighted to bring some rays of sunshine into the hospitality industry with the opening of three new small, independently-owned hotels. Located in Italy, France, and Spain. Each of these amazing hideaway hotels showcase themes that are relevant to today’s traveler when they are ready to embark on new journeys – from absolute privacy to pure mindfulness, considerate living. Small is more beautiful than ever.

Huvafen Fushi Maldives, Paje, Maldives

Re-opening on November 1, 2020

Welcome back to former SLH member Huvafen Fushi Maldives. This island isn’t known as ‘Dream Island’ for nothing – a quintessential hideaway offering a total escape and ensuring complete privacy. Rooms vary from a two-bedroom beach pavilion with garden and pool, to an ocean bungalow with pool, three-tiered deck, staircase into the sea and, inside, a glass floor to see myriad tropical fish. Avoid seeing anyone with dinner on a sandbank or an overnight on the resort’s traditional 65ft dhoni. The hotel is also home to the world’s first and only under-the-sea spa with two underwater treatment rooms with panoramic reef views.

Galleria Vik Milano in Milan, Italy

Opened on September 1, 2020

With bold murals, striking sculptures and a colourful palette this hotel is a canvas for Milan’s creative side. Representing the city’s rich artistic heritage, Galleria Vik Milano is part hotel, part post-modern art gallery. Bedrooms and corridors are exhibition spaces with each bearing the hallmark of a renowned artist – from Giuseppe Gonella and Pino Pinelli, to Felipe Cardena and Shinya Sakurai – and there are no televisions here, the art is the star of the show.  Two restaurants complete the picture: Vikissimo for dawn-to-dusk food and drinks, and I Dodici Gatti dedicated to wood-fired pizza. The hotel is located in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and is circled by Milan’s best-loved shops, landmarks, restaurants and galleries meaning that you don’t have to venture far to get your culinary, cultural or couture fix – it’s all literally on your doorstep.

SLH Insider Tip: The Adriano Pompa Gallery Suite offers a mezzanine-level bed beneath a Renaissance-esque mural.

Les Sources de Cheverny in the Loire Valley, France

Opened September 1, 2020

Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley vineyards, Les Sources de Cheverny pays homage to its location in the same way as its Bordeaux sister, Les Sources de Caudalie – the birthplace of the renowned Caudalie skincare brand. The area has been designated by UNESCO as a ‘living cultural landscape’. Everything from the local produce served in the restaurant, the artisanal wooden WaterRower fitness machines, the solid oak jacuzzi and thermal pool to the antioxidant and anti-aging grape seed extracts of Caudalie’s signature treatments in the Spa des Sources complements the surrounding farms, vineyards and the estate’s 45 hectares of woodland. Here guests can rejuvenate in the spa, inspire energy with a forest-based yoga session, bathe in nature and feed their minds. The jewel in the crown, however, may be Le Baron Perché, an iconic wooden suite perched on stilts overlooking the lake. The suite is filled with neutral colors, unusual objects sourced by owner Alice Tourbier at local flea markets, and a private Nordic bath.

SLH Insider Tip: Discover the region on the Loire à Velo cycle route with the hotel’s complementary bikes. More than 900km of cycle paths await meandering through Loire vineyards, along the banks of the river and past Renaissance chateaux.

Torre Del Marques in Matarraña, Spain

Opened August 29, 2020

Offering just 18 rooms, Torre del Marques is a 15^th-century farmhouse that has been brought back to life for the 21^st-century and beyond with a bio-sustainable makeover and an organic zero-kilometre restaurant. The hotel is located in Aragon, one of the least discovered regions of the Spanish countryside yet easily accessible from Barcelona, and is set within 150 hectares of forest, farmland and vineyards. With the region sometimes referred to as the ‘Spanish Tuscany’ guests here can enjoy local delicacies surrounded by the gardens and groves that provide them – olives, almonds, honey and black truffles are showcased on the menu alongside local wines like Tempranillo and grape must Mistella. The hotel’s Suite Room spaciously accommodates four people with two connecting rooms and an outdoor terrace.

SLH Insider Tip: Small enough to feel like a home away from home Torre del Marques can be booked out exclusively for larger groups of friends or family through SLH’s Exclusive Use service.

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In these times, it’s no secret the hospitality industry has had to get creative, in order to ensure guests are still able to enjoy five-star treatment without fear of their health or safety. Spas have been no exception to this rule. Taking an unconventional spin on spa treatments, luxury hotels around the world have introduced DIY treatments that guests can enjoy in the comfort of their own guest room. Here are some of our favorite luxury resorts offering creative DIY spa treatments.

Curtain Bluff | Antigua
Upon reopening on October 24 for its 59th season, the resorts oceanfront 5,000 sq. ft. spa is launching a menu of new guest experiences including “Waterless Body Treatments” which encompasses a traditional body scrub, by using products that exfoliate the skin, without the need for rinsing off with water. For those looking to relax while learning a new skill, DIY services will now be available as well. Book appointments with a therapist to learn how to do a body massage, various lip and facial treatments.

The Shore Club | Turks and Caicos

The Dune Spa at The Shore Club is offering a “DIY Voya Seaweed Bath” which supplies hand-harvested seaweed that when immersed in warm water, naturally springs back to full bloom, releasing its nourishing properties to supply a full-body reset. The tradition of bathing has been popular for centuries and it can provide comfort, as well as health benefits, during this difficult period. Spa goers will be given their choice of additional relaxing ingredients based on their body/skin preferences and needs as the tub fills with hot water. The talented spa team will dim the lights, light some candles and start the Sound Bathing Soundtrack — and are available at any time to assist with your personal spa experience ensuring it’s customizable, private, and luxurious. Slip into the tub, close the eyes and take five deep breaths. Spa guests can stay immersed for their choice of anywhere between 30-60 minutes.

Rockliffe Hall | County Durham

If you’d rather enjoy your treatment from your suite (complete with TV tiles), take advantage of Rockliffe Hall’s — SPA IN A BOX — a contactless room service delivered spa treatment. Guests receive a wellness expert-guided video of how to perform a luxury spa experience from their own five-star bedroom, using NEOM Organics products (The Duchess of Cambridge’s go-to brand). Guests also receive a NEOM Organics candle, in the scent of “Scent to Sleep”.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa | Highlands, NC

Perched atop the southwest plateau of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Inn and Spa offers travelers in search of pampering a luxe mountain retreat through new 50-minute touchless spa treatments. Experience a whole-body “tuning” that promotes wellbeing and addresses adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and anxiety through the Tuning Forks treatment; Undergo an energy healing and soothe the body and mind through Reiki; and settle in for Sound Therapy, which are uniquely tailored to each individual depending on their energetic state and utilize special harmonically rich instruments to calm and restore the central nervous system.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk| Newport, RI 

A vintage Newport mansion turned luxury boutique hotel, The Chanler at Cliff Walk brings a quaint and cozy ambiance. Enjoy an elevated wellness experience with an Aromatherapy bath at The Chanler. Found at some of the world’s most luxurious spas, guests can enjoy Aromatherapy Associates essential oils from the comfort of their own room with a bath drawn for them. From ‘Relax Deep’ with chamomile and sandalwood scents to ‘De-Stress Muscle’ with rosemary and ginger scents, the property’s bath menu has something for everyone as the oils, aromas and bubbles put guests into a deep state of relaxation and leave them feeling rejuvenated – and is a completely private and touch-free wellness experience.

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Who else is ready for a wellness vacation? For a Zen-like state, it’s hard to beat Montana—the scents of pine and sage emerging from the forests and meadows, the calming sound of the rushing Blackfoot River, the sight of endless wildflowers in bloom. All of which makes The Resort at Paws Up the perfect setting for an inspiring May weekend called Wellness in the Wilderness.

It’s a potentially life-changing spring event that’s coming not a moment too soon. Amid the clean mountain air and invigorating scenery, you’ll attend cooking demonstrations, chats with nutrition experts, tastings from organic winemakers and delightful dinners featuring James Beard Award winners like Chef Nancy Silverton. Anchoring the weekend will be seminars by restorative medicine and wellness expert and best-selling author Dr. Steven Gundry. Unwind with spa offerings and quiet hikes on Paws Up’s endless trails, then get your heart pumping again with a whole host of outdoor adventures.

It’s a rare chance to rewind your biological clock in the splendor of the American West. Paws Up is 37,000 acres (that’s twice the size of Manhattan). In early May, guest capacity is only 150 people. Guests can also enjoy 100 miles of trails on property for horseback riding, hiking, biking, walking and more.

For more information about the weekend or anything else Paws Up related, find out more here.

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