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Chable Resort in Yucatan Wellness Resort & Spa in Mexico

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ChabiC (chablercsort.c:om) is a stupendoosty chic flve-star resort deep in the Mayan f()(est Think striking white cube buik:lings, rectangular blue clear pools amid lush palms and crumbling ruins: mysticism meets modernism. Its vast and elegant spa has seven pools built upon a huge underground cenote -a natural so.vimming hole formed by the collapse of porous limestone bedrock, and the centrepiece of the spa's healing journeys. The Mayans believed cenotes were entrallCes to the Mayan '"nderworld, portals to the subconscious 01nd <~fterlife. The webs'tte warns: 'Never insult the waters~ You don't want angered Mayan gods to ruin your

me-time.

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The Mayans believed cenotes were entrances to the Mayan underworld, portals to the subconscious and afterlife."

Regent Seven Seas, Europe Health and cruise ships don't always go together - who honestly has the willpower to resist a mountain of proflteroles?

However, Regent Seven Seas (rssc.com) has just l.;~unched the Seven Seas W ell ness programme. Not only w ill you adhere to 3 healthy Canyon Ranch diet and fitness

options while on the cruise, you will also be able to jump ship and sample some of the most wonderful spa experiences around the world. In Athens, for example, you can swim, snorkel and delight in the brackish hydrothennal, mineral-rich waters of the Vouliagemi lake. In Sorrento, you can immerse yourself in the rest orative hydrothermal pools and caves of the Stufe di Nerone baths.

you can experience Full Moon Yoga at the Dharma Shanti River Terrace perched over the flowing waters of the sacred Ayung River. You can d.1ngle above the river i n meditation pods or anti¡gravity yoga harnesses, or catch the morning sun in the riverside infinity pool.

LAGOONS The Retreat at Blue Lagoon fee/and

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, lndorleSio

The treatment rooms of the Sacred River Spa open out onto a peaceful lake, deep in the lush forest. Spa rituats. ceremonies and treatments embrace IOCill arld spiritual practises; try a warm river stone massage or book to have your chakra cleansed by a tr<~dition.al Balinese healer. The High Priestess herself offers a wat er¡purific.atioo ritual at her personal temple, while a former Buddhist nun also hosts meditation sessions and Ufe Talks. Time yoorvisit to the Four Seasons (fourseosons.coml perfectly, and

Elitist water nymphs can now enjoy their own privat e slice of keland's legendary, albeit touristy, Blue Lagoon. From 2018, you can check into the exclusive The Retreat (hotel.b/uelayoon.com), built into a moss-covered lava flow daring from 1226 and surrounded by the geothermal waters of the lagoon. Relax i n the subtenanean spa which moves you along a lava flow t hroogh h eat experiences, pools, waterfalls. and panoramic relaxation spaces to your Blue l.Olgoon Ritu;.1L The hotel's private suites also open onto the lagoon's warm. healing waters and jawdropping geological surrounds.

SACRED POOLS Chable Resort and Spa, Mexica Chable (chableresott.com) is a stupendously chic five-star resort deep in the Mayan forest Think striking white cube buildings. rectangular blue clear pools amid lush palms and crumbrong ruins: mysticism meets modernism. Its vast and elegant spa has seven pools built upon a huge underground

cenote - a natural swimming hole formed by the collapse of porous limestone bedrock.

and the centrepiece of the spa's healing journeys. The Mayans believed cenotes

were entrances to the Mayan underwork!, portals to the subconscious and afterlife. The website warns: 'Never insult the waters'. You don't want angered Mayan gods to ruin your me-time.

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