TRAVEL WELL

Four new destination wellness experiences to soothe your mind and body

WORDS GEMMA GREENWOOD

Experience “the world’s best sleep” at Hästens Sleep Spa A newly opened Sleep Spa in Portugal promises travellers “the world’s best sleep”. Hästens, a top Swedish brand that has handcra ed “the nest beds” since 1852, has opened the facility in the quaint city of Coimbra. At Hästens Sleep Spa the 15 rooms o er guests the chance to spend the night in the “world’s best bed” and the choice of customised pillows for the complete Hästens’ experience. e rooms combine the classic charm of cultural heritage with modern style and elegance, where the supremacy of sleep is the key. During their stay at Hästens Sleep Spa, guests learn how sleep contributes to their mental and physical wellbeing. Hotel spaces are also designed to calm and inspire and include an art gallery-style reception, a library and a roo op bar with city views. Hästens beds are handmade using only premium sustainable natural materials and techniques handed down through six generations. Hästens announced its launch in the Middle East earlier this year with the opening of its agship store in Dubai. Prices at the sleep spa lead in at US$739 per night.

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Dive into the Maldives’ first Aqua Wellness Centre

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has opened the doors to a new Aqua Wellness Centre where highlights include a custombuilt hydrotherapy pool, the Maldives’ first-ever wellness concierge, as well as unique spa treatments. The facility is nestled in a lush botanical garden facing the Indian Ocean. The 2,906 square-foot outdoor pool is designed in zones, with each station of the pool targeting a different part of the body. The zones – which include a jet bath, air jets, shower jets, and massage lounger – use varying levels of intensity and water temperature with the aim of easing muscle tension, boosting the immune system, increasing blood circulation, speeding up metabolism and improving deep-sleep quality. Guests can enjoy a specially curated healthy lunch in the garden and a choice of a massage, meditation or yoga session following the pool experience. Alongside the expanded experiential spa menu, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi regularly invites a diverse range of leading wellness experts to guide guests through holistic and highly customised treatments in private sessions. Guests can also take a swing at one of the fastest growing sports in the world at the Padel Tennis Court, the newest addition to the resort’s recreation portfolio. Prices lead in at $1,600 per night.

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Detox in a Parisian Palace on the city’s Left Bank

Hotel Lutetia, a landmark situated in the vibrant Saint-Germain-desPrés area of Paris and the only luxury Palace hotel on the city’s Left Bank, has launched a customisable detox package at its award-winning Spa Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre. ‘Akasha Detox’ is designed to help guests detox, rebalance or reach their optimal weight. Supported by a renowned nutritional expert, a healthy meal plan plus an in-depth programme of physical exercise, yoga, meditation and mindfulness, this package is described as “a true wellbeing escape for mind, body, and soul”. Akasha Spa has partnered with leading nutritionists to provide a personal consultation at the beginning of the stay. During the experience, the hotel’s in-house team of specialists provide a schedule of sessions that guests can pick and choose from to create a tailored programme suited to their needs. Hotel Lutetia was distinguished as a Palace hotel in November 2019. Originally opened in 1910, the building’s design embodied a daring move from Art Nouveau to the emerging style of Art Deco. The Lutetia delivers an authentic Parisian experience and has been at the heart of the local community for more than 100 years. It features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and lounges, while the flamboyant Akasha Spa is adorned with Lalique vases and marble walls and floors. There’s also a 17-metre-long swimming pool, six treatment booths, a fitness room and an exclusive hairdressing salon. This package is available from $1,106 per room per night for single occupancy or from $1,385 for two people sharing.

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Bathe in Mediterranean bliss in Monte Carlo

For a luxurious and healthy getaway in the heart of Monaco, overlooking the Mediterranean, look no further than Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, which combines innovation and savoir-faire in a 6,600-square-metre facility dedicated to wellness, fitness, and preventive health. Its spa break packages include accommodation in a double room with breakfast in the belle époque setting of the Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo, a custom 60-minute massage, a cryotherapy session and complimentary access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo wellness complex with its indoor saltwater pool (heated to 29°), solarium and jacuzzi overlooking the Mediterranean, and gym complete with panoramic views and state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. The facility features the latest technology for highly effective results related to weight loss, anti-ageing, health, and performance. A team of experts, including therapists, a doctor, a nutritionist, and health and sports trainers, define the personalised treatments and protocols according to every guest’s unique needs. In essence, Thermes Marins MonteCarlo is an exceptional facility that maximises the benefits of the sea and the Mediterranean climate. From the heated pool to the outdoor Jacuzzi, hammam and panoramic fitness room, the centre promises a wellness boost like no other. Packages start from $871 per night.

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