The Portable Purist Resorts Issue 2019

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2019-2020

WELLNESS

RESORTS + RETREATS

AROUND THE WORLD

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FOR THE LOVE St. Valentine believed in the need for love in practice. Today more than ever, as we travel around this great world, we should take kindness and compassion with us wherever we go. Our ability to move freely in the world should serve as a reminder of the effort we need to make with one another, like we do at home with friends and loved ones. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek,” as former President Barack Obama said.

Traveling comes with curveballs, and we need to nurture our inner selves so we can handle the unexpected when we are away from home. Here are a few tips for maintaining a restorative and calming meditation practice from Transcendental Meditation master Bob Roth that you can pack with you wherever your desires take you.

1. Meditate first thing in the morning and again in the afternoon or early evening: Your morning meditation wakes up your brain (transitioning from slow delta brain waves to alert alpha 1 brain waves) and gives you increased energy and resilience to stress throughout the day. Your second meditation “washes off” the stress of the day and allows you to enjoy your evening meal and time with your family and friends—and sleep much better at night, too! Yes, it can be tough to find the time, but you deserve it. Try to make the time for yourself. Your family and friends will be great beneficiaries of a happier, healthier, less stressed-out you!

2. Meditate before a big meal: When you eat a big meal your metabolic rate increases to digest the food. But when you meditate your body wants to rest, deeply. Better to meditate first and then eat.

Same goes for meditation and coffee.

3. Meditate sitting up: Transcendental Meditation produces a unique state of restful alertness, where your body is deeply rested while your mind is settled, but awake. Sitting up comfortably is most conducive to accessing that state. However, if you feel sleepy during the meditation you can lie down and continue. If you fall asleep for a few minutes, that’s fine—it’s part of your 20-minute meditation.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DORADO BEACH, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE

Enjoy a treehouse massage at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico.

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Necker Island lemurs in the British Virgin Islands

Copa del Sol, a highlight of Purist’s 2018 retreat to Careyes, Mexico

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Resorts from Argentina to Vietnam highlighting wellness offerings, spas, yoga, golf, kid culture, fitness, surfing, nutrition and skiing.

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RETREATS 70 Various specialized escapes around the world broken down into the following three categories:

DETOX + DIETING 71

HEALTHFUL MIND + BODY IN BALI 72

FITNESS + SPORT 75

PURIST RETREAT IN EL CAREYES 76

CALIFORNIA GLEAMIN’ 78 HEALTH + SPA

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MEDITATION + MINDFULNESS 82

THE ART OF REWILDING 88

CONCIERGE SERVICES

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ROLL OUT 94

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WELLNESS RESORTS + RETREATS EDITORIAL Editor + Founder Special Project Editor Executive Editor Features Editor Senior Beauty Editor Beauty + Fitness Editor Wellness Editor Contributing Health Editors Copy Editor Research Editor Contributing Editor Special Project Editors Contributing Fashion Editor

Cristina Cuomo Charlotte DeFazio Ray Rogers Jim Servin Amely Greeven Beth Landman Fernanda Niven Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, The Morrison Center Tapp Francke, STANDwellness Michèle Filon Jennifer Geddes Anne Marie O’Connor Jenny Landey, TR Pescod Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton

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Sunbathing in the hot springs on Virgin Gorda

“It does not matter

how slowly you go as long as you

do not stop.”

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PHOTO BY MORGAN MAASSEN

—CONFUCIUS

CONTRIBUTORS HOW DO YOU FIND BALANCE WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING? My arsenal for keeping calm on the go always includes cooling facial wipes, breathwork and a new book.

CHARLOT TE DEFA ZIO

who worked as project editor on Portable Purist

Charlotte DeFazio is senior editor and photo editor at Purist. In her spare time she works as a freelance writer, photographer and artist, having been published in publications like The Guardian and Industry. DeFazio is an avid adventurer whose travels include hiking 500 miles across Spain, surfing Australia, camping in the Sahara, cliff-diving in Indonesia and more.

BEST TRAVEL TIP? Consider travel hiccups as opportunities.

WHEN ON VACATION, WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PARADISE? Being with my loved ones and having no Wi-Fi.

REMAR SUT TON

CORALIE CHARRIOL PAUL

who wrote about the British Virgin Islands

who wrote about her Bali retreat

Remar Sutton is chairman of the trustees of the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation. But he says he’s even prouder to be creator of The FoolProof Foundation, teaching kids to be healthy skeptics.

Coralie Charriol Paul is creative director and VP of CHARRIOL, a family-owned business of luxury watches and bridge jewelry.

She also co-founded REACT to FILM and is on the board of the Lonely Whale foundation, which fights plastic pollution.

WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD? Camping under the stars for two weeks in the Kimberley Mountains of Northern Australia.

MORGAN MAASSEN

Purist contributing photographer

Morgan Maassen is an avid filmmaker and lensman from Santa Barbara, California. When not traveling, you can find him at home surfing, hiking, painting or hanging with his bloodhound, Moose.

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SIX SENSES

SENSE APPEAL

SIX SENSES LUXURY HOTELS ARE WORLD LEADERS IN CURATING NEXT-LEVEL INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS. CEO NEIL JACOBS TALKS WITH PURIST ABOUT THE BRAND’S EXPANSION TO NEW YORK.

By Cristina Cuomo

CRISTINA CUOMO: Six Senses have been at the forefront of wellness since its creation in 1995. As the CEO of Six Senses, how do you define wellness today?

NEIL JACOBS: It’s more challenging to define wellness nowadays, as new technologies and techniques of selfoptimization continue transforming the wellness industry. The traditional lines between a hotel or a residence or a club get blurred and people can eat, sleep, heal or meet in any order anywhere. Co-working places transition to a yoga class;, office buildings with healthy air boost cognitive functions. We have entered a new age of integrative wellness.

For us, it’s important to provide our guests with the best possible base to help them achieve wellness, regardless of where they are when they visit or stay with us. Wellness is integrated into the whole experience, from the food they eat to the way they sleep and the people they meet.

We’ve incorporated technology to make the experience more personalized and impactful. We continue working with some incredible experts and professionals on bringing the latest advances in neuroscience, nutrition, fitness and goalsetting to our guests. We educate them on- site and build long-term relationships, so they benefit long into the future and interact with our brand in new ways.

NJ: Since you joined Six Senses in 2013, the brand has expanded across Asia, Europe, Northern Africa, the Caribbean, and soon, the United States. How did you set out to differentiate Six Senses from other fivestar brands like the Four Seasons and Aman?

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NJ: We’ve always respected the history and heritage of the brand, and in the past six years we have strategically focused on pioneering wellness as well as sustainability. For decades, wellness, fitness and longevity have been important to everyone around the world. And here at Six Senses, we’re passionate about pioneering our wellness offerings and sustainability practices so that guests leave Six Senses feeling better than when they arrived. What sets us apart from other hotel groups is the caliber of on-site wellness experts featured at our hotels and spas and the richness of our programming. This, combined with our popular Visiting Practitioner Program, adds depth to our aspiration that guests feel mentally and physically enlivened before and after they stay with us.

NJ: The XI is obviously a special site. It’s located on a full city block between 18th and 19th Streets and 11th and 12th Avenues in West Chelsea along Architecture Row that is already home to buildings by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and now, with The XI, Bjarke Ingels. Why did you choose New York City, and specifically, The XI, to be the home of the first Six Senses hotel in the United States? Did the location between the High Line and the Hudson River factor into the decision?

NJ: New York is New York. It’s the epicenter of business, finance, fashion, art, architecture, design and food. With my development team we look at key cities globally and New York, of course, was top of the list. But we did not want to go just anywhere in the city. From Chelsea’s rich history as virgin

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farmland through the Industrialization period, the area has been home to well-heeled New Yorkers in the early 1800s, hard- working immigrants decades later, rich theater (Pike’s Opera House), distilleries, gas works and what is now The High Line. West Chelsea is a bustling area, is the art district of Manhattan and has a great vibe; as the area evolves the shopping and dining just get better and better. And with the Hudson on one side and the High line on the other, it is the perfect location for Six Senses.

The design goal was to stay true to our values while adapting design to a sophisticated contemporary urban environment.

We’re excited about the results.

CC: You have worked with Dorothée Boissier of Gilles & Boissier before. How is this collaboration different?

NJ: Our past collaboration included the Baccarat Hotel in NYC, a totally different aesthetic to Six Senses New York.

Dorothée and her husband, Patrick, stayed at several of our properties to really understand Six Senses. Not just the look, CC: There are many luxury buildings in New York but how our values manifest in the physical environment and with exhaustive lists of amenities. How are you transform into an urban hotel in New activating the private residential York without losing the spirit and purpose amenities at The XI in a way that The XI in of the brand. A great journey altogether. genuinely enhances the residential West Chelsea experience?

CC: Can we talk about the Sleep NJ: We wanted residents at The XI with Six Senses program and what to have their own private Six Senses it entails? experience in addition to access to all the NJ: Sleep With Six Senses starts with offerings provided to Six Senses guests. the fundamentals to the standard room There will be 18,000 square feet of setup of every guest accommodation. private, residential amenities curated and Mattresses are by Naturalmat Organic managed by Six Senses. There will also Bedding and are complemented by nonbe 45,000 square feet dedicated to our allergenic and sustainable pillows and spa and wellness club. From lectures and duvets that are resistant to dust mites; and educational sessions, fitness training and organic sheets that are ultra-smooth to the latest “mind-body-spirit” offerings, the touch and provide an ideal sleep environment.

Six Senses is all about celebrating the best life you can and Based on these quality basics, guests can upgrade the sleep surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Residential experience, starting with an online questionnaire that enables owners, hotel guests and local club members will have access an assigned Sleep Ambassador to fine-tune the room before to some of the coolest wellness programming in the world, arrival. The upgrade includes a Sleep Bag with sleep aids innovative food and beverage options, plus interactive and and bathroom amenities, moisture-wicking linens and unexpected guest experiences. options such as a sound machine, specialty pillows and a dehumidifier/humidifier. Guests are also equipped with a CC: When people think of Six Senses, exotic resort sleep tracker, the results of which are interpreted during destinations come to mind. How are you approaching a 30-minute consultation with a wellness expert, who may design at The XI, given its urban setting? recommend a personalized program of lifestyle changes and NJ: At Six Senses we believe strongly in the use of natural treatments. sixsenses.com, thexi.com materials, and these show up in our choices around the hotel.

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RESORTS

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PHOTO COURTESY OF AQUA DOME

Austria’s Aqua Dome offers heated pools and hot springs during the cold months.

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ARGENTINA

AUSTRALIA

Located inside a 247-acre natural reserve, Arakur offers guided trekking circuits, wildlife watching, shuttle services to Cerro Castor during ski season and trips to the Río Chico waterfall. From $320. arakur.com

Aside from jet-lag recovery and chakra balancing, this carbon-neutral resort provides farm-to-table dining, visiting spa practitioners, archery, mountain biking and hands-on experience with the wildlife conservation team. From $1,416. oneandonlyresorts.com

ARAKUR USHUAIA RESORT + SPA

ARUBA

BOARDWALK SMALL HOTEL ARUBA

ONE&ONLY WOLGAN VALLEY

AUSTRIA

AQUA DOME Stay in one of the 14 casitas located on a historic coconut plantation. Each has private patios with BBQs + hammocks, beach huts and on-site spa service. Various water sports are nearby with kite/ windsurfing being most popular. From $215.

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This spa-focused hideaway has singing bowl treatments, thalassotherapy (medical use of seawater), a kids’ sauna menu, anti-cellulite treatments and seven luxury saunas.

It is also located near Sölden, a renowned winter sport area. From $470. aqua-dome.at/en

BUCUTI & TARA

BURG VITAL RESORT

This eco-friendly oasis offers gluten-free/vegan/ vegetarian menus, complimentary movies on the beach and a full-time wellness specialist. From $507.

bucuti.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON ARUBA

STANGLWIRT

Hit the 24-hour casino, golf nearby, visit the National Wildlife Park + Historical Museum or relax in the spa with a muscle recovery massage and Moroccan oil body polish. Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com

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KID-FRIENDLY/ KIDS’CLUB/BABYSITTING

From winter sports, bowling lanes and an indoor climbing/bouldering area to wellness-focused fine dining, spa treatments and therapies, Burg Vital caters to the whole family. From $424. burgvitalresort.com

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The chic and cozy Stanglwirt is for the whole family; it has a sauna, cosmetic treatments, Children’s Water World, bio children’s farm, ski + snowboard school, bowling, hunting and more. Rates available upon request. stanglwirt.com SPA

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BAHAMAS

THE ABACO CLUB ON WINDING BAY An exclusive club membership might be the way to go, but there are various facilities for those simply visiting like electric catamarans, water hammocks, golf tournaments, therapeutic treatments and more.

Club membership rates available upon request. Cabanas from

$495; cottages from $1,499; estates from $2,199. theabacoclub.com THE COVE ATLANTIS

Stay in a beachfront cabana and check out José Andrés’ Fish restaurant or the famed Nobu, marine habitat exhibits and the award-winning Mandara Spa.

From $548. atlantisbahamas.com

Golf fans will enjoy Sandy Lane and its three courses after which they can visit the hydrotherapy pool or partake in a steam-bath treatment. Kids of all ages will have fun at The Treehouse Club. From $1,800.

sandylane.com

BHUTAN

AMANKORA Participate in a guided hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (where Buddhism is said to have arrived in Bhutan) before receiving Himalayan plant- and herb-based therapies at the spa. From $1,450. aman.com

SIX SENSES BHUTAN There are five different lodges to choose from located in Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro—all focused on spa, wellness, healthy eating, comfort and self-discovery. From $1,365. No availability until May

THE COVE IN ELEUTHERA Escape to this Bahamas enclave offering shiatsu, reflexology, gluten-free/vegan options, surf lessons, island tours, spearfishing, conch diving and more.

Rooms from $331; suites from $600; villas from $1,999. thecoveeleuthera.com

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BRAZIL

HOTEL EMILIANO Japanese baths, shiatsu, lymphatic drainage, reflexology and bioenergetic breathing sessions are just a few of the spa findings at this hotel located in the heart of the Jardins district of São Paulo. From $364.

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

Guana Island accommodations

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THE VERY HIGH-END SIDE OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR DECADES, WALTER CRONKITE, PETER JENNINGS, GEORGE PLIMPTON, WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER AND REMAR SUTTON FORMED A HIGH-LEVEL RAT PACK IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (ALL WERE GOVERNORS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BVI NATIONAL PARKS, USA). SUTTON IS THE REMAINING MEMBER OF THAT ORIGINAL GROUP AND GIVES US HIS INSIDER’S LOOK AT SOME OF THE BVI’S SIX-STAR DESTINATIONS.

Sir Richard Branson bought his first island (Necker Island) in the British Virgin Islands over 35 years ago.

He wanted to impress a beautiful woman. Since then, Princess Diana, Bill Gates and a thousand other grand and famous people have hung out on Necker.

The Obamas headed there the day they left office.

Why they all came: the unique beauty of our 50-island archipelago (only 15 of them are populated); hundreds of deserted coves and beaches; dozens of bars reached by swimming, dinghy or yacht tender; mega-yachts drop anchor in gunk holes here and don’t cause a ripple; there are no paparazzi, no traffic jams and only two traffic lights on all 50 islands. Few BVI islands are more than a mile from another and you can circle the entire country in a day by speedboat.

Salt Island’s population is usually three. Its owner, the Queen of England, gets a bag of salt in rent from those three for the whole island (the same family has been paying the same rent for about 153 years).

Head to Tortola island for the healthiest (and most secluded) high-end eatery, Good Moon Farm.

John Mackey (co-founder of Whole Foods), Larry Page (co-founder of Google), Kathy Freston (New York Times best-selling vegan author) and Richard Branson all call the owner, Aragorn Dick-Read, and ask him to conjure up a farm-to-table meal. goodmoonfarm.com The United States Capitol Building was designed by a BV Islander. The Medical Society of London was founded by one. Peter Jennings once said, “I’ve never seen a place this beautiful and this complex.” I agree.

This year, only three of the BVI’s high-end destinations are fully open for business after 2017’s Hurricane Irma. More will be open next year. Big business didn’t create these lasting three resorts; strong individuals did. And all will make your fondest wishes come true, for a fee: A chopper? A speedboat for a tour? Yoga? The best masseurs? And all these resorts are vehicle-free, except for golf carts.

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Richard Branson’s NECKER ISLAND is high-end eccentric. The last time I was there, a pet lemur tried to help me mix a drink at the beach bar, and a 400-pound tortoise sauntered by our table at dinner.

In the winter, Branson is down a lot, but elusive.

I’ve seldom seen him or any staff member wearing anything but cutoffs and a friendly, welcoming demeanor. Necker is about a mile across the water from Oil Nut. You can drop $77,500 a night here, if you take the whole island (and most people do).

An inviting hammock at Turtle Beach on Necker Island

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Gloria and Henry Jarecki’s GUANA ISLAND is secluded, private and familial. Think Devon Yacht Club in the Hamptons with lush, but simple, bedrooms. The Jareckis bought the island at first sight more than 40 years ago to serve as a family retreat, which quickly became a word-of-mouth destination for well-traveled families, old money, hikers and privacy-seeking world figures. Here, you’ll find miles of walking trails, lush tropical gardens and movie-worthy views. Lovely beachside picnics and dinners are frequent, and most guests eat family style with other guests. Guana has one of the highest return rates of any luxury destination in the entire Caribbean. I’ll bet it’s the only island in the world that repopulated its native pink flamingo flock by transporting flamingos in the owner’s private jet.

Guana Island rooms from $1,570, villas from $2,900. guana.com

Fresh passionfruit from Good Moon Farm

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Alice in Wonderland. Oil Nut Bay suites from $550, villas from $1,250. oilnutbay.com

Or come as a couple during a “celebration” week.

Necker Island rental from $77,500 per night for up to 30 guests; celebration week rooms from $4,525. virginlimitededition.com

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

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It’s a private residential community primarily for people with multiple residences worldwide. Benefit for you: You’re staying in spectacular personal spaces (when the owners are away) in barely visible homes that cascade down cactus-covered hills to an unspoiled, powder-white beach. Plus, there’s a cozy new sport marina and the kids’ center is right out of

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CAMBODIA AMANSARA

Go on an adventurous helicopter excursion to lost jungle temples before unwinding with a crystal salt soak or dip in the 25-meter lap pool. From $1,300. aman.com

Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy luxury tented accommodations, inspired gourmet cuisine, restorative spa experiences and endless adventure. Kids (over 6) from $1,676; adults from $3,352, wildretreat.com

CAYMAN ISLANDS

THE RITZ-CARLTON GRAND CAYMAN

SIX SENSES KRABEY ISLAND Stay in one of the 40 private pool villas (built using sustainable materials) on this 30-acre island where you can take cooking classes, hire a fitness trainer and end the day on a Naturalmat organic Emperor mattress. From

$841. No availability until March 2019. sixsenses.com

Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com

CZECH REPUBLIC

SONG SAA

CARLSBAD PLAZA MEDICAL SPA & WELLNESS HOTEL

This private island with 24 luxury villas made from recycled and reclaimed timber, offers personal meditation, Buddhist monk blessings, nutritious gourmet dining and traditional Khmer therapists. Villas

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The Ritz welcomes patrons of all ages, providing local seafood prepared by Chef Éric Ripert, a nine-hole course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Starfish Cay water park and environmental education programs.

The Carlsbad offers patrons treatment under the supervision of doctors in 14 different specialties with a choice of more than 250 treatments. From $515.

from $1,290. Rates to book the entire island are available upon request. songsaa.com

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CANADA

CHINA

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT

AMAN SUMMER PALACE

Tucked in the remote wilderness of Vancouver Island’s west coast, lies Canada’s premiere eco-safari resort destination, defined by unparalleled Relais & Châteaux service and a commitment to preserving the

Stay steps from Beijing’s 260-year-old Summer Palace, play on one of the two squash courts, and visit the spa for moxibustion (traditional Chinese therapy) or acupuncture treatments. From $451. aman.com

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beach day hint:

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Visiting the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is a must-do while staying at Amankora in Bhutan.

daring adventure or nothing at all.”

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—HELEN KELLER

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“Life is either a

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AMANYANGYUN

HACIENDA ALTAGRACIA

This Aman resort is just outside downtown Shanghai and boasts five dining venues, world-renowned health and wellness practitioners, bathhouses and a cigar lounge. From $728. aman.com

For foodies and those who enjoy keeping active, there is a sustainable farm, Costa Rican cooking classes, farm-to-table dining, fitness boot camps, sports massages, river rafting and ziplining. From $490.

SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN Take tai chi lessons at an ancient Buddhist temple or go on a 10-minute drive to Panda Valley (pandas in their natural habitat) before feasting on garden-to-table dining. From $222. sixsenses.com

COSTA RICA

BODHI TREE YOGA RESORT

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HARMONY HOTEL NOSARA Be low-key in the surfing town of Nosara, where one can take surf lessons, visit the juice bar, do one of the Healing Center restoration programs and more. Cocos

from $390; bungalows from $490; suites from $850; villas from $1,200. harmonynosara.com

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AMANERA

A juice bar, Reiki, abdominal massage cupping for weight loss and surf lessons can be found at this eco-friendly (solar panels, water treatment plant, etc.) escape. Bungalows from $375; suites from $715; Bodhi

House from $765. bodhitreeyogaresort.com

Visit nearby Cabarete, the birthplace of kitesurfing; hike in the more than 400 acres of protected nature preserve; enjoy humpback whale-watching (JanuaryMarch); take a beachfront yoga class and more. From

$1,750. aman.com

FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA

CASA DE CAMPO RESORT + VILLAS At the Four Seasons, which recently underwent a $35 million renovation, one will find a wellness concierge, luxury surf school, volunteer programs to give back to the community and a par-72 championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. From $1,035.

fourseasons.com

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Start your morning in the state-of-the-art fitness center or visit the expert physical therapists before taking in some Vitamin Sea and unwinding at the spa. Rates

available upon request. casadecampo.com.do

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The Arctic Treehouse Hotel offers sustainably-built accommodations in the Arctic Circle forests of Finland.

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TORTUGA BAY PUNTACANA RESORT + CLUB

ONE&ONLY THE PALM

Oscar de la Renta designed the interiors of this boutique hotel, which has a Six Senses Spa, children’s pool, tennis and two seaside championship golf courses.

Experience fine dining from Michelin chef Yannick Alléno, health and fitness assessments, sand-skiing excursions and a camel caravan. From $479.

oneandonlyresorts.com

From $925. tortugabayhotel.com

FIJI

DUBAI

NANUKU

ATLANTIS, THE PALM Visit the award-winning spa for personalized skincare programs or floating treatments, restaurants by celebrity chefs, and the new Wavehouse equipped with a waverider machine. Rates available upon request.

atlantisthepalm.com

FOUR SEASONS JUMEIRAH BEACH Four Seasons has 10 restaurants/lounges/nightclubs and provides spa treatments for all ages. Try the signature pearl facial or a Swiss salt crystal detox body wrap. From $504. fourseasons.com

Receive a pre-sun body polish, hit the private beach club and return for kinesis training, an after-sun cooling wrap and the traditional Moroccan Oriental Hammam.

From $261. oneandonlyresorts.com

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Rates available upon request. nanuku.aubergeresorts.com SIX SENSES FIJI

Sleep on a Naturalmat organic bed in one of 26 villas located on Malolo Island. There are two marinas, a surf school, designer boutique and 60 luxury residences under development. From $838. sixsenses.com

FINLAND

ARCTIC TREEHOUSE HOTEL

ONE&ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE

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Adrenaline junkies may partake in white-water rafting, shark diving or ziplining, while wellness seekers practice pranayama (breath control), Reiki and meditation.

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Experience a traditional Finnish sauna and ice-swimming in an Arctic Circle forest where you’ll hopefully catch a glimpse of the northern lights while staying in sustainably built housing. From $639. arctictreehousehotel.com

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An oceanfront bath in the Royal Villa on Song Saa private island in Cambodia

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FRANCE

FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA

AMAN LE MELEZIN This winter retreat has a Thai massage room, authentic stone hammam, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tobogganing and ski-in/ski-out access in Les Trois Vallées. From $1,787. aman.com

INTERCONTINENTAL BORDEAUX LE GRAND HOTEL

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SIX SENSES RESIDENCES COURCHEVEL Located in the largest linked ski area in the world, francophiles may consult with a ski concierge to help navigate the mountain, and later receive a Kneipp footbath therapy treatment after a long day on the slopes. From $3,069. sixsenses.com

FRENCH POLYNESIA

THE BRANDO IN TETIAROA, TAHITI Visitors should try the vegan menu at Les Mutinés restaurant, aquafitness and Polynesian dance lessons.

From $2,842 (minimum two-night stay). thebrando.com

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and may cause inconvenience, so guests will receive daily experience credits to spend. From $1,237. fourseasons.com LE TAHA’A ISLAND RESORT + SPA

Guests must visit the two restaurants by Gordon Ramsay in addition to trying tonic balneotherapy and hydrotherapy. Rates available upon request. bordeaux.

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While staying in one of the overwater bungalow suites, find peace at the lagoon sanctuary, check out the aquagym or try acu-yoga (postures with acupressure points). Note: renovations are underway until October

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Try one of the various spa treatments using tamanu oil (extracted from one of the most sacred trees in French Polynesia) and shop in the Tahitian pearl jewelry boutique. There are also helicopter services for those wishing to visit Bora Bora. From $604. letahaa.com

ST. REGIS BORA BORA Highlights at the St. Regis include dining at renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant, receiving Clarins spa treatments and visiting Kincaid Galleries to view photographic works by John Kincaid. Rates

available upon request. stregisborabora.com

GERMANY

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL + SPA Automobile lovers will enjoy perusing the vintage car fleet, but Brenners’ true feature is its extensive medical care—detox + weight-loss programs,

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Built on an 800-year-old lava flow on the south shore of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, The Retreat Hotel boasts stunning views, a subterranean spa and geothermal lagoon.

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East Hampton Village - Best in Show, East Hampton | $1,295,000 3 bedrooms, 3 baths | 1,640± sq. ft. | .24 Acres | Pool | Pool House | Walk to Village and Train sothe shomes.com/0047834 | Exclusivel ffered at $1,295,000

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aesthetic dentistry, naturopathic diagnostics therapy, a specialist ophthalmologist, physiotherapy and more. From $488. brenners.com

INDIA

SCHLOSS ELMAU

Being a short drive from Sariska National Park, patrons may visit tigers, jaguars and other wildlife before returning to the resort for traditional henna art, a yoga psychologist and wellness immersion programs.

Hidden in the Bavarian Alps not far from Munich, Castle Elmau (built in the early 1900s) is perfect for all ages whether looking for a cultural getaway, ski safari or luxurious spa retreat. Make sure to explore the TCM medical spa and stop by the in-house bookstore.

AMANBAGH

From $850. aman.com

JAWAI IN RAJASTHAN

Rates available upon request. schloss-elmau.de

Experience an Indian-style safari with accommodation in luxury tents, wilderness drives, a wildlife program for children and outdoor massages. From $1,014.

GREECE AMANZOE

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Relish in the agricultural beauty of Greece and witness the nearby harvesting of olives and pomegranates. Also, hop in the steam and cold plunge pools before sipping cocktails inspired by the 12 Olympian gods. From $1,001. No availability until

April. aman.com

SUJÁN RAJMAHAL PALACE Built more than 250 years ago (has hosted Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy and many other notables), this stay is rich in history. Take a dip in the art deco swimming pool and visit the Suján spa. From $925.

sujanluxury.com

ICELAND

INDONESIA

THE RETREAT AT BLUE LAGOON

AMANDARI Receive in-water massages while immersed in revitalizing geothermal saltwater; detox in the steam cave; and take in the mineral-rich spa treatments.

From $1,190. bluelagoon.com

Visit or take an art class with Balinese artisans in the nearby Ubud villages or go to the spa for a full-body black rice exfoliation and volcanic clay wrap. From

$730. aman.com

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Sweeping views of New Zealand’s mountains in the Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel

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What to expect when entering Aman Tokyo.

Mandapa sits surrounded by verdant rice paddies and ancient temples for serene bicycle rides. It also has nature-based educational activities for kids and farm-totable dining. Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com

Engage in philanthropic work with the Sumba Foundation, embark on a spa safari, go deep-sea fishing and visit the chocolate factory. From $795. nihihotels.com

PINNACLES ON TELO (TELO ISLANDS) Calling all surfers! More than 20 different breaks lie near Pinnacles with consistently good surf for all levels from beginner to pro. After a successful day in the ocean, hit the spa for a deep tissue massage. Rates

available upon request. pegasuslodges.com

SIX SENSES ULUWATU

sixsenses.com

IRELAND

The 2018 Global Luxury Spa Hotel of the Year is 30 minutes from Belfast with a Thermal Spa Village, snow cabin, sanarium (a lower-temperature sauna scented with essences) and more. Standard rooms from

$221; cottages from $228. galgorm.com

ISRAEL

THE NORMAN The Norman is a 10-minute walk from Tel Aviv beaches, and features artwork by leading contemporary Israeli artists, a detox juicing program and fitness training from world-renowned athlete Sam Stiller. Rates

ITALY

AMAN VENICE Aman offers guests a private box in the opera at La Fenice, breakfast in a boat on the canal, oxygen face treatments, and rooms featuring works by some of Italy’s greatest artists. From $1,084. aman.com

TENGGARA POINT LODGE

KID-FRIENDLY/ KIDS’CLUB/BABYSITTING

available upon request. pegasuslodges.com

available upon request. thenorman.com

Set atop a cliff in Pecatu close to the Pura Uluwatu temple, one will discover beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, Balinese-inspired specialty treatments and multi-day integrated wellness programs. From $501.

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Four private bungalows sit on a remote South East Indonesian beachside to provide a practically untouched surf playground. The goal is to keep its exact location as secret as possible maintaining its empty lineup. Rates

GALGORM RESORT & SPA

NIHI SUMBA ISLAND BY CHRISTOPHER BURCH

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GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO This historical property on Lake Como dates back to the early 1900s. Soak in the scenery and partake in top-quality spa treatments before dining as Greta Garbo did at the hotel’s La Terrazza. Room, suite and

villa rates available upon request. grandhoteltremezzo.com LEFAY RESORT + SPA LAGO DI GARDA Lefay boasts more than 27 acres of natural park grounds with horseback riding, biodynamic wines, private sailing lessons, and a wellness program for children. From $337. lagodigarda.lefayresorts.com

PALACE MERANO With a philosophy built on “harmony for body and mind,” and an extensive list of medical and wellness treatments, the Merano is sure to leave patrons feeling balanced and renewed. From $342. palace.it

Golf at the nearby course, enjoy live music nights and order an in-room spa service like the Well-Being Back Massage. Rates available upon request. roundhill.com

STRAWBERRY HILL HOTEL + SPA This mountain-view hotel has wellness treks, sea salt reflexology, a sinus cleanse and the Ayurvedic practice of Shirodhara. From $385. strawberryhillhotel.com

JAPAN

AMAN TOKYO Steps away from the Imperial Palace Gardens, Aman offers traditional kampo herbal remedies, aroma steam showers, kickboxing, shiatsu, acupuncture, postural assessments and has an award-winning chef de patissier, Yoshihisa Miyagawa. From $928. aman.com

AMANEMU

JAMAICA HALF MOON

Set on 400 acres with two miles of beachfront, this island oasis boasts the largest award-winning spa in Jamaica, its own equestrian center and a vegan café.

From $300. halfmoon.com

Centered around the onsen (Japanese hot spring) tradition, Amanemu is designed around water with onsens of natural mineral-rich waters, a thermal spring garden and watsu pool (aquatic bodywork). From $997. aman.com

KENYA

ELEWANA LOISABA TENTED CAMP

ROUND HILL HOTEL + VILLAS

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THE BAKER HOUSE | 1650 “ M os t E xcellen t In n in t h e A me r ic a s ” –Condé Nast Johansens

BAKERHOUSE1650.COM 181 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937, United States | 631.324.4081

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Take a river boat ride on the Mekong in Laos while staying at Amantaka.

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Engage in a true wildlife experience at this nature conservancy, which has its own anti-poaching team, a working ranch and community-driven initiatives to help support the neighboring Samburu and Laikipia Maasai tribes. From $465. elewanacollection.com

Go diving in the Indian Ocean before spending the rest of the day getting pampered at the U Spa, where kids ages 6 and up can also get their own massage or facial treatments. Rates available upon request.

constancehotels.com

GILI LANKANFUSHI

LAOS

AMANTAKA Visit the Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary, Buddhist monks and temples before taking a dip in the hot and cold plunge pools. From $950. aman.com

Book this eco-resort for a bamboo massage, music therapy, cooking classes, a water sports center and marine biology shack. Rates available upon request. gili-lankanfushi.com

SIX SENSES LAAMU

AVANI+ LUANG PRABANG Stay in a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Mount Phousi and get a Fresh Factor body scrub to detoxify and remove dead, dry skin. From $210. avanihotels.com

Six Senses is involved in a conservation program and received the first BlueGreen360 award. Here guests will find surf lessons, aerial yoga, Ayurvedic treatments and an organic garden. From $999. sixsenses.com

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

MALAYSIA

ONE&ONLY DESARU COAST

(opening in spring 2019)

The new 128-acre beachfront property will have 42 suites, two luxury suites, an exclusive 4-bedroom villa and 50 One&Only Private Homes available for purchase. Rates TBA. oneandonlyresorts.com

MALDIVES

CONSTANCE MOOFUSHI MALDIVES

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One&Only supports the Oliver Ridley Project for Indian Ocean sea life, serves garden-to-fork dining, and has an art studio, rock climbing wall and indoor golf simulator. From $1,700. oneandonlyresorts.com

SONEVA FUSHI Soneva Fushi is hidden within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to a variety of exotic and incredible marine life. Don’t miss the astronomical dinner cruise with the resident astronomer or guided snorkeling trip with a marine biologist. From $1,597. soneva.com SPA

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SONEVA IN AQUA This luxurious boat villa sails from its flagship resort, Soneva Fushi. It has a maximum occupancy of four adults and two children, and the on-board crew includes a captain, sous chef, butler, dive master, therapist and an astronomer (on request). Rates

available upon request. soneva.com

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MEXICO

AUBERGE CHILENO BAY RESORT AT LOS CABOS

SONEVA JANI Soneva Jani’s moniker is inspired by one of the Sanskrit words for ‘wisdom.’ It is located in the Medhufaru lagoon and comprises five islands, providing the same wellness-focused methods as Soneva’s other fascinating properties in addition to waterslides and retractable roofs. From $2,989. soneva.com

MAURITIUS

Auberge patrons have access to an aromatherapy steam room, salt inhalation room, hydrotherapy + reflexology pools, a juice bar and Tom Fazio-designed golf course.

Rates available upon request. chilenobay.aubergeresorts.com BELMOND MAROMA RESORT + SPA

Participate in a bike tour and traditional Maya Temazcal ceremony or visit the Melipona beehive.

The resort is also proud to be pet-friendly. From $655.

HERITAGE LE TELFAIR GOLF & WELLNESS RESORT

YOGA

Partake in a helicopter adventure to view a rare natural phenomenon called the Underwater Waterfall, an optical illusion best seen from the air that is created by the movement of sand and silt sediments under powerful underwater currents. From $574.

belmond.com

Here, guests can opt for a wellness upgrade that includes a mini-bar full of healthy food, in-room perfume of your choice depending on your mood and energies, a chromotherapy lamp, a yoga mat, pillow perfume and a personalized bath menu. From $458.

CABO SURF HOTEL + SPA

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Take advantage of complimentary yoga, surf lessons, a post-surf recovery massage, reflexology and a volcanic mud treatment. From $295. cabosurf.com

ONE&ONLY LE SAINT GÉRAN

CAREYES

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SEAPONACK POINT SAG HARBOR — Web# 112152 $14,239,000 - Heroic water views, unparalleled privacy and a singular residence to enjoy it all are just the prologue to the story that describes this masterfully constructed 8 bedroom, 10,000 SF+/- waterfront estate offering panoramic sunset vistas in a privileged 2 acre setting embraced by an additional 40 acres of contiguous waterfront reserve. Watch ships set sail from a 62’ saltwater heated Gunite pool with oversized spa framed by 2,500 SF+/- of broad stone patios and lush landscaping. Book your own private tour today. For the full story visit myhamptonhomes.com/112152

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Sleep in colorful casitas on the Mexican Pacific, release turtle hatchlings back into their natural habitat and experience La Copa del Sol, a cliffside 35-foot-deep, 88-foot-wide sound bowl. Bungalows from $310; casitas

from $340; villas from $2,100. careyes.com CHABLÉ RESORT

ONE&ONLY PALMILLA Escape to One&Only’s yoga garden, art classes and tequila tasting or participate in the various sports offered (a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, basketball court + three tennis courts). From $665.

oneandonlyresorts.com

Grab an elixir from the juice/smoothie bar, visit the apothecary or the salt chamber, take salsa lessons and try flotation therapy at this Mexican oasis. Rates

MOROCCO

ESPERANZA

After a long day exploring the souks, unwind in one of the hotel’s two hammams with a foot recovery treatment and hot argan oil head massage. There’s also a nearby golf course and various Moroccan excursions to choose from. From $913. aman.com

AMANJENA

available upon request. chableresort.com

Esperanza has an award-winning spa, nearby golf courses, a trainer-in-residence program, culinary events and paint lessons. From $850. esperanza.aubergeresorts.com

FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA

EICHARDT’S PRIVATE HOTEL

This pet-friendly resort provides yacht charters, tennis, a lazy river, Apuane stone therapy, the Tropicsurf RIDE Clinic and more. From $695. fourseasons.com/

puntamita

See the Southern Alps by private helicopter charter, ski untouched snow in private fields, and snowshoe or dog-sled before unwinding with a warm bath in your lakefront accommodation. From $944. eichardts.com

MAYA TULUM RESORT

THE LODGE AT KAURI CLIFFS

Explore ancient ruins, receive Mayan healing treatments (Mayan clay massage, Temazcal ceremony) and walk through the oceanfront meditation labyrinth.

Play on the par 72 championship golf course, go fishing or try quad biking before taking a farm tour and ending the day with a kiwi mud wrap. From $1,660.

From $320. mayatulum.com

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EMBRACE LIFE EMBRACE ASPEN

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PUERTO RICO

PUERTO RICO

PURIST IN PUERTO RICO THE FIVE-STAR DORADO BEACH, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE, IS BACK AFTER RESTORATION AND RECOVERY.

By Cristina Cuomo

I spent this past New Year’s at Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico, which has been resilient in the wake of Hurricane Maria’s destruction to the island.

The former Rockefeller estate of the ’50s has been transformed over decades into an oceanside enclave of enchantment, and recently reopened its Reserve property, Dorado Beach’s high-end, five-star outpost.

Home to some of the best springtime surfing, Dorado Beach also boasts world-class golf as well as other activities like basketball, tennis, biking through nature trails and swimming. The Spa Botánico at the Reserve honors Puerto Rico’s genuine botanical and healing traditions that embrace the esthetic, cosmetic and medicinal importance of local plants. This integration with the natural world is reflected in fresh new offerings like the Treehouse massage, which takes place entirely outdoors within a lush, private garden setting. Body scrubs are blended in the spa’s kitchen and combine coconut oil, shea butter and healing ingredients indigenous to Puerto Rico while the three restaurants, Coa, Encanto, and Positivo Sand Bar, capture the diversity of farm-to-table food that brings together the best of culture and the breathtaking Dorado Beach. Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com THE PORTABLE PURIST

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MATAKAURI LODGE

same time as a manual massage). Rates available upon

request. aquavillage.pt

Seven minutes from Queenstown, this lakeside lodge has heli-skiing, private cruises, lanolin rehydration treatments and a Southern Lakes photography tour.

From $1,252. robertsonlodges.com

Aside from the usual spa massage and facial treatments, you can have acupuncture, Reiki and shiatsu done, and try the nearby village’s famous mineral water. With a high pH, at 9.5, it’s considered one of the highest alkaline waters available in Europe. From $108. monchiqueresort.com

OMAN

SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY RESORT

PALÁCIO ESTORIL

Indigenous village-style accommodations are beautifully placed between mountains and the beach of Zighy Bay where visitors can go rock climbing, paragliding and hiking. There is also a variety of spa offerings including collagen facials, intensive hammam treatments and detox treatments. From $1,112. sixsenses.com

Full of history and elegance, the Palácio caters to golfers and wellness gurus with a golf clubhouse, golf clinics, extensive wellness center and spa. From $131.

PHILIPPINES

SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY

AMANPULO

Dine on the daily seafood catches of local fisherman, go windsurfing then get a Hilot massage, which alternates hot and cold (traditional in the Philippines).

From $1,400. aman.com

AQUA VILLAGE, HEALTH RESORT & SPA Take a dip in the hot springs hydrodynamic swimming pool and get a Vichy shower spa treatment (with several jets of thermal water on the body at the GOLF

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KID-FRIENDLY/ KIDS’CLUB/BABYSITTING

palacioestorilhotel.com

Stay in a renovated 19th-century manor house and receive specialty spa treatments, wine cruises, and participate in the tradition of stomping grapes. From

$330. sixsenses.com

PUERTO RICO

PORTUGAL

YOGA

MACDONALD MONCHIQUE RESORT & SPA

FITNESS CENTER

DORADO BEACH, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE Featuring a 5-acre nature-inspired spa; the hotel’s historic 11-mile Rockefeller Trail; bamboo and stone muscle melt; massage in an open air treehouse; HydraFacial™. Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com SPA

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Luxury wellness resort company One&Only is welcoming a new location in the summer/ fall in Rwanda called Gorilla’s Nest where guests get the chance to interact with gorillas in their natural habitat.

Enjoy cabaret entertainment, farm-to-table dining, purification rituals, shopping and more. Rates available

upon request. elsanjuanhotel.com

THE ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH RESORT Enter the Remède Spa for a private meditation session before embarking on an active day discovering the island’s beaches, waterfalls and rainforests. From $899.

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EL SAN JUAN HOTEL

Partake in a smudging ceremony with omumbiri (myrrh tree resin) and impepho (African incense), get an avocado hair mask and visit the on-site organic garden at this getaway on the private island of Félicité.

From $2,281. sixsenses.com

SINGAPORE

SIX SENSES DUXTON Learn about different aspects of traditional Chinese medicine from herbal and acupuncture to massage and dietary therapy. From $209. sixsenses.com

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RWANDA

ONE&ONLY NYUNGWE HOUSE Located on the edge of the Nyungwe National Park, this is an incredible place to interact with wildlife as the area holds one of the last mountain rainforest habitats on the planet. From $595. oneandonlyresorts.com

BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE + WELLNESS RETREAT

(opening in summer/fall 2019)

Engage with rare and majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat while staying in chic, modern accommodations. Rates TBA. oneandonlyresorts.com

SEYCHELLES

SIX SENSES ZIL PASYON

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SOUTH AFRICA

ONE&ONLY GORILLA’S NEST

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This newly opened sister property to the Duxton is a sustainably restored 1929 building with a rooftop lap pool, handmade mattresses by Naturalmat and essential waste-reduction practices. From $193.

In the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof focuses on conservation + sustainability, has an award-winning spa, various outdoor activities and the world’s largest rock art collection. Rates available upon request.

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KUBILI HOUSE

cave. In winter, there’s skiing in the Sierra Nevada.

From $482. fincacortesin.com

A luxurious private residence set inside Thornybush Game Reserve provides incredible wildlife viewing during the day, with an in-house concierge and chef at your beck and call. Indulge in three swimming pools, a spa and steam room when not on wildlife tours and excursions. From $400. kubilihouse.com

ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN

AMANGALLA

Aman’s Sri Lankan location is 20 minutes from Yatagala, a rock temple with a 1,000-year-old Bo tree and meditation cave. There is also an in-house Ayurvedic doctor, blue whale watching (December through April) and nearby tea plantations.

Nearby the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and ocean with panoramic views of Table Mountain (which you can hike), this is the perfect location for Cape Town visitors. From $530. oneandonlyresorts.com

From $725. aman.com

SANTÉ WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA

Home to Sri Lanka’s first-ever comprehensive hydrotherapy facilities, the triplex spa has an open-air thermal salt soak pool and four treatment rooms all open to the surrounding paddy fields. Important to note:

Walk through the labyrinth, participate in guided mountain-biking, get health assessments at the Health Optimizing Clinic and rejuvenate at the spa. From

$350. santeretreat.co.za

A two-hour drive away from Finca sits the Alhambra Palace, a 2017 Wonders of the World finalist, but offered right at the resort are thermal baths, a 25m indoor heated saltwater pool and exclusive snow

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Children must be over 12 years old. From $488. santani.lk

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This eco-friendly resort supports the ARTIREEF project to restore the reef of Pointe Milou while its Sisley Spa delivers Phyto-Aromatic treatments based on plant extracts and essential oils. From $685.

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The 7132 Hotel’s award-winning thermal baths in Switzerland are made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite.

in the resort’s chocolate production. From $1,555.

Explore the coconut grove, tamarind field and pineapple orchard before hitting the luxury boutique and Serenity Spa Cottage. Rates available upon request.

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HÔTEL LE TOINY

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LE GUANAHANI

Go on a botanical garden or rainforest tour, get a sulphur mud treatment and hair braiding done at this luxe resort that was once part of the Rabot Estate, one of Soufrière’s oldest and most famous cocoa plantations. From $770. ladera.com

Kids will love the “Cook Your Catch” program after a deep-sea fishing excursion while parents receive wellness treatments by Oxford-trained botanist and Body Bliss founder Nick James. Rates available upon

ST. VINCENT + THE GRENADINES

(Reopening in late 2019)

request. leguanahani.com

THE COTTON HOUSE MUSTIQUE

ST. KITTS + NEVIS

The Cotton House, which provides crystal-electro face therapy and chakra well-being treatments, sits on 13 acres of tropical gardens. From $960. cottonhouse.net

A sea turtle conservation program, wakeboarding, ecofriendly golf balls, Nevisian massages + spa treatments, and a natural herb garden for teas—there’s something here for everyone! From $875. fourseasons.com

SWITZERLAND

FOUR SEASONS NEVIS

7132 HOTEL

Relax in the award-winning thermal baths made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite and listen to live jazz on the Steinway concert grand. From $610. 7132.com

ST. LUCIA

JADE MOUNTAIN

THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Foodies wanting a Caribbean escape will appreciate the “Jade Cuisine” created by James Beard award-winning chef Allen Susser in addition to the organic farm and 1,000 cocoa trees, which supply the cocoa beans used

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This is a skier’s paradise located in the heart of the Swiss Alps with an award-winning 25,833-square-foot

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spa and health club, and life coaching offered by the renowned Champions Coach Andreas Benz. From

$1,044. thechediandermatt.com

massage, after getting into the Muay Thai boxing ring for a lesson. From $868. sixsenses.com

SONEVA KIRI

THAILAND AMANPURI

For a minimum of three nights, partake in one of the Wellness Immersions, catered to individual needs with in-depth consultations and screenings. From $1,050.

Located one hour’s flight from Bangkok by Soneva’s private plane, this stunning escape has villas on the beach and in the rainforest. Be sure to check out the Treepod dining where you’ll feast from a cozy bamboo pod suspended in the air (the waiter delivers your entire meal via a zip-line). From $1,198. soneva.com

EVASON HUA HIN

TURKEY

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SIX SENSES KAPLANKAYA (Reopening on April 15, 2019)

Visitors will find Thai herbal compresses, chakra balancing and a yogic intestinal cleanse, and may participate in Tamboon Tak Bat (offering food to Buddhist monks) or learning about plant-based cuisine at Blue Lotus Hua Hin. From $79. sixsenses.com

Explore Turkey by helicopter on a sightseeing expedition or visit traditional local artisans. Also, make sure to see the in-house nutritionists and exercise physiologists. From $410. sixsenses.com

SIX SENSES SAMUI

TURKS + CAICOS This Six Senses sanctuary consists of 66 private villas, integrative mind healing, a fitness boot camp, authentic Thai farm, yogic detox and Thai boxing. From $381.

sixsenses.com

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KID-FRIENDLY/ KIDS’CLUB/BABYSITTING

Check out the on-site Nature Discovery Center, Pilates

by Erika Bloom or the spa’s warm water flotation treatment (for tension release and balance of the mind).

From $2,250. aman.com

Do a three-day yoga immersion ritual that includes private yoga, aerial yoga, chakra meditation and a Thai

YOGA

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Meet Me at the Cove

THE RESTAURANT A classic, All-American dining room, fireplace lounge and bar featuring fresh and local dishes by chef Jay Lippin. Experience the legendary sunsets over Sag Harbor Cove from the second floor dining room. Open year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

THE HOTEL A year-round resort, offering an infusion of comfort and sophistication featuring sixty-seven charming village and harbor-facing rooms with plush bedding. Family-friendly amenities including harbor side pool, beach service, tennis court, fitness studio and Baron’s Cove bicycles.

On-site concierge and dog-friendly rooms available.

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For hotel reservations, call 844.227.6672

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Set on its own private island, this luxury resort is famed for its world-class spa, COMO Shambhala Retreat, which offers Asian-inspired treatments including Ayurvedic approaches and aromatherapy, an outdoor Jacuzzi garden and Japanese baths. From $1,200.

comohotels.com

CALISTOGA RANCH IN CALIFORNIA Learn to live off the land by gathering eggs from the ranch’s chicken coop and honey from the beehives before taking a private cooking class or qigong session in the mineral pool. From $695.

aubergeresorts.com

UNITED STATES

AMANGIRI CANYON POINT IN UTAH

CANYON RANCH IN ARIZONA

Enter a spa based on the healing traditions of the Navajo and get flotation therapy or a crystal sound bath. Yoga classes are offered for all ages, including children and personalized family sessions. From

$1,550. aman.com

Try the Life Enhancement Program for an extensive overview of healthy living and have nutritional lab evaluations done. Canyon Ranch also has Watsu massages, clay sculpting and wellness services for teens. Rates available upon request. canyonranch.com

AMANGANI IN WYOMING

CANYON RANCH IN MASSACHUSETTS

Take little ones to a Karma Kids Yoga class or skiing in the Rockies before a farm-to-table meal. Amangani also offers nutrition counseling for all ages, biodynamic craniosacral therapy and therapeutic cupping. From

The Canyon Ranch of New England has many of the same services that its Arizona sibling offers with the addition of hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Rates

$800. aman.com

available upon request. canyonranch.com

CIVANA CAREFREE IN ARIZONA

BAKER HOUSE 1650 IN NEW YORK This boutique bed & breakfast in the Hamptons offers three pools and a beautiful, modern spa among the 17th century architecture. Enjoy a steam shower, hit the sauna, and book a facial or massage. From $500.

Opened in the spring of 2018, Civana became the first sustainable wellness resort in Greater Scottsdale, and offers a 22,000-square-foot spa with a healing water circuit, sound bowl sessions and more. From $479.

civanacarefree.com

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FOUR SEASONS LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS

LUMERIA MAUI IN HAWAII

After a day out in Hollywood Hills or shopping on Rodeo Drive, utilize the in-room fitness and wellness equipment, lounge at the pool or pamper your pet (15 pounds and under) with treats and a plush bed.

Rates available upon request. fourseasons.com/losangeles GROUNDSEA FITNESS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW YORK Hike through nature and revive with top-flight vegan fare in intimate, three- or four-day group retreats, based out of a modern estate in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, or a quaint bed-and-breakfast in Amenia, New York. From $5,500. groundseafitness.com

Lumeria offers patrons all the wonder and adventurous activities expected of beautiful Maui while also maintaining a focus on wellness with organic farm visits, meditation sessions and more.

Rates available upon request. lumeriamaui.com MII AMO IN ARIZONA

Set among the beautiful Red Rocks, Mii Amo goers practice stargazing, chanting and Native Americaninspired therapies. They may also attend art classes, golf clinics, a juicing class and intensive bootcamp.

Rates available upon request (3-night minimum stay). miiamo.com

THE LODGE AT BLUE SKY IN UTAH

THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK IN MONTANA

Experience the Western way on a private 3,500-acre ranch with activities including fly-fishing, clay shooting, yoga in a yurt and horseback riding. From $650. blueskyutah.com

Experience ranch life by glamping on a 19th century homestead with the entire family. Find flyfishing, archery, shooting sports, forest bathing and cross-country skiing at Discovery Ski Area. From

(opening in May 2019)

$867 per person/per night (3-night minimum stay). theranchatrockcreek.com

THE LODGE AT WOODLOCH IN PENNSYLVANIA

A ROOM AT THE BEACH IN NEW YORK Return to nature on more than 400 woodland acres with a private 15-acre lake in the Pocono Mountains.

Guests will enjoy art and culinary workshops, aquatic fitness classes and therapies, outdoor adventure programs and more. From $359. thelodgeatwoodloch.com YOGA

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While staying in one of the ten luxury rooms nestled in Bridgehampton, one will find top amenities and serene offerings that include a redwood-lined allée and a cedar-lined sauna. From $310. iwantaroomatthebeach.com SPA

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SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE IN NEW YORK (Opening Spring 2019)

This chic, new thirteen-room retreat in the Hamptons embodies wellness and healing arts with a focus on holistic living, nutrition, fitness, meditation, hydrotherapy and face/body care. Rates available upon

request. shousugibanhouse.com

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meditation sessions, wellness consultations, lifestyle coaching and more. From $233. namanretreat.com

NHA TRANG RESORT Visitors may take Vietnamese cooking classes, practice aerial yoga and get sound-healing therapy or Shirodhara balancing (stress-release treatment) at Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort. From $688. sixsenses.com

SIX SENSES CON DAO A restaurant by Jean Georges, a pool, health and spa facilities create a rejuvenating experience at this luxury Bridghampton location. Bicycles are also available for guests and yoga classes are held right in-house. From

$495. toppingrosehouse.com

VICEROY SNOWMASS IN COLORADO

Located in the archipelago islands, this Six Senses spot offers its guests a green tea scrub, chakra balancing, yogic detox, Abhyanga (Ayurveda body massage), tropical rain forest hiking and historical tours. From

$663. sixsenses.com

SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY The Viceroy Snowmass spa offers a selection of holistic experiences from Ute Indian-inspired therapies to contemporary beauty rituals. Located in Aspen’s backyard beyond a dramatic custom-designed brass gate, the spa sanctuary provides six luxurious treatment rooms.

Rates available upon request. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

Practice morning tai chi or pranayama yoga before a day of hiking, island-hopping or taking the Earth Lab tour, where guests may check out the resort’s sustainability projects (mushroom hut, chicken farm, solar hot water system, etc.). From $688. sixsenses.com

VIETNAM

NAMAN RETREAT Aside from the award-winning architecture, guests will find various detox programs, private yoga and

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Morning yoga and a surf check at Escape Haven in Bali

AMATARA WELLNESS RESORT IN PHUKET, THAILAND Try the Amatara Detox program with Chi Nei Tsang (detoxifying abdominal massage), colon hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage treatment, naturopathic consultation and a therapeutic coffee or chlorophyll cleansing treatment. Some other retreats available:

Amatara Active, Holistic Anti-Aging and Amatara Yoga.

From $1,699. amataraphuket.com

ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS IN NARENDRA NAGAR TEHRI, INDIA Features Detox, Yogic Detox and Weight Management (two-week minimum stay) programs which include an Ayurvedic diet, meditation, detox aromatherapy massage and personalized fitness training. Some other

retreats available: Ayurvedic rejuvenation, Dhyana selfrealization and stress management. Rates available upon request. anandaspa.com

BODYHOLIDAY IN ST. LUCIA Well-being is at the core of BodyHoliday’s philosophy as they have a renowned Wellness Center, organic garden, customized diets, Ayurvedic therapies and more. Weight-loss retreat from $4,700. thebodyholiday.com CASTEL MONASTERO IN MONASTERO D’OMBRONE, ITALY While Chef Gordon Ramsay helms the restaurant menu and Gourmet Spa program, the weight-loss programs are medically supervised with lipolytic treatments, hydro-aromatherapy sessions, mud detox treatments and more. Three-day weight-loss program

from $1,708; seven days from $3,301 (room not included). castelmonastero.com

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DETOX + DIETING

FIVELEMENTS IN BALI, INDONESIA Fivelements has three main retreats—rejuvenation, detox and culinary—with beauty spa rituals, Balinese ceremonies, wellness consultations and gourmet plantbased meals. Culinary retreats from $1,581; rejuvenation

retreats from $2,272; detox retreats from $5,724. fivelements.org

ITC GRAND BHARAT IN HARYANA, INDIA The Ayurvedic Detox and Vedic Weight Management retreats include Ayurvedic doctor consultations, personalized yoga, guided meditation, Kaya Kalp detox therapies and herbal massages. Some other retreats available: Tranquil Sojourn, Swasthya Regime and Holistic Wellness.

Rates available upon request. itchotels.in

THE RANCH MALIBU IN MALIBU, CALIFORNIA Tackle intensive weight-loss, 1,400 calorie-a-day organic plant-based dieting, weekly cooking classes, cholesterol testing and a body fat analysis. One-week package from

$7,800.; The Ranch 4.0 (four-day program from $4,200) or The Ranch 10.0 (10-day program from $11,400). theranchmalibu.com THE RETREAT IN ATENAS, COSTA RICA While there are other packages to choose from, the most popular is Diana Stobo’s signature 10-day detox called The Naked Challenge, aka “Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days.” The Naked Challenge from $3,230.

theretreatcostarica.com

SHA WELLNESS CLINIC IN ALICANTE, SPAIN The Intensive Detox + Weight Loss program includes personalized diets, medical examinations, detox hydroenergetic healing sessions and a personal trainer.

Some other retreats available: Anti-Smoking, Anti-Stress and

Recovery. From $1,709. shawellnessclinic.com

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BALI Serene accommodations at Blue Karma Seminyak

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HEALTHFUL MIND+BODY IN BALI THE BEST WAY TO SURF AND SPEND A FEW DAYS ON THE INDONESIAN ISLAND FOR A FIRST-TIMER.

By Coralie Charriol Paul I grew up in Hong Kong and go back every fall for the annual board meeting of my family business, CHARRIOL. This year, I made it a business/pleasure trip, adding a few days in Bali to get my dose of ocean and surf. It’s a rather big island with many different areas, but I mainly visited the southwest side in Seminyak and Canggu. These regions are located next to each other, but with small roads connecting the two, it sometimes took 45 minutes to travel between them.

I stayed at my friend’s charming boutique hotel called Blue Karma (bluekarmasecrets.com), which has two other locations in Bali plus a luxury boat villa coming in April. Seminyak is bustling and active with wide beaches accompanied by sunset bars and fun music, so depending on your mood, you can kick back at low-key, charming little places or go fancier with DJs and pools. One of my favorite dinners in the area was at Métis (metisbali.com), a gorgeous restaurant serving French-Mediterranean cuisine with an in-house lounge, gallery and shop.

My surf guide, Ali Bushnell, the owner and lead instructor of Green Waves Bali (greenwavesbali.com), picked me up every day and took me to the best spots according to the waves and my level. The water there is crowded year round, but he helped me in the lineup and I caught some sweet rides.

Know that you’re never alone watching a sunset in Bali—just find the closest beach around 6PM. If you’re in Canggu, go to Old Man’s (great for sunset surf), Finn’s Beach Club or The Lawn. In Seminyak, try Ku De Ta, Alila or Potato Head Beach Club. Sunsets and surfing aside, the absolute best thing about Bali is the local people, who are incredibly sweet and attentive. Here are a few more suggestions for a happy, healthy visit:

CANGGU: • The Practice for yoga, thepracticebali.com • Spring Spa or Amo Spa for nails/spa treatments,

springspa.com; amospa.com

• Cafe Organic or The Loft for healthy/vegan,

cafeorganicbali.com; theloftbali.co

• Warung Dandelion for Indonesian cuisine,

warung-dandelion.business.site

• Kedungu or Tanah Lot Beach for surf

SEMINYAK: • Jari Menari for massages, jarimenari.com/home • Motion Fitness for workout classes,

motionfitnessbali.com

• Kynd Community for healthy/vegan,

kyndcommunity.com

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RETREATS

Olivia Newton-John and Gregg Cave, co-founders of Gaia in Australia

six-day package from $2,944; eight-day package from $3,467. wecarespa.com

FITNESS + SPORT

ARO HA IN GLENORCHY, NEW ZEALAND Go on a wellness adventure surrounded by the beauty of New Zealand nature; stay in eco-accommodation, dine on vegetarian cuisine, visit the Obsidian therapeutic spa and go on daily hikes. From $3,874. aro-ha.com THE ASHRAM IN CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA Find inner and outer strength through fitness classes, meditation, nutrition and more while on retreat at The Ashram’s main location or on one of its seasonal retreats (upcoming locations include Mallorca, Iceland and the Camino de Santiago in Spain). From $5,800.

theashram.com

THE BODY CAMP IN IBIZA, SPAIN From vegan-based superfood protein shakes and lifestyle coaching to mixed weight training and body toning, Body Camp-ers will quickly get back into shape.

Bookings available starting March 9. From $2,228. thebodycamp.com

COCO LOCO ECO RESORT IN CHINANDEGA, NICARAGUA Surf, practice yoga, surf, meditate, repeat. And if you’re feeling philanthropic, participate in community work with local nonprofit, Waves of Hope. From $1,050.

cocolocoresort.com

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WE CARE SPA IN DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA We Care’s philosophy is based on four key components: prefast, detox, treatment and classes. It has a medicine wheel, sacred labyrinth, colon hydrotherapy and lymphatic stimulation. Three-day package from $1,299;

ESCAPE HAVEN IN BALI, INDONESIA One of the top-rated, award-winning retreats in Bali, Escape Haven offers surf, yoga, fitness and Ayurveda programs for women at two locations in Bali—Uluwatu and Canggu. From $2,195. escapehaven.com GODDESS RETREATS IN BALI, INDONESIA AND HAKUBA, JAPAN Features four specialized retreats for women-only: Surf, Snow (Japan), Fit, and Bali. All retreats focus on nutrition, allow personal customization and have various spa/healing treatments. Surf, Fit and Bali retreats from

$1,995; Snow retreat from $2,695. goddessretreats.com

LOVE YOGA SPACE IN COSTA VICENTINA, PORTUGAL Stay on a 275-acre organic farm on the Atlantic coast and receive daily yoga and meditation sessions, and optional surf lessons. Upcoming retreat date: May 22-28.

From $2,700. loveyogaspace.com

MOUNTAIN TREK IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Climb the all-inclusive Mountain Trek program with fitness hikes, state-of-the-art spa facilities, organic cuisine, workshops and hot springs. From $5,400.

mountaintrek.com

PADDLE DIVA WATER + WELLNESS RETREAT IN RINCON, PUERTO RICO Activties include daily stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, fitness walks, SUP snorkeling and more. Upcoming

retreat date: April 11-15. From $2,100. paddlediva.com

SAMATAHITI RETREATS, SURF CAMPS + TRAININGS IN RINCON, PUERTO RICO Called the “yoga place for adrenaline junkies,” Samatahiti offers hiking, mountain biking, cliff diving, SUP yoga, yoga teacher training and more. Prices vary. samatahiti.com THE PORTABLE PURIST

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CAREYES Sitting cliffside, El Careyes overlooks the Pacific Ocean

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PURIST RETREAT AT EL CAREYES

SPEND THIS FALL IN MEXICO ON OUR SPIRITUAL SURF RETREAT.

Located in the Costalegre region between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, El Careyes, a five-star Mexican resort destination, sits on a coastal strip of unspoiled, pristine terrain. This high-vibrational location has a spiritual and energizing combination of attributes from lush jungles, polo fields and beautiful coastline to bright castles and casitas accompanied by hospitable locals and cultural influences.

Enjoying an outdoor mud bath

Purist invites you on its November 2-6 retreat at El Careyes where participants will begin their days with surfing at Arroyo Seco or yoga asana followed by a traditional Mexican breakfast of eggs, avocado, salsa picante, and fresh fruits like papaya, mango and pineapple. After massages, rest and beach time, our late afternoons will be dedicated to the subtle practice of breathing, more yoga, sound-bath meditation in the 35-foot deep cliffside Copa del Sol, and mud baths. A culturally and physically stimulating experience will be found hiking—with a local guide—up to an outdoor exhibition of some of the most extraordinary art and architecture inside caves and atop the mountain.

Spa treatments, horseback riding, boating, stand-up paddleboarding, delicious healthy meals and sunset margaritas at castles surrounding El Careyes all make for the most magical memories. For more information, email dena@thepuristonline.com; careyes.com.

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The Four Seasons’ stunning backyard

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FOUR SEASONS WESTLAKE VILLAGE

The Wellness Kitchen hosts nutritional cooking classes

FOUR SEASONS WESTLAKE VILLAGE

CALIFORNIA GLEAMIN’ SET IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS BETWEEN MALIBU AND SANTA BARBARA LIES FOUR SEASONS WESTLAKE VILLAGE, AN OASIS WITH ITS OWN IN-HOUSE WELLNESS FACILITY ATTRACTING BOTH LOCALS AND OUT-OF-TOWNERS.

By Charlotte DeFazio

The California Health & Longevity Institute’s Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, believes that striking the perfect mind and body balance while traveling is “not about being deprived; it’s about moderation.” One visit to her will teach you how to properly integrate carbs into your daily diet, differentiate between good and bad fats, whip up a fast, healthy meal and more. The CHLI, where Lambert has worked for 13 years, comfortably resides in the Four Seasons; it partnered with the luxe hotel to create a four-day Signature Retreat covering nutrition, fitness and mental well-being, all wrapped up in top-notch hospitality.

Before arriving, retreat-goers receive phone consultations and assessments with CHLI health experts to personalize their experience and ensure they get what they need—from fitness goals to chronic-disease concerns. From the moment your car pulls up to the entrance, you know you’re in good hands, greeted by friendly faces, the Stir café adjacent to the lobby (selling pressed juice and gluten-free pastries), and finally, your grand room with sweeping views of the mountains and a bathtub to soak in after each intensive day of learning.

The typical daily schedule includes lots of wholesome food, contrary to the myth that wellness retreats and

weight-loss programs are built on cardio and minuscule feeding periods. Participants never go hungry, but are receiving constant information about the good and bad for their individual bodies. A 2,000-caloriea-day diet could be great for one person and too much for another. The body-composition analysis and metabolism assessment conducted by the fitness team help determine where you’re at on the spectrum, and Lambert lets you know how to properly nourish yourself at each meal (the ginger-carrot soup topped with cashew cream was a group favorite). The fourday itinerary is full of workshops (which include group sessions on inner-peace strategies with an in-house psychologist); nutritional cooking classes and demonstrations; hiking trails; a workout in the fitness center; mediation; and yoga. A must-do during a block of free time: hit the 40,000-square-foot spa, where every treatment room includes a private terrace (request the garden side if any possibility of poolside noise annoys you). Or head to the hotel’s salon, Rhythm & Hair, for beauty pampering and a blowout. This year’s guests will experience a total revamp, as the property has begun aesthetic renovations, updating to a more modern look featuring a calm, cool palette; it’s expected to launch in March. The Signature Retreat (accommodation included),

$2,900, fourseasons.com

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Try a chakra balancing treatment in Greece while on a Euphoria Retreat.

CHENOT PALACE HEALTH WELLNESS HOTEL IN GABALA, AZERBAIJAN Find medically focused programs ranging from three to 14 nights, like “Recovery From Stress and Re-Energizing,” “Prevention and Aging Well,” and “Metabolic Optimizing for Weight Loss.” Programs from

From $3,500. skylondalodge.com

$1,799. chenotpalacegabala.com

TARYN TOOMEY’S RETREATMENT PROGRAM Toomey’s Retreatment program is an immersive experience of The Class by Taryn Toomey, morning meditation and an organic/locally sourced menu.

COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE IN BALI, INDONESIA Located by the artists’ town of Ubud, Como Shambhala provides a resident dietician, qigong (rhythmic breathing with tai chi-like movements) and a water purification tour. From $600. comohotels.com

Upcoming locations include Mustique, Mexico, Martha’s Vineyard and Whistler. Rates available upon request. taryntoomey.com WANDERLUST FESTIVAL AT TURTLE BAY RESORT IN OAHU, HAWAII Wanderlust Festivals are all about promoting a healthy lifestyle, enjoying live music and participating in multilevel yoga + meditation sessions in addition to various outdoor activities (bike tour, ziplining, surfing), organic dinners and inspiring lectures. February 28-March 3.

Three-day ticket from $420; four-day premium pass + lodging from $3,050. wanderlust.com/festivals

HEALTH + SPA

CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA Wellness seekers may choose from various mind/ body/spirit-focused classes, receive a vibrational tuneup and learn to practice mindful eating. Three-night

package from $4,550; four-night package from $6,100; seven-night package from $9,550. cal-a-vie.com

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SKYLONDA LODGE IN WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA Get fit while hiking through the majestic redwoods, taking daily yoga classes, experiencing restorative massages, doing circuit training, and testing out the obstacle course built on a secluded path in the forest.

GAIA RETREAT + SPA IN BROOKLET, AUSTRALIA Gaia, co-founded by Olivia Newton-John, not only serves fresh organic produce, but offers a variety of services including a personal trainer, art therapy, astrology and tarot readings, a naturopathic clinic and private transfers to Byron Bay for surfing. From $1,145.

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SAMADHI HEALTH AND WELLNESS RETREAT & SPA IN DAYLESFORD, AUSTRALIA Visit this healing sanctuary, located 62 miles outside Melbourne, and choose from its extensive list of retreat programs and spa therapies. One will also find qigong practices, electromagnetic stimulation therapy and more. Rates vary and are available upon request.

samadhiretreat.com.au

ONE&ONLY PALMILLA X WANDERWELL IN LOS CABOS, MEXICO Throughout the year, One&Only will partner with

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Wanderwell for a series of three-day retreats centered around yoga, meditation, nutrition and holistic wellbeing. Next retreat date: Vino + Vinyasa (March 8-10).

From $616. oneandonlyresorts.com; wanderwell.life

WESTLAKE VILLAGE FOUR SEASONS IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA The Signature Retreat (valid until December 31, 2019) covers mental health, physical health and nutrition.

Participants leave with a copy of the cookbook The Wellness Kitchen— and a new wealth of knowledge.

From $2,900. fourseasons.com

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ALA KUKUI IN HANA, MAUI, HAWAII Take cultural workshops, learn about mindful eating, receive life coaching + spiritual guidance or Ayurvedic consultations while staying in paradise. Studio apartment

from $250; retreat house from $1,500. alakukui.org

BLISS SANCTUARY FOR WOMEN IN BALI, INDONESIA Each package offered is centered around yoga, spa, meditation and Balinese culture, and you may personally design your luxury retreat at any of their locations in Canggu, Seminyak or Ubud (opening in April 2019). Rates vary and are available upon request.

blisssanctuaryforwomen.com

ELEMENT RETREAT BY MAMA MEDICINE IN LAGO D’ORTA, ITALY Reside lakeside in the Mottarone mountain range at this kid-friendly meditative experience with medicine readings, shamanic ceremonies that integrate ancient healing traditions and sharing circles. Retreat date: July

10-16. From $1,500. mamamedicine.nyc

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EREMITO IN PARRANO, UMBRIA, ITALY This eco-hotel has a variety of themed retreats, and accommodations modeled on celluzzes (historically, cells used by hermits to find time for meditation + prayer).

Practice fasting and take a Gregorian chant workshop.

Rates available upon request. eremito.com

EUPHORIA RETREAT IN MYSTRAS, SPARTA, GREECE Try the Emotional & Physical Transformation retreat that includes a nutritional analysis, acupuncture with energy work, a chakra-balancing treatment and more.

From $2,969. euphoriaretreat.com

KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI IN KOH SAMUI, THAILAND Focus on emotional wellbeing and life fulfillment with the Embracing Change program. From $3,283.

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MANDALI RETREAT CENTER IN QUARNA SOPRA, ITALY Mandali provides a wide range of retreat programs that highlight meditation, yoga, silence, personal growth and body care. Length of retreats and prices vary. mandali.org THE PEARL LAGUNA Attend the award-winning yoga, hiking + cleansing retreat full of alkaline foods, and therapeutic healing.

From $5,500 for one week. thepearllaguna.com

RANCHO LA PUERTA Find solace in the various wellness offerings at the ranch: acupuncture, water shiatsu, nutrition consultations, chanting + sound healing, tai chi and guided meditation. From $4,350 for one-week package. rancholapuerta.com

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Book a surf getaway for yourself and the whole family.

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SEDUCTION OF SPIRIT WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA IN KOHALA COAST, HAWAII Chopra’s signature 5-day meditation and yoga retreat will be hosted at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii. From

$5,095. chopra.com

SIMPLE PEACE MEDITATION RETREATS IN ASSISI, ITALY Simple Peace offers daily yoga + meditation, a shuttle service to sacred sites, four guided meditative pilgrimages, spiritual counseling and accommodation housing a fivestar restored Roman bath. From $1,362. assisiretreats.org SHAMBHALA GAMPO ABBEY IN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA Gampo Abbey strictly adheres to Shambhala teachings and monastic Buddhist training. Visitors will practice chanting and sitting meditation, and may receive spiritual guidance. Solitary retreat cabins (strictly solitary

+ only for those wishing to deepen their meditative practice) from $30. gampoabbey.org

SPIRIT ROCK INSIGHT MEDITATION CENTER IN WOODACRE, CALIFORNIA Aside from offering meditation, mindful eating, dharma talks and teachings of Vipassana (insight meditation), Spirit Rock has various specialized retreats (women-only, LGBTQI, artists, families, etc.). Next residential retreat

March 2-30. Rates available upon request spiritrock.org

SUPERSHE RETREATS Women around the world gather through the SuperShe networking platform, which has created luxury retreats for creatives chosen by founder Kristina Roth. Recent retreats were in Hawaii, Necker Island and Turks + Caicos. For a women-only cabin experience in Finland, check out SuperShe Island. Rates and locations vary. supershe.com; supersheisland.com THE PORTABLE PURIST

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Fitness seekers will enjoy California’s Skylonda Lodge, which has its own obstacle course built in the Redwood forest.

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ROAR AFRICA

THE ART OF REWILDING CEO and founder of Roar Africa, Deborah Calmeyer, shares the mission behind her company and the positive effects of being on safari.

Anyone who has ever been on an African safari us. We need to wake up, reconnect with nature, and understands what it means to say “one doesn’t just see what it can teach us. By offering our guests a deep return home at the end of this life-altering journey; immersion in nature and the wild, they can empower one returns whole.” The seemingly intangible change and foster the discovery of peace, purpose elements of positive mental health are felt stronger and deep connection with themselves. I believe it is than ever through a heightened sense of serenity, our long-lost inner nature, characterized by curiosity, balance and completeness. Over and over again, my not fear; awareness instead of distraction; and passion guests have described enjoying over apathy, that will unlock this type of euphoric holistic our innate wildness that has feeling and deeper connection become long-lost through social “THE REWILDING EXPERIENCE to themselves following their conditioning.

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—Deborah Calmeyer And while it may be more Rewild: enveloping in a place like Africa, 1. To reverse the process of domestication. if you know what to look for, you can find it anywhere.

2. To return to a more wild or self-willed state.

It is not just the wildest place in the word that can heal, transform and enrich our lives in incredible ways.

In nature, rewilding is achieved through large-scale As long as you can bring rewilding home, inner peace conversation that seeks to restore natural processes will never be far away. and habitats of core wilderness areas, but we can Roar Africa will offer its second journey, Roar & also rewild ourselves. We are born wild yet tamed to Restore, from May 31 to June 9, 2019, in Kenya’s fit in with society, propelling us to navigate between luxurious Segera Retreat. This learning journey of these two divergent forces. As a result, we’ve lost some reconnecting and self-realization brings together the of our spirit and natural psyche in our fast-paced, visionaries, game-changers and eco-pioneers who technological world. Our natural senses have been inspire us on a daily basis. roarafrica.com overtaken by the man-made sights and sounds around THE PORTABLE PURIST

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BUDDHA PATH This tour company organizes pilgrimages in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Brazil and Peru centered around teachings of the Buddha, spiritual adventures and self-discovery journeys. buddhapath.com

Visit the sacred baobab tree or “Tree of Life” on a trip to Africa with Journeys by Design.

EPIC EUROPE Epic Europe is a luxury travel operator specializing in custom-made itineraries for small groups. Book your next family ski excursion or hiking trek through them for an unforgettable experience. epiceurope.com INDAGARE Discover personalized itineraries, tailor-made trips and more than 250 destination guides from the Indagare (a Latin word meaning “to seek, discover, scout”) community of experts. indagare.com

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PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP DOESN’T HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL AND OVERWHELMING.HERE, PURIST SUGGESTS LUGGAGE OPTIONS FOR MAKING ON-THE-GO LIFE PAINLESS (AND FASHIONABLE) FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

ANGELA HORTON Horton’s water-resistant beauty bag—equipped with a clutch, cosmetic/toiletry case and wallet with passport cover—easily slips onto a rolling-luggage handle for clean, simple carrying. Angela Horton

travel bag, $500, angelahorton.com

AWAY Get on board, lifetime-warranty seekers—nothing is destroying a suitcase made of unbreakable anodized aluminum. More perks to going away with Away?

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KENNETH COLE A limited-edition logo accents this funky flight companion as part of the 35 Years Bold collection commemorating Cole’s design career.

The lightweight yet durable exterior and multidirectional eightwheel spinner system is paired with polished leather straps and clickdown snap closures.

The Hardcase Spinner Carry-On 99, $460, kennethcole.com

RIMOWA If you’re an over-packer, invest in a reliable trunk that’s got sleek style, but with the space for a true packrat. Made in Germany from high-end anodized aluminum, the 105 Liter luggage contains a height adjustable flex divider for personalized packing.

Trunk Plus in Gold, $1,850, rimowa.com

ROCKLAND Tiny travelers may choose from a variety of durable polycarbonate shells sculpted into 3-D animal characters. The 360-degree spin wheels and adjustable pull handle make it easier for kids to navigate, and the patterned interior is a fun upgrade to the usual plain lining. Rockland My

First Luggage Hardside Carry On, $110, available at Macy’s, macys.com

VESICA This is a remote worker’s dream—designed to be practical and functional with exterior storage featuring a padded interior pocket (fits a 15-inch laptop or tablet); front cargo pocket for the included TSA-approved toiletry bag; 10400 Lithium rechargeable battery; laundry bag; and leather name tag. The

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