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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one’s lifetime.” —Mark Twain Now more than ever, after a period of at-home self-quarantine, we are longing to get away, explore the world, and connect with new cultures. Feast your eyes on the 222 resorts and wellness retreats across the globe we’ve carefully curated here. And while you plot out your next trips, stay informed. As we ease back into much-missed traveling this summer, Americans must take precautions, so here are some suggestions to avoid illness transmission, from Dr. Hanh Le, senior director of medical affairs at Healthline, one of the top online health news sites: • Check your vitals—blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rates—before you travel. • Travel to places where you will be able to access great health care. • Limit contact with people while in transit. • Maintain proper hygiene and limit contact with “high-touch” surfaces (phones, switchplates, doorknobs). • Wear rubber gloves and masks; pack plenty of both and change them throughout the trip. • Wash your hands or use sanitizer after touching multiple surfaces, and avoid contact with the face. • Bring antibacterial wipes to wipe down any area you may contact (seats, faucet handles). • Travel with sufficient supplies of any remedies you take, including allergy medications, in case you have to self-isolate. • Pay close attention to the guidance given by public health officials like the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Create safety guidelines for yourself for circumstances you may face where you travel before you decide on your destination. This will alleviate some anxiety about traveling to one of the magical wellness locations we list in this 2020-2021 guide.
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The world’s top spots for wellness, yoga, golf, surf, ski and clean cuisine.
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FINDING NIRVANA IN INDIA’S MAGNIFICENT GOLDEN TRIANGLE AND BEYOND 36 PARADISE FOUND
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Attunement for the mind, body and soul await at these idyllic destinations.
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Villas hover above the crystal blue waters of The St. Regis Bora Bora.
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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 $1,976. oneandonlyresorts.com
ARAKUR USHUAIA RESORT + SPA
ARUBA
BOARDWALK BOUTIQUE 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 and hammocks, beach huts and on-site spa service. Various water sports are nearby with kite/windsurfing being most popular. From $277.
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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 eight luxury saunas. It is also located near Sölden, a renowned winter sport area. From $390. 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 $583.
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THE RITZ-CARLTON ARUBA
STANGLWIRT
Hit the 24-hour casino, golf nearby, visit the National Wildlife Park and 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 $792. 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 and 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
$595; cottages from $1,599; estates from $3,299. 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 $1,845.
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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 $2,239. aman.com
SIX SENSES BHUTAN
THE COVE IN ELEUTHERA
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. Rates available upon request. sixsenses.com
Escape to this Bahamas enclave offering shiatsu, reflexology, gluten-free/vegan options, surf lessons, island tours, spearfishing, conch diving and more.
BRAZIL
BARBADOS
After a trek up Pico do Frade or a cruise around the archipelago’s 300 islands, decompress with a guided meditation beneath a waterfall, or indulge with Costa Brazil skin care products, now offered here.
Rooms from $550; suites from $926; villas from $2,172. thecoveeleuthera.com
SANDY LANE
FASANO ANGRA DOS REIS
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Feel the healing power of tropical waters.
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CANADA
HOTEL EMILIANO
CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORT 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
$380. emiliano.com.br
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 $1,512. aman.com
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 Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy luxury tented accommodations, inspired gourmet cuisine, restorative spa experiences and endless adventure. Kids (over 6) from $3,309; adults from $6,078. 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
$967. sixsenses.com
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 from $1,290. Rates to book the entire island are available upon request. songsaa.com
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Rates available upon request. ritzcarlton.com
CZECH REPUBLIC
SONG SAA
YOGA
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.
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The Carlsbad offers patrons treatment under the supervision of doctors in 14 different specialties with a choice of more than 250 treatments. From $188.
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CHINA
FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA
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 $576. aman.com
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 $1,386. fourseasons.com
AMANYANGYUN
HARMONY HOTEL NOSARA
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
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.
SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN
ORIGINS LUXURY LODGE
Take tai chi lessons at an ancient Buddhist temple or go on a 10-minute drive to Panda Valley (see pandas in their natural habitat) before feasting on garden-to-table dining. From $255. sixsenses.com
In addition to a four-day wellness retreat, Jean-Luc L’Hourre—Costa Rica’s only Michelin-starred chef— serves French fusion cuisine at the resort’s El Salto restaurant using local herbs, fish and honey.
AMAN SUMMER PALACE
COSTA RICA
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 $480; suites from $715; Bodhi
House from $954. bodhitreeyogaresort.com
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Rates available upon request. originslodge.com
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
BODHI TREE YOGA RESORT
YOGA
Rates available upon request. harmonynosara.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
$1,850. aman.com
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From the Harmony Hotel Nosara in Costa Rica, where the surf is up all the time.
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CASA DE CAMPO RESORT + VILLAS
ONE&ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE
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
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.
TORTUGA BAY PUNTACANA RESORT + CLUB
ONE&ONLY THE PALM
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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.
From $1,050. tortugabayhotel.com
From $447. oneandonlyresorts.com
Experience fine dining from Michelin chef Yannick Alléno, health and fitness assessments, sand-skiing excursions and a camel caravan. From $1,029.
oneandonlyresorts.com
FIJI
DUBAI
NANUKU
ATLANTIS, THE PALM Visit the award-winning spa for personalized skin care programs or floating treatments, restaurants by celebrity chefs, and the new Wavehouse equipped with a waverider machine. Rates available upon request.
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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. Rates available upon request.
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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 $545. fourseasons.com
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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.
From $838. sixsenses.com
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Snorkel through the picturesque private bay at Six Senses Fiji.
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FRENCH POLYNESIA
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
Visitors should try the vegan menu at Les Mutinés restaurant, aquafitness and Polynesian dance lessons.
ARCTIC TREEHOUSE HOTEL
THE BRANDO IN TETIAROA, TAHITI
FRANCE
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 Guests must visit the two restaurants by Gordon Ramsay in addition to trying tonic balneotherapy and hydrotherapy. Rates available upon request.
bordeaux.intercontinental.com
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. Rates available upon request. sixsenses.com
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FINLAND
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Rates available upon request. thebrando.com FOUR SEASONS BORA BORA
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). From $1,476. fourseasons.com
LE TAHA’A ISLAND RESORT + SPA 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 $1,143.
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.
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GERMANY
Receive in-water massages while immersed in revitalizing geothermal saltwater; detox in the steam cave; and take in the mineral-rich spa treatments.
BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL + SPA Automobile lovers will enjoy perusing the vintage car fleet, but Brenners’ true feature is its extensive medical care—detox and weight-loss programs, aesthetic dentistry, naturopathic diagnostics therapy, a specialist ophthalmologist, physiotherapy and more. From $488.
brenners.com
From $1,288. bluelagoon.com
INDIA
AMANBAGH 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, yoga and wellness immersion programs. From
SCHLOSS ELMAU 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.
Rates available upon request. schloss-elmau.de
GREECE
$850. aman.com
ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS Retreat to this award-winning spa offering Ayurvedic medicine, pranayama and organic cuisine amid the natural splendor of the Himalayas.
Rates available upon request. anandaspa.com
AMANZOE
THE OBEROI AMARVILAS, AGRA 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. Rates available upon request. aman.com
Dine under the shadow of the Taj Mahal, indulge in a full-body massage using aromatic attar oils, or venture to Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient architectural marvel of the Mughal Empire. From $680.
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THE OBEROI RAJVILAS, JAIPUR
THE RETREAT AT BLUE LAGOON
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THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS, UDAIPUR Witness local artisans showcase their skills in Rajasthan miniature painting, Thekri mosaic art and henna tattoo, then stroll to the lakeside promenade after sundown for a curated dinner menu and live music. From $638. oberoihotels.com
SUJÁN JAWAI IN RAJASTHAN Experience an Indian-style safari with accommodation in luxury tents, wilderness drives, a wildlife program for children and outdoor massages. Rates available
upon request. sujanluxury.com
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Climate-controlled tents inspired by desert caravans are steps away from the fragrant herb garden and signature spa, which offers the 24K Gold Soundarya Facial to smooth fine lines and rehydrate skin. From
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
MANDAPA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE 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
NIHI SUMBA ISL AND BY CHRISTOPHER BURCH For a minimum of three nights, engage in philanthropic work with the Sumba Foundation, embark on a spa safari, go deep-sea fishing and visit the chocolate factory.
From $895. nihihotels.com
PINNACLES ON TELO (TELO ISLANDS)
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 $771.
sujanluxury.com
AMANDARI
GOLF
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INDONESIA
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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.
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Set atop a cliff in Pecatu close to the Pura Uluwatu temple, one will discover beautiful views of the Indian
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Ocean, Balinese-inspired specialty treatments and multiday integrated wellness programs. From $562.
ITALY
TENGGARA POINT LODGE
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 $1,985. aman.com
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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.
AMAN VENICE
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO
Rates available upon request. pegasuslodges.com
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.
IRELAND
GALGORM RESORT & SPA 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
$304; cottages from $308. galgorm.com
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
ISRAEL
THE NORMAN
PALACE MERANO 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 available upon request.
thenorman.com
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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. Rates available upon request.
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FINDING NIRVANA IN INDIA’S MAGNIFICENT GOLDEN TRIANGLE AND BEYOND . THE OBEROI HOTEL GROUP LIVES UP TO ITS REPUTATION FOR UNPARALLELED SERVICE, PROVIDING DELIGHT AND AWE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
By Ray Rogers To say visiting India is a religious experience is not mere hyperbole. Upon arrival at our hotel in Delhi, we are greeted with marigold garlands around our necks and a red bindi on each of our foreheads, representing the opening of the third eye. “Welcome to Delhi,” says the attendant at the Oberoi in New Delhi, as she anoints our foreheads with sandalwood paste, a symbol of receptivity to spiritual wisdom that’s also said to ward off evil and protect against bad luck. An oasis of calm in a city that is a glorious cacophony of scents, sounds and vibrant colors—holding some 29 million people, making it the second-most populous city in the world (behind Tokyo, with 37 million)—our room has massive windows overlooking lush green treetops. The serene atmosphere at the Oberoi (who helped map out our travel and hosted us each step of the way) was a constant in each location of our five-city, nine-day tour, a welcome reprieve from the sensory overload outside the hotels’ grounds. Morning yoga and meditation, world-class spas and 5-star restaurants made each stay memorable. India first summoned me when I began to teach yoga in earnest many years ago. I spent two winters in Mysore,
in the south, studying with the guru of Ashtanga (along with the swarms of dharma bums, as The New Yorker once famously branded the yogis who make their yearly pilgrimages here). I always regretted not making my way up north to see the majestic Taj Mahal and the many monuments along the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. With a milestone birthday approaching, I longed to go back to India and take in these marvels, and show my partner the magic of India, and reset my inner compass—to be more peaceful and more present—replenishing that yogic energy that served me so well in my years teaching yoga. Nearly everyone we encounter in India, whether individually or en masse, seems to be on a spiritual journey in some way, too. There are so many places of worship, sacred days and holy festivals here. The day we land in Delhi it is the annual Maha Shivaratri holiday, in honor of the Hindu god of destruction and resurrection, Lord Shiva. And though it’s a Monday, everyone is off, lining the street for blocks, queuing up for 3PM worship at the Hindu temple in Moonlight Square, offerings of marigold garlands in hand. THE PORTABLE PURIST
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The temples are jammed with worshippers today, so we head to the mosques. The devotional singing of the call to prayer is music to our ears at the red sandstone and white marble Jama Masjid mosque, a mix of Islamic, Mughal and Indo-Islamic architecture erected in 1656. A tour of Humayun’s Tomb and The Red Fort offer impressive studies of Mughal architecture—and peaceful settings to bask in the sunny, mild climate of Delhi in March. Navigating the jammed streets of Old Delhi via a driver-pedaled cycle rickshaw allows us to better bob and weave through the throngs of the bustling markets, rife with the aromatic scents of red chili, turmeric and rose. In a matter of weeks it will be the Holi festival of color, and young teenage boys are selling water guns at traffic stops on the street—that’s how they spray the colored waters during Holi. India loves its bright and bold colors every day of the year. “Pink is the navy blue of India,” as Diana Vreeland famously observed. Jewel tones abound wherever we head: from the rainbow of saris lighting up the dusty market roads, to the rich red velvet settees at 360⁰, the rooftop bar at the Oberoi, or the plum Ultrasuede seats at the nearby Indian Accent. (If the words tofu and doughnut together don’t make your heart sing, you have not been to this justly famed Michelin-starred eatery.) At the Oberoi’s own high-end Indian restaurant Omya, we had a tasting menu that also made our taste buds dance. Starting with a round of gin and tonics (one laced with curry and rose petals, another with rangpur lime leaves that had a refreshing essence), we devoured five courses of modern takes on Indian classics, like a sumptuous dish of morels studded with cottage cheese and pine nuts, in a moderately spicy
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gravy, and what might be the best bread I’d ever tasted, a truffle cheese naan. We left Delhi, plump and happy, for a three-hour chauffeured trip to Agra, strategically arriving before sunset, in plenty of time to watch the nightly performance of live music and a dazzling display of classical Indian dance on the elevated outdoor patio at the Oberoi Amarvilas. But the true showstopper was just behind in the distance: a grand view of the sun setting on the Taj Mahal. Every room at the 102-room hotel, inspired by the Mughal architecture of the Taj Mahal, has uninterrupted, picture-perfect views of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. (At check-in we were also greeted in our room by a mini white-chocolate Taj Mahal.) The magnificent “monument of eternal love,” built in 1648 by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, is even more breathtaking in person, as we learned the next morning. Rizwan Mohd, our knowledgeable and charming tour guide, is not just any guide: He’s the man whose services are enlisted when A-listers are visiting—he’s taken everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to Prince William and Kate Middleton to the Taj Mahal. He shepherded us through the gates and picked the ultimate photo spots as the sun began to rise, turning the iridescent white marble into glorious shades of pink. After a few rounds of stiff, head-on photos, he turned to us and asked: “Are you a couple? You should show your love.” With those gentle words, our hearts melted and he captured a moment in time we’ll never forget—the look of love at the monument of love. Back at the hotel for an afternoon dip in the Oberoi’s indigo-tiled pool, surrounded by fabulous terraced gardens, to revive and we were off to our next destination: Jaipur.
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The sprawling grounds of The Oberoi Amervilas offers stunning views of the Taj Mahal.
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Cruising around the Pink City, you get the feeling you’ve stepped into an Accidentally Wes Anderson Instagram account. Charm abounds everywhere throughout the first planned city in India—King Jai’s Pur (Hindi for city or settlement)—from the terra-cottahued Hawa Mahal at Jaipur Palace to the dazzling mosaics and halls of mirrors at nearby Amer Fort, a wonder of Indo-Islamic design. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise, known for its gems and jewelry, textiles, and silk and wool carpets. We went hunting for fabrics and pillows at Ganesh Emporium, the same insider’s spot frequented by the likes of Tory Burch and Derek Lam. After a day of rug and garment shopping (custom-made linen shirts from Paliwal Carpets and Textiles were delivered to our room later that night—how’s that for service?), we continued the theme in the evening by taking in the sumptuous tapestries, wall paintings and embroidered pillows and banquettes at Bar Palladio, the impossibly chic Italian eatery and cocktail den with electric peacock-blue walls inspired by Mughal-era luxury, fittingly situated in the gardens of a historic Jaipur palace. The opulence continues at the Oberoi Rajvilas, located a short drive from the hum of the city, where royal peacocks strut the grounds and green parrots dot the tree branches. The Oberoi brand is world-renowned for its customer service, and throughout this trip it lived up to a reputation that’s consistently put the brand on top of reader polls, from thoughtful gestures like monogrammed pillowcases and napkins in our room at several locations to more grand storybook outings. Waking up on my 50th birthday, I encountered the greeting “Happy Birthday” written in marigold petals outside my door, and a few feet away, a young man in traditional garb showered me with rose petals as we walked to breakfast. Befitting this area of royal
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palaces, I was given the royal treatment. I hadn’t even mentioned to the hotel about my big day, but they had my passport information and based on that they organized the most thoughtful, touching celebrations for me: A sunset mango sapling planting ceremony on the hotel grounds in front of the on-site 18th-century Shiva temple, as “a celebration of life,” said hotel general manager Abhishek Sharma, followed by a private puja, or chanting prayer ceremony. The Hindu priest there spoke no English, but his devotional chants were familiar to me from my years of yoga study. I was happy to thank him at the end with a chant that I often use as a mantra in class: “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu”—may all beings everywhere be happy, free from suffering and at peace. Many people wrap up their India adventure here, at the end of the Golden Triangle. But I’d heard so many raves about the resort destination Udaipur, the City of Lakes, so we took a short flight there before heading home from Mumbai. In a city of truly remarkable buildings (the 15th-century City Palace, today an exquisite museum overlooking Lake Pichola, with a private section where members of the royal family still live) and hotels (the iconic floating Lake Palace Hotel is where the James Bond movie Octopussy was filmed), Oberoi Udaivilas is one of the most spectacular structures to behold. We were mightily impressed before we even got there: A wooden boat picks guests up from a dock across Lake Pichola to ferry them in high style to the destination. The marble stepping stones along the waters of the sculptural art piece that leads to the hotel entrance is a dream walkway fit for a king. Indeed, the sand-hued hotel, set on 30 acres, evokes the royal splendor of the neighboring Rajasthani palaces, with domes and courtyards, and a sense of awe around every corner. The palatial 1,150-square-foot suite we stayed in had an attached
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OBEROI UDAIVIL AS, UDAIPUR
The picturesque romance of this city, dubbed the Venice of the East, surrounded by seven lakes, was magnified by the outings the Oberoi arranged for us: High tea for two on a tented motor boat on the placid lake, with a full spread of curry sandwiches, pastries and chai, and a romantic private dinner on Semi-private a marigold garland-strewn infinity pools pavilion complete with a at The Oberoi personal chef and sitar Udaivilas player, made our stay feel like a fantasy honeymoon. At the luxurious two-floor spa, a rose petal foot bath preceded a healing Ayurvedic massage tailored to my body’s needs—in other words, one that promised to calm my fiery Pitta dosha (or energetic makeup). We hated to leave. But morning yoga by the lake as the sun rose over the water was a sublime way to start the day and center my mind to take the peace and beauty of the City of Lakes with me before departing for one of the most rambunctious places one could hope to visit. We flew to Mumbai, the most cosmopolitan of Indian cities, for one last blast of high-energy India. Towering over Marine Drive—or the Queen’s Necklace, as it’s also called—the Oberoi Mumbai offers a refined sense of calm amid the chaotic buzz of the city. Venturing
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private infinity pool, big enough to swim laps in, and a covered terrace to dine on.
out into the fashion and culture capital of India to view modern art at the Jehangir art gallery, we were impressed by the street art surrounding it and the urban-chic design shops nearby in the Kala Ghoda neighborhood. We had several prints rolled up to take home for gifts from the Kulture Shop (kultureshop.in), a cool little art store that featured graphic designs of local artists on framed prints and T-shirts. Next stop: the iconic Gateway of India arch, to enjoy the sunset views and ocean breezes along with the throngs of other tourists and locals convened for their late Sunday afternoon family time. We had planned to check out a restaurant helmed by a chef trained at Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant, but were persuaded to dine at the hotel’s 5-star restaurant Ziya (with a menu created by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia), for a tasting menu of inventive modern Indian cuisine—and wow, were we glad we stayed in. Across every course, from a melt-in-your-mouth tandoor cauliflower to a creamy kofta in fenugreek sauce, the flavors were some of the best we’d ever had—a perfect end to a richly rewarding trip. The glittering lights of the famed Queen’s Necklace bid us farewell as we headed to the airport just before sunrise, our stomachs still feeling full and hearts bursting with love for this magical land. oberoihotels.com THE PORTABLE PURIST
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Epic surf spots, world-class wellness treatments and white sand beaches await at the idyllic Six Senses Laamu.
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MALDIVES
PARADISE FOUND A WORLD OF WELLNESS AND NATURAL SPLENDOR AWAITS AT SIX SENSES LAAMU IN THE MALDIVES
By Ray Rogers
They take this “barefoot luxury” thing seriously health during my stay, and beyond. After a brief series at Six Senses Laamu. The second you set foot on of tests and an Ayurvedic consultation, ashwaganda the motorboat from the tiny airport to get to the was recommended to combat stress when back home. resort, you’re given a little bag to deposit your sandals in. Even if you’re Queen Margaery Tyrell The week I was there, Muayad Najemeddin and from Game of Thrones (actress Natalie Dormer, Banu Alagoz, two master healers from Turkey, who was on the boat when we came), you won’t offered shamanic meditation journeys and need footwear during your stay, emotional detox massages. I opted including mealtimes. The staff all for Kundalini yoga and sound “IT IS NO WONDER goes barefoot as well. You couldn’t meditation with full moon singing ask for a better place to take in the bowls with the duo. Whatever it is THE MALDIVES natural pleasures of “earthing”— that transpired during the session IS A BUCKET-LIST energetically connecting with felt deeply transporting. Of course, DESTINATION FOR SO it didn’t hurt that we were on the Mother Earth and absorbing the electrons from the bare ground— open-air top floor of the yoga MANY—IT IS TRULY than the Laamu atoll, with its and fitness pavilion, which offers AWE-INSPIRING.” powder-soft, white-sand beaches panoramic views of the calming surrounded by crystalline waters in blue waters just behind us. spectacular shades of cerulean and turquoise. Keeping active is easy here. Each overwater villa The senses are not just tended to here, but comes with a pair of bikes (adorably personalized reinvigorated. Six Senses Integrated Wellness with your initials carved into wooden turtle pendants Screenings at the spa—where Ayurvedic treatments on them) that enable cruising around the sprawling are done in private, open-air huts—helped map out resort grounds with ease...although you could a “Sleep and Resilience” plan for fitness and overall happily while away the days lounging on your private
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I felt the call of the surf, though. The nearby Yin Yang break is where world-class surfers go, but for the moderately experienced, a boat ride to the nearby Jetty B, for a small but powerful wave, was a daily highlight. Ben Stokes, our enthusiastic instructor from Tropicsurf (tropicsurf.com), expertly helped guests navigate the consistent waves and avoid the potentially painful coral reefs a short distance away. Sunset boat excursions in search of dolphins didn’t disappoint either—a pod of several of the magnificent mammals did flips for us the day we went out. It is no wonder the Maldives is a bucket-list destination for so many—it is truly aweinspiring. And it felt even more meaningful to stay at Six Senses, where the sustainability initiatives come from the heart and have real impact. As the only resort on the atoll, surrounded by 11 inhabited islands, they work with the local populations on education about environmental concerns and ocean preservation. And unlike at many resorts, they don’t pluck the seagrass here, meaning you’ll see undulating greenery in the waters and all that comes with it: most majestically, the sea turtles, who feed on the grass. Six Senses Laamu is leading a campaign to get neighboring resorts in the Maldives on board, too. It’s a case of paradise found—and preserved. sixsenses.com/en/resorts/laamu
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Overwater villas immerse guests in the picturesque shores surrounding the resort.
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outdoor terrace, with a ladder down to the sea so you can swim right off your room.
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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).
HALF MOON
Set on 400 acres with 2 miles of beachfront, this island oasis boasts the largest award-winning spa in Jamaica, its own equestrian center and a vegan café.
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From $1,002. aman.com
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ELEWANA LOISABA TENTED CAMP
ROUND HILL HOTEL + VILLAS 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
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 $1,039. elewanacollection.com
LAOS
This mountain-view hotel has wellness treks, sea salt reflexology, a sinus cleanse and the Ayurvedic practice of Shirodhara. From $385. strawberryhillhotel.com
JAPAN
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
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AVANI + LUANG PRABANG
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
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 $247.
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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 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
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
SONEVA IN AQUA
Book this eco-resort for a bamboo massage, music therapy, cooking classes, a water sports center and marine biology shack. Rates available upon request.
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, massage therapist and an astronomer (on request).
SIX SENSES LAAMU
SONEVA JANI
Six Senses is involved in a conservation program and received the first BlueGreen360 award. Here guests will find surf lessons, Ayurvedic treatments and an organic garden. From $685. sixsenses.com
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 $2,354. soneva.com
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ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH
YOGA
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 $2,090. oneandonlyresorts.com
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Rates available upon request. soneva.com
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MAURITIUS
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 $585. belmond.com
HERITAGE LE TELFAIR GOLF & WELLNESS RESORT 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 $549. heritageresorts.mu
CABO SURF HOTEL + SPA Take advantage of complimentary yoga, surf lessons, a post-surf recovery massage, reflexology and a volcanic mud treatment. From $385. cabosurf.com
ONE&ONLY LE SAINT GÉRAN
CAREYES
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 $864.
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. Rates on bungalows casitas and
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CASA DELPHINE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
MEXICO
AUBERGE CHILENO BAY RESORT AT LOS CABOS Auberge patrons have access to an aromatherapy steam room, salt inhalation room, hydrotherapy and reflexology pools, a juice bar and Tom Faziodesigned golf course. Rates available upon request.
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BELMOND MAROMA RESORT + SPA
This five-room hotel located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende invites guests to tour the city’s baroque Spanish architecture before retiring to a deluxe suite with views of the courtyard herb garden.
From $222. Casadelphine.com CHABLÉ RESORT
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
available upon request. chableresort.com
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The Oberoi Marrakech is nestled among fragrant citrus orchids and the majestic, snowcapped Atlas Mountains.
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ESPERANZA Esperanza has an award-winning spa, nearby golf courses, a trainer-in-residence program, culinary events and paint lessons. From $1,305.
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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
FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA
THE OBEROI MARRAKECH
This pet-friendly resort provides yacht charters, tennis, a lazy river, Apuane stone therapy, the Tropicsurf RIDE Clinic and more. From $1,062.
Located on 28 acres of Mediterranean orchards with views of the snow-capped Atlas mountains, The Oberoi offers authentic Moroccan cooking classes, private aerial tours of the Sahara Desert, and Ayurvedic spa treatments. From $569.
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MAYA TULUM RESORT
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Explore ancient ruins, receive Mayan healing treatments (Mayan clay massage, Temazcal ceremony) and walk through the oceanfront meditation labyrinth.
From $320. mayatulum.com
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 and three tennis courts). From $1,080.
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AMANJENA
GOLF
EICHARDT’S PRIVATE HOTEL 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.
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THE LODGE AT KAURI CLIFFS 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
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MATAKAURI LODGE Seven minutes from Queenstown, this lakeside lodge has heli-skiing, private cruises, lanolin rehydration treatments and a Southern Lakes photography tour.
From $1,332. robertsonlodges.com
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 same time as a manual massage). Rates available upon request.
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MACDONALD MONCHIQUE RESORT & SPA
OMAN
SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY RESORT 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 $1,874.
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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 PALÁCIO ESTORIL
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 $154.
PHILIPPINES
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AMANPULO
SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY 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 $1,565. aman.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
PORTUGAL
AQUA VILLAGE, HEALTH RESORT & SPA
PUERTO RICO
DORADO BEACH, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
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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 EL SAN JUAN HOTEL
accommodations. Rates available upon request. oneandonlyresorts.com
SEYCHELLES
SIX SENSES ZIL PASYON
Enjoy cabaret entertainment, farm-to-table dining, purification rituals, shopping and more. Rates available
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.
upon request. elsanjuanhotel.com
From $1,726. sixsenses.com
THE ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH RESORT
SINGAPORE
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. marriott.com
Learn about different aspects of traditional Chinese medicine from herbal and acupuncture to massage and dietary therapy. From $225. sixsenses.com
RWANDA
SIX SENSES MAXWELL
SIX SENSES DUXTON
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 $1,453. oneandonlyresorts.com
ONE&ONLY GORILLA’S NEST
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. sixsenses.com
SOUTH AFRICA
BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE + WELLNESS RETREAT
Engage with rare and majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat while staying in chic, modern YOGA
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OCTOBER 8-12, 2020
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In the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof focuses on conservation and sustainability, has an award-winning spa, various outdoor activities and one of the world’s largest rock art collections. Rates available
upon request. bushmanskloof.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 cave. In winter, there’s skiing in the Sierra Nevada.
From $482. fincacortesin.com
KUBILI HOUSE
SRI LANKA 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. Rates available upon request. 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 Bodhi tree and meditation cave. There is also an in-house Ayurvedic doctor, blue whale watching (December through April) and nearby tea plantations. From $725. aman.com
SANTANI 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 $651. oneandonlyresorts.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:
Children must be over 12 years old. From $488. santani.lk
Walk through the labyrinth, participate in guided mountain-biking, get health assessments at the Health Optimizing Clinic and rejuvenate at the spa. From
ST. BARTH’S
HOTEL CHRISTOPHER
$350. santeretreat.co.za
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 $936.
SPAIN
FINCA CORTESIN
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HÔTEL LE TOINY
LADERA
Explore the coconut grove, tamarind field and pineapple orchard before hitting the luxury boutique and Serenity Spa Cottage. Rates available upon request. letoiny.com
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 $1,165. ladera.com
LE GUANAHANI 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
request. leguanahani.com
ST. KITTS + NEVIS
ST. VINCENT + THE GRENADINES THE COTTON HOUSE MUSTIQUE
The Cotton House, which provides crystal-electro face therapy and chakra well-being treatments, sits on 13 acres of tropical gardens. From $1,164.
cottonhouse.net
FOUR SEASONS NEVIS
SWITZERLAND A sea turtle conservation program, wakeboarding, ecofriendly golf balls, Nevisian massages and spa treatments, and a natural herb garden for teas—there’s something here for everyone! From $777. fourseasons.com
ST. LUCIA
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
JADE MOUNTAIN
THE CHEDI ANDERMATT
Foodies wanting a Caribbean escape will appreciate the “Jade Cuisine” created by James Beard awardwinning chef Allen Susser in addition to the organic farm and 1,000 cocoa trees, which supply the cocoa beans used in the resort’s chocolate production. From
This is a skier’s paradise located in the heart of the Swiss Alps with an award-winning 25,833-square-foot spa and health club, and life coaching offered by the renowned Champions Coach Andreas Benz. From
$1,635. jademountain.com YOGA
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$1,272. thechediandermatt.com
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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
$1,013. aman.com
TURKEY
SIX SENSES KAPLANKAYA
EVASON HUA HIN
(Reopening on April 1, 2020)
Visitors will find Thai herbal compresses, chakra balancing and a yogic intestinal cleanse, and may participate in Tam Boon 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 AMANYARA
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
SIX SENSES YAO NOI
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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). Rates available upon request. aman.com
COMO PARROT CAY
Do a three-day yoga immersion ritual that includes private yoga, aerial yoga, chakra meditation and a Thai massage, after getting into the Muay Thai boxing ring for a lesson. From $1,019. sixsenses.com
YOGA
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 $865. soneva.com
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. Rates
available upon request. comohotels.com
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beehives before taking a private cooking class or qigong session in the mineral pool. From $695.
ARIZONA CANYON RANCH
aubergeresorts.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
CIVANA CAREFREE
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MII AMO 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
CALIFORNIA CALISTOGA RANCH Learn to live off the land by gathering eggs from the ranch’s chicken coop and honey from the
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FOUR SEASONS LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS 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
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 $490.
YOGA
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UNITED STATES
FITNESS CENTER
COLORADO VICEROY SNOWMASS 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 customdesigned brass gate, the spa sanctuary provides six luxurious treatment rooms.Rates available upon request.
viceroyhotelsandresorts.com H AWA I I LUMERIA MAUI
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
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Make time for a cozy wellness getaway at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, New York
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lined allée and a cedar-lined sauna. From $350.
iwantaroomatthebeach.com
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
available upon request. canyonranch.com
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-andbreakfast in Amenia, New York. From $6,500.
groundseafitness.com
night (3-night minimum stay). theranchatrockcreek.com NEW YORK A ROOM AT THE BEACH
bakerhouse1650.com
SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE This chic, new 13-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
A restaurant by Jean-Georges, a pool, and 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 $295. toppingrosehouse.com
P E N N S Y LVA N I A THE LODGE AT WOODLOCH
While staying in one of the ten luxury rooms nestled in Bridgehampton, one will find top amenities and serene offerings that include a redwoodKID-FRIENDLY/ KIDS’CLUB/BABYSITTING
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 $275.
TOPPING ROSE HOUSE IN NEW YORK
Experience ranch life by glamping on a 19th century homestead with the entire family. Find fly-fishing, archery, shooting sports, forest bathing and cross-country skiing at Discovery Ski Area. From $1,800 per person/per
GOLF
BAKER HOUSE 1650
upon request. shousugibanhouse.com
M O N TA N A THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK
YOGA
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MASSACHUSETTS CANYON RANCH
FITNESS CENTER
Return to nature on more than 400 woodland acres with a private 15-acre lake in the Pocono Mountains. SPA
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Wander through ancient Mesa Rock Slot Canyons at Utah’s Amangiri Resort.
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Guests will enjoy art and culinary workshops, aquatic fitness classes and therapies, outdoor adventure programs and more. From $778. thelodgeatwoodloch.com
Aside from the award-winning architecture, guests will find various detox programs, private yoga and meditation sessions, wellness consultations, lifestyle coaching and more. From $233. namanretreat.com
SIX SENSES EVASON ANA MANDARA
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
THE LODGE AT BLUE SKY
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. Rates available upon
request. sixsenses.com
SIX SENSES CON DAO
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 $999.
blueskyutah.com
WYOMING AMANGANI
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 $713. sixsenses.com
SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY
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
$1,124. aman.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
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Arakur Ushuaia Resort in Argentina is designed with sustainability in mind. Each suite is decorated using indigenous Argentinian materials and uses energy-efficient temperature control systems.
CASA DRAGONES
Limited-edition, 10-year-anniversary Casa Dragones joven bottle
Bertha with chefs Enrique Olvera, Daniela Soto-Innes, Elena Reygadas, Blaine Wetzel and Donnie Masterton as they prepare the entirely plant-based anniversary dinner
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Casa Dragones’ Day of the Dead altar adorned with traditional orange cempasuchil flowers
Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco at dinner under a canopy of floating Mexican papiermâché lanterns
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A 10-piece mariachi band played during dinner at Plaza de Toros, the oldest bullring in Latin America
CASA DRAGONES
TRAVEL DIARY: SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
CASA DRAGONES TEQUILA THREW AN EPIC DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE BRAND’S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. HERE, FOUNDER BERTHA GONZÁLEZ NIEVES GIVES PURIST HER TOP SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE TIPS . We launched Casa Dragones Tequila 10 years ago in La Casa Dragones, the 17th-century stables of the legendary Dragones cavalry in San Miguel de Allende. Now, 10 years later, during Day of the Dead, we celebrated our anniversary with our partners, clients and friends who have supported us through the years. In honor of Day of the Dead—a historic weeklong celebration in San Miguel de Allende coinciding with All Saints Day—and of our commitment to sustainability, we held a 100 percent plant-based dinner for 350 people in the
historic bullring of San Miguel de Allende. This incredible dinner was created by our longtime chef friends Enrique Olvera, Daniela Soto-Innes, Elena Reygadas, Donnie Masterton and Blaine Wetzel. There are so many reasons to visit San Miguel de Allende—it’s a vibrant, beautiful, cultural town, and has a rich history of the Dragones cavalry, who sparked Mexico’s independence movement. But what I love most about it is the people and the community that we are proud to be a part of.
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK, SHOP AND PEOPLE-WATCH: MY TOP 5 SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE MUST-DO LIST CARLA FERNÁNDEZ I love the designs at my dear friend Carla Fernández’s concept store at Mesón Hidalgo. Carla and her husband, Pedro Reyes, joined us for the party weekend. Mesón Hidalgo 19, Colonia Centro CP 37700 San Miguel De Allende Gto., México
L A AZOTEA My go-to order: Pueblo Viejo tacos and jicama tacos with lots of onions and cilantro. DOCE 18, RELOX 18, CENTRO There are many shops to visit here after a trip to the Casa Dragones Tasting Room.
EL CHARCO DEL INGENIO Stop at this nature preserve to explore the cactus and indigenous plants. We made a donation to our favorite botanical garden as an anniversary gift to help protect the native habit in SMA.
ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE The views from the rooftop at the Rosewood hotel let you see the beauty of SMA. We started our anniversary weekend here with some tequila before smaller dinners all over town. THE PORTABLE PURIST
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Amantara Wellness Resort offers transformative holistic physiotherapy treatments and green living workshops.
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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: Three
Day Bamboo Yoga Retreat and Mantra Yoga Retreat. From $860. 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
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 $1,641; seven days from $3,174 (room not included). castelmonastero.com
FIVELEMENTS IN BALI, INDONESIA Fivelements has three retreats—rejuvenation, detox and culinary—with beauty spa rituals, Balinese ceremonies, wellness consultations and gourmet plant-based meals.
Culinary retreats from $1,647; rejuvenation retreats from $1,929; detox retreats from $5,963. fivelements.org
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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 $4,900. theretreatcostarica.com
SHA WELLNESS CLINIC IN ALICANTE, SPAIN The Intensive Detox and 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 $4,950. shawellnessclinic.com
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; six-day package from $3,299; eight-day package from $3,389. wecarespa.com
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Experience full body bliss at the Happiness Retreat by Vair Borgo Egnazia.
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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 $3,570. 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 $6,000.
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 $2,705. 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
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 $2,295. escapehaven.com GODDESS RETREATS IN BALI, INDONESIA AND HAKUBA, JAPAN Features four specialized retreats for women-only:
RETREATS
FITNESS + SPORT
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
$1,999; Snow retreat from $2,695. goddessretreats.com
LOVE YOGA SPACE IN VILLA NOVA DE MILFONTES, PORTUGAL Stay on a 275-acre organic farm on the Atlantic coast and receive daily yoga and meditation sessions, and optional surf lessons. 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 $5,700. mountaintrek.com PADDLE DIVA WATER + WELLNESS RETREAT IN BOCA RATON Activties include daily stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, fitness walks, SUP snorkeling and more.
Rates available upon request. paddlediva.com
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.
From $3,500. skylondalodge.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.
Upcoming locations include Mexico, San Francisco and Hudson Valley. Rates available upon request. taryntoomey.com
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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 $4,950; four-night package from $6,600; seven-night package from $9,950. cal-a-vie.com 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 $1,729. chenotpalacegabala.com
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. Rates available upon request. comohotels.com 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 $1,350. gaiaretreat.com.au 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 74 THE PORTABLE PURIST
qigong practices, electromagnetic stimulation therapy and more. Rates vary and are available upon request.
samadhiretreat.com.au
WESTLAKE VILLAGE FOUR SEASONS IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA The Signature Retreat covers mental health, physical health and nutrition. Participants leave with a copy of the cookbook The Wellness Kitchen— and a new wealth of knowledge. Rates available upon request. fourseasons.com
MEDITATION + MINDFULNESS
ALA KUKUI IN HANA, MAUI, HAWAII Take cultural workshops, learn about mindful eating, receive life coaching and spiritual guidance or Ayurvedic consultations while staying in paradise.
Rates available upon request. 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. 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. From $1,500.
mamamedicine.nyc
EREMITO IN PARRANO, UMBRIA, ITALY This eco-hotel has a variety of themed retreats, and accommodations modeled on celluzzes (historically,
consultations, chanting and sound healing, tai chi and guided meditation. From $4,750 for one-week package. rancholapuerta.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.
SEDUCTION OF SPIRIT WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA IN KOHALA COAST, HAWAII Chopra’s signature five-day meditation and yoga retreat will be hosted at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii. From
From $3,160. euphoriaretreat.com
HAPPINESS AT VAIR AND BORGO EGNAZIA This four-day journey in Puglia, Italy, follows the “The Science of Happiness” doctrine, fostering inner peace through group fitness, “laughter therapy” and a Mediterranean diet protocol to promote oxytocin production and hormonal alignment. Rates available
upon request. vairspa.borgoegnazia.it
KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI IN KOH SAMUI, THAILAND Focus on emotional well-being and life fulfillment with the Embracing Change program. From $3,330. kamalaya.com 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 and cleansing retreat full of alkaline foods, and therapeutic healing.
From $5,800 for one week. thepearllaguna.com
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cells used by hermits to find time for meditation and prayer). Practice fasting and take a Gregorian chant workshop. Rates available upon request. eremito.com
$5,095. chopra.com
SIMPLE PEACE MEDITATION RETREATS IN ASSISI, ITALY Simple Peace offers daily yoga and meditation, a shuttle service to sacred sites, four guided meditative pilgrimages, spiritual counseling and accommodation housing a five-star 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
and 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.).
Rates available upon request spiritrock.org
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The Almafi Coast glistens on the pages of Carlos Souza’s addition to the Assouline travel series.
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A BOOK TOUR
FIND YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE INSIDE THESE PAGE-TURNING ODES TO WANDERLUST. LITERARY PLACES BY SARAH BAXTER
(White Lion Publishing) $20
Explore the globe through the eyes of the most iconic protagonists in literary history. Breaking the mold of traditional travel guides, this work provides cultural and historical analysis of 25 destinations featured in famed literary works, from Oliver Twist’s London to The Kite Runner’s Kabul.
WHEREVER YOU GO: A GUIDE TO MINDFUL, SUSTAINABLE, AND LIFECHANGING TRAVEL BY DANIEL HOUGHTON (Tiller Press) $27 The former CEO of travel publisher Lonely Planet speaks on the importance of culturally and ecologically conscious globe-trotting. Featuring anecdotes from travel gurus like Virgin Group’s Richard Branson, and Laura Dekker, the youngest person to ever sail around the world solo, this book illustrates the importance of travel in self-discovery. ALMAFI COAST BY CARLOS SOUZA (Assouline) $95
Italy’s pristine Almafi Coast is showcased in this chic coffee-table tome. Breathtaking photography of lush landscapes and 13 cliffside towns accompanies architectural and cultural narratives on the region’s ancient cathedrals, locally made limoncello, native plant life and quaint villas.
ESCAPE BY GRAY MALIN (Abrams Books) $45 Pick up this collection of bold imagery and journal entries from 22 exotic destinations to garner inspiration
for your next getaway. The essence of snow-sprinkled mountains, sprawling deserts and tropical islands jumps off the page, bringing a glimpse of the world’s beauty into your living room.
ATHENS RIVIERA BY STÉPHANIE ARTARIT (Assouline) $95
Often regarded for its awe-inspiring ancient landmarks, Athens is also a metropolis rich in contemporary luxury. Athens Riviera marries historical splendor with modern innovation—like the newly revamped Four Seasons Astir Palace—to document the dynamic spirit of this Grecian paradise.
GREAT ESCAPES: EUROPE. THE HOTEL BOOK BY ANGELIKA TASCHEN (Taschen Books) $60
This compilation of hand-picked hospitality excellence divulges Europe’s best kept secrets, like a 150-year old Portuguese estate owned by Pritzker Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura, a quaint lodge nestled beside an Austrian fishing lake, and a historic farm overlooking Norway’s Dovrefjell National Park.
ST. TROPEZ SOLEIL BY SIMON LIBERATI (Assouline) $95
A continuously evolving pop culture ethos moves through St. Tropez, acting as a backdrop for ’60s starlet Brigitte Bardot’s films and Naomi Campbell’s White Party. This volume explores the allure of the mediterranean oasis and reflects on its colorful past. THE PORTABLE PURIST
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With &Three Collective’s customizable safari getaways, Africa’s diverse geography is at travelers’ fingertips.
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INTO THE WILD &THREE COLLECTIVE’S ULTIMATE SAFARIS ARE EXPERIMENTAL TRAVEL AT ITS BEST.
By Gabrielle Echevarrieta
&Three Collective’s indigenous safari guides know the top spots for unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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“Africa has a way of calling out to us when we need her most,” says Claudia Church, founder and co-owner of &Three Collective. In a time when so many seek respite from technological dependence, opening ourselves to the untamed expanses of Africa is a radical act of self-care. &Three’s team of closely vetted indigenous safari guides abandon rigid itineraries, allowing the wonders of the biosphere to unfold organically in front of explorers’ eyes. The magic of wildlife lies in its unpredictability, and precious moments—like the birth of leopard cubs— can be easily missed when playing by the rules. Because no two &Three Collective trips are the same, each traveler carries a different piece of Africa in their heart. Whether you’re seeking a jaunt through South African vineyards, a coastal getaway for scuba and spearfishing, or a cathartic trek up Mount Kenya, &Three can bring any vision to life. Africa’s gifts are abundant, but the most valuable may be the opportunity to confront fear and unlock inner strength. “Africa is wholly transformative,” says Church. “If you leave having not changed in some way, we haven’t done our job.” For more information, contact claudia@andthreecollective.com. andthreecollective.com
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If you’re looking to book an epic hike, contact Epic Europe for journeys custommade for families and small groups.
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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
EAT LIKE A LOCAL MEXICO CITY This collection of food safaris prioritizes sustainable tourism, believing that tourism should promote economic growth in each destination. Offers include tours for vegan cuisine, bachelorette parties, and kidfriendly excursions. eatlikealocal.com.mx 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 JOURNEYS BY DESIGN From diving with humpback whales in Mozambique to embarking on helicopter safaris across Botswana, explore Africa with lavishly designed expeditions for family vacations, private home stays, unforgettable honeymoons and more. journeysbydesign.com
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NAVY BEACH HOSPITALITY This Montauk institution has set sights on new horizons, collaborating on the expansion of two Caribbean superyacht destinations: in St. Thomas at Charlotte Amalie Harbor, now open, and in St. Maarten at Isle de Sol Yacht Club, opening early 2020. navybeachhospitality.com NAYA TRAVELER An exceptional team lies behind the itinerarybuilding process of this travel agency with specialty trip categories that include Adventure Trails, Inner Journeys, Wellness Wanders and more. nayatraveler.com TRAVELING SPOON Offering cooking classes in private homes in 65 destinations throughout the world, Traveling Spoon allows visitors to connect with local cultures through food and hospitality. travelingspoon.com VIRTUOSO Join the network of top luxury travel agencies, with more than 20,000 advisers worldwide who can help you get VIP status wherever you go. virtuoso.com WILD TERRAINS Take part in a women-only travel experience across Mexico City or Portugal this spring and create lasting memories with empowered women from all walks of life. wildterrains.com THE PORTABLE PURIST
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&BEYOND This collection of 29 lodges range from Serengeti tented camps to secluded island bungalows off the coast of the Indian Ocean. Walk the streets of Zanzibar’s Stone Town for an exclusive tour of Freddie Mercury’s childhood home and dine at Mercury’s restaurant, a modern tribute to the late rock icon. andbeyond.com
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CHEM CHEM LODGE Conservation is top priority for the Chem Chem team, merging exploration with advocacy to protect vulnerable wildlife and native communities. Local Maasai people offer lessons on bush skills, tapestry weaving and traditional folk song. After enjoying a full English breakfast at the foot of a 3,000-year-old baobab tree, join a wildlife photographer on safari to capture the most Instagrammable moments of the trip. chemchemsafari.com
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ELEVATE DESTINATIONS The Digital Detox Safari is the perfect opportunity for families to get off the grid to connect with the Earth and one another. Follow a family of elephants and witness the herd’s incredible family dynamics, or take the Bush & Beach safari and camp out on the shore of Lake Malawi, aka Lake of Stars. Guests can also participate in Elevate’s Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program to sponsor a local youth’s first-time wildlife encounter. elevatedestinations.com
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EMPOWERS AFRICA Empowers Africa’s social justice programs foster economic and educational development in communities surrounding wildlife preserves and World Heritage Sites. In partnership with Black Bean Productions, Empowers Africa also funds educational films to fight poaching and promote wildlife sustainability. Each year, the organization auctions luxury safari experiences to fund their mission. Visit the organization’s website to learn about future trips. empowersafrica.org GIRAFFE MANOR NAIROBI This stately manor is set within 140 acres of indigenous forest and is home to the gregarious Rothschild herd of giraffes. These long-legged friends often pop their elegant necks through the windows, hoping for a snack during afternoon tea. If you seek even more connection to nature, visit Nairobi National Park or the manor’s baby elephant sanctuary for a peek at bottle feeding and playtime. thesafaricollection.com JOURNEYS BY DESIGN Expert safari guides lead guests on a personalized adventure through 17 African countries. Discover archaeological wonders on a trip down the Nile, climb Bale Mountain on horseback among endangered Ethiopian wolves, or fly by private helicopter above the wild beauty of the Kenyan desert. After an action-packed day, unwind with the Wellness in the Wild program for gentle yoga and Ayurvedic rituals among the open plains and native wildlife. journeysbydesign.com ROAR AFRICA Take a family-friendly journey through Africa’s Game Reserves to scout “the big five”: lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo. Adrenaline junkies will love hard-core river rafting, a flight above Victoria Falls by microlight, or an immersive mobile safari through migrating wildebeest herds. ROAR AFRICA perfectly merges wilderness with luxury, offering Indian Ocean beachfront villas and locally sourced delicacies by South African chef Pierre Van Zyl. roarafrica.com THE PORTABLE PURIST
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China’s Aman Summer Palace is steps away from four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven.
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