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NOURISH, RENEW, STRENGTHEN, FEEL
Renew: Holiday Destinations for Healing
by Portfolio Magazine
19 Nov 2024
19 Nov 2024
Most holidays typically feature packed itineraries and hectic days. Do you remember when you last took an overseas trip and forced yourself to really relax? If the answer to that is no, then booking a stay at these luxury properties and wellness escapes will make sure you head home feeling refreshed and renewed.
- CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN, THAILAND
- FORESTIS, DOLOMITES, ITALY
- RAKXA, THAILAND
- CROWN TOWERS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Chiva-Som in Thailand, which was founded in 1995, is known as a pioneer in bespoke transformative health and wellness, blending evidence-based traditional wellness philosophies rooted in local culture with cutting-edge health research and technology. Here, wellness cuisine is a cornerstone of their offerings, which feature well-portioned, nutritious, and delicious meals made from seasonal produce sourced from the property’s organic gardens.
Property highlights: At Chiva-Som, guests are given personalized guidance and practical resources on healthy eating habits. Dietary plans here are diverse and tailored to individual needs, through the consultations with the property’s nutritionist.
Guests can also participate in cooking classes led by expert chefs, where each class is designed to teach culinary techniques and balanced recipes, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the joys of healthy eating. Beyond Chiva-Som’s kitchens, guests are encouraged to integrate these new cooking and eating habits into their daily routines even after their stay.
(Related: Staying fit wherever you are)
- CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN, THAILAND
- FORESTIS, DOLOMITES, ITALY
- RAKXA, THAILAND
- CROWN TOWERS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Forestis, Dolomites, Italy
FORESTIS Dolomites, which is cradled in lush alpine forests and mountainous surroundings, offers a unique wellness experience that is deeply connected to nature. Here, treatments are inspired by the healing properties of local trees, such as mountain spruce, spruce, and Swiss stone pine. The property also boasts a private spa that provides singles or couples with luxurious amenities, including a steam bath that offer panoramic views of the Dolomites.
Property highlights: Make sure to try the Tree Circle ceremony, which is based upon the findings of the Celtic druids, who defined harmony between the vital, emotional, and mental levels as a prerequisite for good health. There are four wooden sticks from various tree species to choose from: Spruce, larch, stone pine, and mountain pine, with each tree having different vibrations that are triggered by sound frequencies.
During the ritual, the chosen wooden stick is used first to release tension, followed by the corresponding healing stone, which vibrates at the same sound frequency.
- CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN, THAILAND
- FORESTIS, DOLOMITES, ITALY
- RAKXA, THAILAND
- CROWN TOWERS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
RAKxa, Thailand
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RAKxa is Thailand’s first and leading integrative wellness retreat, which is located on Bang Krachao, a protected island, and surrounded by the Chao Phraya River. The wellness retreat’s approach includes a suite of diagnostics to help guests set their own health goals. What’s more, RAKxa’s integrative approach offers a variety of treatments and opens up more possibilities to match an individual’s needs and preferences, bringing out the healthiest and happiest version of oneself.
Property highlights: RAKxa recently introduced its Longevity Lab Diagnostic – a scientific-backed diagnostic to help guests gain a comprehensive understanding of their health. With the results from the longevity diagnostics, RAKxa offers solutions to enhance their specific health goals using their world-renowned integrative wellness method.
The Longevity Lab Diagnostic utilizes a comprehensive series of medical tests to uncover various factors influencing one’s longevity. As an overview, this includes comparing a guest’s calendar age to their cellular age, assessing inflammation levels, and detecting toxic heavy metals in their system to indicate the body’s overall detoxification system.
- CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN, THAILAND
- FORESTIS, DOLOMITES, ITALY
- RAKXA, THAILAND
- CROWN TOWERS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Crown Towers Sydney, Australia
Crown Towers Sydney is a luxury hotel located in Barangaroo, Sydney offering unparalleled service, luxurious guestrooms, and top-notch dining. The resort’s guests can also indulge in luxury experiences at Crown Spa Sydney, the very first spa in Australia to be honored with a five-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Property highlights: Crown Spa Sydney offers Psammotherapy, or hot sand therapy, which is the first of its kind in Australia. This form of therapy dates back to thousands of years to an ancient Greek practice. Today, it involves treatments performed on a mineral quartz bed using a base of warm, golden alpha-quartz sand.
Throughout the treatment, one can expect an expert-level myofascial release, warm quartz-filled poultices, soothing massage oils, and the relaxing sounds from Tibetan singing bowls. Here, the bowls are struck, leaving their healing frequencies to vibrate through one’s core, which produces a harmonic, resounding hum that is believed to encourage an elevated sense of relaxation.
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