{"id":19064,"date":"2019-12-26T14:20:16","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T06:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/?p=19064"},"modified":"2020-07-21T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T06:57:05","slug":"destination-retreats-to-recharge-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/destination-retreats-to-recharge-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Retreats To Recharge In 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year, The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) releases an annual wellness trends report relating to global health, personal health – and travel. With climate change very much on everyone\u2019s radar, it\u2019s little wonder that slow travel, sustainability and lung-cleansing vacations are gaining momentum. As the year draws to a close, Judy Chapman reflects on some of these wellness trends with retreat recommendations that delivered.<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Sub-alpine hiking at Aro-ha New Zealand<\/p><\/div>\n

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Prescribing Nature \u2018put down the Prozac and pick up your walking shoes\u2019<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s incredible how the body responds to seven days of rigorous hikes, no coffee or alcohol, plant-based vegan cuisine and daily nourishing yoga and massages. Aro-ha <\/strong>in New Zealand is a stunning sustainable health retreat that covers all bases when it comes to current wellness trends including digital detox, slow travel and \u2018nature as your prescription\u2019. In my opinion, Aro-ha is the gold standard of a nature-centric vacation –\u00a0 results were so good that I\u2019ve checked in here twice for a much-needed reset. Another favourite is Australia\u2019s Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat<\/strong> where you stay in eco-cabins in the bush and surrender to several days of daily hikes, spa, workshops and pesticide-free organic food, no coffee and alcohol. Groups are big here so the atmosphere can feel very lively (social interaction is now regarded as one of the key contributors to longevity); that said, there\u2019s plenty of space for downtime and the healing sessions I did here were profound. With limited wifi and so much incredible nature at both of these destinations, the last thing you\u2019ll like doing is checking your emails. Pollution (indoor and outdoor) is now recognised as one of the top killers in the world – taking regular lung-cleansing holiday is one of the best things you can do for your health.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat – Orchard Suites<\/p><\/div>\n

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Wellness Takes on Over-tourism \u2018choose a destination where sustainability is at the heart of your experience\u2019<\/h3>\n

Excessive growth of visitors not only destroys the environment, damaging beaches and infrastructure, but can also negatively impact the lives of the local people. Choosing to stay at resorts and hotels that protect the local environment<\/strong><\/a>, people, culture and have a strong sustainability program in place, is really the only way forward now. Make sure you put Shinta Mani Wild Cambodia<\/strong> on your radar for an adventurous conscious getaway that will also improve your mental and emotional wellbeing. Hotel designer Bill Bensley actually identified the 800 acres of unprotected forest and it was purchased to save it from logging, mining and poaching, It feels so magical to sleep in luxury tents surrounded by wilderness. The Indiana Jones safari-inspired vibe during the day including zip line, jungle jeep exploring, river cruises and more. Feast on locally foraged food and reconnect with nature through educational adventures led by the resident Botanist or join Wildlife Alliance rangers on anti-poaching patrol missions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Shinta Mani Wild River Foot Massage<\/p><\/div>\n

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Extreme Bathing \u2018an antidote to our modern lives\u2019<\/h3>\n

While the use of hot and cold bathing is as old as spa itself, \u2018extreme bathing\u2019 is a fast growing trend around the globe and with good reason. For a day retreat, I highly recommend the new \u2018Fire and Ice Ritual\u2019 at Peninsula Hot Springs<\/strong> in Melbourne Australia where you journey between hot saunas, sub-zero Ice caves, a deep Freeze Chamber, cold plunge pools and geothermal hot springs. \u2018The combination of extreme heat and extreme cold help \u2018reset\u2019 the body<\/strong><\/a> back to homeostasis,\u2019 says Charles David, co-founder of Peninsula Hot Springs. \u2018Extreme bathing increases circulation and brings the mind and body to a heightened sense of being present and alive.\u2019<\/p>\n

Another recommendation is The Istana Bali<\/strong> opening in October that will be one of the first dedicated \u2018extreme bathing\u2019 destinations in the world. The luxury cliffside retreat features whole body cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric chambers, infrared saunas, sensory deprivation tanks, yoga, meditation and more. World-renowned Prof. Marc Cohen is also leading Extreme Bathing retreats around the world including Komune Resort Bali<\/strong> and Maruia Hot Springs New Zealand.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Om away from home at VANA<\/p><\/div>\n

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Wellness Sabbaticals \u2018vacations to rediscover the truth in yourself\u2019<\/h3>\n

One of the latest trends identified by the Global Wellness Institute is where more people are choosing to take month-long vacations to rediscover themselves, and purpose. One of the best in the world for a wellness sabbatical right now is VANA<\/strong> in India. This luxury five-star ashram retreat is positioned as a \u2018refuge for all beings\u2019 and recommended when you feel depleted and can no longer ignore that niggling feeling that you may be on the \u2018wrong\u2019 path in life. The minimum stay is five-nights and their highly-personalised programs consisting of traditional medicines, meditation, yoga and other proven Eastern medicine disciplines are centered around an ethos to teach one how to \u2018live\u2019 again. Give your being over to their expert team, shed layers, and be nurtured back to a state of inspired wholeness.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Feeling balanced at Oneworld Ayurveda<\/p><\/div>\n

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Nutrition Gets Very Personalised – the era of one-size fits all is well and truly over!<\/h3>\n

Bali is leading the way with this wellness trend and one of my favourites is Oneworld Ayurveda<\/strong>, a boutique retreat offering 7-28 day Panchkarma detox programs that are one of the most results-oriented cleanses you\u2019ll ever try. All your meals, treatments and therapies are prescribed personally by the physician so no two programs are ever the same. The spa here is outstanding and unlike most Ayurvedic retreats, you receive not one but two incredible treatments here per day. You can also choose to do your Panchakarma in silence and meals can be taken on your verandah \u2013 it really is an amazing place to escape the world.<\/p>\n

Revivo Resorts<\/strong> is another retreat in Bali offering year-round wellness programs in elegant surrounds. They recently introduced preventative genetic testing as an add-on to their retreats \u2013 you are sent the test prior to your arrival which analyses how your body metabolises carbs, fats, and protein as well as understands predispositions for weight-gain, caffeine sensitivity and lactose intolerance. A REV\u012aV\u014c Wellness Coach then creates a tailored program with a nutrition and lifestyle plan specifically to you \u2013 delivering better results than your average retreat program would.
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SANGHA Retreat AT ONE Healing Spa \u2013 Sound Healing Dome<\/p><\/div>\n

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\nAnother destination very much on trend is SANGHA Retreat <\/strong>by OCTAVE Institute. Situated in Suzhou, a beautiful area outside of Shanghai, the luxury lakeside retreat is rumoured to be a next-level wellness destination for mind, body \u2013 and consciousness. You receive a customised wellness program with prescribed meals based on evaluations by the team of physicians, physiotherapists and nutritionists. Plus they are delving deeper with a team of high-calibre advisors to guide you in spiritual growth and personal transformation. With a healing sound dome, the best in spa, hydrotherapy and fitness, as well as stunning minimalist accommodation, everything is geared to help you achieve optimal wellbeing.\u25fc[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Subscribe to the latest edition now by clicking here.<\/em><\/a><\/span>
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\u00a9 This article was first published in Oct-Nov 2019 edition of World Travel Magazine.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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