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Recharge for 2020 at These Wellness Getaways
by Monika MarkovinovicNew year, new … you know how the saying goes. If looking to add a bit of R&R to your New Year’s resolutions, why not jet to a destination that both your body and mind will love. Choose one of these 10 wellness hotels that are sure to pamper, de-stress and rejuvenate you for the new decade ahead.
Recharge for 2020 at These Wellness Getaways
Due to its geographical isolation and breathtaking scenery in the Jeongseon Alpine, Park Roche Resort & Wellness is the perfect place to meditate and recharge. A modern, minimal retreat that was once a venue for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Park Roche is devoted to improving health with coaches to help you craft your ideal detox schedule. With their cozy library, innovative sleep lab, secluded meditation hall and outdoor aqua club, relaxation is the name of the game here. After a day of reawakening your energy, settle down for a cup of tea in the Glass House located in the garden.
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Right in the heart of hectic Rome, there’s an oasis of calm. Dubbed “paradise on earth” by French poet Jean Cocteau in 1917, Hotel de Russie is a charming favorite of artists, writers, stars and politicians. The accolade still stands today, especially in the tiered Mediterranean Secret Garden on site where guests can wander through rose bushes, orange trees and pines. For an extra bit of bliss, the De Russie Spa is a must. A noted health club in Rome, it unites physical, mental and emotional health with a saltwater hydropool, Finnish sauna and steam room which soothes through chromotherapy and aromatherapy.
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For the adventurer looking for a far-flung wellness retreat to bring them back to mindfulness, Ananda – in the Himalayas is the place. With a focus on the traditional sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, personalized therapy and activity programs, Ananda is “more like a pilgrimage than a visit,” as Oprah Winfrey once said. Mediate on the restoring effects of rose quart, try an ancient Indian body mask with warming oils of ginger and cardamom or practice yoga on your private balcony overlooking the Himalayas.
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Sunseekers who needs a hit of vitamin D during cold winter months ought to plot a getaway to the Maldives. At Vakkaru Maldives, nestled in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, rediscover the art of wellness with sound healing therapy, cold plunge pools and mediation. At the overwater Merena Spa, facial and body treatments are the perfect follow up to a yoga class on the ocean-facing sundeck.
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Embark on a path of holistic wellbeing at Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte, where swimming, sailing, diving and relaxing are always on the agenda. Home to Anantara Spa, this eco-friendly hideaway effortlessly blends into its natural environment with its spa offerings which include a hot and cold water circuit, multiple swimming pools and treatments inspired by traditional Brazilian culture. If you’re looking to recharge with your partner, Anantara Spa has an exclusive space for couples who wish to tailor treatments to their unique health goals.
VIEW HOTELRecharge for 2020 at These Wellness Getaways
Make a break for it and disappear on a luxurious wellness retreat to Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, located in one of the city’s most stunning spots. With over 3,200 square meters of grand indoor space, the Waldorf Astoria Spa Dubai is equipped with an extensive hydrotherapy facility and thermal relaxation room. Dipped in golden hues, the spa will have one feeling like royalty with its herbal steam rooms, water flotation lounges and traditional Arabic attar perfumery. As the hotel is positioned along an enviable private beachfront, guests can also spend some me-time soaking up the sun.
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With its prestigious location on the Athenian Riviera, Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is a sun-kissed center for those seeking relaxation and wellness in Greece. Being the only Thalassotherapy Center in Athens, and one of the biggest spas in Europe, this beachfront getaway has perfected the art of pampering with a timeless Greek approach to wellness that balances the body and spirit. With access to the Thalassotherapy pool and professional therapists, nutritional councilors and dietitians onsite, guests are sure to leave rejuvenated.
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In glittering downtown Taipei, seek serenity at Regent Taipei’s Wellspring Spa, a health club with a dazzling array of signature lifestyle amenities. Take time out from the hectic pace of the city to recharge body and mind in the year-round heated rooftop swimming pool or the relaxing steam shower. If looking for something more high energy, Regent Taipei has a wealth of fitness options for guests, including a full recreation facility.
VIEW HOTELRecharge for 2020 at These Wellness Getaways
A wellness destination for the whole family, GF Victoria’s philosophy is all about living well. Home to a variety of facilities unique to the Canary Islands, including a private bio-spa area and a bodyboard surf pool, this island retreat offers private spaces for families to unwind together on Balinese beds looking out at the ocean, as well as areas reserved just for adults. Yoga, Pilates and Chi-kung can all be practiced in the Japanese Garden. The jacuzzi, sauna and hydro-massage pools are sure to have you feeling relaxed and ready to take on a new decade.
VIEW HOTELRecharge for 2020 at These Wellness Getaways
Sitting between the dazzling Atlantic Ocean and striking Madeira mountains, Saccharum is a coastal retreat ready to help you achieve your 2020 health goals. Their upscale facilities, including a well-equipped spa with Turkish baths, a relaxation salt wall and sensorial showers, are sure to have you feeling at your best. If traveling with little ones, the spa has a squash court and games room to keep them entertained as you soak up the peaceful surrounds.
VIEW HOTELDue to its geographical isolation and breathtaking scenery in the Jeongseon Alpine, Park Roche Resort & Wellness is the perfect place to meditate and recharge. A modern, minimal retreat that was once a venue for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Park Roche is devoted to improving health with coaches to help you craft your ideal detox schedule. With their cozy library, innovative sleep lab, secluded meditation hall and outdoor aqua club, relaxation is the name of the game here. After a day of reawakening your energy, settle down for a cup of tea in the Glass House located in the garden.
VIEW HOTELRight in the heart of hectic Rome, there’s an oasis of calm. Dubbed “paradise on earth” by French poet Jean Cocteau in 1917, Hotel de Russie is a charming favorite of artists, writers, stars and politicians. The accolade still stands today, especially in the tiered Mediterranean Secret Garden on site where guests can wander through rose bushes, orange trees and pines. For an extra bit of bliss, the De Russie Spa is a must. A noted health club in Rome, it unites physical, mental and emotional health with a saltwater hydropool, Finnish sauna and steam room which soothes through chromotherapy and aromatherapy.
VIEW HOTELFor the adventurer looking for a far-flung wellness retreat to bring them back to mindfulness, Ananda – in the Himalayas is the place. With a focus on the traditional sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, personalized therapy and activity programs, Ananda is “more like a pilgrimage than a visit,” as Oprah Winfrey once said. Mediate on the restoring effects of rose quart, try an ancient Indian body mask with warming oils of ginger and cardamom or practice yoga on your private balcony overlooking the Himalayas.
VIEW HOTELSunseekers who needs a hit of vitamin D during cold winter months ought to plot a getaway to the Maldives. At Vakkaru Maldives, nestled in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, rediscover the art of wellness with sound healing therapy, cold plunge pools and mediation. At the overwater Merena Spa, facial and body treatments are the perfect follow up to a yoga class on the ocean-facing sundeck.
VIEW HOTELEmbark on a path of holistic wellbeing at Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte, where swimming, sailing, diving and relaxing are always on the agenda. Home to Anantara Spa, this eco-friendly hideaway effortlessly blends into its natural environment with its spa offerings which include a hot and cold water circuit, multiple swimming pools and treatments inspired by traditional Brazilian culture. If you’re looking to recharge with your partner, Anantara Spa has an exclusive space for couples who wish to tailor treatments to their unique health goals.
VIEW HOTELMake a break for it and disappear on a luxurious wellness retreat to Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, located in one of the city’s most stunning spots. With over 3,200 square meters of grand indoor space, the Waldorf Astoria Spa Dubai is equipped with an extensive hydrotherapy facility and thermal relaxation room. Dipped in golden hues, the spa will have one feeling like royalty with its herbal steam rooms, water flotation lounges and traditional Arabic attar perfumery. As the hotel is positioned along an enviable private beachfront, guests can also spend some me-time soaking up the sun.
VIEW HOTELWith its prestigious location on the Athenian Riviera, Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is a sun-kissed center for those seeking relaxation and wellness in Greece. Being the only Thalassotherapy Center in Athens, and one of the biggest spas in Europe, this beachfront getaway has perfected the art of pampering with a timeless Greek approach to wellness that balances the body and spirit. With access to the Thalassotherapy pool and professional therapists, nutritional councilors and dietitians onsite, guests are sure to leave rejuvenated.
VIEW HOTELIn glittering downtown Taipei, seek serenity at Regent Taipei’s Wellspring Spa, a health club with a dazzling array of signature lifestyle amenities. Take time out from the hectic pace of the city to recharge body and mind in the year-round heated rooftop swimming pool or the relaxing steam shower. If looking for something more high energy, Regent Taipei has a wealth of fitness options for guests, including a full recreation facility.
VIEW HOTELA wellness destination for the whole family, GF Victoria’s philosophy is all about living well. Home to a variety of facilities unique to the Canary Islands, including a private bio-spa area and a bodyboard surf pool, this island retreat offers private spaces for families to unwind together on Balinese beds looking out at the ocean, as well as areas reserved just for adults. Yoga, Pilates and Chi-kung can all be practiced in the Japanese Garden. The jacuzzi, sauna and hydro-massage pools are sure to have you feeling relaxed and ready to take on a new decade.
VIEW HOTELSitting between the dazzling Atlantic Ocean and striking Madeira mountains, Saccharum is a coastal retreat ready to help you achieve your 2020 health goals. Their upscale facilities, including a well-equipped spa with Turkish baths, a relaxation salt wall and sensorial showers, are sure to have you feeling at your best. If traveling with little ones, the spa has a squash court and games room to keep them entertained as you soak up the peaceful surrounds.
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