Kiwi Curated
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
by Darren DunneJanuary has arrived with its associated resolutions. Right now, the only trip most of us are considering is a guilt trip directly to the nearest gym. However, a new year also provides an opportunity to reassess and improve one’s quality of life. One such avenue to explore is embarking on a slower pace of life—not unlike the takeaway from children’s story The Tortoise and the Hare. We take a look at seven hotels where a slower pace isn’t just encouraged, it’s impossible to avoid.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
So taken was author Mark Twain with the landscape of Mauritius that he wrote: “Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius.” This island paradise is a place of breathtaking natural beauty, arrayed with swaying palms and turquoise lagoons. Well placed on the eastern coast, Constance Le Prince Maurice offers an opulent resort experience set amid lush greenery. Each of the stunning guest accommodations conform to Feng Shui principles creating a sense of harmony and relaxation. Guests are free to indulge in a revitalizing yoga session by the sea, or a treatment at the resort’s impressive U Spa.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
The otherworldly location of Arakur Ushuaia makes it the perfect destination for a quiet retreat with staggering views to match. The resort sits in a natural reserve and is the starting point for a number of trails that explore some of the world’s most untouched wilderness. Arakur Ushuaia was designed with sustainability in mind, but no expenses were spared in crafting a world class guest experience. Outside, a large deck hosts two hot tubs with panoramic views, and inside there’s a large lap pool and in-out relaxation pool.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
Home to some of the world’s finest cuisine, wine and art, the rolling hills of Tuscany provide all the tools needed for a relaxed pace. Hotel La Tabaccaia distils the best of the region into a charming boutique setting, housed in the shell of a former cigar factory. Beautifully restored, the hotel brims with character across its 31 guest accommodations, each adorned with olive-wood parquet flooring and wood-beamed ceilings. Despite the hotel’s small stature, Le Piscine spa and wellness area boasts a fully featured range of treatments and facilities. Make sure to take to La Tabbacaia’s large outdoor pool and luxuriate under the Tuscan sunshine.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
Situated in a secluded cove on the eastern side of Koh Samui, Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort is far from the neon party scene of the remarkable tropical island. In Classical Thai, the word “vana” means forest, and “belle” means beautiful, and it’s an appropriate moniker for a resort fringed by hillside greenery and white sand beaches. Their 80 exquisite villas each boast a private plunge pool and the option of 24-hour butler service. The Vana Spa is deep-rooted in Thailand’s healing culture and offers an array of signature rituals and traditional therapies.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
Back in the heyday of the skull and crossbones flag, pirates would use the islands of the Seychelles as a hideout, with its many peaceful coves and turquoise waters offering a welcoming home base. These same waters now form the backdrop to Constance Lemuria, a secluded, nonchalant destination surrounded by three white sand beaches. Accommodations here range from cozy suites to opulent villas, all using natural materials such as wood, marble, limestone and pink granite. No creature enjoys a more relaxed pace of life than giant sea turtles, and if guests are careful they’re free to watch them lay their eggs on the nearby beaches.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
Jade Mountain recently scooped “Top Resort in the Caribbean” honors at the Conde Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the fourth year in a row the resort has been feted. The resort rises majestically above the beachfront resort of Anse Chastanet on the island’s south-western Caribbean coastline. So consistently pleasant is the weather in St. Lucia that each guest accommodation has only three walls, with one completely open to the mountain outside. This stage-like setting also contains a private plunge pool, the perfect position to drink in the view. Relaxation comes easy at Kai en Ciel, the resort’s spa located in the stunning setting of Anse Chastanet’s beach.
7 Hotels For a Slower Pace of Life
Cayo Espanto offers an all-inclusive, private island experience where a guest’s only tough choices are what to eat next and where to relax first. This intimate setting is home to just six beachfront villas and one overwater bungalow, making it the perfect choice for those in search of seclusion. A large part of the Cayo Espanto experience is enjoying the crystal clear waters, and guests can explore the world’s second largest barrier reef system, indulge in some fly fishing, or bask on the deck of a private catamaran.
So taken was author Mark Twain with the landscape of Mauritius that he wrote: “Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius.” This island paradise is a place of breathtaking natural beauty, arrayed with swaying palms and turquoise lagoons. Well placed on the eastern coast, Constance Le Prince Maurice offers an opulent resort experience set amid lush greenery. Each of the stunning guest accommodations conform to Feng Shui principles creating a sense of harmony and relaxation. Guests are free to indulge in a revitalizing yoga session by the sea, or a treatment at the resort’s impressive U Spa.
The otherworldly location of Arakur Ushuaia makes it the perfect destination for a quiet retreat with staggering views to match. The resort sits in a natural reserve and is the starting point for a number of trails that explore some of the world’s most untouched wilderness. Arakur Ushuaia was designed with sustainability in mind, but no expenses were spared in crafting a world class guest experience. Outside, a large deck hosts two hot tubs with panoramic views, and inside there’s a large lap pool and in-out relaxation pool.
Home to some of the world’s finest cuisine, wine and art, the rolling hills of Tuscany provide all the tools needed for a relaxed pace. Hotel La Tabaccaia distils the best of the region into a charming boutique setting, housed in the shell of a former cigar factory. Beautifully restored, the hotel brims with character across its 31 guest accommodations, each adorned with olive-wood parquet flooring and wood-beamed ceilings. Despite the hotel’s small stature, Le Piscine spa and wellness area boasts a fully featured range of treatments and facilities. Make sure to take to La Tabbacaia’s large outdoor pool and luxuriate under the Tuscan sunshine.
Situated in a secluded cove on the eastern side of Koh Samui, Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort is far from the neon party scene of the remarkable tropical island. In Classical Thai, the word “vana” means forest, and “belle” means beautiful, and it’s an appropriate moniker for a resort fringed by hillside greenery and white sand beaches. Their 80 exquisite villas each boast a private plunge pool and the option of 24-hour butler service. The Vana Spa is deep-rooted in Thailand’s healing culture and offers an array of signature rituals and traditional therapies.
Back in the heyday of the skull and crossbones flag, pirates would use the islands of the Seychelles as a hideout, with its many peaceful coves and turquoise waters offering a welcoming home base. These same waters now form the backdrop to Constance Lemuria, a secluded, nonchalant destination surrounded by three white sand beaches. Accommodations here range from cozy suites to opulent villas, all using natural materials such as wood, marble, limestone and pink granite. No creature enjoys a more relaxed pace of life than giant sea turtles, and if guests are careful they’re free to watch them lay their eggs on the nearby beaches.
Jade Mountain recently scooped “Top Resort in the Caribbean” honors at the Conde Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the fourth year in a row the resort has been feted. The resort rises majestically above the beachfront resort of Anse Chastanet on the island’s south-western Caribbean coastline. So consistently pleasant is the weather in St. Lucia that each guest accommodation has only three walls, with one completely open to the mountain outside. This stage-like setting also contains a private plunge pool, the perfect position to drink in the view. Relaxation comes easy at Kai en Ciel, the resort’s spa located in the stunning setting of Anse Chastanet’s beach.
Cayo Espanto offers an all-inclusive, private island experience where a guest’s only tough choices are what to eat next and where to relax first. This intimate setting is home to just six beachfront villas and one overwater bungalow, making it the perfect choice for those in search of seclusion. A large part of the Cayo Espanto experience is enjoying the crystal clear waters, and guests can explore the world’s second largest barrier reef system, indulge in some fly fishing, or bask on the deck of a private catamaran.