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Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
by Monika MarkovinovicYou may not be able to check into your favorite hotel at the moment, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come to you. Hotels around the world have been getting extra creative, entertaining guests from afar. Herein, 13 properties keeping travel dreams alive by taking homebound travelers on virtual trips.
Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
Animal lovers, this one’s for you. In conjunction with the sustainability program operated by Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort in Northern Thailand, the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation is providing wholesome content daily by live-streaming their adorable rescued elephants. Watch them eat, bathe and play from wherever you are in the world.
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To help make your home feel like a five-star getaway, The Pierre is rolling out The Pierre at Home, a 12-part video series where experts share their best tips and techniques for creating experiences that are “Pierre perfect.” Learn how to tie a perfect bow tie with director of catering Bill Spinner (a life skill he’s taught to happy grooms for more than 30 years) or, just in time for summer, watch how to pour a classic Aperol Spritz with Beverage Director Meaghan Levy.
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Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
The Betsy – South Beach knows we could all use a little zen right now. That’s why the beachside haven launched an online arts series called “Zen and the Art of” with episodes on architecture, poetry, music and photography in partnership with FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts | Miami Beach Urban Studios. The weekly series features talks with and performances by innovative artists, such as architect Chad Oppenheim, photographer Robert Zuckerman and poet Naoko Fujimoto. In the month of June, the series will feature contemporary writers and the multicultural world.
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Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
An opulent destination spa in the Himalayas, Ananda is an oasis of restoration, rejuvenation and peace. While travelers are homebound, they’re bringing the Ananda way of life a little closer to guests on Instagram. The live sessions share tips on how to live a healthier life at home from the resort’s ayurvedic doctors, yoga teachers, chefs and wellness experts. Connect to your inner self through breathwork, improve your sleep with Ayurveda and work on self-empowerment using hypnotherapy.
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Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
Go on a sofa safari with Singita, who is letting their at-home guests get up close with wildlife on its virtual game drives. Accompanied by field guides, including the likes of wildlife photographer Ross Couper, the curious can journey into the African bush from right from the comforts of their home. Virtually encounter a pride of lions at Singita Pamushana Lodge or come face to face with elephants at Singita Grumeti.
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The Resort at Paws Up is helping at-home travelers brush up on their wilderness skills through its Instagram Live series Live from Big Sky Country. The Montana getaway’s own experts are sharing their insights on everything from how to forage for ingredients in the wild, to how to make gourmet campfire s’mores. The series also visits baby horses and offers live yoga on the ranch.
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Embrace the ease and comfort of the SoCal lifestyle at home with Monarch Beach Resort‘s #ChilluxeAtHome series. While guests wait to return to the beach house, the luxurious coastal playground is sharing self-care tips, recipes and ideas for creating luxury chill vibes at home. Enjoy smooth jazz with musician Henry Alexander, learn useful tips from the property’s housekeeping team and shake things up with a few different cocktail recipes.
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Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
Wish you were here on Nature Island? Escape to Secret Bay during work hours with a curated album of downloadable backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting, featuring dream-worthy scenes from this magical oasis’ six sustainably-built villas, the ever-paradisiacal Secret Beach and more. Follow their easy steps for a piece of paradise. If you end up wearing bathing suit bottoms to your next conference call, your secret’s safe.
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Belmond invites you to live well with their series Belmond Invitations, a virtual theatre of programs designed to bring entertaining experiences into people’s homes. Curated using the brand’s wellbeing philosophy of Good Living, each IGTV experience is designed to enrich the mind, body and soul, including poetry, music, meditation and home spa therapies. In addition to the series of videos and performances, Belmond together with its Experience Makers, has created ‘Digital Care Package’ to offer Belmond’s remedies to ease tension and feed the mind. All of Belmond hotels, trains, cruises and safaris are also sharing their local digital care package in line with the theme–like how to make the perfect Focaccia alla Genovese with Belmond Hotel Splendido.
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Longing to return to The Breakers Palm Beach‘s 140 acres of picturesque oceanfront in sunny Florida? Transport yourself to the legendary property by gathering the family for a little (digital) games night. Puzzles of The Palm Beaches is an easy online jigsaw game that requires you to assembly the entrance of The Breakers. The view may be broken up into afew individual pieces, but it’s still as beautiful as ever.
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Wellness is at the core of the Six Senses brand, which is why it introduced At Home with Six Senses, a series for people to care for themselves and the people they love in a range of formats. Structured around the brand’s key wellness pillars (sleep, mindfulness, eat, move, live naturally and connect), the videos, tutorials, articles and advice columns will offer tips and tricks for staying balanced at home. Learn about the therapeutic benefits of tapping into our nightly dreams with Visiting Practitioner Claude Simard, stretch with Six Senses Global Head of Yoga Dorelal Singh or get little ones to join Six Senses Junior Marine Biology with Six Senses Laamu.
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As the world temporarily presses the pause button, Accor wants guests to continue living their passions in the comfort of their own homes with a new virtual interactive series called the “Journey of Accor Experiences.” Weekly virtual sessions will take guests on a worldwide tour of some of the most unique experiences that the brand has to offer. Venture on a historic tour of the legendary Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or experience the heritage of falconry with Raffles Dubai.
Hotels Getting Creative to Stay Connected
Adjusting to work-from-home life can be a challenge, especially with the many distractions (read: kids, pets, chores) that lurk around each corner. For locals needing a secluded respite for peaceful productivity, escape to the Malibu Beach Inn and indulge in the YOUwork package. Work from one of the beachfront well-appointed guestrooms situated directly above the sands of Carbon Beach, and de-stress while taking in views, waves, and oceans breezes. Complimentary work perks include lunch from Carbon Beach Club.
VIEW HOTELAnimal lovers, this one’s for you. In conjunction with the sustainability program operated by Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort in Northern Thailand, the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation is providing wholesome content daily by live-streaming their adorable rescued elephants. Watch them eat, bathe and play from wherever you are in the world.
VIEW HOTELTo help make your home feel like a five-star getaway, The Pierre is rolling out The Pierre at Home, a 12-part video series where experts share their best tips and techniques for creating experiences that are “Pierre perfect.” Learn how to tie a perfect bow tie with director of catering Bill Spinner (a life skill he’s taught to happy grooms for more than 30 years) or, just in time for summer, watch how to pour a classic Aperol Spritz with Beverage Director Meaghan Levy.
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The Betsy – South Beach knows we could all use a little zen right now. That’s why the beachside haven launched an online arts series called “Zen and the Art of” with episodes on architecture, poetry, music and photography in partnership with FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts | Miami Beach Urban Studios. The weekly series features talks with and performances by innovative artists, such as architect Chad Oppenheim, photographer Robert Zuckerman and poet Naoko Fujimoto. In the month of June, the series will feature contemporary writers and the multicultural world.
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An opulent destination spa in the Himalayas, Ananda is an oasis of restoration, rejuvenation and peace. While travelers are homebound, they’re bringing the Ananda way of life a little closer to guests on Instagram. The live sessions share tips on how to live a healthier life at home from the resort’s ayurvedic doctors, yoga teachers, chefs and wellness experts. Connect to your inner self through breathwork, improve your sleep with Ayurveda and work on self-empowerment using hypnotherapy.
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Go on a sofa safari with Singita, who is letting their at-home guests get up close with wildlife on its virtual game drives. Accompanied by field guides, including the likes of wildlife photographer Ross Couper, the curious can journey into the African bush from right from the comforts of their home. Virtually encounter a pride of lions at Singita Pamushana Lodge or come face to face with elephants at Singita Grumeti.
VIEW HOTELSThe Resort at Paws Up is helping at-home travelers brush up on their wilderness skills through its Instagram Live series Live from Big Sky Country. The Montana getaway’s own experts are sharing their insights on everything from how to forage for ingredients in the wild, to how to make gourmet campfire s’mores. The series also visits baby horses and offers live yoga on the ranch.
VIEW HOTELEmbrace the ease and comfort of the SoCal lifestyle at home with Monarch Beach Resort‘s #ChilluxeAtHome series. While guests wait to return to the beach house, the luxurious coastal playground is sharing self-care tips, recipes and ideas for creating luxury chill vibes at home. Enjoy smooth jazz with musician Henry Alexander, learn useful tips from the property’s housekeeping team and shake things up with a few different cocktail recipes.
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Wish you were here on Nature Island? Escape to Secret Bay during work hours with a curated album of downloadable backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting, featuring dream-worthy scenes from this magical oasis’ six sustainably-built villas, the ever-paradisiacal Secret Beach and more. Follow their easy steps for a piece of paradise. If you end up wearing bathing suit bottoms to your next conference call, your secret’s safe.
VIEW HOTELBelmond invites you to live well with their series Belmond Invitations, a virtual theatre of programs designed to bring entertaining experiences into people’s homes. Curated using the brand’s wellbeing philosophy of Good Living, each IGTV experience is designed to enrich the mind, body and soul, including poetry, music, meditation and home spa therapies. In addition to the series of videos and performances, Belmond together with its Experience Makers, has created ‘Digital Care Package’ to offer Belmond’s remedies to ease tension and feed the mind. All of Belmond hotels, trains, cruises and safaris are also sharing their local digital care package in line with the theme–like how to make the perfect Focaccia alla Genovese with Belmond Hotel Splendido.
VIEW HOTELSLonging to return to The Breakers Palm Beach‘s 140 acres of picturesque oceanfront in sunny Florida? Transport yourself to the legendary property by gathering the family for a little (digital) games night. Puzzles of The Palm Beaches is an easy online jigsaw game that requires you to assembly the entrance of The Breakers. The view may be broken up into afew individual pieces, but it’s still as beautiful as ever.
VIEW HOTELWellness is at the core of the Six Senses brand, which is why it introduced At Home with Six Senses, a series for people to care for themselves and the people they love in a range of formats. Structured around the brand’s key wellness pillars (sleep, mindfulness, eat, move, live naturally and connect), the videos, tutorials, articles and advice columns will offer tips and tricks for staying balanced at home. Learn about the therapeutic benefits of tapping into our nightly dreams with Visiting Practitioner Claude Simard, stretch with Six Senses Global Head of Yoga Dorelal Singh or get little ones to join Six Senses Junior Marine Biology with Six Senses Laamu.
VIEW HOTELSAs the world temporarily presses the pause button, Accor wants guests to continue living their passions in the comfort of their own homes with a new virtual interactive series called the “Journey of Accor Experiences.” Weekly virtual sessions will take guests on a worldwide tour of some of the most unique experiences that the brand has to offer. Venture on a historic tour of the legendary Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or experience the heritage of falconry with Raffles Dubai.
Adjusting to work-from-home life can be a challenge, especially with the many distractions (read: kids, pets, chores) that lurk around each corner. For locals needing a secluded respite for peaceful productivity, escape to the Malibu Beach Inn and indulge in the YOUwork package. Work from one of the beachfront well-appointed guestrooms situated directly above the sands of Carbon Beach, and de-stress while taking in views, waves, and oceans breezes. Complimentary work perks include lunch from Carbon Beach Club.
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