Wellness Wanderers: Where to Head for a Post-Lockdown Reset
Trips in honour of Global Wellness Day 2021
Global Wellness Day is a day dedicated to encouraging people to live healthier by reducing stress and bad habits, making peace within and recognising the value of our lives and the world around us.
After an unsettling year of change and restricted travel in 2020, there has never been a better time to press pause, reset and plan those life-enhancing trips that encourage harmony of mind, body and spirit. Whether wellness seekers are looking for an intense detox programme, bespoke spa programmes or guidance from world-class professionals, below we’ve rounded up the best places for a post-lockdown retreat this year.
Recover and Energise at Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland
Located on the peaceful Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, Chenot Palace Weggis is Europe’s latest and most advanced medical spa and invites those fatigued by many months in lockdown to try the ultimate Recover and Energise programme, designed to reduce stress, recharge the body’s natural energy and restore vitality. With a fully integrated, science-based approach to health and wellbeing at its core, the Chenot Recover and Energise programme starts with a medical screening and state-of-the-art diagnostics using the Chenot Lifestyle Biomarkers®. Next, a bespoke schedule is developed by medical professionals to strengthen the immune system and the body’s defence and repair mechanisms, before re-energising it to improve overall body function. Designed for those living a demanding life with various stressors, this seven-day programme builds on the core pillars of the famed Chenot Method® and includes a nutritional, detoxifying meal plan, an oxidative stress assessment, skin collagen thickness assessment as well as energetic massages and whole-body biomodulation treatments.
Personalised Wellbeing Pathways at Brand New Fairmont Windsor Park, UK
Primely positioned adjacent to Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens, the new Fairmont Windsor Park will open in August 2021 and will be the UK’s leading wellness retreat, comprising a sprawling spa with an indoor and outdoor vitality pool, a cryotherapy chamber, Himalayan salt room, traditional Hamman, light and deep relaxation rooms and a Japanese foot spa. Led by wellness experts, guests can expect advanced consultations, transformative treatments and personalised pathways to guide recovery and rehabilitation. The first of its kind in the UK, Fairmont Spa & Wellness aim to bridge the gap between a pampering spa and a medical clinic. As well as world-class spa treatments and therapies, other facilities will include 4D body scanning, health assessments (such as cardiac stress tests), sports performance coaching, an indoor gym (including a Cycling, Mind & Body and Reformer Pilates Studio), outdoor tennis courts, an aesthetics clinic, hair salon, and even a private VIP spa suite. Greens Café will also offer guests bespoke food and beverage recommendations based on their health and dietary requirements, alongside a selection of fresh salads, snacks and juices.
New ‘Wellbeing Escapes’ launch at D-Resort Šibenik, Croatia
Located on a glamorous superyacht marina, the five-star D-Resort Šibenik hotel in Croatia has launched a new ‘Wellbeing Escapes’ package for 2021, designed for relaxation and revitalization of mind, body and spirit. Guests are invited to unwind with one-to-one yoga classes, head to the tranquil D-Spa for a De Stress massage and refuel with healthy three-course lunches at the Yacht Club Restaurant, with spectacular views overlooking the marina. There will be a selection of fresh juices, smoothies and detox teas available throughout, and guests are invited to take advantage of the world-class spa facilities and bespoke treatments in the D-Spa; including everything from a Hamman, blissful full body rituals or anti-ageing facials. There is also free bike rental for those looking to explore the local area whilst keeping active, as well as a fully equipped D-Gym, infinity pool and even a rooftop running track. After days spent detoxing, D-Resort Šibenik offers a variety of excursions and private boat experiences to local national parks, for exploration of this less-travelled part of the Adriatic Coast.
Vitamin-infused, Immune-improving Spa Treatments at D-Resort Göcek, Turkey
Set in one of Europe’s most naturally beautiful destinations between Fethiye and Dalyan, the coastal village of Göcek in Turkey is a hidden paradise in the Mediterranean boasting picturesque beaches and islands, hidden coves, quaint market towns and forest-clad mountain ranges. The five-star D-Resort Göcek is an elegant boutique hotel located in D-Marin Göcek and provides the perfect place for a wellness escape immersed in nature. Spread over three floors, the luxurious D-Spa is an oasis of serenity offering tailored holistic experiences and unique wellness journeys using ancient therapies from Asian and Western beauty. Having launched a new collection of spa treatments for 2021, guests can experience immune-improving massages, sleep rituals, detoxifying body scrubs, contouring full-body treatments and vitamin-infused facials. Following their treatment, guests can relax in the hotel’s Zen Garden or unwind in the spa jacuzzi, Hamman, vitality pool, wood sauna or steam room. D-Resort Göcek is also home to a state-of-the-art D-Gym and offers complimentary bicycle hire, perfect for exploring.