If you are anything like us, you are always thinking about your next holiday, even if you have just returned from one or you are currently at one. And there is nothing wrong with that. Holidays and vacations are what keep us going. Everything that we are involved in and responsible for on a day-to-day basis can get quite overwhelming and stressful. So it’s completely natural to dream about and plan for those couple of days/weeks where you get to unwind and relax. But for a lot of us, the not so fun part about the vacation is trying to pick the perfect resort to stay at. We have made your hunt for your ideal vacation slightly easier by combining what we deem to be some of the best relaxing resorts in the world and the unique experiences each of them offer.
Santani Resort and Spa
Santani resort and spa is located in the picturesque hills of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. This luxury resort is deemed one of the best wellness resorts in Asia. Santani combines western medicine with the traditional healing properties of Ayurveda to provide guests with holistic treatment. Santani offers a variety of wellness packages for guests that cater to specific needs. Some of the wellness packages that are offered include immune-boosting detox, weight loss retreat, de-addiction program and personal dosha Ayurveda retreat. The wellness programs in Ayurveda, detox, yoga and spa combine on-site pampering and long term rejuvenation that hopes to last long after you leave this serene location and return to your busy schedules.
Joali Maldives
The islands of Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, is on almost every travel lover’s bucket list. The clear blue waters, natural pools, white sand beaches and a quiet and peaceful atmosphere is what tourists rave about once they return from their holidays. Joali is a wellness spa sanctuary located in the
Muruvandhoo Island in Northern Maldives. Joali’s pristine location allows guests to enjoy stunning views and explore a whole new world of exquisite marine life. Research has shown how nature can have a healing and restorative effect on people and this is exactly what Joali Maldives aims to do.
Six Senses Zighy Bay
This resort is set between craggy mountains and a long sandy beach in Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula. If you are frustrated with the lack of privacy you receive when you go on vacations or are hesitating on a trip because of COVID, this resort in Oman might be the solution to your worries. All the
rooms that are offered at this resort are either villas or suites. This ensures that you receive the privacy you need to unwind and relax as you will have access to your own private pool and patio and some villas even have access to the beach and their own garden. These Omani-style enclaves with cool interiors and a picturesque view might be the ideal spot for your next vacation.
Como Shambhala
Located in Ubud, Indonesia, Como Shambhala Estate is a residential health retreat combining holistic wellness with state-of-the-art facilities. Everyone relaxes in different ways. If you prefer an adrenaline-pumped vacation filled with adventurous experiences, this resort may be the one for you. Como
Shambhala offers a variety of experiences and treks. Some of these packages include white water rafting, hill climbing bike challenge and village and rice field cycling. If these do not interest you there are also tours that give you the opportunity to have new experiences such as water spring blessing, cooking
classes and exploring the Tjampuhan ridge.
Chiva-Som
This beautiful sanctuary is located in what was once a quiet fishing village in Bangkok. Chiva-Som offers a range of facilities that have been expressly designed to support your chosen activities and treatments. The spa treatments, outdoor massage and pool will give you the opportunity to unwind. There is a hair salon and medi-spa that caters to your skin also available on site. Unlike most holiday resorts, Chiva-som also offers a range of facilities related to fitness. Apart from a gym, it also includes a dance studio, pilates studio, yoga sala, fitness testing room, a re-functional studio that combines fitness with physiotherapy and a watsu pool to relax the body and mind while improving flexibility and mobility.
