“Unplugging from the world. Surreal Surroundings. Rediscovering yourself. Serenity and Peace. Feeling alive and recharged. ”

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa is one of the reasons one should visit the Bahia State of Brazil. Enjoy barefoot luxury, one-of-a-kind sustainable design, and genuine warm hospitality. The 11 unique Casitas have been restored and designed by the Diesel creative director Wilbert Das, with help from local artists. Some Casitas date back as far as 500 years! Choose a one, two or three bedroom Casita or the Treehouse - all made from reclaimed materials. Visit the Beach Club, and see why UXUA's Beach Bar is named one of the best in the world. End the day at the spa, inspired by the natural Bahian elements - mangroves, rainforest, sea, and sand. Make sure to try the Almescar Tree Oil Massage, the hotel's signature. All spa products are hand-made from coconut oil, shea butter, Brazil nuts, and dark cocoa grown in the gardens on-site.

Yemaya is a boutique beachfront hideaway on Little Corn Island, 50 miles east of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. Enjoy the luxury suites, steps away from the ocean, the picture-perfect coconut palms and the cool island vibe. Visit the hotel's wonderful spa, which stays authentic to the island's culture. Make sure to try the Chocolate Therapy Treatment or the Banana Sea Salt Scrub. Take part in one of the yoga or mindfulness retreats held at Yemaya. (Previous retreats have included hosts like Seane Corn, Meghan Currie, and Exhale Studio.)

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Keemala Villas are located on the west coast of Phuket, in Kamala Village, sitting on a hill and surrounded by a lush rainforest with views to the Andaman Sea. The Hotel celebrates the culture of four fictitious Phuket tribes - the Earth, the Wanderers, the Sky, and the Nest people. The 38 pool villa designs all reflect its mythical history and are connected together by jungle walkways. Choose one of the sixteen Clay Pool cottages with rainforest views. The seven Tent Pool villas resemble luxury tents, inspired by wildlife and wanderlust. The Tree Pool houses have a quirky cocoon-like design and sit high up off the ground.. Finally the 8 Bird's Nest Pool villas are covered by a woven birds nest and offer the largest villas at Keemala.

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The Farm is a place to balance mind, body and spirit inside an eco-friendly vegan paradise. Take a healing journey and choose a wellness package or a customized detox treatment program or simply enjoy the stunning property. Visit the spa. Choose a tree hut or a villa, all inspired by nature and surrounded by streams and tropical gardens. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with small lakes, waterfalls, and meditation areas. You come to the Farm to enjoy the premises. Do yoga or join the fitness walks every morning. Learn how to do flower arrangements or take a vegan food preparation class. The detox cleanses and healing retreats are a must when staying at the Farm.

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Two Bunch Palms is a historical hotel located in Desert Hot Springs, California and is one of the oldest spa resorts in the U.S. Open since the 1940’s, the resort was known as a secret hideaway for Hollywood celebrities and notorious gangsters. Today Two Bunch Palms is an oasis of peace and serenity for those seeking healing from its unique hot springs. Enjoy one of the 70 renovated rooms and suites, surrounded by palms and giant tamarisk trees. The vintage rooms are in the Grotto area near the spa. The Solstice rooms are located beyond the meditation lakes and designed with the outside/inside concept. Relax in the shade under one of the many trees and shrubs throughout the property or on your private patio. Discover the Grotto, featuring two mineral water pools, known for its therapeutic and mood-enhancing effects. Indulge in Watsu - a floating massage experience. Travel back in time to a more bohemian era, for a truly relaxing and mind-rebooting experience.

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