Embark on a transformative journey to discover five remote wellness retreats around the world, where the concept of adventure takes on a radically different meaning. At Aro Ha, nestled amidst breathtaking New Zealand landscapes, you'll merge wellness traditions with luxury, revitalizing your body and mind through practices like vinyasa yoga and immersion in nature. Santani, an eco-conscious sanctuary in Sri Lanka, offers an unparalleled escape where sustainable design meets the healing power of nature. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, an award-winning resort, beckons with its subterranean spa, Michelin-starred dining, and rejuvenating private lagoon. Meanwhile, nestled in the archaic beauty of the Alps, 7132 redefines discrete spa retreats with iconic architecture and unobstructed mountain views. Lastly, Kenoa Resort invites you to escape it all and indulge in relaxation for a truly unique and authentic wellness experience.
Aro Ha
NEW ZEALAND
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Aro Hā is a mind, body, and soul wellness experience on the shore of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy, New Zealand’s majestic Southern Alps. The retreat has been constructed from larch wood and local stone, with minimal impact to the environment, running entirely on hydro and solar power. The minimal single and shared eco suites draw inspiration from the surrounding nature, with 60 degree views of the lake and the mountains from every room. Enjoy earth-inspired spaces throughout Aro Hā - the hydrotherapy spa built into the mountainous land, the yoga studio with unparalleled views of the lake, the zen tea rooms. Nourish yourself in a place where wellness meets luxury. Discover mindfulness through landscape. Reconnect to yourself and discover the healing effects of being in nature.
Santani Wellness
SRI LANKA
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Santani Wellness Resort and Spa is a sustainable wellness retreat, 2,800 feet above sea level, surrounded by a lush tropical jungle of the Sri Lankan highlands, known as the country’s spiritual centre. The former tea plantation is a restorative destination spa, set amongst ancient Buddhist meditation caves, rice fields and the Hulu River - a place to pause and find peace. Stay in a Mountain View or Garden View Chalet, designed with a minimal aesthetic, and overlooking the rice fields or the Knuckles mountain range. Enjoy personally design wellness programs focussed on yoga, Ayurveda, detox, recovery, addiction, weight loss, and sleep to name a few. The tri-level spa’s architecture follows the landscape, and is complete with a steam room, a cedar wood sauna, as well as a salt soak pool.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
ICELAND
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The Retreat is the official accommodation of the infamous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Luxurious, private, and complete with its own hot spring and an otherworldly spa, the hotel is a perfect destination for those looking to recharge and relax in unusual surroundings. Choose between the Moss Suite or the Lava Suite, facing moss-covered lava fields and the volcanic horizon or The Lagoon Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and your own private blue lagoon. The minimalist modern suites are designed to reflect the native Icelandic nature - charcoal tiles, lime green accents, warm-coloured wood. The surrounding lagoon and the spa is why you are here. Spend hours in mineral-rich waters, steam caves, and suspended nest chairs. Take part in geothermal seawater treatments — with silica, algae, and minerals.
7132 Hotel
SWITZERLAND
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7132 Hotel is a remote luxury hotel in Vals, Switzerland. Surrounded by mountains, valleys, and trees, the retreat is a design haven, perfect for exploring Swiss nature and personal wellness. Stay in one of the unique rooms created by architects Ando, Kuma, Mayne and Zumthor; all with expansive views of the mountainscape. The Kengo Kuma Rooms are reminiscent of Japanese teahouses and the Mayne rooms are inspired by wood and stone, with the glass shower being the focal point of the room. The main draw of 7132 is the architectural masterpiece that are the thermal baths, made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite and filled with 30° Celsius St. Peter’s spring. Enjoy the unique serene atmosphere; and hop between the fire pool, the ice pool, the blossom pool or the spring grotto.
Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort
BRAZIL
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Kenoa Beach Spa & Resort is a remote beachfront design hotel in Barra de Sao Miguel, just nine degrees south of the equator in northeast Brazil. Inspired by nature, the resort was designed and built using sustainable Brazilian materials in unexpected ways. There are 23 villa-style cabanas, complete with panoramic views of the Atlantic coast, interior gardens, terraces, traditional Japanese ufuro tubs, and plunge pools in some. Relax under eucalyptus trees in Kenoa's many private outdoor areas. Watch the sun go down from the infinity pool. Visit the spa and try the unique Vine Treatment or the Crushed Cabernet Scrub Exfoliation.
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