Mauritius raises the roof The hydrothermal bathtub journey at Lux Grand Baie © Tom Fallon
The stone hammam © Tom Fallon
Mauritius hasn’t been on our radar in a while; however Lux* Resorts, one among its solely homegrown hospitality manufacturers, opened a formidable new flagship property late in 2021; and the wellness providing intrigues as a result of it’s genuinely completely different. Starting, actually, from the roof down: Muscle Up on the Roof is the Indian Ocean’s first and solely rooftop health centre, full with two Olympic working tracks and a Functional Fitness Frame with 12 exercise stations reminiscent of energy rack, multi-pull-up and a punching bag for good measure (and possibly kickboxing classes). Downstairs are Pilates, spinning and yoga studios, a Bastien Gonzalez nail salon, a hair salon by Oway (the 100 per cent natural Italian haircare model, a few of whose elements come from their biodynamic farm within the Bologna hills of Ortofficina) – together with a completely Technogym-ed health room, a number of therapeutic massage and facial therapy suites and a complete ground devoted to hydrothermal bathtub circuits. The mesmerically white Grand Baie seaside, of which the resort enjoys a protracted stretch, is a pleasant fillip. luxresorts.com, from £400 A Well of wellbeing in southern NorwayLast September noticed the buzzy opening in Oslo of Sommerro, a brand new resort with a gorgeously restored public bathtub advanced. A bit additional out of the Norwegian capital, nevertheless, The Well Spa has quietly added a 104-room resort to its expanse of hydrotherapy-steam-sauna amenities. The spa is quarter-hour exterior central Oslo
The Tropical sauna at The Well has a “soundscape” of birdsong
The Well goes lengthy on the advantages of water in all its temperatures and varieties, and all amenities are open to resort company whether or not they’ve booked a therapy or not. Guests ought to undoubtedly take into account reserving nevertheless: among the many choices past a big selection of massages and facials are dry needling, reflexology, hair and scalp therapies, and bespoke blended scrubs for cellulite, water retention, muscle leisure and more. The grounds are wooded and tranquil; and there’s a pleasant view throughout them from the resort’s rooftop Japanese restaurant, Mori. thewell.no, rooms from £300 together with use of spa amenitiesIn the Himalayas, a Sixth Sense for a great spaThe reception at Six Senses VanaVeer Singh is a little bit of a hero amongst more established wellness and spa experts for Vana, the retreat he opened in 2014 in Uttarakhand state, within the foothills of the Himalayas. The rooms and interiors had been modern and architectural. The programmes had been rigorous, with little if any coddling or leeway for dietary capitulations, and equally didn’t hew to any native Himalayan custom: Traditional Chinese and Tibetan Medicine (supplied in its full conventional type) and the Ayurveda of southern India dominated. Its attractive appears and prescriptions (and proscriptions) have garnered it a world fan base. Now Vana has been snapped up by Six Senses, a model with its personal recognised experience in holistic good residing. The programmes might be a bit much less structured (permitting, for instance, for stays of fewer than the earlier minimal of seven nights), with further remedy menus and methods to mix therapies, diets and training. Six Senses’ dedication to wholesome sleeping and diet habits might be integrated – as will their Grow With Six Senses youngsters’ experiences, and their Cinema Paradiso open-air cinema. sixsenses.com, from £475Casa feel-good within the Domican RepublicCasa de Campo has been a – if not the – luxurious benchmark within the Dominican Republic because it opened virtually 5 a long time in the past. It boasts what’s thought-about to be the best golf course within the Caribbean (the Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog), 7,000 acres of meticulously maintained grounds, three swimming pools and a personal seaside membership, an artists’ enclave (with, tucked away in its cobbled arches, a Mexican restaurant), and a roster of movie star company. The new medical wellness centre has 13 personal therapy suites © Casa de Campo Resort & VillasThe spa has cold and warm plunge and jet swimming pools © Casa de Campo Resort & VillasThis spring it is going to add a “complete spa and wellness centre” to its portfolio – a full 18,000sq ft of indoor and outside areas, amongst that are 13 personal therapy suites, plunge and jet swimming pools (scorching or chilly, take your decide), and personal gardens with rain showers. Technology might be within the combine too, within the type of i3Dome infrared detox and JetPeel Facial machines, in addition to Welnamis Tables which deploy vibroacoustic remedy – nice for ache administration. casadecampo.com.do, from $359Where to rebalance in BathThe Royal Crescent Hotel, BathThe thermal waters of Bath have a fairly fancy pedigree: not one however two UNESCO accreditations and membership within the unique Great Spa Towns of Europe Project are among the many laurels which have made them world well-known. This February, town will rejoice them in a brand new method, with the inauguration of Re:Balance Bath, a three-week “pageant of wellbeing”. In addition to native motels and spas pulling out the stops on indulgence packages and spa days – The Francis Hotel, The Royal Crescent Hotel, The Pig close to Bath and The Queensberry Hotel amongst them – there might be quite a few “taster” therapies and itineraries out there to day-trippers and guests. The copper room at No 15, BathAssume AquaSana at Bath Thermae Spa; kintsugi workshops at Japanese restaurant Robun; and guided yoga and meditations at venues reminiscent of The Soul Spa and Bath Abbey. Worth investigating, given the prepare from Paddington is only one hour 19 minutes. welcometobath.co.uk, from 7-26 Feb
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