A recent trend that has emerged in the luxury travel industry is 'wellness tourism'. With a passion for all things travel, the Reservest team set out to explore this way of vacationing, what it entails, and a few iconic brands that offer this unique experience for tourists.
Some bespoke wellness offerings seek to return to simple ways of living and connecting with the natural world, while another source of wellness can be found in the ever-expanding exploration of uniting health and technology.
Does working in a nearby garden and weeding the soil sound appealing, knowing that what one contributes will affect what is sourced by the local restaurant? Or maybe a machine-guided treatment tickles the urge to visit a resort's spa. Regardless of what wellness tourism looks like to one person, there are many ways of pursuing inner and outer health with a vast variety of experiences across the globe.
'Wellness tourism' is a method of travelling with the agenda of pursuing one's wellbeing at luxury locations and accommodations. In essence, this form of tourism is a combination of discovering health via spiritual, physical and mental means.
Physical pursuits can include yoga and cycling—any activities that aim to still the mind or provide a new perspective. On the other hand, psychological and spiritual wellness can be achieved via guided meditation or calming walks through nature and breathing in the fresh air provided by towering trees that were saplings centuries ago. An additional way of exploring bodily wellness is via treatments and rituals offered at spa facilities. Picture aromatherapies, specialised massages that employ ancient techniques, or technology-guided treatments that target specific issues.
An all-rounded approach to wellness can be discovered through retreats that offer specially designed activities and treatments to encourage a holistic experience. Spanning from guided yoga and sound treatments to therapies driven by technology, these retreats aim to be all-encompassing when it comes to the pursuit of wellness.
For a comprehensive wellness adventure, this Dominican Republic-based resort is the ideal choice. At the spa, guests can enjoy treatments that incorporate products by Natura Bisse. Want to feel the gentle whispers of the breeze while getting a massage? All of this is possible at Eden Roc Cap Cana.
For more active pursuits of wellness, guests can partake in yoga classes beside the gentle lapping of the waves on the nearby beach. More intense activities include HIIT classes and dance classes. Additionally, Eden Roc offers a host of activities to choose from, including cycling on trails or the beach, kayaking and cooking classes. For foodies wanting a healthy menu, the resort has redesigned its culinary offerings, providing guests a delicious range of health-conscious dishes.
This Italian hotel includes unrivalled wellness facilities in the welcoming climate of the Med. Here, the spa embraces seawater in its therapies. This technique dates back centuries and is referred to as thalassotherapy. Additionally, treatments can utilise seaweed, which is rich in nutrients and a wonderful way to treat one's skin. Emerge from the spa renewed, restored and rejuvenated.
For those who want to reconnect with nature, this South African location is a great choice. Nestled amongst the vineyards of Cape Town, Babylonstoren is not only a provider of luxury accommodation, but is also a working farm. Guests can interact with local farm animals or get their hands dirty in the garden. Workshops are available to expand one's knowledge of the natural world and the sustainable impact of farm-to-table dining.
The realignment of the body's energies is practiced at this Croatian paradise. From music and movement to meditation and mindful practices, wellness seekers are spoiled for choice. Guests can also utilise the personal training programme, as well as better understand their bodies with the BioMarker Assessment, a technological analysis of the body's composition (muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, etc.).
Here, yoga can be enjoyed beneath clear blue skies and in the company of stunning scenery. Alternatively, the spa offers a specialised array of treatment options, mostly using local ingredients and practices passed down from generations.
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On the platform, users can filter properties according to certain amenities. For wellness, this includes access to an on-site spa, fitness facilities and a host of activities. Our AI tool also ensures you can find the perfect retreat for your traveller in just a few clicks. Our ‘proposal function’ can be utilised to save your favourite options and quickly send them to your client with an accessible link.
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