Explore the latest wellness retreats, experiences and spas that will delight your senses and invigorate your mind, body and soul.
Vermillion Vigour
Superstar shoemaker Christian Louboutin has extended his creative vision into the realm of wellness, expanding his empire from high-priced high heels into hospitality. Residing in the pristine Portuguese hamlet of Melides, Vermelho Hotel offers a wellness sanctuary accented in bold rouge hues that echo Louboutin’s iconic soles. Indulge in bespoke spa sessions that blend natural ingredients, French cosmetics and ancient Indian techniques for complete serenity. Every Saturday morning, guests can harmonise the mind and body with a complimentary yoga class to start the day on a mindful note.
Jet set, reset
When long-haul flights parch your skin and sap all energy from your soul, deep restoration is a necessity. A superb place to rejuvenate during a Singapore stopover en route to Europe or the US, Rekoop is a tastefully decorated, exclusive wellness club (annual membership is by application only) in Singapore’s CBD that offers a wealth of cutting-edge therapies for fatigued travellers and overtaxed urbanites. Lymphatic drainage technology activates the body’s natural detoxification processes, while the hyperbaric oxygen chamber accelerates natural healing and amplifies immune functions. Beyond biohacking tech, Reiki energy healing, physiotherapy, ice baths and cognitive training round out the experience.
Transformative tech
Gym equipment purveyor of choice for a good two-thirds of the world’s foremost hotels, Technogym recently unveiled a new development very much in keeping with the company name: Connected Dumbbells. Designed for seamless strength training at home (or in the hotel gym), the 12-in-one smart weight set incorporates built-in sensor technology to intuitively analyse form, track reps and provide live feedback. When connected to the Technogym App, users gain access to a library of guided workouts and personalised exercise recommendations.
Island alchemy
Concoct bespoke body scrubs, blend soothing aloe gels or infuse natural Fijian ingredients into rejuvenating face masks at Six Senses Fiji. Situated in the resort’s serene Spa Village, the Alchemy Bar offers sensory workshops that celebrate the restorative magic of nature. Guided by expert therapists, guests form deep connections with their surroundings in the lush TeiTei Gardens, hand-selecting traditional medicinal herbs to create personalised skincare rituals enshrined in island tranquillity and the richness of Fijian culture.
Fountain of youth
California-based Tulsi Wellness Club, a leader in naturopathic and regenerative medicine, has partnered with The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines. Uniting Tulsi Wellness Club’s sciencebacked approach with the fivestar wellness resort’s healing natural setting, the exclusive collaboration introduces the flagship Longevity Program. The three-day experience is designed to revitalise the body at a cellular level, slowing aging and promoting longterm wellbeing using expert diagnostics, regenerative treatments and personalised nutrition. Additionally, Tulsi at the Farm will offer stem cell, peptide, NAD+ (an IV therapy that stimulates DNA repair and fights fatigue) and hormone optimisation therapies.
This article originally appeared in volume 49 of Signature Luxury Travel & Style magazine. Subscribe to the latest issue today.
