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10 Best Destinations for a Green Getaway

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Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Enveloped by lush tropical greenery and azure blue ocean, Bawah Reserve rests in sheltered carefree seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago. Surrounded by clear turquoise waters, blue lagoons and coral reefs, this pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area caters to outdoor adventurers with an appetite for indulgence as well as paradise seekers looking for relaxation. Bawah offers the true meaning of sustainable luxury.

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, Botswana

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge brings timeless luxury to the Botswana wetlands. High-ceilinged tented rooms flood with light; each has a plunge pool and oversized bed with views of the Delta. Get closer to the wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage Site—silently glide past hippos in a traditional canoe as fish eagles soar overhead.

Capella Ubud, Indonesia

Nestled in the heart of lush green forests, our unique tented camp sits in harmony with the surrounding nature. Inspired by the early European settlers from the 1800s, architect Bill Bensley designed Capella Ubud, Bali as a tribute to their spirit of adventure. Constructed within the trees and hidden from afar, it captures the imagination of those who seek a unique experience at the heart of Bali’s untouched natural surroundings. Within the camp are twenty-two one-bedroom tents as well as one two-bedroom lodge, all with private salt water pools.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Thailand

Chiva-Som’s holistic approach to health and wellness could have no better home than at the resort. Guests are inspired by the nature of the location to reinvent the nature of their lifestyle. The quality of the expertise, treatments, and facilities makes Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Thailand, the perfect place to start or rekindle a journey of learning, achievement and discovery .

COMO Uma Punakha, Bhutan

COMO Uma Punakha, COMO’s second hotel in Bhutan, is an intimate, luxury lodge located at the far western end of the lush Punakha Valley. From their picturesque base overlooking a snake-like bend in the Mo Chu river, Uma Punakha is ideally located for those who wish to explore this remote Himalayan Kingdom.

Jumby Bay Island, Antigua

One of the most beautiful, undisturbed places in the world, Jumby Bay Island is a private isle of white-powdered beaches, lapped by turquoise seas. Reachable only by boat, there’s not a car in sight, only lush trails and winding cycle paths. Our deluxe Inclusive Stay fills carefree days with watersports, leisure and fresh-local gastronomy. Kick off your shoes and relax in the Caribbean’s finest hideaway resort.

Pimalai Resort & Spa, Thailand

At Pimalai, their 900 meters beachfront and 100 acres of paradise will rekindle your love for nature amidst lush tropical forests and the endless Andaman waters. Discover Koh Lanta’s best kept secret, nestled within the solitude and serenity of surrounding mountains. The west coast, where Pimalai is located, faces the Andaman Sea, lined with astoundingly beautiful white sandy beaches and views of breathtaking sunsets in the horizon. 

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand

Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon. Home to not only a lodge and spa, this unique property also boasts one of the world’s top golf courses, a sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s most precious flora and fauna, and a working farm. Warm and enveloping, Cape Kidnappers generous suites offer sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views in equal parts.

The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Set against a wilderness backdrop of primordial mountains, the pristine 10 million-year-old rainforest is home to a wealth of flora and fauna: you may well spot Dusky langurs, Tokay geckos and Sunda colugos during your stay. The resort’s private footpath leads to dreamy Datai Bay’s idyllic white-sand beach, one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide as awarded by National Geographic.

Ultima Megeve, France

Ideally located in the centre of the famous ski resort in the French Alps, this ultra-luxury chalet offers a breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc. Ultima Megeve is the perfect place for a luxury retreat away from all eyes, for a wellness getaway in utter discretion. For the ultimate experience, take a helicopter transfer from Geneva airport and arrive on our doorstep in style.

Top 10 Resorts for Wellness Holiday

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HEALTH IS THE BIGGEST WEALTH IN LIFE

Wellness & well-being is going to be an important part of our holiday post-Covid. If you are confused, which best place to choose for a wellness escapes, here is a list of TOP 10 wellness resorts. They all offer you luxurious stay and various options of Spa, Treatment and activities for your well-being.

1. Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand

Retreats, treatments, activities and nutrition are the four quarters of the whole Chiva-Som experience. The first three are designed and delivered by expert health practitioners. The cuisine is crafted by exceptional chefs whose speciality is bringing benefit to the table. Whether you select yourself or are guided by our Health and Wellness Advisor, your experience will be both personal and powerful.

2. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Wellness has always been a top priority for Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, which has been eager to offer only the very best to spa lovers from the outset. The infinity swimming pool is just one of the many examples of the hotel’s revolutionary innovation. When it comes to spa treatments, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has always wanted to be ahead of the competition, and its Palace Wellness spa has been renovated in line with the latest trends. 

3. Bawah Reserve, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Find total zen in the soothing, natural surroundings of Bawah Reserve with Aura Spa & Wellbeing. Nestled in the island’s beachfront jungle, Aura offers a natural and luxurious setting. Offering revitalising treatments and practices to ease away workday stress and enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. Indulge in a variety of tropical spa experiences, ranging from sea salt scrubs and locally sourced Ayurvedic oil massages, Pilates and sunrise qigong on the beach. All are designed to relax, invigorate and rejuvenate both the body and the mind.

4. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia

COMO Shambhala Estate is a residential ‘retreat for change’ that combines a deep-rooted approach to wellness with state-of-the-art facilities and remarkable villa accommodation. The location is unique — an auspicious and spiritual enclave of jungle just north of Ubud in Bali, where guests relax to the sounds of the rustling jungle and rumbling Ayung River. Specialists in yoga, and Pilates work in harmony with the nature-filled surroundings, delivering effective holistic treatment, designed to restore and revitalise both mind and body.

5. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden, Germany

The House of Wellbeing in the historic Villa Stéphanie adjacent to Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, offers an integrated approach to health and wellbeing, focusing on four distinct areas combining beauty, detox and nutrition, emotional balance and medical care. Good nutrition is another priority. Guests can eat to reboot their systems and really feel able to improve their wellbeing in one of Europe’s most beautiful and tranquil areas with the support of a highly professional expert team.

6. Sangha Retreat, Suzhou, China

SANGHA Retreat is a state-of-the-art, fully-immersive health and wellness retreat that combines the vast knowledge and wisdom of the East with the finest methods and technological advances of Western science. The 47-acre lakeside retreat introduces a new approach to well-being designed to help guests find clarity, harmony and a new level of consciousness and freedom through a personalized program of nutritionally balanced meals, healing treatments, and physical activities.

7. Belmond Hotel Caruso, Amalfi Coast, Italy

A Ravello hotel with a difference, Belmond Hotel Caruso is home to one of the Amalfi Coast’s most exclusive wellness centres. Here, spa culture has been refined to an art. Experience botanical bliss with a range of treatments designed to nourish mind, body and soul. Some therapies can even be enjoyed in our romantic gardens under an azure sky.

8. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand

JARA Spa experiences are grounded in the knowledge that the journey to wellness is a lifelong endeavour. Treatments are rooted in ancient Thai healing and guided by the Five Pillars of Wellness, Drawing inspiration from the organic health and vitality of the Ficus tree, the Five Pillars address the body’s root, trunk, leaves, blossoms and spiritual core and, thus, pave the way for enduring serenity and well-being. Treatments are designed to bring immediate relief, while providing guests effective tools to continue their wellness practice at home.

9. Ultima Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland

Indulge in world-class aesthetic, anti-ageing and detox treatments in Gstaad. Ultima Clinic uses the latest technologies and renowned medical professionals in treating clients with the utmost care and safety. Staying at Ultima Gstaad, you can undergo multiple Ultima Clinic exceptional treatments on your doorstep. We offer various treatments such as detox, revitalisation, check-up, botox, laser, cryolipolysis, Platelet Rich Plaquettes (PRP), DNA tests and radio frequency.

10. The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

There are several facilities and experiences within the resort that cater to guests’ overall wellbeing. The Spa and its treatments based on Ramuan philosophy are at the heart of everything they do. But it is not only at The Spa that you will find beautiful tranquil havens as there are several throughout the resort.