Enjoy a retreat during National Wellness Month in August [Image by Anil sharma from Pixabay]August is National Wellness Month and is the perfect time to think about a self-care getaway. For those looking for the newest and most exclusive experiences, the following resorts, events and packages offer these and more. Moreover, they are located in some of the most beautiful and relaxing destinations in the world.
Celebrate a wellness retreat during National Wellness Month
This world is full of destinations to visit on a wellness retreat, making it hard to choose the perfect location. However, the following are recommended options to celebrate National Wellness Month. Meanwhile, Ananda in the Himalayas adds the Maldives, Switzerland and Wales to its itinerary.
The Nautilus, The Maldives
[Image courtesy of The Nautilus Maldives]Ananda in the Himalayas is now a world-renowned global wellness retreat since it added three more spa destinations. From 17 to 25, 2024, Ananda Wellness Residency at The Nautilus in the Maldives is set to offer a transformative wellness experience.
Moreover, it will combine Ananda’s expertise in Ayurvedic therapies, Yogic energy work and healthy gourmet cuisine combined with The Nautilus’ timeless hospitality offering. Meanwhile, the Nautilus Maldives nestles in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in an idyllic setting in the Indian Ocean.
Nira Alpina, St. Moritz, Swiss Alps
[Image courtesy of Nira Alpina]Nira Alpina in St. Moritz, Switzerland will see Ananda in the Himalayas host a workshop dubbed Ananda in the Alps. This workshop will offer unique Hatha Yoga, meditation and an Ayurvedic culinary workshop in the Swiss Alps.
[Image courtesy Nira Alpina. Swiss Alps]Meanwhile, this workshop will be led by Ananda’s Yoga expert and therapist, Reema Saikia and Executive Chef and Ayurvedic cuisine expert Diwaker Balodi. The workshop will run from August 28 to September 1, 2024, in one of the most unique hotels in the Swiss Alps, Nira Alpina, nestled in the beautiful snow-capped mountains and pure lakes
The Dreaming, Wales, UK
The Dreaming, Wales, UK [Image by StockSnap from Pixabay]Running from September 30 to October 4, 2024, Dreams of Ananda will combine the ancient Indian sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation in the enchanting Celtic lands in Mid Wales. Personalized wellbeing and facilitators at The Dreaming, a wellness retreat in Wales, will work towards bringing harmony back to its attendees by practicing yoga, meditation and more.
Wellness experiences at Hotel Belmar, Costa Rica
[Image of soaking jet pool Courtesy of Hotel Belmar]Nestling in the beautiful Monteverde cloud forest highlands in Costa Rica, carbon-neutral Hotel Belmar is adding to its wellness offerings with new yoga programs and more. Arantza joined the family-owned luxury eco-lodge in April as a certified yoga teacher, breathwork and lightwork facilitator, gene keys student and dedicated guide.
With more than five years of experience, she curates mindful experiences, while blending traditional yogic practices, pranayama, tantra and more. Meanwhile, Arantza’s sessions are grounded in self-empowerment and love and invite guests to discover their dharma, embrace transformation, and connect with the elements.
Spa treatment [Image courtesy of Hotel Belmar]Now, Hotel Belmar offers a new Wellness Enhancement add-on package to elevate stays into a thematic self-retreat. In the new add-on package, guests will enjoy daily farm-to-table breakfast, healthy juice smoothies, daily yoga sessions, a relaxing massage, a private breathwork session and immersive nature experiences for USD 220. Hotel Belmar also offers new wellness packages for groups of 8-20 people.
Scenset Indonesian island getaway
[Image Indonesia Wellness courtesy of Scenset]Carl Junior, Senior Travel Curator for the luxury travel-tech company, Scenset, has prepared an exclusive itinerary promising wellness, adventure, and luxury in the beautiful Indonesian islands. Here, guests will discover the perfect blend of adventure, luxury and relaxation on a journey to dream destinations, including Bali.
Indonesia wellness [Image courtesy Scenset]Meanwhile, travelers will be invited to rejuvenate their minds, body, and spirit in a culturally rich environment that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being. Guests will have a choice of yoga in the lush rainforests of Ubud, on Sumba’s pristine beaches or exclusive spa retreats in Uluwatu’s Cliffside havens. Each will feature top-tier resorts, wellness consultations, beach yoga, sunset horseback rides and gourmet dining.
XTERRA Costa Rica in Las Catalinas
[Image triathlon swim courtesy of Las Catalinas]Travelers in Costa Rica can enjoy the first-ever XTERRA Costa Rica in the town of Las Catalinas from August 23 to 25, 2024. This event is an off-road, multisport endurance competition that features a full-distance triathlon with a 1,600 meter (5,250 feet) open-water swim, a 28-km (17-mi) mountain bike and a 9-km (6-ft) trail run. Moreover, the event covers more than 42 km (26 mi) of trails, beaches, and waterfront.
[Image Triathlon running courtesy of Las Catalinas]Since 2013, Las Catalinas has been home to the Tri Las Catalinas, one of the country’s most celebrated triathlons. Meanwhile, the town is now an excellent destination for training, wellness, healing and recovery. The nearby trails biking and water sports near the town make it an ideal location to reconnect with nature and seek rejuvenation. Readers can find out more about the triathlon here.
Naya Traveler and Wellness in Argentina’s Patagonia
[Image Tipiliuke Lodge courtesy of Naya Traveler]Naya Traveler offers tailor-made experiential journeys to a curated selection of destinations. It invites travelers to a 50,000-acre working cattle ranch in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Here, Tipiliuke Lodge offers wellness retreats, welcoming guests to a selection of wellness journeys.
Naya Traveler works with local hosts and expert guides to offer a personalized wellness journey. The stay includes a nutritionist, a hot tub with stunning views, a wood-fired sauna, and a yoga studio offering views of natural beauty, all as part of the package, helping guests reconnect with nature and themselves.
[Image Tipiliuke Lodge courtesy of Naya Traveler]Moreover, guests will enjoy personal treatments from masseuses, physiotherapists, yoga instructors and osteopaths from San Martin de los Andes close by. As each day ends under a canopy of stars, guests can savor the renowned Argentinian Malbecs, while seated around a fire. Readers can find more information on Naya Traveler’s wellness journeys here.
Retreat in Saint Lucia at the Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
[Courtesy of Calabash Cove Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia]Heading to the Caribbean, Calabash Cove Resort and Spa is one of the most popular all-inclusive, adults-only boutique hotels in Saint Lucia. The resort’s 26 villas and full of old Caribbean charm, combined with luxurious and modern resort amenities. The resort is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and eco-minded practices.
The resort’s Ti Spa features a wide range of treatments, combining European techniques with St. Lucia’s traditions of using plant and food-based curatives. Guests can enjoy treatments designed to cleanse the body with locally-produced coffee or papaya scrubs.
Beach and Gazebo [Image courtesy Calabash Cove Resort & Spa]Meanwhile, the signature Spa Sampler offers holistic treatments, including hot stone massage, aromatherapy, counter stretching and other techniques. Moreover, guests will also enjoy the resort’s diverse vegan and vegetarian menu. Of interest to note, this resort is one of few properties in Saint Lucia offering a vegan menu.
Treat yourself to a relaxing adventure during National Wellness Month in August 2024.