August is National Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to plan a self-care getaway. Wellness enthusiasts are constantly seeking the latest and most exclusive experiences, and these resorts, events, and packages deliver just that in some of the world’s most beautiful and relaxing destinations.
히말라야의 아난다 Goes Global to the Maldives, Switzerland, and Wales
The globally acclaimed 히말라야의 아난다 is extending its expertise in wellness to three international locations. From August 17-25, 2024, the Ananda Wellness Residency at The Nautilus in the Maldives offers a transformative experience combining Ananda’s Ayurvedic therapies, Yogic energy work, and healthy gourmet cuisine with The Nautilus’s renowned hospitality. Located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Nautilus Maldives provides an idyllic setting in the Indian Ocean.
From August 28-September 1, 2024, Ananda in the Alps takes place at the Nira Alpina in St. Moritz, Switzerland. This unique workshop, led by Ananda’s Yoga expert Reema Saikia and Ayurvedic cuisine expert Diwaker Balodi, includes Hatha Yoga, meditation, and culinary classes. Nira Alpina, situated among the beautiful Swiss Alps, offers a serene backdrop of snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes.
From September 30-October 4, 2024, Dreams of Ananda brings the ancient sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation to the enchanting Celtic lands of Mid Wales. The wellness retreat, hosted at The Dreaming, aims to harmonize attendees through personalized wellbeing practices.
Hotel Belmar Introduces New Wellness Experiences in Costa Rica
Hotel Belmar, a carbon-neutral, family-owned luxury eco-lodge in Costa Rica’s Monteverde cloud forest highlands, has enhanced its wellness offerings with new yoga programs. In April, certified yoga teacher Arantza joined the team, bringing over five years of experience in breathwork, lightwork, and traditional yogic practices. Her sessions, focused on self-empowerment and transformation, are designed to help guests discover their dharma and connect with nature.
The new Wellness Enhancement add-on package includes daily farm-to-table breakfasts, yoga sessions, healthy smoothies, massages, private breathwork sessions, and immersive nature experiences for $220 USD. Hotel Belmar also offers wellness packages for corporate or group travelers.
Scenset Offers Indonesian Island Getaway
Carl Junior, Senior Travel Curator for Scenset, has curated an exclusive itinerary blending wellness, adventure, and luxury in the Indonesian islands. This journey to dream destinations such as Bali offers the perfect mix of relaxation and holistic well-being.
Experience yoga in Ubud’s lush rainforests, exclusive spa retreats in Uluwatu’s cliffside havens, or the pristine beaches of Sumba. The itinerary includes top-tier resorts, beach yoga, wellness consultations, sunset horseback rides, and gourmet dining.
Las Catalinas Hosts XTERRA Costa Rica Event
From August 23-25, 2024, the town of 라스 카탈리나스 will host its inaugural XTERRA 코스타리카 event. This off-road multisport endurance competition features a full distance triathlon (individual and relay) with a 1600-meter open-water swim, a 28-kilometer mountain bike ride, and a 9-kilometer trail run. The sprint triathlon includes an 800-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run.
Las Catalinas, known for its trails, biking, and water sports, is an ideal destination for training, wellness, and recovery. Learn more about the triathlon here.
Naya Traveler Takes Wellness Seekers to Patagonia
나야 여행자 offers tailor-made journeys to destinations like Argentina’s Patagonia, where Tipiliuke Lodge focuses on wellness. Located on a 50,000-acre working cattle ranch, the lodge provides a variety of relaxing experiences with amenities such as a nutritionist, wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and yoga studio.
Personal treatments from local masseuses, yoga instructors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths enhance the wellness journey. End each day with renowned Argentinian Malbecs around a fire under a canopy of stars. Learn more about Naya Traveler’s wellness journeys.
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia
칼라바시 코브 리조트 and Spa, an all-inclusive, adults-only boutique hotel in Saint Lucia, is known for its sustainability and eco-minded practices. The resort’s Ti Spa offers treatments combining European techniques with St. Lucia’s traditional plant and food-based curatives. The signature Spa Sampler features hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and counter stretching.
Guests can also enjoy the resort’s diverse vegan and vegetarian menu, making it one of the few properties in Saint Lucia to offer a dedicated vegan menu.
These six experiences offer wellness seekers unique opportunities to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with nature in stunning destinations around the world.
