1. IN SEARCH OF SERENITY
Need time away from your desk and the stresses of daily life? Book yourself into the Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn wellness retreat at Avani+ Luang Prabang in northern Laos, and let it wrap its well-honed arms of wellness around you. The three-night escape will take you on a journey of self-discovery, as you drift along the mystical Mekong River at dawn aboard Mekong Kingdoms, paint your memories with pastel hues at sunrise and awaken your spirit with morning meditations and alms giving in a serene private monastery. There is, of course, nourishing food along the way, as well as the wellbeing benefits of a 60-minute Anantara Lao massage too, rounding off a symphony of experiences that will return you home rested, revived and rejuvenated.
2. REKINDLE YOUR SENSES
As one of the world’s leading wellness hotel groups, Six Senses knows a thing or two about transformative escapes that combine holistic wellbeing with luxury. For something that will stir your soul, head to Six Senses Samui for its Rekindle Your Senses package, that includes a three-night stay, daily breakfast at Dining on the Hill, round-trip Samui Airport transfers by private car and gorgeous welcome gifts. Your daily wellness journey will take you from classes to Tibetan singing bowl sessions and meditation, to a rejuvenating 60-minute massage for two, followed by a nutritious, plant-based dinner from the acclaimed Eat With Six Senses menu. There’s also tons of other resort activities to take part in too, such as temple tours, island hopping, mountain biking, diving, cooking classes and wine tasting. For a scintillating stay, book an Ocean Front Pool View Suite, complete with a private pool and garden, duplex living space and views over the Gulf of Thailand.
3. OCEAN ACTIVISM IN PARADISE
If you want something more out of a beach break than just sun, sea and sand, join Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, for new Pathways series, entitled Cosmopolitan Ocean. Taking place from October 26-29, the event puts the ocean centre stage, bringing together the worlds of fashion, art, music and healing for a four-day cross-cultural festival in paradise. There’s an intersensory opening ritual from Welsh electronic musician and producer Kelly Lee Owens; the debut of a capsule collection by LA-based streetwear label Stampd that reimagines the role of the ocean in the circle of life; the unveiling of a large-scale ocean plastics art installation by Pam Longobardi, founder of Drifters Project; and sound healing, breathwork and meditation with healing arts practitioner, Avery Whitmore.
4. LIVE WELL, TRAVEL WELL
Discover the romance and charm of Acapulco, with a jaw-dropping stay at the cliffside Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués in Mexico. A gorgeous family resort with an Asian feel, the property features spectacular ocean views and ample privacy, thanks to its gated-community setting. Book the Live Life Through a Different Lens for 35 per cent off the hotel’s best available rate, and you can find yourself here, dipping in and out of this clifftop pool. Book the 270-square-metre Ocean View Two-Bedroom Pool Villa or Oceanfront Spa Pool Villa for ample space to rewind in, then spend your day bouncing between Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués’ Spa, tequila and Mezcal tasting, cooking masterclasses, yoga sessions, and in-villa private BBQs.