Travel can soothe your soul, it reawakens your spirit and is the perfect adventure to assist in shedding old habits and bringing home new.
In today’s hectic world, people are now seeking holidays to relax, de-stress and rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit. Many of us have forgotten how good our body can feel.
More and more people are seeking destinations and experiences that provide a wellness factor, eager to switch off from their technological, busy and stress filled lives.
Be inspired to take a break from the routine and find your perfect place to relax, repair and renew the body, mind and spirit.
It Pays To Take A Holiday You’ve heard that you need to stretch after a workout to release the tension and lactic acid in your muscles – but did you know it is equally important to relax the brain? Taking the time to properly care for every muscle in the body is crucial to your …
The countdown is on until school is out, and the summer excitement is in the air. As parents, we’re about to give ourselves permission to slooow right down. We all desperately need it! (That is of course minus the chaos of actual Christmas). We live in a stupidly busy world – well in Australia – …
Alila Ubud – a heavenly place to stay Something mysterious happens when you spend time in Ubud. With its ceremonies and temples, cafes and art galleries, rice paddies and music performances to enjoy, life appears to be one big festive celebration. Once you tune into the essence of the place, you will forever want …
Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, nestled in the beauty of wilderness in the mystic mountains of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s eight hotspots of biological diversity, is a blend of simplicity with contemporary life-enhancing practices. It is a pathway to discover your own journey in serenity. …
Gwinganna Overview Gwinganna is a favourite among my circle of friends as it is located so close to where we live and definitely is up there in the world health retreat rankings. In fact it is a finalist once again in the World Luxury Spa Awards having won in both 2012 and 2013. It is …
Como Shambhala Estate Overview One of may all time favourite destinations is Ubud in Bali. Despite it quickly becoming a busy touristy hub, (damn the success of Eat, Pray, Love), it still manages to calm and nourish my soul. Location COMO Shambhala Estate is located near Ubud. The luxury resort and wellness retreat is next …
Chiva-Som Overview This is where I want to be more than anywhere at the moment. It has been on my ‘must visit’ list for 10 years and I will cross it off one day. I am picturing myself in that chair above right now. They say visualizations work, here’s hoping. Location A secluded world of beauty and serenity, …
Vana, Malsi Estate Overview In the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, a relatively new resort opened. Vana, Malsi Estate has been described as ‘modernist palace for wellbeing, a veritable five-star ashram’ by Conde Nast. I have not yet met anyone who has been, but it was recommended to me by my friend, writer and …
Shreyas Yoga Retreat Overview If you are looking for an authentic spiritual yoga experience, then Shreyas is for you. Dedicated to delivering Yoga in the traditional spiritual method, it is presented in a totally holistic manner. Whilst yoga is taught in the traditional ashram style (daily yoga, meditation sessions, chanting classes, a vegetarian, no …
The Palace estate, Tehri Garhwal, Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, India Ananda in the Himalayas Overview Ananda in the Himalayas will leave you breathless with the enchantment of its surroundings and will most certainly assist you in re-calibrating your life when you return home. Ashok Khanna, the insightful founder of Ananda, noticed stress levels on the rise …