Boutique Reigns King, Wellness 3.0, and Luxury Hotel Boom in Emerging Destinations Among The Hottest Hotel Trends

The desire for personalized travel experiences and Instagram-worthy design continues to drive the popularity of boutique hotels, says the global network of luxury travel agencies Virtuoso in its new 2017 Best of the Best directory. The 2017 directory is featuring Virtuoso’s exclusive collection of hotels and new experiential itineraries. The largest collection to date includes … Read more

Beyond enchanting: Keemala luxurious rainforest retreat in Phuket

Hip hideaway that’s in harmony with nature and traditional Phuket culture. With streams and waterfalls running through it, Keemala luxury resort is seamlessly woven into Phuket’s surroundings. Under the same umbrella are united philosophy of wellness, yoga, spa treatments and meditation in the rainforest. You can take time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the … Read more

Best of luxury spa and wellness destinations

These inspiring destinations remained in our memories and make us want to return. Here are some recommendations of some places with overwhelming high-end services, landscapes, spa and relaxation packages. Our wanderlust  is beyond comparison: Ananda – Himalayas A former Tehri-Garhwal Maharaja’s residence, Ananda is an amazing spa destination in the Himalayas. An oasis of restoration, … Read more

US most innovative health and wellness spas

US Top Health Spa Resorts, Hotels and Retreats Medical innovations within the health and wellness spa industry are transforming the world, according to the Global Spa & Wellness Summit who will be holding their annual summit June 3-6 in Aspen, Co. This year’s theme, “innovation through imagination,” will discuss ways to discover new ideas with … Read more

Health spa holidays: energy and meditation in Switzerland

The natural powers at the Sass da Grüm wellness retreat in Switzerland give our writer the chance to tap into a world of calm

Plus: healthy holidays in Portugal and England

Raffles Heads to Baja: A Glamorous Mirage or the Real Deal in Mexico’s East Cape?

In a move as dazzling as a Baja sunset and as meticulously choreographed as a Raffles butler folding your linens just so, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced its newest address: the windswept, star-strewn shores of Mexico’s East Cape. That’s right, the legendary hotelier, known for its rarified mix of history, romance, and champagne-spritzed mystique, … Read more