It’s been a busy summer for both hotels and travellers, as the world continues to open up after a long pandemic. This season has been full of exciting launches, from new retreats to awards and family-friendly initiatives at our favourite properties. Here’s what you missed …
The Farm at San Benito wins awards
The Philippines’ The Farm at San Benito, an eco-luxury wellness retreat with over 90 awards under its belt, secured two more prestigious accolades at the 2023 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific. The ceremony recognised its excellence in hospitality and wellness, honouring it with the Best GM and Best SPA Awards. These awards reflect The Farm’s leadership in the industry and its commitment to unique wellness experiences.
Chiva-Som’s Sustainable Weight Management retreat
Chiva-Som, the transformative wellness destination in Hua Hin, Thailand, presents its Sustainable Weight Management retreat as a solution for long-term healthy weight control. The programme targets individuals struggling with weight issues, addressing the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting. Chiva-Som’s approach entails personalised detox, diet, and exercise plans, imparting knowledge for lasting lifestyle changes.
Green season offers until September 30th include 10% off three-night retreats or 15% off five-night ones, plus a complimentary Vital Genomic Test for stays of 10 nights or more. The addition of in-house physician Dr. Thanikarn Supanich bolsters Chiva-Som’s commitment to holistic wellness, reinforcing its global reputation.
Zulal Wellness Resort’s family-friendly initiatives
Zulal Wellness Resort’s ‘Kids On Us’ initiative at Zulal Discovery offers families and friend groups a unique well-being escape, granting two children under 16 a complimentary room alongside two booking adults until August 31, 2023. Tailored kids’ retreats for ages 4-8, 9-12, and 13-17 foster healthy habits, bonding, and skill development, featuring over 200 curated experiences like water activities, nature explorations, creative pursuits, and fitness exercises. The retreats include holistic treatments, mindfulness practices, and family counselling, promoting mindfulness, healthy habits, and holistic well-being.
Royal Mansour Marrakech launches culinary school
Royal Mansour Marrakech proudly announces the inauguration of its Cooking School, an enriching space for culinary enthusiasts and aspiring chefs. Situated in the serene Royal Mansour Marrakech, the school provides a unique opportunity to refine skills under the guidance of skilled chefs. Nestled near Jemma El Fna Square, this gastronomic haven combines tradition and modernity, offering customised workshops in Moroccan, Italian cuisine, and pastries. The Cooking School’s elegant setting features professional equipment. Fostering a communal cooking experience, each session concludes with a tasting under a veranda overlooking lush gardens.
Joali Sustainability Fund announces five grand recipients
Joali, encompassing Joali Maldives and Joali Being, demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practices, responsible tourism, and community welfare through the Joali Sustainability Fund. This initiative focuses on supporting locally-led projects in Raa Atoll, the location of both Joali properties. With $15,000 USD distributed among five chosen projects, the fund emphasises safeguarding the planet, wellbeing, empowering women, and ethical consumption. The selected projects range from hydroponic vegetable gardens for local schools, inclusive education programmes, skill development opportunities for youth, and dental radiography in a regional hospital, to empowering women through farming initiatives.
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