Resort spas, wellness destinations and days spa alike are releasing new and innovative wellness programming around the world. We have collected the latest in treatments, retreats and resorts stays that you should know.
1. Vietnam's Fusion Hotel Group Celebrates World Wellness Weekend
Fusion Hotel Group is introducing a series of events and activities for guests at five of its luxury beachfront resorts in Vietnam to celebrate World Wellness Weekend from Sept. 20-22, 2024. The exclusive offers include everything from yoga, meditation and onsen baths, to zumba, ziplining, aromatherapy and holistic workshops.
- Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion: For World Wellness Weekend, the resort has released programming that includes sessions of Hatha yoga, mindful breathing practices, and Singing Bowl Meditation, all aimed at relieving stress and fostering inner calm. Guests can also join zumba, hiking and zipline experiences to complete a rejuvenating long weekend.
- Fusion Resort Cam Ranh: The itinerary from Sep. 20-22 includes early morning Surya Namaskar Yoga sessions, aromatherapy, natural healing classes and even yoga for kids.
- Maia Quy Nhon & The Ocean Resort Quy Nhon: From Sep. 21-23, guests can embark on a wellness journey that begins with a 5 km run on the beach each morning, followed by gentle yoga or the soothing rhythms of sound healing therapy. Afternoons are to be dedicated to exploring the natural world through herbology workshops and holistic activities. Guests can also access the Vẽla Spa, which offers holistic therapies and ecologically focused treatments aimed at replenishing the mind, body and soul.
- Fusion Suites Vung Tau: World Wellness Weekend 2024 at Fusion Suites Vung Tau promises to be an exciting journey of self-discovery with a diverse range of activities. Guests from Sep. 20-22 can expect to start the day with gentle yoga sessions by the pool, followed by Tai Chi and meditation, while the hotel’s Maia Spa offers foot massage treatments, saunas and hot tubs. For this special weekend, Fusion Suites Vung Tau will conduct workshops focused on healthy nutrition with tips for a scientific and balanced diet.
2. Well-being Retreat with Barry’s Returns to Banyan Tree AlUla
Bringing Barry’s signature hybrid-style training to the Saudi Arabian desert for the second year, Banyan Tree AlUla is inviting guests to embark on a journey of self- discovery against the majestic backdrop of the Ashar Valley. Returning for one weekend only – from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 29 September – the Well-being Retreat will see the ethereal desert come alive with Barry’s workouts and Banyan Tree AlUla’s well-being experiences.
- The itinerary includes:
- 3-night stay in a luxurious tented villa with full board
- Four sessions of Barry’s signature workouts
- 60 minute spa treatment at Banyan Tree Spa
- Banyan Tree AlUla wellbeing classes
- Destination dining experiences in the Ashar Valley and over a Stargazing Rawi
- Healthy cooking class, followed by a lunch of guests’ own creation
- Airport transfers
Centered on Banyan Group’s 8 Pillars of Well-being, guests will enjoy a generous schedule of activities that nourishes the mind, body and soul – including four workout sessions hosted by Barry’s expert instructors, Lina Antar and Farah Adra, as well as a heavy dose of relaxation – with morning yoga and stretching sessions among magical surroundings, evening sound healing sessions and a spa treatment.
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3. New Wellness Activities at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is offering a new activities program that focuses on providing its guests with a truly restorative experience. Designed by the new activities manager, Greg McCarley, the inn's on-site activities fall into three categories:
- Holistic Activities: Guests can start their day at Goodstone with a Tai Chi session led by McCarley. This complimentary, 45 minute session focuses on mindfulness through slow movements, breathing and body-mind awareness. Learn the basics of Tai Chi and how to apply them in everyday life for relaxation, balance and grounding.
- Recreational Activities: Goodstone sits on 265 acres of rolling hills, with a creek and pond on the property. Guests can explore the expansive wilderness through guided nature hikes where they'll experience forest bathing — the practice of immersing yourself in nature using all of the senses to reconnect with the outdoors. Afterward, guests will walk to the pond for a guided canoe or kayak adventure.
- Culinary Activities: End a day of mindful reconnection to nature with Goodstone's unique Matcha and Green Tea experience, combined with mindful meditations to awaken the senses. During the activity, guests explore visual, aroma, taste, touch and sound techniques aimed at heightening the sensory awareness.
4. Thompson Dallas Hotel and Spa Introduce New Wellness Programming
Thompson Dallas offers wellness and sleep programming for travelers who prioritize physical and mental health, no matter the time of year. The hotel and spa have tapped into the importance of prioritizing wellness by offering new in-room and spa packages that ensure relaxation and recovery while guests are on vacation.
These three new restorative wellness packages are available to guests every day:
- Bath Butler Box: Transform your in-room bath into a sanctuary with the new Bath Butler Box. The box includes a crush bath soak kit, bubble bath bliss kit, and Vagus Nerve bath oil, as well as after-bath care, including their vagus nerve pillow mist, Acrely Farms CBD Relax Gummies and moisture-rich eye treatment. Each element is designed to soothe, pamper, and rejuvenate, providing guests with a complete at-home spa experience.
- Disconnect to Reconnect: A Touchless Spa Journey: Touchless Wellness is a hands-off approach that allows the body to recover with compression therapy, rejuvenate with hot and cold plunge pools, and recharge with infrared sauna and eucalyptus steam rooms. The spa incorporates the latest in touchless technology paired perfectly with traditional healing facilities to work towards a more improved physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- Touchless Well-being: Comfort and Recovery at Your Fingertips: Touchless well-being brings convenience and relaxation right to the comfort of guests’ rooms. This exclusive partnership with Therabody enhances guests’ stay with 24-hour access to a range of Therabody devices, including Compression Boots for boosted circulation and lymphatic drainage, Massage Percussive Device for recovery, tension, muscle fatigue, and soreness, and Massage Eye Goggles for reduced stress, headache relief, sleep improvement and relaxation.
5. Grand Geneva Announces Fall Wellness Offerings
Due to the success and interest in its first wellness getaway last year, Grand Geneva has announced its new fall wellness program: Elemental Wellness Weekend Retreat, which will be held October 4-6, 2024. Designed as a tranquil getaway blending ancient wisdom with modern scientific approaches, this all-inclusive weekend retreat features immersive experiences for a holistic approach towards wellness.
Experiences include guided meditation sessions; breathwork sessions; yoga; contrast therapy featuring sauna tents and ice baths; a sound healing session; lectures and learnings on the science of the nervous system. This weekend of wellness, and the art of breathing and well-being, is led by certified coaches Jesse Coomer, leading authority in the realm of breathwork and the author of A Practical Guide to Breathwork and The Language of Breath, along with James Stewart, a certified Level two Wim Hof instructor.
