Not just for grownups

WELLNESS and sustainability have always been integrated into every aspect of the guest experience at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Now it’s time for the parents to step aside so the kids can gain useful life skills and knowledge too. Grow With #SixSenses is the group’s new framework for the kids programs which incorporate six dimensions of wellness into all activities for younger guests and the company’s approach to kids and #family wellness. 

Grow With Six Senses encourages younger guests to understand more about what’s going on inside them and in the world around them. The approach is to learn through natural play (after all, there is nothing less fun than when children are told, “this will be fun!”). It’s an adventure, and as they journey through each activity, they’ll get a new stamp for their personal Six Senses passport.

Programs vary from resort to resort, but introduce specifically designed physical activities, yoga and mindfulness, local culture, sustainability and social experiences. Activities at Six Senses Yao Noi include roselle harvesting and flying yoga, while at Six Senses Fiji, opening in April, kids can make their own snacks using a solar oven. Six Senses Laamu has a beautiful garden for salad foraging and offers junior Zumba and healthy cookie making.

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Impacts of business travel for Australians

NEW research by International SOS has identified the impact of business travel on people’s mental health and the need for Australian companies to improve emotional support for travelling staff. Close to one million Australians travel overseas for work each year, but in doing so they potentially face an increased risk of stress, depression and anxiety that can have far-reaching consequences. Travelling through different time zones (‘jetlag’), poor sleep and diet, a lack of work/life balance and social isolation from friends and family have been identified as the top stress factors for business travellers, along with having to contend with different organisational cultures or structures.

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Six Senses Spa Qing Cheng Mountain wins

SIX Senses Spa Qing Cheng Mountain received the Grand Jury Award at SpaChina’’s 9th Annual Award Ceremony in Chengdu. The award is an acknowledgement of its superb performance and exceptional facilities and presented to only three hotels in the country. The SpaChina Grand Jury Award is considered one of the industry’’s most influential accolades, both in China and across the Asian region.

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Switch off and relax in Sweden

#SWEDEN introduces ‘The 72 Hour Cabin’ to demonstrate how spending three days in Swedish nature enables people from all over the world to switch off and increase their well-being. Sweden’s life quality index ranks high, and its ‘close to nature’ #lifestyle is believed to be one of the secrets. 90 percent of all Swedes believe spending time in the open makes their everyday life more meaningful and almost 50 percent spend time in nature once a week or more. 

The freedom to roam gives everyone the right to access authentic nature in Sweden. With 95 percent of the country uninhabited, there is a lot to discover – from sitting by the fire, to looking out over Sweden’s 100,000 lakes, or picking berries and mushrooms.

In a new case study, five people with some of the world’s most stressful, among them the British Broadcaster and nature enthusiast Ben Fogle, a German police officer and a French taxi driver, will get the chance to experience Sweden’s ‘close to nature’ lifestyle first hand.  The case study will take place between the 7th and 10th of September 2017 and the results will be published to a global audience on the 10th of October. 

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Yoga in Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

IT'S hard to imagine a more fitting place to which to retreat for a yoga holiday than a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whether it is famed for its aesthetically pleasing landscapes captured by Renaissance painters (as is the case in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia) or for its distinctive mountains and exceptional natural beauty (as in the Dolomites). Simply being in these unspoilt natural surroundings instils calm, regenerating both the body and mind, which is further intensified through specific yoga exercises. 

Adler Spa Resorts is very fortunate to have hotels in these two Italian locations of note and both are offering yoga retreats in November/December 2017, with Adler Thermae repeating its retreats in February/March 2018. Adler Mountain Lodge is in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dolomites.  Adler Thermae in Tuscany has three yoga holidays planned for November and December, which will then be repeated in February and March 2018. Yoga is an integral part of Adler Spa Resorts’ offering – complimentary classes are offered week in, week out by the in-house team at all the hotels, with dedicated yoga holidays such as those described above taking place at specific times. 

www.adler-resorts.com/en/yoga-retreats-italy

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Heathrow and FlyFit partnership announced

HEATHROW has announced an exclusive partnership with FlyFit to open the world’s first wellness and fitness studio in an airport. The studio, which opens this autumn, will offer passengers both instructor-led and interactive strength, restorative yoga, and cardio classes.

The brand-new, state-of-the-art space will be located after security in departures at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2: The Queens Terminal, accessible through a lift down to its private facilities. The FlyFit team will provide rental workout clothing, shower facilities and healthy food options to help travelers to stay well wherever their journey takes them.

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New Ambassador for Spabreaks.com

EUROPE'S leading #spa booking agency, Spabreaks.com, announced that actress and TV presenter Denise van Outen will be joining the team as a new ambassador for the upcoming year.

As spa travel experts, Spabreaks.com sends more than 4,000 people on spa breaks each week and is a pioneering leader in the spa industry, known for making #wellbeing more accessible for those with cancer and championing body confidence and mental health awareness. 

As part of her work with Spabreaks.com, the mum of one, famed in particular for her role presenting The Big Breakfast and performances in the West End and on Broadway, will be reviewing spas, sharing her thoughts on health and wellbeing on the company blog and working with the brand on upcoming initiatives throughout the year.


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Spabreaks.com launches its hottest relaxation holiday to date

SPA-LOVERS in search of the hottest new #luxury #spa holiday need look no further than Spabreaks.com's brand new four night 'city and desert' twin-centre break in #Oman.

The trip includes two nights in a luxury tented camp under the stars in the middle of the desert, two nights in one of Muscat's most luxurious properties, return flights, plus spa treatments dating back to the Ancient Egyptians.

Guests will enjoy two nights at Dunes by Al Nahda on a half board basis, experiencing a traditional hot sand ritual using techniques from the Ancient Egyptian times. Guests immerse themselves in sunken hot sand tubs before being wrapped in fabric and covered in a mix of milk, wine and oils before a relaxing massage. 

The final two nights will be spent at Al Nahda in Muscat on a bed and breakfast basis in an executive suite. As part of the package, guests will be treated to a 60 minute exotic facial.

For more information or to book visit www.spabreaks.com

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Take a break . . .

AS one of the quietest destinations in Europe, #Scotland is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and calm. In fact, the recent Scotland Visitor Survey, commissioned by VisitScotland, revealed that almost a quarter of visitors’ #holiday in Scotland to ‘get away from it all.’

A growing interest in our physical and mental health has led to increased interest in #wellbeing tourism as holidaymakers embrace the chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Scotland’s stunning vistas, wild open mountains and hushed hideaways make it the ideal location to unwind in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.  Hidden hideaways to help you get away from it all:

Croft 103

You’ll find these unique eco-art cottages on the shores of Loch Eriboll.With wood stoves, feather topped beds and outside solar tubs, it is the perfect romantic Highlands hideaway. These stunning low impact buildings benefit from the very best in traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge contemporary design. Croft 103 is the ultimate escape for couples who want to be a world away from it all – together.

High Sea Hobbits

These unique little hideaways are a great reason to escape to the country. Hidden inside their unusual exterior you’ll find all your usual home comforts from comfy beds to cooking equipment. Set in their own field on a small family run farm on the North East Coast of Aberdeenshire, the Hobbits, which sleep up to 4 people, combine the fun of glamping, the peace of the countryside and the adventure of farm life to create an unforgettable family experience.

The Old Pine Yurt

Ancient Scots pine trees provide a magical backdrop for your stay at The Old Pine Yurt. Located on the secluded foothills of the spectacular Cairngorms Mountains, with just surrounding nature for company, this is a camping experience like no other.The handcrafted yurt is equipped with all the usual home comforts including a cosy double bed, solar lighting, a wood burning stove and a dram to welcome you.Nearby you’ll find the ‘Hut’ with kitchen and toilet facilities as well as an eco-shower.

Isle of Eriska

If you prefer a touch of luxury when it comes to secluded hideaways, the five-star Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa and Island, near Oban, is situated on a private island and can only be accessed from the mainland by a small bridge. Covering 300 acres, the 25- bedroom hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, its own golf course, nature reserve and spa.

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