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Yoga Retreat in Bali, Matt Prior Adventure Academy and Rentasuitcase

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Blissful in Bali

If a week in Bali doing nothing but chaturangas sounds like your perfect vacation, then check out Alila Villas Soori’s seven-day “Yoga, Nutrition & Wellness Retreat” with yogi and author Shayna Hiller. From March 9-15, the rustic-luxe resort is opening up to health enthusiasts for daily yoga classes, meditation and even a nutrition workshop. The deal includes six nights’ accommodation, daily brunch, group welcome and farewell dinners, 10 yoga sessions, two nutrition sessions, two spa sessions and return transfers. With or without the promotion, Alila Villas’ sexy infinity pool will have you doing sun salutations all day.
Package from US$3,900 ($30,242). Reserve before Feb 1. Banjar Dukuh, Bali, Indonesia, (+62) 361-894-6388, www.alilahotels.com.

Salute the sun at Alila Villas Soori

Klook at This

On your next trip, let Hong Kong-based startup Klook do all the hard work for you with its carefully curated travel experiences in 15 destinations around Asia. Short for “Keep Looking,” Klook acts as an online concierge with a focus on finding off-the-beaten-path excursions that are culturally and environmentally charged—such as whale-watching in Okinawa (the season runs from Jan-March), sailing around Koh Samui on an authentic junk or paragliding in Pokhara, Nepal. There are pretty decent discounts too, such as 28 percent off Airport Express tickets or $13 off an Aqualuna boat cruise. Happy trails!
www.klook.com.

Ain’t No Mountain High

If you have dreams of climbing K2 or cycling cross-country—the Matt Prior Adventure Academy can help you with that bucket list. Started by Matt Prior, an ex-RAF Pilot and British Military Overseas Expedition leader who has a backpack full of his own impressive feats, the Hong Kong-based Adventure Academy takes a pragmatic approach to adventure travel, with tips and hands-on training. During the week-long courses in Indonesia, groups of no more than three participants will learn to ascend an active volcano, motorbike across rugged terrain, and plan overland excursions. But heed the website’s warning: “If you need a hot shower and Wi-Fi each day, this is not the course for you.”
Intro offer of £999 ($11,794) per course, includes internal flights in Indonesia, food, transport, park fees, fuel and guide fees. Five percent of profits benefit the children's charity NSPCC. www.mpadventureacademy.com.

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Go exploring with Matt Prior Adventure Academy

Psst…

A handy new service called RentaSuitcase has just launched, renting out travel essentials to those who want to toss all that space-hogging luggage. I love the idea of taking a Rimowa case out for a weekend trip for $45 a day—but I'm most excited about the GoPro rental (from $65 per day). Selfie videos, here I come! How does it work? Simply make a reservation online, then pick up the items at the Causeway Branch or pay for a courier.
www.rentasuitcasehk.com.
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