5 chic wellness retreats where you can take a break from the grind of Hong Kong
Treat your mind, body and soul to a stay at one of these blissed-out bolt-holes that put health and healing at the forefront of your holiday.
Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal
Merge New York with a New You at this retreat set on the terraced slopes of one of the world’s oldest wine regions. Bypass the bevy of bottles and you’ll find that well-being takes precedence, thanks to a spa that provides pampering programmes including tailored eating plans and treatments. Acupuncturists, nutritionists and therapists are also on tap, and the surrounding woods are ideal for meditation sessions, stress-busting runs or a spot of aerial yoga between the trees.
Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania
Surrounded by mountains, ocean views and sweeping vistas, world-class lodge Saffire Freycinet catapults you into the heart of nature with lashings of luxurious trimmings on the side. The spa offers relaxing treatments exclusively designed for Saffire, there’s an on-site gym, and the fabulous bush setting means you’ve got hiking, kayaking and golf at your fingertips. Come here to stop your mind churning, your phone from beeping, and to put life on pause.
Ananda Spa Himalayas, India
Holistic health and well-being haven Ananda translates as “bliss” in Sanskrit, which feels perfectly fitting from the moment you step (bare) foot into this sophisticated sanctuary. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas and overlooking the River Ganges, guests take on time-honoured Indian wellness regimens including ayurveda and yoga, alongside a regular schedule of lectures, classes and activities such as rafting, golf, cookery, meditation and mountain hikes.