https://www.scmp.com/rss/330105/feed Destination Deluxe is a leading wellness and travel online publication that hand-picks the finest luxury resorts, the most sought-after destinations, retreats, spas, as well as beauty and health brands from around the world. Founded by Vivienne Tang, the platform is a go-to wellbeing bible for the global nomad. With unrivalled experience in retreats and resorts across the globe, Destination Deluxe reviews and proposes places and practices based on first-hand knowledge, seeking out the smartest... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A wellness retreat is a great way to hit reset on your mental and physical health. But, with Covid-19 travel restrictions still in place in many parts of the world, you probably won’t be able to escape to your favourite healthy haven for a little R’n’R. But that does not mean you have to totally forgo a transformational summer getaway. Wellness destinations and practitioners around the world are redesigning their offerings so that would-be travellers can enjoy an effective wellness retreat in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3093615/pravassa-escape-haven-38on-and-2-other-online-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3093615/pravassa-escape-haven-38on-and-2-other-online-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jul 2020 19:00:11 +0000 Most of us aren’t getting enough sleep, and that’s largely thanks to our 24/7, screen-addicted lifestyles. Of course, there is an entire industry built around fixing this problem. There are hundreds of apps, devices and products purporting to help us sleep better, but few of these address the real issue. According to the Global Wellness Summit’s 10 Wellness Trends for 2020, the focus of sleep has shifted towards circadian health and its optimisation, not only for sleep but for all the brain and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3077295/cant-sleep-maybe-understanding-your-circadian-rhythm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3077295/cant-sleep-maybe-understanding-your-circadian-rhythm?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:00:07 +0000 According to the Global Wellness Summit, the wellness industry is worth US$4.5 trillion, including wellness tourism, wellness architecture and design, wellness lifestyle real estate, CBD and cannabis, sleep, sexual wellness and “dying well”. Here are some of this year’s wellness trends. 1. Focus shifts from sleep to true circadian health  Sleep and routine can drastically affect your productivity and overall well-being. According to GWS, there will be less focus on all the generic sleep... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3052916/wellness-sabbaticals-ramadan-boot-camps-energy-medicine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3052916/wellness-sabbaticals-ramadan-boot-camps-energy-medicine?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2020 12:00:12 +0000 As humanity is increasingly exposed to daily stresses from our urbanised lives, there has never been more of a need for a focus on wellness. We explore some of the newest wellness trends in 2020 to help you slow down and keep you happy and healthy. 1. Plant medicine – CBD everything We live in a world where chemical human-made prescription medicines and treatments run modern medicine. Have you stopped to consider the alternative? Plant medicine is rapidly gaining attention in 2020, in a bid to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3044099/cbd-digital-detoxing-here-are-9-wellness-trends-2020?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3044099/cbd-digital-detoxing-here-are-9-wellness-trends-2020?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:00:12 +0000 Travel doesn’t necessarily have to mean a luxury holiday; it can also be a career. We spoke to our top 10 favourite well-known travel couples who have made a career (and lifestyle) out of travelling, and learned more about couple goals, their favourite resorts and their life before becoming travel influencers. Is travel blogging still relevant today? These 10 travel couples give us the scoop. Jeremy Austin (@jeremyaustiin) and Angie Villa (@missangievilla) Where are you from? We’re from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3034358/10-instagram-travel-couples-who-are-couplegoals-share-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3034358/10-instagram-travel-couples-who-are-couplegoals-share-their?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:30:12 +0000 Wim Hof is a household name among fitness and wellness enthusiasts. Known globally as “The Iceman”, he has set numerous Guinness World Records for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice, and still holds the world record for a barefoot half-marathon on snow and ice. Now, Hof is teaching his transformational Wim Hof Method all over the world. Everybody said I was crazy to bathe in cold water. Everyone thought I was out of my mind. But it was the opposite, I was deep into my... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3032497/interview-wim-hof-iceman-wellness-guru-who-claims-cold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3032497/interview-wim-hof-iceman-wellness-guru-who-claims-cold?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2019 07:00:13 +0000 Feeling burned out from your hectic lifestyle? In need of some “me” time? We round up the best wellness retreats in China, the world’s most populous country and home to some of the most luxurious wellness retreats, for your next holiday. 1. Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute Yangcheng Island, Suzhou Seek self-clarity, harmony and achieve a new level of conscious awakening and integrated health at Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute. Eastern wisdom and Western science unite to help you rewire,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3030594/7-chinas-best-luxury-wellness-resorts-meditation-and-some?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3030594/7-chinas-best-luxury-wellness-resorts-meditation-and-some?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:00:05 +0000 Wellness trends have been booming in recent years, and the emergence of city wellness centres has us very excited. These new getaway destinations give busy urbanites the opportunity to experience a wellness retreat in the city. We’ve rounded up our favourite wellness centres in some of the busiest cities in the world, so if you are living in the hustle and bustle, these will offer a chance to let you rest and recharge. Which are the top 10 luxury wellness retreats in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3026073/singapore-hong-kong-top-yoga-and-meditation-spots-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3026073/singapore-hong-kong-top-yoga-and-meditation-spots-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Sep 2019 08:00:09 +0000 Check out our top 10 wellness retreats in the Maldives to help you plan your next healthy holiday. The Maldives – a South Asian tropical nation in the Indian Ocean formed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, comprising more than 1,000 coral islands – has always been a favourite holiday spot for adventurous travellers because of its beautiful beaches and crystal blue waters and extensive reefs. With wellness taking on overtourism – the excessive number of visitors heading to famous locations, damaging the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3025036/10-best-luxury-wellness-retreats-maldives-where-you-can?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3025036/10-best-luxury-wellness-retreats-maldives-where-you-can?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:13 +0000 Want to break unhealthy habits? We’ve rounded up our top 10 fitness retreats in the world that promise to transform you and help you become the best version of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. 1. Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, Phuket, Thailand Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort is Asia’s premier healthy holiday destination. Thanyapura is dedicated to promoting active living and healthy lifestyles through sports and wellness. The resort has the finest sports facilities, an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3020581/worlds-top-10-fitness-retreats-help-you-become-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3020581/worlds-top-10-fitness-retreats-help-you-become-best?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:04 +0000 Travel brings people together. Doing what you love in exciting destinations is enriching and it brings out the best in you. Travelling as a couple strengthens the bond of love, and allows you to see a side of each other that inspires passion and admiration. In other words, travel is a great recipe for romance and intimacy, to get to know yourselves and grow as a couple. Some couples favour a chic escape, a combination of nature and luxury in intimate settings that spark desire with the innocence... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3009745/romantic-getaways-9-destinations-where-couples-will?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3009745/romantic-getaways-9-destinations-where-couples-will?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 May 2019 04:00:05 +0000 The Global Wellness Summit, an annual conference featuring international wellness industry leaders, has released its annual Global Wellness Trends. The 2019 trends range from personalised nutrition to mainstream meditation to fashion beyond athleisure. The wellness industry is currently worth US$4.2 trillion. Check out at some of the trends that are playing a bigger role this year in the rapidly growing market. 10 Hong Kong wellness and self-care events in March 1. Well fashion – way beyond... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3006539/which-8-major-trends-global-wellness-industry-are-worth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3006539/which-8-major-trends-global-wellness-industry-are-worth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:00:10 +0000 Founder of Welltodo, Australian-born Lauren Armes has created a global industry network platform for wellness brands, entrepreneurs and investors. What started as a project of her passion, turned into a profitable six-figure business that branched out into events. We caught up with Armes, who is also a business mentor and success coach, to talk all things wellness, entrepreneurship and business advice. Which country is best at attracting entrepreneurs? How did you start Welltodo? I moved to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2188686/why-welltodo-founder-lauren-armes-chooses-life-less?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2188686/why-welltodo-founder-lauren-armes-chooses-life-less?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Mar 2019 07:00:16 +0000 The Class by Taryn Toomey is not your average fitness workout It has been attracting women from around the world – including celebrities such as actresses Naomi Watts and Jennifer Aniston – to transform themselves and continue to “live the practice” outside the fitness studio. Women and men of all ages experience The Class for different reasons – a great workout, a way to break through a creative block, or to move their body to thoughtfully curated music Taryn Toomey, founder, The Class by Taryn... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2188198/why-jennifer-aniston-and-other-celebrity-fitness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2188198/why-jennifer-aniston-and-other-celebrity-fitness?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:04:35 +0000 We’re one month into the new year, and many of us are trying to stay on track with our resolutions. Some of us are taking part in Dry January, trying to get into a good gym routine, budget better, or find stress-reducing activities to add to our busy schedules. With all these motivating goals, improving our eating habits and finding options for healthy restaurants is another commitment for some of us to tackle in 2019. Healthy eating is a mindful practice, and what you define as “healthy” can be... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2184464/9-best-places-hong-kong-most-healthy-and-delicious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2184464/9-best-places-hong-kong-most-healthy-and-delicious?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Feb 2019 04:03:12 +0000 Do you want to know where to head for some Instagram-worthy photos? We’ve rounded up our top 17 Instagram spots in Asia More travellers are arranging their trips around scenic locations for that perfect holiday photo. Here are some of the most underrated Instagram spots in Asia. Save these locations for some seriously impressive backdrops on your next holiday. The world’s most Instagram-friendly luxury wellness resorts 1. Situs Warungboto – Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia   View this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2182620/17-lesser-known-instagram-spots-asia-just-waiting-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2182620/17-lesser-known-instagram-spots-asia-just-waiting-be?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:02:49 +0000