Spa Diaries

Let it snow 

Want to feel like a kid again… try Snowsky post sauna. Thick falling snowflakes will come from the ceiling at room temperature touching every part of the body with a cold yet natural stimulus. The slow snowfall calms and relaxes all the senses: a true moment of contentment that’s actually good for you.  

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Built to thrive…wellness real-estate 

Master-planned to foster the holistic health of their residents and provide healthy environments for people to live, work and play, wellness real estate are developed around an anchor wellness resort, destination spa, or natural asset such as hot springs. Seeking a combination of location, design, architecture, landscaping, choice of materials and technology buyers share common goals, interests, while proactively pursuing wellness. Senior living wellness communities generally target mid- to upper-class retirees, while residential wellness communities target younger and active couples and families. 

Predicted to become much more common, wellness real estate is expected to progressively transforming residential neighbourhoods, cities and existing spa locations.

globalwellnessinstitute.org

 

Blue Zone’s Nine  

Longevity inspired, evidence-based weeks for exclusive groups share the secrets of the world’s longest living cultures at Kamalaya Koh Samui in 2024. Expect to be immersed in the Dan Buettner’s Blue Zone’s 9 principles, wellness consultations, movement and nutrition programs, and a collection of holistic activities.  

kamalaya.com/wellness

 

The buzz on bio-harmonizing 

Coming to your favourite spa! A more holistic, multi-layered approach to wellness that emphasizes long-term outcomes, bio-harmonizing marries traditional, time-tested techniques and treatments with modalities like vibroacoustics, intermittent vacuum-tech and red-light therapy.

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A seaside resort that’s a window to the world

Japan always surprises me. In the best way. Two hours from the shiny surface of Tokyo, my plane circles a mountainous green island. It could be the Caribbean but instead, it’s a Unesco World Heritage site that’s part of Japan. 

Bella Cucina

Setting the benchmark Inspired for practically with a flawless finish and an aesthetic quality that will remain forever stylish. poliformaustralia.com.au Wrap it up Decorative, square-shaped fabrics can be folded and tied to create a stunning and sustainable gift presentation that’s

Welcome home beneficent ‘ bots’

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Gentle living

The freshness of Spring surrounds us and we’re grateful for it. Renewing, rebalancing and restorative, Spring brings new life. Gone is the harshness and “battle mode” of the winter months and forward comes a passage to a lighter, more appreciative

‘Beauty and Brains’ reset the bar

By Mark Eglington Having motivation and talent is always useful but today, it’s not enough. Let’s face it…we live in a competitive world. And, while it may not be the hunger games, it’s safe to say someone’s a ways got

Food Lovers’ library

Made in Bangladesh: Recipes and stories from a home kitchen By Dina Begum Taking you through the six Bangladeshi seasons – summer, monsoon, autumn, late autumn, winter and spring – with warming flavours and memories teaching modern classics and age-old