Spa Diaries

Canvas & Orchids

Tucked away in the Cambodian rainforest and only accessible by boat, Canvas & Orchids Retreat provides an unparalleled glamping experience. The resort’s 15 floating tent villas are built directly on the Tatai River and blend seamlessly into the impressive Cardamom Mountain backdrop. Each villa has around 45 m² of living space and combines stylish comfort with the power and atmosphere of tropical nature. Respectful and Sustainable.

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Solo vacations

Say good-bye single supplements, mandatory programs and small rooms and hello to flexibility, larger more wellness focused rooms, and tailored activities.

With self-care time, digital detox and mental health breaks becoming an increasing popular preference, (read need), for today’s over-stressed, many destination and day spas alike are encouraging “onesies”. Aside from custom therapy appointments, individual healthy living and eating reboots, one-on-one exercise and mindfulness programs for singles are becoming all the rage.

Self-service spas

Simply referred to as ‘auto spas’, these not so human-centric, do-it-yourself options can offer concierge-less check-in, hourly rentals or convenient memberships. Ideally  for those in a rush, or limited schedules, they’ll let spa-goers try a plethora of touch less therapies. Think AI robot massage therapists, bio-hacking pods, floatation tanks, vibrating chairs and hot/cold bathing circuits.

 

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