The entrenched all-inclusive theme is always probing for ways to differentiate its brands from the competition. In 2019, Meliá Punta Cana decided to embrace the wellness-inclusive, adults-only space and started talks that would bring in The Cleveland Clinic Wellness, Delos Living, and Deepak Chopra. How might Meliá go beyond pool aerobics and fruit juices to [...]
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort by Meliá Hotels International, today announced it is transforming into a fully immersive wellness property with new amenities and services to elevate its “Wellbeing 360 Experience.” Its 360 wellness platform, a first-of-its-kind in Punta Cana, is a collection of activities and rituals designed to connect guests [...]
Silversea Cruises on April 1 will welcome its 10th ship, the 596-passenger Silver Dawn, which will feature its new Otium wellness program and a reimagined spa. Otium is grounded in the philosophy and traditions of the ancient Roman lifestyle that encourages balanced indulgence, pampering, and pleasure over sacrifice and delayed gratification. “Thoughtfully designed with Otium [...]
Time to Unplug, Unwind and Recharge... Let's face it: the winter after the New Year isn't easy. Bad weather, less holiday breaks and the pandemic can combine to make a cocktail of stress, anxiety and winter blues that can be difficult to shake. If you're feeling like you're in a slump, mentally, physically or otherwise, [...]
According to a recent American Express trend report, 60 percent of consumers are looking to book a wellness-focused trip, and over 75 percent would like to spend more on travel for well-being. As the pandemic continues to drive interest in health and wellness, Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences has unveiled new wellness features just in [...]
During the first few weeks of a new year, many people set aside time to pick fresh goals for the months ahead. Two of the most commonly chosen new years resolutions are traveling more and putting a focus on health and wellness. There are a number of wellness travel trends emerging for 2022, including prioritizing [...]
Over the last year, we’ve seen our physical and emotional selves suffer. We were isolated from family and friends, lost our health and wellness routines, and our grounding in life. As we begin to think about future travel adventures, how can we address the healing process and destress at the same time? Asia offers the [...]
With the rise of a health-conscious revolution, comes the upsurge in unique fine dining foodie hangouts. From sea to shining sea, our world is increasingly adapting and learning that a vegetarian based way of life can be hearty, healthy and absolutely delicious. World-class chefs at vegetarian restaurants are pushing the envelope for the trendy and [...]
In this post-Covid era most people are ready for a change of scenery after having spent so much time at home working, video conferencing, home-schooling the children, cooking, online networking and streaming. Travelling abroad or even within one’s own country has become something special. Being served again in a restaurant, beer garden, café or bar [...]
A change in an FAA weight rule could result in more fliers getting bumped from flights and more baggage delays. Passengers keep getting bigger. Now airlines must account more accurately for that. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring updates to passenger and baggage weight estimates that airlines use to keep each flight within airplane safety limits. Each U.S. [...]
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country's Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before the Tokyo Olympics. But US Olympic officials have said they are confident their athletes will be able to take part safely in the Games. Japan already bans most travellers from entering the country. It long [...]
The Croatian immigration agent isn't impressed with my flimsy CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card. The paper, filled out in loopy strokes of blue cursive by a pharmacist at a Sam's Club in Houston more than a month earlier, looks easy to forge. "Your second vaccination date hasn't even occurred yet," the immigration agent says, lifting an [...]
