Crystal has confirmed plans for its third annual Wellness at Sea® retreat voyages aboard Crystal Symphony, sailing in August 2026.

The retreats offer guests a holistic journey of movement, mindfulness and culinary nourishment in the refined surroundings of one of the world’s most exceptional ships.

The first sailing runs 17–24 August from Vancouver to San Diego, followed immediately by a second voyage on 24 August to 5 September, from San Diego to Guayaquil, Ecuador. The itineraries can be merged to offer a back-to-back voyage for a continuous Pacific wellness journey.

Leading the program is Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s wellness ambassador and registered nutritionist, who has been instrumental in shaping the program’s philosophy since its inception. Roglieri, whose expertise bridges nutrition science and Mediterranean lifestyle principles, will be joined by returning specialists Jenni Demus, yoga and mental well-being specialist; Mandi Appelberg, fitness and yoga specialist; and Magnus Appelberg, cold exposure expert, somatic therapist and yoga and meditation teacher. The team will also welcome Chef Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN, a nationally recognised culinary nutrition authority, author and director of Teaching Kitchen and Culinary Medicine at SBH Health System in New York.

Guests will be guided through a series of immersive Wellness at Sea sessions including yoga and meditation, sound baths, functional training, and breathwork and mind-reset classes such as Wake Me Up Breath and Master Your Mind. The voyage also features a two-day detox at sea, encouraging digital mindfulness and deep restoration.

The program includes an educational focus on longevity science, with lectures exploring key topics such as aging well, maintaining a sharp mind and a strong, vital body and understanding the healing and harmful effects of emotions on the heart and health.

Culinary offerings take centre stage with an expanded variety of plant-rich dishes crafted exclusively for the Wellness at Sea retreats. All recipes are created by Crystal’s culinary team under Roglieri’s guidance in nutrition science, highlighting flavour and nourishment in perfect harmony. Guests can enjoy hands-on wellness cuisine workshops and culinary demonstrations led by Gellman and Roglieri, blending nutritional insight with the art of gastronomy, as well as individual nutrition consultations and blind tasting sessions designed to engage all the senses.

Daily offerings include wellness-focused juices and smoothies, nutritious toasts, soups, appetisers, dips, main courses and desserts. This innovative culinary approach earned Crystal recognition in the Women’s Health 2025 Travel Awards for Best Healthy Food.

“These voyages represent wellness at its most complete, where every sunrise, every movement, and every meal becomes part of a greater harmony. It’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself and the world, surrounded by the exceptional elements that define Crystal,” notes Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s Wellness Ambassador.

The 2026 Wellness at Sea retreat voyages are now open for booking.

Details for the 2027 Wellness Retreat will be announced in the coming months.

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Wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand is inviting guests to embrace a journey of mindful transformation with Retreat and Renew, an inspired program of mindful activities that celebrates digital detox, sustainable wellness, and reflective celebration.

From now to December 2025, Chiva-Som Hua Hin presents a calendar of immersive experiences and complimentary group classes that encourage self-awareness, connection, and gratitude, guiding guests to restore balance and vitality through holistic wellbeing, mindful nutrition, and the joy of shared experiences.

Chiva-Som Hua Hin unveils a new culinary journey: Taste of Indochina at The Emerald Room

The Emerald Room restaurant introduces a vibrant culinary voyage through Southeast Asia’s bold and aromatic flavours. The menu celebrates the spices of Laos, Vietnam’s herbs, and Cambodia’s citrus-bright freshness – crafted in harmony with Chiva-Som’s philosophy of health and vitality.

Celebrating the region’s rich diversity, the menu remains true to Chiva-Som’s guiding principles of wholesome, balanced, and health-conscious cuisine. Each dish blends nourishment and enjoyment, reminding guests that health and indulgence can coexist. At Chiva-Som, food is a cornerstone of transformation, aligning body, mind, and spirit in harmony, while honouring the joy of taste.

November celebrates the theme of sustainable wellness, highlighting mindful living as the foundation of long-term health. The month’s activities encourage conscious choices that nurture both the planet and the self. Renowned holistic beauty and Japanese cranium & facial sculpting specialist Masa Sugiyama returns to Chiva-Som to offer her signature Masa Method®, combining gentle cranial and facial techniques to restore natural harmony and vitality.

Also in November, Chiva Som focuses on Functional Movement Training: YBell Essentials, LMT, AquaX and Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm Exercise.

As the year draws to a close, December at Chiva-Som Hua Hin invites guests to pause, reflect, and celebrate their wellness journeys. 

Visiting holistic practitioner Sreela Nair will host weekly complimentary group classes designed to promote inner balance. Healing Laughter is a joyful group practice that combines mindful breathing and playful expression, helping release stress and invite harmony to body, mind, and spirit; Chakra Dance is a holistic journey of self-expression that awakens the energy centres, promoting vitality, emotional release, and a deep sense of inner harmony, while Colour Meditation offers a mindful journey through which guided visualisation, and the healing power of colours awaken inner peace, clarity, and emotional wellbeing.

See www.chivasom.com for the full program.

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Thai integrative wellness and medical retreat RAKxa has launched its latest campaign, Your Wellness, Your Journey, offering a fresh perspective on how we experience and understand wellbeing.

The six-part video series explores themes such as presence, resilience, balance, renewal, and longevity. Rooted in the Asian art de vivre – a philosophy that celebrates harmony, intentional living, and being present – RAKxa views wellness as something naturally embedded in everyday rituals: nutrition, movement, rest, and connection.

“Too often, wellness is portrayed as an idealised lifestyle,” Tal Friedman, RAKxa’s Wellness Operations Director, said. “At RAKxa, we believe true wellness is about integration – blending ancient wisdom, modern science, and the human touch of Thai hospitality.”

Nestled on a lush, protected island in Bangkok’s “Green Lungs,” RAKxa brings this philosophy to life with each detail thoughtfully curated to foster a sense of belonging and deep, personal connection.

With customised programs from three-night resets to extended immersions, RAKxa has become a sought-after destination for those looking to reconnect, find balance, and redefine their personal path to wellness.

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This November, Aman Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor Novak Djokovic will host a three-day, “first-of-its-kind” Mobility and Recovery Retreat at Amanyara in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

Set for 21-23 November 2025, the 24-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist will offer “rare access” to the mobility and recovery techniques that have helped him achieve his status as one of the world’s greatest athletes. Designed to share Djokovic’s expertise and wellness philosophy, the program will focus on three key areas: elite mobility, restorative recovery and building longevity. Djokovic and members of his personal tennis team will share methods to enhance flexibility, agility and functional movement. 

Participants can also expect on-court sessions with breathwork, movement, strength and conditioning, alongside personalized stretching and recovery sessions. 

Beyond wellness, downtime during the retreat will allow guests to enjoy the 18,000-acre nature reserve that Amanyara calls home. Among the available experiences are diving, snorkelling and hiking.  

This in-person retreat builds on Djokovic’s role as Aman’s first Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor, a multi-year partnership launched in 2024, following the success of the year-round Detoxification Program by Novak Djokovic, available across a collection of Aman resorts worldwide.

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The town of Arzachena, located on Sardinia, Italy, made history by officially receiving Blue Zone certification—”a milestone cementing its place on the global longevity map,” the destination said.

While wellness enthusiasts may already be familiar with Ogliastra, a Blue Zone where longevity has long been tied to centuries of shepherding traditions, just over two hours away, Arzachena presents “a strikingly different story.” After decades of research, longevity expert Professor Gianni Pes discovered that the development of Costa Smeralda has greatly improved local living conditions, contributing to longer, healthier lives among the town’s residents.

Arzachena’s Qualifications

Pietro Mereu, founder and artistic director of the Longevity Fest and director of the documentary Finding the Blue, offered insight into Arzachena’s transformation. “Our working hypothesis is that, until the 1960s, the population of Arzachena was very similar to that of Ogliastra,” he said. “Both populations shared the socio-economic profile of many small Sardinian towns, characterized by a predominantly agro-pastoral economy, a frugal diet, sheep-breeding and subsistence agriculture.

“However, with the emergence of an economy dominated by high-end tourism and related services, yielding per-capita income levels well above the Sardinian average, employment opportunities for residents expanded significantly. This reduced out-migration and attracted in-migration from other parts of Sardinia, mainland Italy and abroad. Consequently, today’s population combines elements of small-community social cohesion with cosmopolitan exposure. This profile probably led to the emergence of exceptional longevity in a context marked by economic modernization, migration and global connectivity,” meaning better nutrition, health services, hospitals, etc.

Expanding Influence

With this development, Mereu expects Ogliastra to become the most important Blue Zone in the world. He explained that “Okinawa’s longevity is no longer the highest—for well-known reasons relating to lifestyle changes in recent generations,” and that Ogliastra’s influence—as evident in the certification of Arzachena as a Blue Zone—is expanding.

The announcement was made at the annual Longevity Fest, which took place 5-7 September. The event gathered leading voices from international scientific communities to explore and debate the topic of longevity, while offering the public access to the latest longevity-focused innovations and solutions.  

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COMO Shambhala Estate, the flagship wellness retreat of COMO Hotels and Resorts, has marked its 20th anniversary with a major transformation.

Set within a lush 22-acre sanctuary in Bali, at the convergence of the Ayung and Tibakauh Rivers, the hotel’s location is considered a “symbol of cleansing, purification and renewal in Balinese culture”.

“The Estate’s location resonates differently to any other place I know,” said COMO Group Founder Christina Ong. “It has a healing heritage that’s been here for thousands of years, revolving around the sacred spring and the energy of the flowing river. All I needed to do was honour that knowledge.”

The transformation project aims to tap into this sacred energy. The estate now features revitalised accommodation and a reboot of its Ojas wellness centre, considered the “therapeutic heart” of the property. Redesigned by Atelier Ikebuchi, the new Ojas space blends marble with Corian cladding and rich teak wood to create a tranquil setting.

New state-of-the-art wellness offerings include Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, infrared sauna sessions and a colonic hydrotherapy suite. The estate also introduces Watsu in its hydrotherapy pool and a dedicated Ayurvedic treatment space.

To make its offerings more accessible, COMO has introduced one-to-two-day Wellness Programs for both guests and day visitors. These include the COMO Cleanse, Tech-Inspired Wellness, and Vital Energy — each tailored to specific health goals through a combination of nutrition, health-tech therapies and traditional healing.

For deeper immersion, guests can explore the estate’s Wellness Paths, which offer personalised multi-night programs focusing on gut health, detox, mindfulness, fitness, and more. Signature six-night COMO Shambhala Retreats are also available, including the Longevity Retreat, inspired by Ayurvedic medicine.

Meanwhile, the renovated Wanakasa and Bayugita Residences feature treetop living among Bingkirai columns and a dramatic infinity pool with colonial-inspired intereriors respectively.

New facilities include contrast therapy suites, an upgraded indoor and outdoor fitness centre, and daily complimentary wellness activities such as sunrise yoga and Balinese purification rituals.

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Minor Hotels’ Anantara Spa has forged a new partnership with award-winning British skincare brand ELEMIS. Together, they will bring ELEMIS’ high-performance treatments and innovative formulas, backed by clinical trials, to Anantara Spa locations in some of Europe’s most inspiring destinations including Vienna, Amsterdam, Dublin, Marbella, Nice, Budapest, Amalfi, Tenerife and Lisbon.

This collaboration marries Anantara Spa’s holistic, experience-led philosophy with ELEMIS’ science, nature and skin wisdom. The outcome is a seamless blend of signature hands-on therapies and advanced, results-driven treatments designed to boost skin health, restore balance, and leave guests feeling radiant inside and out.

Most of the participating spas will offer the pioneering ELEMIS EXPERTTM TECH FACIALS. These facials combine ground-breaking technology with active ingredients and transformative touch to rejuvenate the complexion.

Select destinations will also offer the ELEMIS EXPERT SKINLAB with VISIA 3D — a state-of-the-art skin consultation system providing in-depth analysis and tailored treatment plans.

Every spa will introduce the Anantara Signature Journey — an exclusive ritual pairing ELEMIS’ 30+ years of formulation expertise with the soul of Thai wellness traditions. Guests can also indulge in a diverse menu of facial treatments. Powered by innovative technology, active ingredients and transformative touch, ELEMIS skin wellness facials offer a bespoke skin solution and rejuvenated results.

The ELEMIS body treatments offering will include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Ginger and Lime Salt Scrub
• Frangipani Nourishing Wrap
• Peaceful Pregnancy Massage
• Targeted Tightening Body Treatment

“ELEMIS shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences,” commented Bodina Qureshi, Director of Spa and Wellness, Luxury Hotels Europe & Americas, Minor Hotels. “This collaboration allows us to combine Anantara Spa’s deep-rooted sense of place with ELEMIS’ expertise in high-performance skincare, creating a spa journey that is both culturally immersive and scientifically advanced.”

“At ELEMIS, we create cutting-edge skincare and treatments that deliver powerful, visible results,” said Noella Gabriel, Co-founder of ELEMIS. “Together with Anantara Spa, we are setting a new standard for world-class spa experiences in Europe — uniting local cultural influences with global skincare innovation.”

ELEMIS treatments and products will be available at the Anantara Spas in the following hotels in Europe:

• Anantara The Marker Hotel Dublin
• Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel
• Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
• Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
• Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
• Anantara The Plaza Nice Hotel
• Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort
• Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Hotel
• Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort

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