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  • South East Asia’s Best Wellness Sanctuaries

    South East Asia’s Best Wellness Sanctuaries

    Asia is the epicentre of wellness travel, home to some of the world’s most exclusive sanctuaries for mind, body, and soul. From jungle hideaways to tropical island retreats, each of these wellness havens hosts holistic healing, cutting-edge spa therapies, and serene design. Here are the top retreats across Asia where rejuvenation meets indulgence…

    Chiva-Som Hua Hin — Thailand

    Chiva-Som Hua Hin Rooms (Image Courtesy of Chiva-Som)
    Chiva-Som Hua Hin Rooms (Image Courtesy of Chiva-Som)

    A pioneer of wellness since the 1990s, Chiva-Som is a celebrity-favoured retreat set on a tranquil beach in Hua Hin. This “haven of life” (its name’s meaning) offers tailored programs for everything from detox and weight loss to stress management and mindfulness. Days here flow between sunrise yoga by the ocean, macrobiotic gourmet meals, and holistic treatments ranging from Thai herbal massages to high-tech physiotherapy. With Thai pavilions tucked amid lush gardens and a ratio of staff-to-guest that ensures utterly personalised service, Chiva-Som remains the gold standard of Asian wellness resorts. Insider tip: Don’t miss the seaside hydrotherapy pool and the cooking class to bring the holiday diet back home.

    Book your stay: chivasom.com/en/book Address: 73/4 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand Phone: +66 32 536 536 Email: reservations@chivasom.com Instagram: @ChivaSomResort Facebook: Chiva-Som

    COMO Shambhala Estate — Bali

    COMO Shambhala Estate (Image Courtesy of COMO Hotels)
    COMO Shambhala Estate (Image Courtesy of COMO Hotels)

    Tucked in Bali’s emerald jungle outside Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate is a “retreat for change” offering immersive wellness in a resort setting. Guests stay in lavish villas and suites that come with personal assistants, infinity pools, and open-air terraces facing the Ayung River valley. The estate’s resident experts—yoga gurus, Ayurvedic doctors, nutritionists—curate multi-day programs for each guest. Mornings include yoga in a treetop pavilion or a guided rice-field trek, followed by an Ayurvedic massage in a riverside gazebo. The cuisine is famously hearty and healthful, think raw food workshops and local fare. With its combination of Balinese spirituality, contemporary design, and world-class spa facilities, COMO Shambhala is where one reconnects with nature in style. Insider tip: Ask for a water blessing at the estate’s sacred spring – a cleansing Balinese ritual few tourists get to experience.

    Book your stay: comohotels.com/bali/como-shambhala-estate Address: Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia Phone: +62 361 978 888 Email: shambhala@comoshambhala.com Instagram: @COMOHotels Facebook: COMO Shambhala Estate

    JOALI Being — Raa Atoll Maldives

    Maldives beach (Image Courtesy of Unsplash)
    Maldives beach (Image Courtesy of Unsplash)

    For an ocean-side wellness escape, JOALI Being is a private island retreat pioneering wellness in the Maldives. With just 68 villas – all with private pools and airy design that blurs indoor-outdoor living – this sanctuary centers around the Four Pillars of JOALI Being: Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Personalised programs include sound healing sessions in a botanical sound garden, marine fitness — like paddleboard yoga in crystal lagoons— and skin therapies using mineral-rich sea ingredients. The property’s design is breathtakingly biophilic: bamboo-clad overwater treatment villas, a hydrotherapy hall with a marble hammam and salt inhalation room, and architecture that mimics waves and shells. Despite the deep focus on wellbeing, guests talk about attaining a feeling of “weightlessness” here, luxury is never compromised – gourmet healthy dining, mood-boosting cocktails, and sunset cruises remind you that pleasure is a key part of wellness. Insider tip: Don’t leave without experiencing the Discovery Sound Path at dusk, where you walk through jungle clearing and play healing gongs and bells – a magical, soul-soothing finale to your stay.

    Book your stay: joali.com/joali-being Address: Bodufushi Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives Phone: +960 658 4400 Email: reservations@joali.com Instagram: @JOALIBeing

    Four Seasons — Singapore

    Four Seasons Singapore (Image Courtesy of Four Seasons)
    Four Seasons Singapore (Image Courtesy of Four Seasons)

    Nestled on Orchard Boulevard, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is blending Asian-inspired elegance with cutting-edge rejuvenation. Its signature Chi Longevity experience draws from Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern holistic therapies, with in-house medical staff and clinicians on site. Guests have the option for bespoke treatments from herbal-infused massages to mindfulness rituals designed to nurture both body and spirit. With its serene ambience and commitment to well-being, Four Seasons Singapore redefines luxury travel for those seeking rejuvenation and serenity in the heart of the city.

    Book your stay: fourseasons.com/singapore Address: 190 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248646 Phone: +65 6734 1110 Email: reservations.singapore@fourseasons.com Instagram: @FSSingapore Facebook: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

  • Eco-Friendly Travel: 6 Sustainable Hotels To Add To Your Bucket List

    Eco-Friendly Travel: 6 Sustainable Hotels To Add To Your Bucket List

    Sustainable hotels are crucial in the future of conscious, eco-friendly travel. Sustainable hotels reduce the environmental impacts through green practices by mitigating waste and saving energy wherever possible. We’ve picked six hotels from Sydney, Bali, Fiji to Singapore and more that are doing their part to stay plastic-free. They also collaborate with local businesses and providers to support their food and beverage services. Without further ado…

    A modern bedroom and living space featuring large windows, a comfortable bed with neutral linens, and a small table with a chair. The room has greenery visible outside and stylish decor elements including a round mirror, soft lighting, and wooden accents.
    Paramount House Hotel Room

    Paramount House Hotel, Sydney

    @paramounthouse

    The heritage building of Paramount Picture Studios in Sydney was recently rebuilt and redesigned to Paramount House Hotel by Breathe Architecture. The hotel is located in the suburb of Surry Hills. The exciting neighborhood is full of good restaurants, boutiques, and cultural events, which provides more fun for the guests. The paramount coffee project offers great coffee and breakfast every day.

    Address: 80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

    Find out more here.

    A collage of three innovative eco-friendly houses set in a lush green landscape, featuring bamboo and wood materials, with large windows blending outdoor scenery.
    Riverbend House at Bambu Indah, Bali

    Bambu Indah, Bali

    @bamduindah

    In one of the world’s most popular destination, Bali, Bambu Indah is an eco-friendly luxe hotel curated by John and Cynthia Hardy. The hotel embraces its natural environment and is surrounded by the serene untouched lands. Guests can enjoy the vibe of the tropical island and the fresh air created by the jungle.

    Address: Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

    Book here.

    Aerial view of a secluded island surrounded by turquoise waters and green hills, featuring sandy beaches and rocky shorelines.
    Laucala Island, Fiji

    Laucala Island, Fiji

    @laucalaisland

    Laucala Island is a private island in Fiji running a self-sustained hotel. The island spans around 12 square kilometers and owns 25 villas and farmland. The hotel has homegrown fruits and vegetables onsite. The food offered in the hotel is mainly from its own farmland. The materials used to build the hotel are sourced from local rain trees. With high self-sustainability, Laucala Island provides a perfect choice for green travel.

    Address: Laucala Island, Fiji

    Find out more here.

    Cozy bedroom featuring a cork wall, a bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a wooden stool, and a warm, vintage-style wall lamp.
    Sherwood Queenstown Room View, New Zealand

    Sherwood Queenstown, New Zealand

    @sherwood_queenstown

    The Sherwood Queenstown is located next to Lake Wakatipu. The hotel business is strongly based on the local natural environment and its wonderful landscape. With the zero-waste principle, more than 60% of wine bottles and 100% kitchen organic waste are composted and returned to their own hotel garden. Most of the food is sourced from its own onsite garden. The hotel also owns the largest solar energy install to produce power supply for the business.

    Address: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Check out more here.

    Two hornbills perched on a branch surrounded by green foliage.
    Siloso Beach Resort Bird View

    Siloso Beach Resort, Singapore

    @silsobeachresort

    Siloso Beach Resort is a sustainable luxury hotel on the island of Sentosa in Singapore. The hotel’s environment is fully surrounded by trees. During the construction, more than 200 locally grown trees were protected. Also, over 1000 fruit trees, flowering plants, and herbs were carefully planted around the hotel, which helps to build a green environment and community.

    Address: 51 Imbiah Walk, Singapore

    Book here.

    A scenic winter landscape featuring snow-covered hills and geodesic domes surrounded by pine trees, overlooking a valley with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Whitepod, Switzerland

    @whitepodhotel

    As an eco-luxury hotel, Whitepod focuses on minimalism, trying its best to reduce the impact of the hotel on the environment. Guests stay in the designated pods that are designed in a unique construction to minimize the usage of materials. The LED bulbs and the wooden stoves of each pod minimize the impacts of lighting and heating system. Guests can also enjoy the local spring water sourced from the Swiss mountains.

    Address: Les Giettes, Des Cerniers, 1871 Monthey, Switzerland

    Book here.

    All images courtesy of the featured hotels.