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Within an estate of over 245 acres, the Évian Resort sits among the foothills of the Haute Savoie mountain peaks at the gateway to the Alps. Much more than a luxury hotel complex, the Évian Resort is a village of its own, with two stunning hotels each with their own spas plus, of course, the Évian® thermal spa; a Kid’s Resort; the Évian Resort Golf Club; and the Grange au Lac, one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world. The resort, named after its home town on the shore of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and the source of the eponymous bottled mineral water is, despite its glitziness, really somewhere for the whole family to relax.
What is now Mas Salagros EcoResort was formerly an old farmhouse dating from 1497, just outside Vallromanes, 30 minutes from Barcelona. Its location, together with the history of the estate and the area, inspired the owners to create the first 100% ecological destination on the Iberian peninsula, set in a stunning natural environment – the protected park of the Serralada Litoral. In Mas Salagros two restaurants serve organic, seasonal produce and the AIRE Ancient Baths spa is set in a candlelit 15th century farmhouse.
D-Resort Šibenik is a stylish, design-led hotel that blends with the beautiful landscape of the Central Dalmatian
coast and combines the old world with the sleek, modern elegance of the new. Only 30 minutes from some of Croatia’s most beautiful national parks and less than an hour’s drive from Split and Zadar, it is the perfect starting point for
discovering Croatia’s hidden treasures. Enjoy a world-class, tailor-made spa experience provided by highly qualified experts and therapists in the most peaceful of settings, or opt for a full-body sculpting workout, all with views of the Adriatic sea.
Picture it now. An enchanted village of six residences, veiled behind the surrounding vineyards and olive trees, set to the sultry serenade of the south of France’s eternal cicadas. Deep in the Provençal hills, five-star nights are tinged with the evocative fragrance of lavender and pine. Replenish heart, body and soul amid the vines and explore the wellness centre, sink back into the indoor pool, and work up a gentle sweat at the yoga studio, before unwinding in the sauna, hammam, or jacuzzi, where the very latest hydrotherapy facilities await.
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena occupies Europe’s best preserved 12th century Cistercian monastery sitting in the Ribera del Duero, one of Spain’s 11 ‘quality wine’ regions. Check into one of its 79 exquisite rooms, and discover a complete wellness experience in the innovative spa’s mineral-medicinal waters. The resort’s signature Contrast Circuit is perfect for relaxing and stimulating all your senses with contrasts of cold and heat to purify your body, decongesting the respiratory tract and stimulating the blood.
The Troll Peninsula of Iceland embodies untamed purity; a stark ruggedness marked by the realness of the elements. Eleven Life inspires guests to integrate nature’s cadence into their own rhythm and connect with the realest part of themselves. In the summer, wilderness walks, fat biking, and sea kayaking are marked by intense sensory awakenings, while winter brings cross country skiing and snowshoeing excursions designed to exhilarate the body. For a holistic approach throughout the year, functional fitness classes and yoga complement the outdoor adventures.
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda beautifully combines luxury, wellness and nature. Set on the western shore of Lake Garda – the Riviera dei Limoni – and above the town of Gargnano, Lefay Resort is surrounded by 11 hectares of parkland and natural terraces rich in olive groves and with a spectacular view of the lake. The Lefay SPA has created an innovative wellness method that blends classical Chinese medicine with western scientific research to rebalance the energy of body and mind.
A special corner of the world, the Marbella Club Hotel enjoys a gentle micro climate, sea air and mountain views. Set by the beach, this storied finca is rich in traditions that embrace the Andalusian spirit. Learn meditation from a master or try a dynamic new exercise in this soul-stirring setting as you practice high-energy fitness or wind down with mindfulness, and don’t leave without harnessing the power of the sea at the Thalasso Spa through their seawater pool, treatments and rituals.
Set on Europe’s most beautiful and largest high-altitude plateau – the Alpe di Siusi, or Seiser Alm, depending if you want the Italian or German name – a stay at the Alpina Resort provides total immersion into a marvellous natural environment. Designed according to eco-friendly concepts and harmoniously integrated into the surrounding environment, the Alpina Dolomites offers a wide range of activities for sports and nature lovers, as well as refined hospitality and genuine expertise for stays dedicated to overall wellbeing.
Along the picturesque northern coast of São Miguel in the Azores, the unique, almost magical, green pastures and mountain hues that contrast with the azure blue oceans are the ideal backdrop for a calming resort retreat. Overlooking the grand beach of Santa Barbara, this is the Azores’ first ecologically-friendly beach resort. With a privileged view over the 3.3 acre property, the wellness centre is dedicated to relaxing the mind and stimulating the body, providing a wide-range of exclusive services and treatments, such as their signature rituals, relaxation massages, alternative therapies and supportive yoga classes.
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This is a feature from Issue 15 of Charitable Traveller.
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