Santani Wellness Resort and Spa is one of the leading wellness retreats in the world. It was voted by Time Magazine as one of the Top 100 great places in the world to unwind, it is built with sustainability for both humans and the environment in mind. Forbes also voted Santani as one of the most unusual hotels in the world. Here Co-founder Vickum Nawagamuwage speaks to Renae not only about Santani but about the future of wellness globally and the solutions he sees to the stress levels and challenges facing every human being. He also goes into the single reason he believes this generation is more stressed than any other and what the potential solutions are. Located at the base of a UNESCO natural area, it is in the middle of Sri Lanka, surrounded by lush vegetation and provides a holistic approach to wellness. From massages in open air pavilions to wholesome but delicious gourmet food, yoga classes morning and night and daily walks and meditations as well as visiting experts from around the globe, this in many ways is the future of wellness.  

Santani Wellness Resort and Spa is one of the leading wellness retreats in the world. Located in Sri Lanka, it was voted by Time Magazine as one of the Top 100 great places in the world to unwind, it is built with sustainability for both humans and the environment in mind. Forbes also voted Santani as one of the most unusual hotels in the world. Located at the base of a UNESCO natural area, it is in the middle of Sri Lanka, surrounded by lush vegetation and provides a holistic approach to wellness. From massages in open air pavilions to wholesome but delicious gourmet food, yoga classes morning and night and daily walks and meditations as well as visiting experts from around the globe, this in many ways is the future of wellness.  

This little known intimate, sustainable yoga and wellness retreat in Peru has come to the attention of the world after being voted as the best global Wellness Retreat by CNN. Located in Peru's Sacred Valley, between the world heritage site Machu Picchu and the Incan capital of Cusco, the area is brimming with nature, history and positive energy. The retreat is sustainably built and has been welcoming guests from all over the world for more than 30 years. At Wilka T'ilka, ( which means sacred flower)  they run a range of healing programs, which include authentic Andean healing offerings in 3, 5 or 7 day packages. Here Terry Cumes whose mother founded Wilka T'ilka speaks to Renae about the wonders of Peru and of the retreat and the  amazing wellness offerings they are developing for future programs.  

Canadian Conrad Bali General Manager, Kevin Girard started his career in hospitality as an elevator trainee more than two decades ago, and has been in Bali as General Manager of Conrad Bali for 11 years. The fabulous family focussed seven hectare, 353 room five star hotel has undergone a considerable renovation, and is back with a sensational menu of Sensory/Wellness Experiences including Sound Healing, Fragrance Making and hiking to name a few, in addition to the full service Jiwa spa. The majority of guest rooms and suites have been refreshed and upgraded, and luxury Byredo products now adorn the bathrooms.  The five star hotel sits on the beach front in Bali in Nusa Dua within lush grounds abundant with tropical plants, meandering pathways, fantastical pools, elusive and romantic places to sit and relax, and literally miles of beach front. Guests hire bikes to explore the magnificent surrounds. Conrad Bali has one of the most beautiful chapels in Bali which is a white building that sits in an A frame, overlooking the ocean, and is as serene as it is romantic.  

Conrad Bali General Manager Kevin Girard started his career in hospitality as an elevator trainee more than two decades ago, and has been in Bali as General Manager of Conrad Bali for 11 years. The tropical seven hectare, 353 room five star hotel has undergone a massive renovation, and is back with fresh rooms and a sensational menu of Sensory/Wellness Experiences including Sound Healing, Fragrance Making and hiking to name a few, in addition to the full service Jiwa spa. Rooms have been refreshed and upgraded, and luxury brand Byredo are in-house with their products now adorning the bathrooms.  The hotel sits on the beach front in Nusa Dua in lush grounds abundant with tropical plants, pathways, pools, places to sit and relax, and miles of beach club. The hotel has one of the most beautiful chapels which is a white building that sits in an A frame, overlooking the ocean. Here General Manager Kevin speaks to Renae about the many gifts Bali has to offer foreign travellers.  

Magdalena Martorell is General Manager of the brand new luxury Melia Phuket Mai Khao Hotel. She started her career in Spain with the distinctly Spanish Hotel Group Melia, and over 20 years later, she is still with them and has spent her career opening hotels for them all over the world.

This is a preview of her in-depth chat with Renae - full interview coming soon. 

The Banyan Tree Group were one of the global pioneers of Luxury Wellness Retreats and Resorts. Swedish General Manager Anders Dimblad speaks to Renae Leith-Manos about Wellness now and into the future for The Banyan Tree Group as well as for the properties in Malaysia. Banyan Tree have a new property in Bali he talks about, and have plans to take the group even more global than it already is. Anders has been with Banyan Tree since 2016, and  General Manager of both the five star Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as the five star Pavillion Hotel since he re-joined the global, luxury wellness brand. Here he also opens up about his career in the Middle East,  taking us behind the scenes of life at luxury hotels, as well as his ongoing passion for Asia - and his personal love of motorbikes.  

Experienced  journalist, travel writer, hotel and restaurant reviewer and lifestyle writer and reporter Renae Leith-Manos is on the ground in Paris with the latest observations on travel, luxury hotels, shopping and more.  

Experienced  journalist, travel writer, hotel and restaurant reviewer and lifestyle writer and reporter Renae Leith-Manos is on the ground in Paris with the latest observations on travel, luxury hotels, shopping and more.   

Experienced  journalist, travel writer, hotel and restaurant reviewer and lifestyle writer and reporter Renae Leith-Manos is on the ground in Bangkok with the latest observations on travel, luxury hotels, shopping and more.