Ready to travel again? 'Restorative' vacation experiences in Bali, Phuket or Maldives
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Fix to travel again? 'Restorative' vacation experiences in Bali, Phuket or Maldives
As the world slowly but surely emerges from COVID-19 induced lockdowns, Singapore luxury hotel group COMO celebrates its 30th anniversary by focusing on restorative travel for jet-setters in its 15 backdrop around the world.
The Tirta Erning residence in Bali'due south COMO Shambhala Estate. (Photo: COMO Shambhala Estate)
16 October 2022 06:23AM (Updated: 16 Oct 2022 06:23AM)
If the past 18 months have gotten you constantly wishing for a very long vacation to an exotic resort far away from all the troubles in the world, you are in good company.
In fact, for those who may exist fortunate enough to start planning their long-awaited getaway from reality, the Singapore-based luxury hospitality group COMO, which is founded by Singaporean businesswoman Christina Ong, might have exactly what yous demand.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, COMO Hotels and Resorts is focusing on offering curated programmes that focus on postal service-pandemic restoration and traveling with a purpose at its xv properties around the world.
"We approached our pearl anniversary with a positive spirit and mental attitude despite the pandemic," said Olivier Jolivet, CEO of COMO Group.
"Meaningful experiences have always been at the forefront of the brand promise and to mark this important anniversary, COMO properties around the world curated individual programmes that volition present guests with the chance to swoop deeper into the sounds and sights of each destination."
For case, those dreaming of the Bali honeymoon they never had might finally sojourn to COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali to partake in a water bound approving. During this ritual, they will be dressed in traditional Balinese attire and guided through chanting and offerings by a local priest to symbolically commencement anew in listen and spirit.
Over at COMO Point Yamu in Phuket, the fitness-inclined can sign up for Muay Thai boxing training sessions – one of Thailand's nigh enduring traditions, with a recorded history dating back to the 16th century.
I emerging travel trend is that people are more willing to continue extended trips and so that they can truly exist immersed in their destination.
"Individuals will travel for a longer catamenia but more importantly they will look for some pregnant in what they are doing and how they are travelling," said Jolivet. "They will look for bigger spaces in smaller hotels. Every bit I have always said, luxury has to exercise with space and intimacy and that's now more true than e'er."
"Individuals will travel for a longer period but more chiefly they will look for some significant in what they are doing and how they are travelling." – Olivier Jolivet
Indeed, those with deep pockets have the option of jetting off for exclusive individual island getaways in the Maldives at COMO Cocoa Island or COMO Maalifushi where they can enjoy the endless blue seas with nary some other human being being in sight.
Desire to commune with nature? At COMO Maalifushi, the holding is offering a Whale Shark Night snorkel experience. Here you will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these gentle giants, the largest fish in the sea, every bit they migrate through Maldivian waters during the months of November through April.
Wellness junkies likewise have plenty to look forrad to as the group continues to majority up its holistic wellbeing programme via its sister spa and wellness brand COMO Shambhala.
Jolivet said: "I believe the pandemic has accelerated a more mindful approach to heed, torso and soul. The industry is constantly evolving and irresolute as guests seek deeper, more than accurate health experiences that are not but a quick set up. Long-term personal wellbeing is the direction in which the industry is going."
Besides offer a wide range of spa therapies, expert practitioners, yoga sessions and holistic cuisines, COMO Shambhala is too offering guests a "takeaway" experience – a private couple's massage course. The goal is to teach guests the skills they need then they can benefit from this healing tradition even after they take left the resort.
Equally for Jolivet, while the pandemic has led him to reconfigure diverse aspects of his life, travel is something that he has connected doing, albeit far less than before. "I have learned to work from home like many others," he said. "Merely I take continued to travel when it is needed. Life must go on and we should not fear whatever situation."
"I believe the pandemic has accelerated a more mindful approach to mind, body and soul… guests seek deeper, more authentic wellness experiences that are not just a quick set." – Olivier Jolivet
Source: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/bali-phuket-maldives-travel-hotel-resort-284801
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