Experiences & Luxury.
Travel at its considered best, for readers who plan carefully and spend deliberately.
Luxury Asia Yoga: From Maldives Dhows to Himalayan Rooftops
Resorts across Asia and the Middle East are providing unique natural environments for yoga practice, moving beyond traditional studios to dhows, desert dunes, and mountain peaks. These locations aim to enhance the physical and meditative aspects of yoga for travellers seeking distinctive wellness activities.
Hilton Introduces Signia Restore Wellness Programme
Hilton is launching Signia Restore, a new wellness concept focused on advanced fitness and recovery. It debuts at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in 2027. This initiative reflects a growing industry emphasis on guest wellbeing.
Japan Hotels Introduce Wellness Stays Focused on Sleep Quality
Japanese hotels are increasingly offering dedicated programmes aimed at improving guest sleep quality. This trend responds to a rising demand for health-centric travel, incorporating personalised amenities and diagnostic services.
Bilt Rewards, Equinox Partner; Amex Platinum Card Questioned
Bilt Rewards has collaborated with Equinox to offer members redemptions for spa treatments and personal training. The new programme requires an active Equinox membership, prompting questions on how American Express Platinum Card credits for Equinox+ digital subscriptions might integrate with Bilt’s criteria.
TAT Positions Thailand Surf Therapy as New Luxury Healing Experience
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently concluded two international engagement programmes in Phuket and Phang-nga. These initiatives showcased "Thailand Surf Therapy" and reinforced the "Healing Is the New Luxury" communication strategy. International media and content creators participated, highlighting Thailand's wellness and coastal tourism offerings to a worldwide audience.
Stableford, a New Private Golf and Lifestyle Club, Prepares for 2026 Opening in West Los Angeles
Sanjay Mattela and Drake Walker are set to open Stableford, a new private golf and lifestyle club, in West Los Angeles later this year. The 13,000-square-foot facility will feature extensive indoor golf simulators, a large putting green, and wellness suites, aiming to cater to a modern, health-conscious golfing clientele in a market that has seen no new private golf clubs for over five decades.
Villa Le Corail Nha Trang Launches Wellness Programme with Marine Conservation Link
Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam, has introduced a new wellness collection at its Song Spa, focusing on sleep improvement and balance. The programme, called Wellness by the Sea, integrates marine conservation efforts, planting a coral fragment for each treatment booked.