GET CLOSE TO NATURE

START FROM WITHIN

In view of global health risks, some hotels are going the extra mile to ensure the wellbeing of their guests. Mandarin Oriental has devised a Spa Retreat package in Marrakesh that keeps you safe while satisfying your wanderlust.

Once in Morocco, you’re whisked from the medina into the lush grounds of Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh. The Berber-inspired resort boasts one of the finest spas in the world and offers topnotch wellness treatments from Beldi’s Hammam cleansing therapy (similar to a Turkish bath) to MarocMaroc ceremonial massages. These are proven to detox the body, improve the sleep cycle and boost the immune system. Because social distancing can only provide that much protection, the better option is to strengthen ourselves from within.

Perched on the hill in the village of Mužolini Donji in Buje, Croatia, the San Canzian Village & Hotel is an ideal getaway for city dwellers seeking respite from the pressures of their urban existance.

Enclosed in a serene neighbourhood filled with viridescent olive groves, gardens and vineyards, the 14th century building offers a range of rooms, suites and villas in sleek, contemporary designs, some with their own infinity pools and saunas. For outdoor recreation, there are walking, hiking and mountain biking trails within easy reach for easy but immersive back-tonature excursions.

Without being overly optimistic, travel restrictions should ease up by September, in time for Croatia’s truffle season. Experience a truffle hunt first hand. It can be challenging, but once you sink your teeth into a nice steak laced with truffle, you’ll know that it’s worth all the trouble.