Vancouver’s Restorative Getaways
Serenity and bliss.
In Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, there are relaxing and restorative getaways to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.
Retreats
Octola Private Wilderness Reserve
A real-life wonderland.
In Rovaniemi, Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, resides Octola, the ultimate luxury getaway, where arrival is by snowmobile or dog sled.
A Wellness Retreat Like No Other
Rancho La Puerta.
Rancho La Puerta isn’t a typical health spa and fitness retreat. Founded in 1940 by Edmond and Deborah Szekely, this serene, intimate, wellness sanctuary in Tecate, Mexico, is all-inclusive resort where guests can immerse themselves in week-long transformative journeys where nature and nutrition converge with health, inner peace, and personal growth.
At These Costa Rica Retreats, Wellness Considers People and Planet
From the jungle to the beach, these immersive experiences are not only inspired by nature but also help conserve it.
At the foot of the Arenal Volcano in northern Costa Rica, a network of thermal pools and rivers braids through a lush rainforest reserve. It is where Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa was founded with the aim of protecting this jungle ecosystem while allowing guests to reap the healing benefits of the hot springs.
Brentwood Bay’s Relaxing Island Retreat
Waterfront getaway.
In a quiet bay off B.C.’s Saanich Inlet, Brentwood Bay Resort beckons as a haven of waterfront relaxation in a quaint residential neighbourhood a short journey from Victoria.
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp Brings Moments of Serenity to Travellers
Peaceful spaces.
Occupying five acres in Belgium’s historic port city, the Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is the charming newest occupant of a 15th-century monastery in the Theaterbuurt neighbourhood of Antwerp.
A Floating Sauna in Clayoquot Sound
Epitome of serenity.
If one were to picture the epitome of serenity, it would probably look something like Tofino Resort + Marina’s new floating sauna. Moored in the frigid waters of B.C.’s Clayoquot Sound, the sauna combines the peace of nature with the physical release of a day at the spa.
3 Luxurious Ecocentric Retreats in Australia
Down under.
Australia has recently announced that they will open their borders to vaccinated Canadian travellers on February 21, 2022. In light of this exciting news, here are three luxurious ecocentric retreats to add to your list.
These Luxury Hotels Think Kids Should Be Pampered Too
Indulgent youths.
Oh, the trials and tribulations of being a child—now there are spas to wash away their troubles. Perplexing arithmetic and playground gossip got you or your child down? Here are four upscale resorts that cater specifically to families with children.
