This holiday season, pamper yourself at these wellness destinations for ultimate rest and relaxation
After the year we’ve had, this holiday season is the perfect time to get some much-needed pampering. Instead of just staying at home, why not visit these choice wellness destinations with your family and friends, or even just by yourself? These establishments also host Christmas and New Year celebrations that will be sure to keep you in a festive mood throughout your stay.
Amanpulo Resort
Offering supreme comfort and seclusion, Amanpulo is a luxury island retreat in Palawan that has its own private airstrip on-site. The Aman Spa, Amanpulo’s luxury spa positioned on the island’s peak, offers varied soothing therapies, private meditation sessions, and more. Available for you are wellness and fitness specialists to guide you, as well as the following facilities to suit any of your needs: six spacious treatment suites, outdoor relaxation salas, a fitness center, a pilates studio, a yoga and meditation pavilion, hydrotherapy suites, a finishing salon, an outdoor jungle-run obstacle course, and four tennis courts.
Shangri-La Mactan
Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu offers luxury relaxation and wellness, making it another choice destination for the holidays. Treatments and massages offered at Chi, The Spa are based on authentic natural healing methods in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. Apart from massages and body treatments, you can also opt for a wellness retreat, facials, outdoor treatments, enhancements, and a spa villa getaway. Their spa villa getaway is an overnight wellness retreat experience at Shangri-La’s luxuriously designed Manumbalik Villa where you can detoxify your mind, body, and soul, and enjoy a spa treatment of your choice, breakfast for two, as well as exclusive Chi privileges.
Mithi Resort and Spa
Dubbed the best and most luxurious resort in Bohol, Mithi is located in Dauis, along the coast of Panglao island, and is surrounded by lush greenery, white sand, and turquoise waters to ensure privacy. Mithi Spa offers a selection of world-class treatments and services that aim to holistically improve your health and wellness. Notably, the spa also offers massage treatments from around the world, namely Japanese Shitao Stone Massages and Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi.
Atmosphere Resorts and Spa
Atmosphere Resorts and Spa is another sought-after wellness destination, especially after winning “Best Seaside Resort” in Asia and “Best Resort Spa” in the Philippines from Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2022. Its aptly named Sanctuary Spa is a luxury garden spa retreat that promotes both physical and mental relaxation. In line with that, their fitness services include yoga, guided mountain biking, an outdoor gym with a personal trainer, and more. They also offer massages, treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, children’s spa services, meditation, watsu, healthy living meals, and life coaching.
The Farm at San Benito
Last on this list is the multi-awarded The Farm at San Benito, one of the leading medical wellness destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The Farm is an eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort located in Lipa, Batangas. This resort offers a peaceful environment, holistic treatments conducted by licensed industry experts, and delicious nutrient-rich vegan, pescetarian, and vegetarian cuisine. As a medical wellness destination, The Farm at San Benito has a wider array of programs to choose from than most, like post-COVID recovery and mental health programs. The Farm at San Benito is also a pet-friendly healing environment, so feel free to bring your furry companions with you!
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