News is pouring in from around the world as our partner retreats reopen, many with new programs and protocols to ensure guest safety as well as flexible booking policies. Now is the time to start planning your post pandemic retreat!
News is pouring in from around the world as our partner retreats reopen, many with new programs and protocols to ensure guest safety as well as flexible booking policies. Now is the time to start planning your post pandemic getaway!
While many retreats remained open throughout, following COVID safe practices, some were required to close by their local governments or chose to do so while borders were closed. Many are now in the process of re-opening, preparing to welcome guests once again, close to home:
- The Great Walks of Australia are offering a range of small group luxury walks across the country, an ideal blend of nature and activity.
- Gaia Retreat & Spa near Byron is reopening 16th of June and Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland will reopen on the 26th of June, both offerings dedicated wellness programs to help revive your sense of well-being right here in Australia.
- In New Zealand, Aro Ha’s new 2020 retreat program has commenced, designed to enhance guests immune systems and calm the nervous system.
Further afield:
- Kamalaya in Koh Samui has remained open throughout caring for long term guests who opted to shelter in place there and look forward to welcoming return and new guests as soon as it is safe to travel.
- Borgo Egnazia reopened on the 23rd of May and invites guests to enjoy the European summer with them in Italy
- The BARAI in Hua Hin reopened on the 1st of June, and they are committed to caring for your well-being with their enhanced hygiene measures
- Amatara Wellness Resort will recommence operations on July 16th in Phuket
- SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain will welcome guests again from the 22nd of July offering a new Immune system program
- The Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort also in Phuket will open its doors again starting from 1st August.
According to the Tourism Restart Taskforce, an industry group established to advise the Federal Government on a travel road map post-COVID, Australians may be able to starting flying to countries deemed ‘safe’ from September, no further advice is available as yet but all of our international retreats are offering very flexible booking terms and conditions and our team are on hand to help you make and manage your future plans.
The global pandemic has created an immense awareness of how important it is to be healthy, and stay healthy, resulting in many people wanting to change their habits to become more health conscious. There are many benefits to holidaying in a dedicated wellness retreat, you stay with a team of specialists who priortise and understand the importance of health. You stay on-site in a safe, clean environment, where you’ll follow your dedicated bespoke program which could include fitness, meditation, yoga, day spa treatments and all in house nutritious meals to boost your immunity and improve your overall well-being.
As we begin to travel it is also important for the retreats to have protocols in place to keep all guests healthy during their stays and these might include:
- Improved training for overall hygiene and cleanliness
- Increased frequency of cleaning with high-grade disinfectants on all high-touch surfaces, guestrooms and shared spaces
- Updated food safety and hygiene protocols for restaurants, room service and group meetings and events
- Prominently placed hand sanitiser stations throughout hotel public and employee areas and entrances
- Staff members wearing face masks as a preventive measure for both your protection and theirs
- Social distancing of in public areas
- Temperature scans for staff and guests to ensure they are not running a fever
- Increased frequency of cleaning air filters
Keen to book your first post pandemic wellness retreat? We can help, speak to one of our Travel Specialists on 1300 551 353 or contact us here. We are aware of the exceptional circumstances and very flexible with rescheduling if required.
