Elite Traveler HRS 2019-2020

elite traveler HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS 2019/2020 44

BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS & RESORTWALDHOTEL Obbürgen, Switzerland

THE SELMAN Marrakech, Morocco

You’ll find the Bürgenstock resort high in the hills above Lake Lucerne, and the dedicated health resort, Waldhotel, looks like a dystopian tree house from the outside: It’s the world’s largest gabion structure, and wooden pergolas frame and protrude from the building. Inside, it’s calm and serene with light colors and more wooden accents. Despite the fact that there are medical facilities within, it doesn’t feel sterile in the slightest; there’s a homey library and lovely restaurant with exceptional views. The technologically advanced amenities available can help fight inflammation and boost immunity, and the hydrotherapy can assist with any mobility issues. There’s a huge number of programs available, and each one requires a checkup by in-house doctors to assess the current condition of your health: You’ll get a bespoke program designed specifically for you and any areas you want to improve. From $5,400 per night. Contact Robert Herr, general manager, reservations@burgenstock. ch, +41 41 612 6000, buergenstock-waldhotel.ch

With views of the Atlas Mountains on the horizon, acres of manicured gardens, one of the longest swimming pools in Morocco and resident Arabian thoroughbreds, The Selman’s location is tranquil enough as it is. But venture to the Espace Vitalité Chenot spa: It is hidden away through a garden of lush jungle and offers traditional and medical treatments in a sublime setting. The ‘Chenot method’ is the culmination of 45 years’ experience and research, and stems from the belief that most problems arise from poor digestion; The Selman is the only Chenot outpost in Africa. The Biolight detox lasts from three to 10 days and includes an individual assessment, custom treatments (the bio-energetic body massage uses suction cups and is excellent for draining and depuffing) and a special diet to detoxify and make the body more alkaline. From $600 per night. Contact Kamil Ennadifi, general manager, info@selman-marrakech. com, +212 524 459 600, selman-marrakech.com

ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS Uttarakhand, India

Perhaps one of the most famous ayurvedic resorts in the world, Ananda is a rite of passage for those who take their wellness seriously. The location alone is enough to lull you into a state of bliss: It is surrounded by lush forest and overlooks the Ganges River Valley in the Himalayan foothills. The award- winning resort has something to suit everyone, from healing experiences to beauty treatments and, of course, ayurvedic experiences, but there’s also a ‘visiting masters’ program where expert teachers, therapists and doctors from around the world visit the resort for workshops and private sessions. While the programs available are excellent (especially the yoga and detox options), we love the integrative healing program. It focuses on preventative healthcare and is especially beneficial for those with chronic ailments such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, hypertension, hormonal imbalances, sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, PCOS and auto-immune disorders, or if you have a family history of these illnesses and want to prevent the onset. The full program is 90 days in total, and begins with a consultation and treatment with Luke Coutinho, a holistic lifestyle coach, followed by a bespoke five-day retreat at Ananda. Coutinho and his team create diet plans and custom lifestyle management tips for the following days to completely overhaul your lifestyle. Contact Luke Coutinho, holisitc lifestyle coach, lukeandananda@rightconnections.in, anandaspa.com

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