Luxury Guide: BBP Winter 2021-2022 (JetASAP)

DESTINATIONS | ABROAD TRAVEL ABROAD Escape to these far- ung destinations for ultra-luxe eat, pray and relax moments.

BOSPHORUS, ISTANBUL ▶ The Place: Jet set to the new MandarinOriental Bosphorus, Istanbul , a peaceful respite near the bustling city that boasts panoramic views of the Bosphorus and features a spa focused on holistic treatments. ▶ Amenities: Indulge in a traditional Turkish hammam experience with generous cool chambers and a scrub room. Or, spring for the VIP room with a garden, private hot tub and heated treatment beds designed to enhance mindfulness, meditation and relaxation. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: The spa offers a diverse range of treatments, from Thai massages to heat and water experiences, along with immunity-boosting light therapies. ▶ The Afterglow: Float in one of the hotel’s three swimming pools; then devour a decadent meal at one of the property’s four restaurants and bars—including trendy Novikov Istanbul—snuggled on the shorefront. mandarinoriental.com/istanbul/bosphorus/luxury-hotel

A view of the Swiss Alps fom the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus

Yoga at the Vana Wellness Retreat

BERN, SWITZERLAND ▶ The Place: Book a sublime getaway at the five-star Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa , which features 99 rooms and suites that evoke modern elegance with a French charm. Surrounded by views of the Swiss Alps, it’s a space for self-indulgence and restoration. ▶ Amenities: Luxury prevails at the spa, with a hot pool with jets, sauna with a plunge pool, and relaxation room with water beds. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: For pure decadence, the “Golden Relaxation” treats you to a massage using pure flakes of 24-karat gold and all-natural oils. ▶ The Afterglow: Post-treatment, reserve your spot at Jack’s Brasserie to try the best wiener schnitzel in the country, as deemed by the French restaurant guide Gault & Millau. Then catch the sunset over the Swiss Alps at the Sky Terrace, one of Bern’s most breathtaking rooftop bars. schweizerhofbern.com/en

DEHRADUN, INDIA ▶ The Place: Make the trek to the Vana Wellness Retreat in Northern India, where they offer Ayurvedic medicine, Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan) medicine and yoga. A doctor will define your wellness journey, everyone wears the same cotton pajamas, and electronics are out. ▶ Amenities: With over-the-top accommodations, including some with private meditation and treatment rooms, guests can indulge in cooking lessons and split time at the yoga studio, indoor and outdoor pool, and tennis court. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Be sure to book an acupuncture session, a pulse reading or Raag therapy under expert supervision. ▶ The Afterglow: Spending time alone is encouraged, but each day includes yoga, meditation and music offerings, as well as off- property experiential treks. vana.co.in

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