The deep desire to improve body and mind has become the centre of our priorities, redefining the offer of exclusive care and rituals for a healthy lifestyle and absolute well-being. Spas, thermal baths, and clinics, rather than offering procedures that combine sophisticated technology with ingredients of excellence, create transformative experiences where luxury, harmony and personalisation go hand in hand. Accept the invitation and get involved in this holistic universe where mental, physical, and emotional health synchronise in true "wellness sanctuaries", both inside and outside Portugal.
AUTUMN GETAWAY
AT SIX SENSES SPA DOURO VALLEY
With autumn setting the pace for nature, the world's oldest registered wine region presents itself as the destination of choice to help recharge the body, mind and, of course, soul. To feel the benefits immediately but fully, the proposal is to treat yourself to a two-night program through the "Spa Escape" offer, a kind of "escape" from the frenetic pace of everyday life. This experience brings together Spa specialists who focus on creating a harmony of involvement during the therapies, in an approach that takes care of what you eat, how you sleep and how you relax. For those who accept the invitation, an extraordinary menu of options awaits them, such as a personalized massage, access to the open pool with chromotherapy, an underwater sound system and a biohacking session that translates into a ser- vice combining the most advanced scientific and technological knowledge with wellness treatments.
TECHNOLOGY AND WELL-BEING
AT VILA VITA PARC RESORT & SPA
With a splendid view of the Atlantic Ocean, the luxurious Vila Vita & Spa By Sisley is the perfect refuge for every season of the year. Located in Porches, in the Algarve, it presents itself as a state-of-the-art spa, with an offer that is personalized to the detail of individual desire, to be enjoyed in a deeply relaxing and sensorial environment. Exclusivity and pioneering spirit are also part of its DNA, having been the first spa in Portugal to collaborate with Sisley, the French skincare brand, and the first to integrate the HYPOXI® Studio for a holistic approach to well-being. Aimed at all ages, HYPOXI® is a method based on a moderate exercise routine combined with a balanced diet plan that can be used to tone the skin and strengthen the tissues, improving blood flow. The treatments are accompanied and supervised by a highly qualified team to create a personalized plan according to needs and goals, complementing it with information on healthy eating for visible and lasting results, with an impact on both appearance and well-being.
The range of offers at this tranquility retreat also extends to visits throughout the year from differ- ent guest specialists from various treatment areas, who aim to work on physical, mental and emotional well-being.
NOURISHING THE MIND TO ENERGISE THE BODY
AT PENHA LONGA SPA & WELLNESS
Inspired by the balance of the surrounding nature and the importance of transferring that balance to the body, we found the destination we were looking for at Penha Longa Spa & Wellness. Honored as the "Best Luxury Resort Spa in Southern Europe 2020" by the World Luxury Spa Awards, Penha Longa Spa & Wellness, more than offering spa services, offers the promise of complete relaxation. Here time doesn't seem to move, silence and contemplation take over. Designed based on the teachings of Zen philosophy and surrounded by the beauty of the Sintra Cascais Natural Park, its personalized signature treatments and experiences focused on relaxation and well-being result in a true wellness experience, where a contemplative garden offers gazebos, a jacuzzi and a private pool. To rediscover the balance of body, mind and spirit, get to know the Well- ness programs, in particular the Energize programme - a memorable and unique experience that helps recharge body and soul. Created through a totally holistic approach to awakening the senses, it lulls and transports us into deep relaxation while treating the mind to restore the body's energy.
RETREAT TO THE HEIGHTS
AT THE BÜRGENSTOCK ALPINE SPA
What if you want to add fun to your desire to improve your body and mind through wellness? Believe me, it's possible at the award-winning Bürgenstock Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort. Situated in the heart of Switzerland, with a privileged location at the top of Mount Bürgenstock and overlooking Lake Lucerne, this luxury spa transforms a stay at the resort into a special retreat where you can relax, rejuvenate, and recharge while feeling the power of the surrounding nature. Here, the promise is of a pri vate and unique refuge, but as life becomes more interesting when it's shared, some programs have been designed to extend the experiences to friends and those we love to have around. "A spa for a night" is one of these programs that consists of a private party by the pool, in an unprecedented combination of spa, dinner and dance floor with your best friends. The service also includes a private chef, sommelier, and butler, while a DJ customizes the music according to the tastes and preferences of the group. During the party you can swim in the heated infinity pool and take in the magnificent views of Lake Lucerne. If you're looking for a quieter but equally shared experience, why not try the private Alpine Spa suites with friends? Here, in an exclusive setting and also with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne, you can enjoy a panoramic sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, sensory showers and a lounge. The perfect setting to open a bottle of champagne and toast to the best that life has to offer!
HAUTE-COUTURE BEAUTY
AT LE SPA
If your desire is for the ultimate skincare experience or ritual, then Le Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris is the destination you're looking four Seasons Hotel George V is an art deco icon, where the luxurious new spa is one of the exclusive pleasures this historic hotel has to offer. In a unique and refined space and in the hands of a highly qualified team of therapists, we discover the concept of haute couture at the service of beauty and well-being, signed by the Dr Burgener Switzerland brand. Resulting from years of research, Dr. Burgener Switzerland presents a pioneering approach to anti-ageing skincare, with ultra-personalized proposals that combine technology, skin analysis, cosmetic care and facial treatments to offer visible and long-lasting results. An almost magical formula in which the starting point for this wellness journey begins with a consultation for a detailed assessment of the general condition of the skin, the data from which is sent for analysis to the B-mediC aesthetic medicine clinic in Lausanne, Switzerland. For a more complete assessment, a hair sample is taken during the consultation to measure the index of emotions, vital energy, and general health, with a view to creating a program of supplementation, detox and resto- ration of the body's balance. Based on the results, personalised cosmetic treatments are designed specifically for the areas to be treated, to reverse skin ageing through a new beauty routine and using the most advanced anti-ageing technologies. The lab- oratory also develops a wide range of customized cosmetics, whose combination of ingredients stimulates cell renewal and collagen production.
