As travelers continue to prioritize wellness when planning their trips this year, the luxury hotel group Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts has added four new renovation retreats for 2023. At the chain’s luxury resorts in Mauritius, Tunisia, Zanzibar and the Maldives, guests are invited to slow down, relax and reconnect with themselves in the most idyllic settings. Perfect for couples, small groups, and solo travelers, itineraries blend meditation, spirituality, and fitness, with the opportunity to explore Cenizaro’s most sought-after properties in each destination where they are located. Wellness retreats will be available throughout the year, providing travelers with an oasis of tranquility and a space to restore mind, body and soul.
Mindfulness getaway at The Residence in Tunis
Those who wish to reinforce their physical, mental and spiritual well-being should opt for the yoga retreat in The Residence Tunis. Combining nutrition, personalized yoga sessions, meditation and traditional rituals, the itinerary focuses on achieving a complete rejuvenation of body and mind. The retreat begins with a meditation session, to help guests disconnect from the stress of everyday life, before participating in a traditional hammam to boost the immune system and invigorate the body. Other treatments include a traditional facial and body massage with ginseng and honey, a Reiki treatment and foot reflexology. To achieve wellness from within, the itinerary also includes cooking workshops on nutritious eating and day trips to the archaeological site of Cartago, where guests can participate in breathing and meditation workshops in the serene surroundings of this historic site.
Culinary wellness with The Residence Mauritius
Specially designed for those in need of a holistic wellness retreat packed with pampering and therapeutic benefits, the Renewal Retreat of The Residence Mauritius It is designed to relieve stress and tension and restore a sense of balance. The day begins with a relaxing yoga session to the sound of the waves, before enjoying a rejuvenating 30-minute back massage in the expansive spa. Afterwards, guests can enjoy a delicious dinner for two at the resort’s restaurant. The three-course banquet consists of a heart of palm and green papaya salad with grilled tuna, pickled onion and vanilla-apple jam; Grilled fish of the day served with quinoa salad and dried tomatoes, and low-fat tiramisu for dessert with vegan cream, wild berries and exotic fruit sorbet. All ingredients are fresh and picked directly from the resort’s own garden, where the team organize private tours and guests can take part in traditional Mauritian cooking classes. As the culmination of a restful day, travelers can relax at sunset sipping natural juices and cocktails with views of the infinity of the sea.
Spiritual stay at The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar offers a retreat that uplifts the mind, body and spirit with a selection of experiences, from stress-relief exercises to wellness workshops. Learning how to restore your natural sleep rhythm and increase your body’s natural resistance to stress, anxiety and exhaustion is possible in this luxurious African sanctuary. Treatments include a rhythmic body scrub followed by a rainforest facial and rejuvenating massage to provide a sense of calm and relaxation. As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, yoga sessions are followed by relaxing evenings on the beach ensuring a good night’s sleep. During the day, the Kizimkazi village tour provides an insight into the local culture and authentic Zanzibar cuisine. To finish, a hot stone massage and African rain foot massage relieve any chronic pain, help increase blood circulation and promote deep relaxation.
Physical and mental renewal at The Residence Maldives
guests of The Residence Maldives At Dhigurah and Falhumaafushi you are invited to absorb the serenity and peace for which the archipelago is famous with its exclusive retreat program. Designed to promote personal transformation, the retreat will immerse participants in meditative practices that have countless benefits. In addition to the most sought-after treatments in the Maldives at The Spa by Clarins, they can choose between “Just the Two of Us” or “The Residences Bliss” programs. During the 120-minute massage sessions – which include a full body exfoliation, Ayurvedic techniques and a complete foot massage – stress and tension will be a thing of the past. After the massage, guests can enjoy a selection of herbal teas or juices in the comfort of the island’s tropical gardens. The package also includes yoga classes for all levels, use of bicycles to go from island to island and a private dinner under the stars on the idyllic Castaway Island.