Why Travel is Good for You - with Charlotte Craig
Travelling has the ability to take you out of your daily routine, into new surroundings, and helps you to reset your body and mind. Even planning a trip can have a fantastic effect on the body!
Our Director of Travel, Charlotte Craig, is here to tell you about the benefits of going away this year, and destinations that have an emphasis on wellbeing.
“Having new experiences is beneficial for improving brain function and boosting your mental health. Travel has been linked to stress reduction and can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression."
Written by WebMD
Tiffany Misrahi from World Travel & Tourism Council says:
Travel gives you opportunities to try new things and meet new people, helping you combat monotony.
Activities, like walking, hiking, and skiing, in scenic areas can help you become more hopeful.
Travel is great for relieving stress and improving your general outlook on life.
Travel helps your brain function better and boosts creativity.
Time away from work can increase your energy and productivity at work
Taking a trip helps you do good, which helps you feel good.
A wellness trip can contribute to stronger mental health.
Doing something you enjoy makes you happy.
Travelling with loved ones helps meet your needs for love and belonging.
Here are my favourite hotels that have an emphasis on wellbeing!
Forestis Dolomites
Forestis regards itself as a place of retreat surrounded by nature, where time can once again be sensed and filled with emotional value through physical and mental mindfulness towards oneself. They offer ski & spa retreats in the winter, and hike & spa retreats in the summer; plus, excellent local food, with an emphasis on sustainable practices.
Soneva Maldives
“Soneva has been synonymous with wellness since its conception in 1995. Such medical facilities may seem incongruous in a luxurious Maldivian resort, but with its island set up, the archipelagic nation could be the most perfect destination for a wellness journey. With the sublime natural beauty and weeks spent in a single resort, there’s time to truly rest, track progress and heal.” Conde Nast Traveller
What’s more, is that we hosted our first ever Pillar Wellbeing Retreat here during December, with our CEO, Harry Jameson. Watch this space for news on future retreats!
Singita Kwitonda Lodge in Rwanda
Singita Kwitonda Lodge, located about 4 hours by road from Kigali, offers views over the Sabyinyo, Gahanna and Muhabura volcanoes. With a hope to extend the agricultural plots surrounding the lodge into the park border toward more habitat for gorillas, Singita Kwitonda Lodge strives to use its isolated 178-acres for ‘treading lightly on the land’, claiming sustainability to be at the core of its design. Guests can enjoy gorilla trekking experiences, farm to table food journeys, and a dedicated Conservation Room which involves an interactive education experience.
Blackberry Mountain - United States
The wellness philosophy at Blackberry Mountain honours the wellbeing of body, mind and spirit with nature and art serving as the conduits of connection to ourselves and the world. Enjoy adventure, culinary experiences, fitness, intention programmes, and even forest bathing.
Interested in discovering more about our Pillar retreats? Email us at info@pillarwellbeing.com.