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Namia River Retreat, Vietnam
Namia River Retreat features 60 pool villas, each with views of either the Nipa Palm Forest or the Thu Bon River. The resort is just a short bike ride from Hoi An’s UNESCO Heritage Town.
The resort focuses on wellness with a 90-minute daily wellness journey per person, per night, which includes a herbal remedy, a 30-minute herbal hammam (a herbal steam room), and a 60-minute treatment. Signature wellness offerings include Dien Chan reflexology, Vietnamese massage, cupping, and acupressure. Guests can choose from two wellness pathways: Deep Rest for stress relief and Body Balance for improved circulation and tension relief.
Mindfulness experiences such as Vietnamese Duong Sinh breathing exercises and Silent Walking Meditation are also available to help guests reconnect with nature and achieve inner peace.
Facilities include F&B options, a sauna, and outdoor swimming pools.
Rosewood Miyakojima, Japan
Rosewood Miyakojima, located on a remote island paradise in Okinawa, will be Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Japan. Nestled amid sugarcane fields in the north of the island and overlooking Oura Bay with direct beach access, the 55-key resort offers four restaurants and bars, an infinity pool by the beach, spa, yoga studio and fitness centre.
A private pavilion overlooking the ocean will house weddings and special occasions, while families will find enriching experiences at the Rosewood Explorers Club.
Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam, South Korea
Located in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, the dual-wing Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam, formerly the Imperial Palace Seoul, features 224 rooms in the Hotel Wing, including the Royal Suite, and 90 serviced apartments in the Residence Wing.
The hotel offers four dining venues, the Club Imperial Lounge, a fitness centre with pools and sauna, and a business centre.
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, Thailand
Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort offers a unique luxury glamping experience on Phuket’s West Coast. Located just 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the resort features 28 adults-only luxury tents, where guests can choose from Beach Tents with sea views and Lagoon Tents set amid tropical gardens, with private plunge pools in some.
Amenities include a communal Tented Lounge, a Spa Tent offering Thai therapies, a fitness centre at Twinpalms Surin Phuket Resort, and access to nearby dining destinations like Catch Beach Club and The Lazy Coconut.
Guests can enjoy daily wellness activities, including meditation and yoga, as well as yachting excursions to nearby islands.
