DIGITAL DETOX, THE NEW TREND IN LUXURY TRAVEL!

By: Christian Stan

Devices get recharged when they’re plugged in. As for humans? We need to unplug to get our energy back, and that’s why Four Seasons Hotels has a host of great ways for you to recharge, from spa treatments to dance classes.

The Digital Spa Detox: When it comes to recharging body, mind and spirit, there’s nothing like a trip to the country – especially when your destination is Four Seasons Resort Hampshire. When you arrive at the Hotel’s Spa, located in an 18th century stable block, you’ll be asked to surrender your digital devices for the day. And we promise, you won’t miss them. From a delicious detox smoothie to a 90-minute Sodashi therapy and walk through the heritage-listed Walled Garden, you’ll feel connected to a slower and more soothing pace of life.

The No-Phone Challenge: Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is all about using technology to make your visit more comfortable – at least right up until you arrive. And once you check into the tropical beachfront paradise, don’t you deserve a vacation? The Resort staff is challenging its guests to part with their phones for 24 hours. In its place, you’ll get a booklet with ideas for tech-free activities, such as Latin dance classes or a sunset catamaran cruise. Once the 24 hours are up, you’ll get your phone back, complete with a new custom cover depicting one of the Resort’s most memorable vistas.

The Tranquility Wing: Insomniacs and troubled sleepers, take note: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California has an entire wing devoted to R ‘n’ R, with calming elements such as dimmed lights, in-room yoga mats, herbal teas and lavender room spray. Oh, and that’s just your room. The Hotel also boasts an award-winning Spa with meditative tranquility lounges. Claim your own piece of “serenity now” with a getaway from the everyday.

The Ancient Approach: Science and nature come together at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, where wellness has a permanent home. Combining techniques steeped in tradition with cutting-edge advances, the Resort’s Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat is the spot to be pampered and nurtured. Try the new PURE TDA Facial for a treatment that radically readjusts the skin – just as your energy will be adjusted after a blissful visit.