Autumn Escapes

Six beauty and relaxation destinations to recharge your batteries

To soften the work and city rhythms, the ideal is to put a long weekend on the agenda that combines leisure and remise en forme.

16 September 2024

2' min read

After the liveliness of summer, September is a precious opportunity to devote some time to oneself, trying to make the return to work and the usual rhythms less traumatic. And what better way to do this than to plan a short trip of beauty and relaxation?

Perhaps in an exclusive retreat, hidden in the hills or overlooking the desert, where luxury is not exhibited but suggested, in every little detail, and where the quality of time spent amidst care and relaxation treatments and natural products is an opportunity to regenerate and face the arrival of autumn with a new impetus. Here are five destinations to choose from

1) FIVE Zurich is a luxury city resort in Zurich, with an award-winning spa with indoor pool. Spacious rooms with desks and wi-fi for some smart working. And not to risk getting bored, there is also the outdoor social pool (where the new Bulgari fragrance Chill & Sole debuted) and an unmissable Penthouse Lounge. Info at https://zurich.fi vehotelsandresorts.com.

Il FIVE Zurich Hotel

2) Few environments can relax and regenerate like the mountains. The Hotel Leitlhof is located in the heart of the Dolomites and has a wellness area of 3,000 square metres, a newly renovated SPA. Besides treatments and massages, the offer is rounded off by fitness programmes and excursions. Info at https://www.leitlhof.com/it

Massaggi ed escursioni proposti dall’Hotel Leitlhof

3) An entire island dedicated to relaxation and wellness: Banana Island Resort Doha is located off the coast of Doha, Qatar. For those who love Middle Eastern rituals (with special protocols directly from Turkey and Morocco), hammams, Ayurvedic massages and fragrant essences. Privacy is guaranteed here, if you are looking for absolute silence (interrupted only by the sound of the waves) this is the perfect choice. Info at https://www.anantara.com/en/banana-island-doha

L’hammam del Banana Island Resort Doha

4) In the brand new hotel The Lana, Dorchester Collection, in Dubai, don't miss the Dior Spa The Lana with its cocoon-like ambience and treatments that focus on pleasantness and effectiveness. One example: the Signature Treatment, a ritual inspired by Japanese tradition that combines different manual techniques from head to toe for a holistic wellness experience. Info at https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lana/wellness

La Dior Spa The Lana

5) For a getaway away from it all and a privacy reset, The Residence Douz, at the gateway to the Tunisian Sahara, has luxury villas surrounded by palm trees, with rooftops and desert views. The beauty experience is a paradise for the senses: here is The SPA by Clarins, where skin care expertise is combined with local Berber traditions for rejuvenating, detox and relaxation treatments. Info at https://www.cenizaro.com/theresidence/tunis-dz/about

The SPA by Clarins al The Residence Douz

6) In County Kerry, you will find the village of Sneem, known for its laid-back atmosphere and colourful pedestrian bridges across the river of the same name. Here, one can immerse oneself in Irish culture by discovering its rich history through its monuments, buildings (and traditional pubs in the evening). But above all, you can immerse yourself in the typical seaweed bath, with the same properties as a warm and relaxing thermal bath, outdoors, contemplating the lake (the place is called Sneem Seaweed Baths). A rejuvenating and energising experience. Info: http://www.sneemseaweed.ie