I'm back! And it feels, oh so good to be back on a (semi) normal schedule again. While living in our little newborn bubble was bliss, it's also nice to be back to working with the team. It's also great to be talking to people who respond when I talk. While postpartum can be hard for many people, I feel lucky to be on the positive side but it got me thinking about how people experience the true blues during that time, thus snowballing my brain into the Blue Zones.
Have you heard of the Blue Zones? If you haven't here's a quick crash course:The Blue Zones are areas around the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives, thanks to factors like diet, lifestyle, and a deep sense of community. It's also known that these regions host some incredible destinations for luxury retreats centered on wellness and rejuvenation. This month, I delve into the top places to stay in these inspiring locales.
Top 5 Luxury Wellness Resorts in Blue Zones
Time stands still at Halekulani Okinawa. Perched on the city’s central coast, the hotel boasts 360 open and airy rooms and suites, all of which feature a private balcony and the signature "Seven Shades of White" color scheme. There are 4 distinct restaurants, 5 pools (the Orchid Pool’s mosaic tiles are a must-see), and a spa offering ancient healing remedies infused with traditional ingredients to promote an even greater sense of calm. J5 Tip: For the ultimate sanctuary, stay in one of the five villas, complete with a private heated pool and a natural hot spring-fed bath.
Nantipa is the Chorotegan word for blue, so it’s only fitting that this boutique hotel is located in one of the world’s Blue Zones. Nestled in the heart of Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula, Nantipa provides a sense of serene escapism—something we all could use. Their Blue Wellness program integrates the concepts of Blue Zones and Blue Mind, highlighting the natural advantages of this incredible location. Simply being there, you can feel the community’s daily practices linked to longevity and health through aspects like exercise, connection, environmental respect, and, of course, cuisine. John recently stayed here and had only the best things to say about his experience. If you missed his Costa Rica trip recap, here it is!
3 - Borgo Egnazia
This is the perfect place to seek new inspiration and discover how to achieve mental and physical wellbeing through experiences related to nature and local culture. A unique destination to begin a true regeneration process, gaining benefits that go beyond the mere pleasure of travel. A complete and personalized vision of wellbeing, combined with a hospitality style focused on local experiences, the perfect combination of Puglian traditions, and the constant search for innovation. It's Borgo Egnazia. It's like nowhere else.
Well-heeled hedonists feel right at home at the 218-room Hotel Castello at Forte Village Resort. Set in an exclusive enclave on the southern coast of Sardinia, it provides a stupefying choice of diversions: beachcombing, gourmet dining, thalassotherapy, triathlon training, youth soccer, fashion fittings from the foremost Italian labels, and more. Guests enjoy their own pool and have direct access to one of the Med’s best beaches; suites come with heady extras, including a private butler and chef service. Not to mention the 21 restaurants that will take you on a culinary world tour.
Unparalleled access to nature in one of the world’s most captivating destinations is what you’ll experience at this Four Seasons. Start your day with adventure and surf alongside a professional surfer, including members of the Costa Rican National Surf Team, through the resort’s top-notch in-house outfitter. Connect with nature during a Volcanic Purifying Ritual, created with volcanic ash and mud from Costa Rica’s Arenal. And savor the exceptional cuisine—Costa Rica served as a bridge between the Indigenous cultures of Central and South America, becoming a true melting pot of both.
The blue zones offer such a unique way of life! And if wellness travel is something you are interested in then this might be a great experience just for you. Let's start planning your very own unique wellness retreat, together. Click the button below to get started.