Wellness holidays
Underrated beach town could be Australia’s next big thing
Urunga is a long way from being another Byron Bay or even a Yamba, but it might be about to burst free from the sleepy secret zone.
- by David Whitley
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Why you shouldn’t miss Oslo’s most masochistic pastime
Long before Wim Hof touted the benefits of ice baths, these people knew subjecting your body to temperature extremes felt good – once you got over the buttock-clenching shock.
- by Julie Lewis
Vietnam’s new wellness resorts luring spa lovers to its shores
It’s clear that wellness has come a long way in Vietnam since my first visit more than 20 years ago. Back then, even massages were viewed with suspicion.
- by Ute Junker
This upgraded retreat now mixes wellness with indulgence
An ice bath and sauna to play at virtue between visits to local cellar doors? Oh, yes, you can “do you” at this Hunter Valley retreat.
- by Katherine Scott
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Hotel reviews
This no-frills bush retreat just got a luxe upgrade
Eco wellness stay Billabong Retreat just got a flush $1.5 million revamp – but there are a few telling signs it’s stayed true to its modest roots.
- by Katherine Scott
Rainforest retreat gives frazzled urbanites a place to escape the daily grind
Here’s a camp challenging burnout culture by providing rest and restoration in an immersive nature retreat, where all the work is done for you.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Ten years ago I would have said ‘no way’ to this. Now it feels amazing
At several points during a desert “sound bath”, I feel completely disconnected from my body. My friend, meanwhile, feels like she is being abducted by aliens.
- by Rob McFarland
The wellness trends worth travelling for
From airport massages to immersing yourself in a dark cave, wellness-seeking travellers will soon have even more ways to relax and thrive.
- by Ute Junker
This ‘ultra-luxury’ new spa is a three-level extravaganza
Spas, and all of luxurious add-ons and treatments that they provide, have come of age.
- by Julietta Jameson
Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate
Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.
- by Traveller team
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Tips & advice
Travel’s best of the best: The inaugural Traveller Awards announced
Our globetrotting writers and editors have selected their top 120 places, people and experiences for the inaugural Traveller Awards.
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