Blog - The Wellness Travel Expert

The gut and brain are in constant two-way communication through the nervous, immune, hormonal and metabolic systems. The gut microbiome, the vast ecosystem of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a role in this conversation, influencing everything from digestion and immune function to signalling pathways involved in mood, stress and sleep. The vagus nerve is on...

When I first visited Mount Med Resort in Austria, I was interested to see how its medical approach to wellness translated into the guest experience. What struck me was the contrast between the rugged Alpine setting and the highly structured approach inside the resort, where diagnostics, fitness, treatments and nutrition are brought together as part of a wider approach to heal...

There are some wellness experiences that feel particularly special because they are so closely connected to the place where they take place, and Vilalara is one of those rare properties where wellness has been part of its identity for decades. This September, as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Vilalara is inviting guests to experience Thalasso Legacy Week, ...

September is here, and I’ve been busy planning and advising on a range of wellness trips for my clients. There’s been lots of interest in longer stays before the end of the year, with many choosing to make time for themselves now, rather than waiting until January.

I’ve also had quite a few enquiries about winter wellness escapes, which has sent me researching more opti...

Kamalaya has just announced a new program, Sacred Renewal, launching on 1 October 2026. It is the latest addition to what is now a very broad range of 20 wellness programs at Kamalaya. The offering spans everything from fitness, movement and strength and detox and gut renewal, through to sleep, brain enhancement, longevity and emotional resilience, as well as...