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Long celebrated for their discernment,
Abercrombie & Kent hand selects hotels for
these small group journeys based on their
wellness amenities, healthy cuisine and
serene ambiance. Leaning toward smaller
boutique properties, the hotels are often set
in breathtaking landscapes and feature world-
class spas. In keeping with the spirit of the trip,
guests are given ample unstructured time to
enjoy spa treatments and yoga and meditation
sessions, along with active adventures such as
a bike ride through Angkor Wat.
Abercrombie & Kent’s Spirit of the Incas
itinerary, for example, includes early-morning
walks through the ruins of Machu Picchu, a
sacred earth-blessing ceremony with a local
shaman and a hike with a medicinal plant
expert. At every point, guests are joined by
renowned scholars and local guides who
add depth and context to the experiences,
making them all the more profound. The
journey includes a stay at the Belmond Palacio
Nazarenas, an elegantly restored palace
in Cusco built on Inca foundations, where
you will enjoy the city’s first outdoor heated
swimming pool and unique, indigenous
healing treatments in the spa.
PHOTOS
L E F T PA G E : M A C H U P I C C H U , P E R U
T O P L E F T:
M A K I N G H A N D M A D E S O A P, P E R U
T O P R I G H T:
BU D D H I ST M O N KS I N T E M P L E
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W O M A N E N J OY I N G A S PA D AY
PARTNER’S POV
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Cal-a-Vie is the first health spa in the U.S. to
introduce WellnessFX, a breakthrough technology
which allows guests to digitally manage, understand
and improve personal health. Guests will have
access to advanced blood testing analysis,
personalized consultations with progressive
health practitioners, and intuitive online health
and habit tracking from the convenience of their
smartphone or computer.”
C A R O L A N N K E L L E Y- E L W E L L
C A L- A -V I E H E A L T H S PA
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SPRING | 2019