Harper’s Bazaar

["The grounds at the BEST OF Kusnacht Practice BRITISH THE KUSNACHT PRACTICE A trio of restorative spa destinations in the UK BEST FOR REBALANCING BEAVERBROOK At this super-exclusive treatment centre set in the serene Swiss landscape, scienti\ufb01c excellence is paired with \ufb01rst-class hospitality. Wim Hof \u2019s breathing and With only 12 villas (one per guest) and some 90 professionals to cold-water therapy is a powerful cater for your needs \u2013 from doctors to chefs and personal trainers reminder that we are in control \u2013 you\u2019d be hard-pressed to \ufb01nd somewhere where your wellness experience will be more personalised and thorough. of our stress response. Try his patented method in the cosseting Kusnacht\u2019s Bio-R programme focuses on biomolecular restora- surroundings of this Surrey hotel. tion: the recalibration of your body, mind and energy through science. Bone density, muscle health, genetics, brain age and an www.beaverbrook.co.uk extensive psychiatric evaluation are all taken into consideration when proposing treatments, the goal of which isn\u2019t necessarily to cure GOODWOOD a speci\ufb01c ailment, but to achieve peak physical and mental health. Promising a gut-health overhaul Tailored supplementation, hyperbaric chambers, X-rays and in a glorious setting, this \ufb01ve-day ultrasound scans are just a few of the services available to the retreat combines nutritional advice, practice\u2019s ultra-high-net-worth clients (who include CEOs and complementary therapies and an entrepreneurs, royalty and billionaires) as part of a comprehensive organic diet to heal and re-energise but constantly adjusted plan. A stay at Kusnacht \u2013 from one week, though many choose to stay for six or more \u2013 is a big invest- you from the inside out. ment, but one that is bound to repay itself; after all, you can\u2019t put www.goodwood.com a price on your health. A seven-night stay at the Kusnacht Practice (www.kusnachtpractice.care), price on application. www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk LIME WOOD This boutique country-house hotel\u2019s \u2018rewilding retreats\u2019 take advantage of its New Forest setting to o\ufb00er energising woodland walks and meditation sessions, as well as time in the Herb House spa. www.limewoodhotel.co.uk February 2023 | HARPER\u2019S BAZAAR | 149","The heated pool at Buchinger Wilhelmi BUCHINGER WILHELMI BEST FOR MINDFUL CONSUMPTION Situated by the northern shores of Lake Constance in Germany, Buchinger Wilhelmi is known as one of the world\u2019s leading clinics for therapeutic fasting. The property, which has just celebrated its centenary with a full renovation, is now under the leadership of Leo Wilhelmi, the great-grandson of its founder Dr Otto Buchinger. Days begin with tea in bed, followed by checks on blood pressure, weight and blood-sugar levels with one of the programme\u2019s seven doctors. An optional meditation session could be followed by swims in the heated outdoor pool, Nordic walking, yoga, qi gong, t\u2019ai chi, dance and art classes, or spa treatments. Mindful fasting is at the heart of the plan, but there is also a focus on understanding the balance between exercise and rest, hunger and repletion, inspiration and relaxation. As Wilhelmi puts it: \u2018While the body fasts, the mind and soul need to be nourished.\u2019 A 10-day fasting programme at Buchinger Wilhelmi (www.buchinger-wilhelmi.com) costs from \u00a32,340 a person; shorter, non- fasting stays are available, from \u00a3218 a night. THE CULLINAN A Deluxe King PHOTOGRAPHS: WINFRIED HEINZE, GEORGE APOSTOLIDIS, ASSESSMENT bedroom at the ASSAF PINCHUK, MICHAEL KOENIGSHOFER Mandarin Oriental BEST FOR HORMONAL HEALTH www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk Launched at a time when there is renewed attention on the gender-health gap, the Cullinan Assessment is aimed at women at the perimenopause and menopause stages of life. Curated by the Harley Street clinic Echelon Health, the four-hour programme includes a blood test that examines hormone levels related to the female cycle, a digital mammogram, an ultrasound of the ovaries and the uterus, CT scans for coronary angiogram, bone densit- ometry and a mole check. The preventive screening is designed to detect symptoms of lung, breast and ovarian cancers, osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. Following the consultation, as part of the wellness experience, clients can enjoy a CBD-oil deep-relaxation massage and a stay at the Mandarin Oriental. The Cullinan Assessment (www.echelon.health) costs from \u00a37,000, including a four-hour bespoke health assessment, a personal driver, a one-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London and a spa treatment. 150 | HARPER\u2019S BAZAAR | February 2023","Vivamayr Maria BEAUTY W\u00f6rth THREE BY THE SEA Seek out sun and succour at these coastal resorts VIVAMAYR YEOTOWN MADEIRA BEST FOR DETOXING Since opening in 2010, Yeotown Devon has gained a reputation as a Gut health is all the rage now, promoted by no-nonsense health retreat o\ufb00ering scientists as the secret to weight manage- an array of fresh-air activities. Its ment and a longer life. The forefather of this new island outpost transports that belief was Franz Xaver Mayr, an Austrian doctor who concluded that the intestine philosophy to sunnier climes. was at the core of physical and mental www.yeotown.com health, and preached a set of common-sense eating habits, including chewing slowly and SIX SENSES IBIZA mindfully as an aid to digestion. This recently opened hotel reveals Mayr\u2019s teachings remain the guiding a di\ufb00erent side of the party island, principles at the health resorts named after him, including Vivamayr Maria W\u00f6rth, on with a programme that focuses the shores of Austria\u2019s Lake W\u00f6rthersee. on slowing down and promoting Upon arrival, a consultation with Dr longevity through both ancient Zancolo results in a tailored regime for traditions and cutting-edge science. the rest of the stay, combining individual treatments with group activities such as www.sixsenses.com stretching, yoga and aquagym. Di\ufb00erent therapies address bad habits; I had a session PALACIO ESTORIL on breathing and posture given by a former opera singer, and another on circadian This 1930s monument on the rhythms, which explains why when you eat Portuguese riviera (where Ian is as important as what it is. Fleming supposedly wrote Casino Royale at the bar) is a delightful There can be a bit of hardship involved, location to enjoy treatments from especially in the detox phase (I found giving osteopathy to water shiatsu. up ca\ufb00eine particularly challenging), but the www.palacioestorilhotel.com beautiful landscape, absorbing treatments and kindly sta\ufb00 combine to February 2023 | HARPER\u2019S BAZAAR | 151 miraculous e\ufb00ect, leaving even the most stressed-out guest feeling refreshed and revived. The Classic Programme at Vivamayr Maria W\u00f6rth (www.vivamayr.com) costs from \u00a31,865 for a seven- night stay. www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","",""]