Surfing in Sri Lanka
Miriam and Laurie, globetrotters and surfers, fell in love with Ahangama.
Mecca of surfing in Asia, this spot on the south coast of Sri Lanka has managed to preserve the hippie spirit of the 1960s. In 2020, the couple inaugurated the Palm, their surf lodge, in a coconut grove overlooking the ocean: six cabin rooms only, two suites on stilts and a villa to be privatized (for 8).
On the daily menu?
Surfing, of course, with the reservation of sessions and courses for all levels, directly at reception.
We like:
the open-plan loft spirit, tropical Shoreditch style (their former London life), the gym and swimming pool, designed like a social club, and the 100% plant-cereal-fish table.
From €150 per night.
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The 6 cabin rooms have a view of the sea. press photo
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Yoga in Greece
Kea, the island of the Cyclades that the Athenians invest the weekend, offers desert landscapes conducive to relaxation.
A couple imagined Kea Retreat, a boutique hotel dedicated to holistic retreats.
On the program
: the charm of a confidential address with the possibility of rediscovering meaning (meditation, yoga, sound baths, etc.), but also of carrying out therapy and healing work thanks to Anat, who specializes in body psychotherapy.
We like
: the Greek culture which finds a real resonance in this old farm, the
farm to table
cuisine by the starred chef Uriel (the son), the sharing circles under the stars...
From €960 for 6 days-6 nights.
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Holistic retreat in Kea.
On the program: yoga, meditation, sound baths... press service
Hiking in Oman
Perched on the millennial plateaus of the largest rocky canyon in the Middle East, Alila Jabal Akhdar, 5-stars with minimalist luxury, offers a breathtaking setting.
From the hotel, the hiking trails unfold towards the nature reserve and the rose plantations on the terrace.
You can also try climbing on vertiginous walls, with more than 2,000 meters of vertical drop.
We like
: the tai-chi sessions at sunrise and sunset, the serenity that emanates from the place, the delicious cuisine.
From €516 per night.
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Cycling in Les Baux-de-Provence
L'Étoile des Baux is the first address in the collection of houses to be privatized Iconic House.
In addition to the interior architecture, the works of art, the "palace" concierge service and the sublime swimming pool, this farmhouse nestled at the foot of the limestone cliffs is a refuge in the style of an artist's house.
The ideal starting point for gravel bike expeditions off the beaten track, with a picnic as a bonus.
We like
: the star-shaped routes, which allow you to return every evening to find non-cyclists.
And above all to enjoy a massage and a dinner prepared by the chef.
From €2,800 per person (up to 12 people) for 3 days-3 nights.
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Luxury, calm and voluptuousness await cyclists in the evening at the Iconic House in Les Baux-de-Provence.
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