Wellness-the
state of being in good physical and mental health.
I have never been truly clear on the concept of a Wellness Vacation. To
me wellness is a physical and mental state, a conscious pursuit but not a
travel product. Many resorts include “wellness” in their spa programs as an
option on a list of treatments however a holistic approach like that at The Aqua
Wellness Resort in Nicaragua seems to meet my expectation of a wellness
destination.
This property has been physically constructed so that it blends in with
the tropical forest and it was only after a long tour of the resort that I
realized it had fifty rooms. Villa units are suspended above the jungle floor
to minimize their environmental impact and connected with the common areas by a
network of crushed lava pathways. As a result of these efforts turtles nest on
their beach and often Howler monkeys populate the trees at night.
Guest accommodations are located on the side of a steep hill giving
each room privacy and a view of the either the bay or the forest and inside the
units beds are placed in front of the window so you get to enjoy the natural
setting even at night. Walking over one of the wooden bridges I felt like I was
at a cottage or a calm retreat. One concession to luxury I noticed was that many
units featured individual plunge pools overlooking the bay.
Food served at the resort is produced locally and leans to vegetarian
appetites so while the menu depends on what is in season you know that the food
will be fresh. Our host, Jose Menendez, stated that the resort’s staff
philosophy was unobtrusive mindful service offered with a genuine desire to
enhance the guest’s experience. Even during our short tour we experienced that
attentiveness: upon arrival we were all provided with cool towels and offered refreshments
that were caringly presented.
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