To Recharge and Renew
1 BIOHACKING BEACH TRIP IN HAWAII, US
Biohacking, (a term used to describe various tips and tricks for enhancing the body's performance) is one of the biggest buzzwords in the world of wellness for 2024. Your bucket list of self-love itineraries is probably incomplete without a sunny, seaside vacation that packs more than just a dosage of vitamin D and sybaritic pleasures. Beach resorts in destinations like Hawaii are now delivering the latest biohacks that help boost longevity and recovery. Plan a fly-and-flop beach escape to 1 Hotels Hanalei Bay in Kauai (1hotels.com/hanalei-bay), and you'll be welcomed with a vitamin B12 shot, accommodated in a Within Wellness suite, and treated to spa sessions with recovery tools like infrared PEMF mats and redlight face masks by HigherDOSE, a holistic biohacking brand. Four Seasons Resort Maui (fourseasons.com/maui/) has a multi-day Longevity Protocol package that offers stem cell therapies, NAD+ IV drips for a youthful glow, jet lag relief packs, and more.
2 SEXUAL RETREAT IN THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
Gone are the days when the world spoke of holistic wellness, while conveniently neglecting the need for a solid sex life. This is the era for exploration, and there are many forward-thinking wellness retreats that are breaking the taboo around sexual well-being with their targeted intimacy programmes. Whether you wish to work on your own intimacy issues, or fly down with your partner to overcome sexual barriers together, private retreats by IntimacyMoons have it all. Get that Caribbean sun in idyllic beach settingsfrom the Bahamas to Barbados-as you do everything from learning conflict resolution to exploring erotic fantasies. Or arrive at Hedonism II, Jamaica's most infamous swingers resort offering nudist hangouts, tantra workshops, steamy massages, sexy theme nights, and more. intimacymoons.com
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