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Elle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
This Parisian Hotel Is a Haute Couture Hot Spot
Right now, Paris is the world's hot spot. Not only is it sweltering with high temperatures, but fashion's biggest forces have descended on the city to celebrate another season of haute couture. And just steps away from the sartorial chaos (and the Arc de Triomphe) stands Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris, an elegant hotel brimming with culture. The property boasts an impressive art collection, a decadent spa, and international cuisine, offering a luxury stay for any traveler. Below, find three reasons to visit the Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris, which opened its doors in 1928, formerly served as a retirement home for nuns. Upon the revitalization of the area, Pierre Bermond and André Junot purchased the building and transformed it into a hotel, drawing guests such as Josephine Baker, Ernest Hemingway, Madonna, Walt Disney, and more. Since its inception, the hotel has served as a center of Parisian culture. The Raffles Spa is the perfect place to relax after a busy day in the city. The property enjoys close collaborations with 111Skin, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and Nooance, bringing guests decadent and effective skin and body care treatments. Those visiting the spa will also find a Watsu bath, saunas, steam rooms, and several fitness studios, where one can take group classes or receive personal training. Staying at the Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris means immersing yourself in the arts. The hotel's Katara Cinema hosts film premieres and exclusive screenings, and the on-site private art collection includes pieces from Lucien Hervé, Harry Gruyaert, and Marie Maillard. An art concierge is available to answer any arts and culture questions, and guests can also visit the property's own art gallery and bookstore.
Emirates Woman
22-04-2025
- Emirates Woman
Take the wellness plunge with 8 of these resorts in The Maldives
Begin the year by experiencing a wellness deep-dive at some of the most sophisticated resorts in the Maldives. With an overwhelming work schedule, long hours in front of the screen or a back-to-back itinerary of events, finding the time to breathe and take a break, doesn't come easy – especially if you live in bustling metropolitan cities. An idyllic wellness escape to reset ready for 2025 is a must for new year to balance body and mind. Joali Being Bodufushi This property offers you personalised wellbeing programmes. From the minute you enter, this wellness sanctuary focuses on finding out which aspect of yourself from the Mind, Microbiome, Skin and Energy needs attention. Home to a total of 68 guest villas, consisting of 33 beach villas and 35 water villas, each accommodation comes with its own private infinity pool. Guided by a team of wellbeing experts, culinary maestros, herbalists, tea sommeliers, and personal trainers, among others, guests can fully immerse in the island's elemental therapies and healing experiences. Inspired by the joy of spice markets is Aktar, also known as the herbology centre to treat any ailments naturally. For an immersive wellbeing experience, Areka provides recreation facilities with alternative healing treatments. The Hero Experience For healing through water, the Watsu therapy takes place in the Kaashi and focuses on the art of letting go with the therapist who stretches you through free-flowing exercises. All you have to do is trust the process. For more information visit Six Senses Laamu Surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, the accommodation options include a mix of overwater and beach villas. Prioritizing privacy and seclusion, this resort is situated in the Laamu Atoll, a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International. Visitors can discover their dosha with Ayurveda and enjoy nourishing local Maldives spa treatments and restorative facials. Each post-treatment relaxation session ends with a gut-cleansing smoothie at the juice bar to top up the experience. From the meals you relish to the way you sleep and the earth beneath your feet, wellness is seamlessly integrated into your overall Six Senses experience. The Hero Experience Through a non-invasive wellness screening process, guests can book a consultation with the experts to understand what their body needs and then avail of a personalised spa treatment to cater to their specific needs. Through biohacking, the team at the resort can optimise the body's natural processes to recover quicker, helping the guest to look their best and make the most of their brief stay at the resort. The hacks feature compression therapy, pain relief and instant tension release. For more information visit Cheval Blanc Randheli From a series of specially crafted experiences to exploring the marine-life-rich waters, this rejuvenating resort focuses on a results-driven renewal with three bespoke wellness journeys. The first is a Well-being Journey that encourages gentle restoration through healing activities; the second is a Detox and Fitness Journey which sheds light on de-stressing and blends healthy dieting with diverse spa, fitness and sports practices; and the third is the Family Well-being Journey for the full family to accomplish their goals together through spa lessons and a teamwork culinary session. The Hero Experience Try the Moon Salutation Yoga for a soul-nourishing session at the Spa Yoga pavilion surrounded by the shimmering waters of Noonu Atoll. The session is followed by a Carte Blanche dining experience in the privacy of your villa. For more information visit Baros Maldives One of the oldest resorts in the Maldives, guests here can put wellness at the forefront with experiences such as a complimentary morning yoga class on The Lighthouse Deck. The waves will lap gently on the sandbank shore as you stretch and breathe. The Serenity Spa therapists can expertly tailor a series of treatments to suit individual guests to deliver maximum benefit during their holiday at Baros Maldives. For soothing one's mind and spirit, private yoga and meditation sessions can be arranged in the air-conditioned spa pavilion, on the guest's villa deck, on the Lighthouse Deck or at sunrise and sunset on a sandbank. The Hero Experience The property's resident yoga therapist takes guests on a yoga journey with advanced poses on the deck, where they are surrounded by crystal-clear water. For more information visit Finolhu This property is situated in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives. The resort's Wellness Centre allows guests to enjoy a refreshing yoga session or an invigorating workout in an oceanfront setting amidst lush surroundings. With activities such as the semi-submarine, visitors can enjoy this experience to witness nature first-hand. Whether guests are staying as couples, family, or a group of friends, Finolhu is designed as an island playground with a choice of immersive experiences for everyone. The Hero Experience Cool down by sweating with the Hydrotherapy that instantly cleans the skin and ensures you feel relaxed. The facilities at Fehi Spa after an intense workout help to reduce muscle soreness the next day, with the plunge pool hydrotherapy an absolute must-try. For more information visit Anantara Kihavah Madives Villas This state-of-the-art resort works on healing from the inside out through the healing properties of indigenous plants and fruits. With restorative facials and vitamin IV infusions, including other detoxification therapies, its luxurious water villa spa goes back in time to rely on 5,000-year-old natural Ayurvedic healing techniques. From holistic treatments to a customised rejuvenation journey with the resident Ayurvedic Master, visitors here can elevate their wellness experience at the resort's stunning overwater Maldives spa. The Hero Experience Try the Kativasthi which is a unique spinal herbal bath where a small natural paster reservoir is created on the lower back with the bare skin acting as its base. The medicated oil remains there for 45 minutes and is used to treat chronic or acute back pains including spinal disorders, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica and osteoporosis. For more information visit Soneva Soul This transformative wellness concept uses uplifting ancient healing wisdom coupled with the latest in science and innovation to connect the mind and soul. The resort's experienced therapists create a personalised wellness experience that empowers each guest to achieve long-term wellness goals. With its nature-inspired design, the island's wellness sanctuaries blend integrative medicine and complementary therapies to promote true healing and attempt to release visitors from unexplained stress and chronic illnesses. The Hero Experience The Medicinal Herbal Bath layers guests with both fresh and dry elements to boost their mood, calm the mind, soothe sore muscles, open pores, soften skin and promote a restful sleep. For more information visit Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island Situated in the heart of Olhahali Island, this picturesque resort stands out for its Mediterranean chic design. Guests can take their pick with the therapeutic spa treatments or access the 24-hour fitness centre with captivating views of the crystal waves. Located just an hour by speedboat, or 15 minutes by seaplane, from Velana International, this property set in a beautiful archipelago is curated with calming interiors and lush green vegetation all around for nature to play its part in your wellness journey. The Hero Experience For an elevated wellbeing experience, opt for the Tibetan Crystal Healing Massage that allows the power of the Tibetan Singing Bowl and Healing Crystals to take root. As the treatment focuses on the vibrational sound that aids the vital energy to achieve a deeper sense of relaxation, the crystals interact with the body's energy field, creating balance and alignment. For more information visit /stay/maldives/jumeirah-maldives The Alignment Issue with FitnGlam – Download Now – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
People diagnosed with colon cancer shared with BI their early symptoms
This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Welcome back! If you've ever wondered how economy flights compare, don't worry. BI's travel reporter put two airlines to the test. The winner felt like "a class above…for a lower price point." On the agenda: Welcome to the era of wellness vacations. For the rich, Manhattan is now flyover country. Doctor for superagers shares four mistakes people make about longevity. Move over, Aspen. A new Colorado ski town aims to take center stage. But first: We have to talk about colon cancer. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider's app here. Actor Chadwick Boseman shocked fans in 2020 when he died at age 43 from complications related to colon cancer. Five years later, the rate of young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer has risen swiftly, according to the American Cancer Society. If caught early, colon cancer is treatable. What complicates this particular cancer, however, is just how hard it is to diagnose since the symptoms — abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and weight loss — can lead to misdiagnosis. It doesn't help that routine testing isn't offered to people under 50 years old in the US. As March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, BI's health team spoke to many people affected by the disease. They detailed the early signs and symptoms in hopes of helping others. Katie Couric said her first husband, Jay Monahan, who died at age 42 from colon cancer, had symptoms of fatigue and digestive changes. Shannin Desroches, a 27-year-old living in Ontario, couldn't eat without severe pain despite eating a clean diet. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer last year. JJ Singleton was diagnosed in 2015 at age 27. One of his early symptoms was losing five pounds in a week. He later discovered he had Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Tracy Robert, diagnosed 10 years ago at the age of 40, said she experienced bloating and chalked it up to IBS. Robert said, looking back, she wishes her doctors had taken her "symptoms and concerns seriously." Americans are stressed. Instead of adventure-forward vacations involving bustling cities or day drinking on the beach, they're turning to more restorative options. Wellness retreats and self-care centers are happy to step up. The wellness market was valued at around $480 billion in 2024, according to a McKinsey estimate. At one resort, a week of Pilates, pickleball, and Watsu water therapy could all be yours — for $5,650 per person. "It's very White Lotus." Forget hired cars. Some of New York's moneyed set are taking to the skies instead, relying on helicopter services like Blade for their regular commutes. Blade's service starts at $95 for a nine-minute ride from the west side of Manhattan to JFK airport. When an Uber can take longer than an hour and cost more than $100, that seems like a deal. Plus, the views are wild. Dr. Sofiya Milman studies people who are 95 or older, a cohort known as super-agers. She aims to understand what helps healthy people live to 100 years old. Her research showed centenarians are just as likely to have unhealthy habits as other people. She said it's a myth that longevity is all about lifestyle or genetics — and that it's only about living as long as possible. These are common misconceptions. For decades, Snowmass Village, Colorado, was often compared to its glitzy neighbor, Aspen. Now, the luxury town is ready to step into its own spotlight. As a $1 billion development wraps up, Snowmass offers newer amenities, fine dining, and luxury shopping. It also targets a set of travelers Aspen can't: families. Paving its own way. "Holland": Nicole Kidman stars as a teacher and homemaker whose seemingly perfect life in Holland, Michigan, gets uprooted by strange happenings in Prime Video's new thriller. "Queer": Daniel Craig plays an American expat who falls in love with a much younger man in Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of the novella "Queer," now streaming on Max. "The Studio": Seth Rogen portrays a newly- appointed movie head of a movie studio head fighting to keep the film industry alive in this new Apple TV+ comedy series jam-packed with celebrity cameos. See the full list A pillow we use every night: Everyone has different sleep needs, so it's rare that one product can cater to them all. The Coop Sleep Goods Pillow comes close, and you can learn why in our review. Entry-level espresso making: Becoming your own barista isn't cheap, but you don't have to spend $800 to start. Instead, consider the more affordable Breville Bambino, one of our favorites. Sweats for every occasion: Whether you're getting groceries, hitting the gym, or just lounging around, the right pair of bottoms can carry you through it all. Check out our roundup of the best men's sweatpants to find your own. We guide CEOs through psychedelic mushroom trips in the mountains. Here are the most common takeaways. 'The White Lotus' viewers are window-shopping for this $160,000-a-week superyacht. Women's sports are rethinking childcare for their mom-athletes. My 12-year-old accidentally committed credit card fraud. I realized she wasn't ready to have a phone. 8 workout trends you'll see in 2025, according to fitness experts. Dennis Quaid lied his way into teaching Marlon Brando the mandolin. We spent years looking for the perfect US city to live in. After our dream picks let us down, we chose a spot we never expected. A 73-year-old who did her first pull-up at 63 works out six times a week. Three simple things helped her get into shape. Americans are clamoring to buy the highest penthouse in the world. The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City (on paternity leave). Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago. Correction: An earlier version of this newsletter misstated the streamer that airs "Severance." It is Apple TV+, not HBO. Read the original article on Business Insider
