The Travel Corporation has announced that it will have a dedicated well-being director on every trip. Starting with domestic trips, the goal is to eventually roll out a wellness director on all trips. The well-being directors will ensure adherence to guidelines and help guests stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and recommendations.
“As we shift to this new normal and as part of TTC’s commitment to provide each guest a greater sense of comfort and care when they travel with us, we have added the support of a specially trained Wellbeing Director on every guided holiday,” said Brett Tollman, chief executive of The Travel Corporation.
The Travel Corporation’s family of brands including Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld River Cruises, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, Contiki, African Travel Inc., Brendan Vacations, and Red Carnation Hotels, guided by the TreadRight Foundation.
Trav Corp has also made some suggestions on wellness vacations. Many travelers are looking for opportunities to indulge in wellness, connect with loved ones and embrace the healing power of the outdoors. The desire to explore and connect remains and wellness experiences have risen to the top of travel bucket lists. Wellness travel is not only about relaxation, but also about exploring the vast outdoors and connecting with nature and culture.
Santa Cruz, Portugal located on Portugal’s golden west coast is all about sunshine and the sea. This is a great destination to connect with nature, whether it be relaxing on the beach or surfing, skating or yoga. Noah Surf House is an ideal place to stay, where the entrance is on top of the sand and the windows and balconies face the azure ocean.
Oirase River Gorge, Japan takes you away from the tourist-laden trails with a retreat in the most beautiful river valley in Japan. Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel is a five-star venue with natural hot springs in the forest. Travelers can take part in Japan’s famed forest bathing with proven benefits for body, mind and soul.
The Alps, Switzerland is known to be one of the splendid centers of natural beauty in Europe. Switzerland’s Alps beckons travelers to re-awaken their connection to the world that surrounds us and the majesty of the mountains. In summer, escape to the Alps for the fresh air, privacy and an incredible wellness spa, such as the family-run Steffani in St. Moritz. Ride the cable car and cogwheel railway that give expansive views over Lake Lucerne at the Stanserhorn Summit. Step aboard the Glacier Express to experience one of the world’s great railway journeys.
Okavango Delta, Botswana offers one of Africa’s most incredible eco-system. Amaze at the Xigera Lodge aesthetically designed to be in complete synergy with its surroundings, as if time is standing still. Spacious suites look out onto lily-filled lagoons. Each suite floats delicately above the water, allowing wildlife to pass beneath. Xigera is the ultimate wellness destination with no set times, no itineraries, just the unique chance of exploring the bush at a personalized pace. Enjoy high tea, glide through the waterways in a glass-bottomed boat-spotting hippos, crocodiles and a myriad of birds along the way.
Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand offers truly remote island life with a collection of ancient sunken river valleys filled with waters of the Pacific. Hike along the scenic Queen Charlotte Track or stay along the secluded bays in waterside accommodations. Lochmara Lodge, only accessible by water is a natural haven with no road access and no television, just gorgeous views, nature walks, art and wildlife with clear star swept skies at night. Enjoy the free kayaks and paddleboards, hammocks and world-famous nature trails. Visit the Underwater Observatory, where a marine biologist will take you on a guided tour.
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