One of a form but wholly related, every COMO resort and resort displays its distinctive place on the planet whereas aligning the ideas of holistic wellness, healthful delicacies and provoking journey. The result’s one thing refined, relaxed and transformational. Spanning Indonesia, Maldives, Italy, Turks and Caicos, and Australia, we take a more in-depth have a look at eight of the model’s paradisiacal properties.
BALI, INDONESIA
Dense jungle, rice terraces, sandy seashores, lively volcanos, vibrant tradition—Bali packs a lot into one island, it’s no marvel COMO has positioned three spectacular properties right here. While all the model’s retreats incorporate wellness, COMO Shambhala Estate, named for the Sanskrit phrase for peace, particularly facilities itself round it. In the village of Begawan ensconced by forest and between two rivers, the vacation spot wellness retreat of 30 breezy rooms, suites and villas provides an expert-led Integrated Wellness Program with personalised delicacies, remedy and exercise schedules. Drawing from Asian and Western holistic remedy modalities, their menu contains Ayurveda, hydrotherapy, reflexology, yoga and Pilates. The water right here is understood for its therapeutic properties, and the top is a Water Spring Blessing, washing in al Balinese apparel beside a statue of the god Ganesha and rising refreshed in thoughts and spirit.
Fifteen minutes away from Shambhala Estate, COMO Uma Ubud (proven left) was the primary of its form in Bali. Sanskrit for residence or home, Uma properties observe a philosophy of “quiet comfort in culturally rich locations.” In the case of Uma Ubud, it’s nestled delightfully near the eating places, outlets and museums in Ubud’s middle. One of their hottest experiences is a tour as much as the Mount Batur crater with a freewheel all the best way all the way down to Sebali. Back on the peaceable property, there are chef-hosted cookery lessons to study the methods of a standard Indonesian meal.
Dishing out the most effective of Bali seaside tradition is COMO Uma Canggu (proven proper). On the south coast, a couple of sandy steps from a surf break, the resort companions with Tropicsurf to serve up wave-riding classes for all ranges. Whether it’s lazy Sunday Brunching poolside at COMO Beach Club whereas the younger ones are entertained at Play by COMO or relaxed eating by personal butler service in a single’s personal impeccably designed residence, there’s loads of laidback residing too.
MALDIVES
Over to the actually away-from-it-all atolls of the Maldives, COMO has created a twin island expertise in the archipelago with two totally different properties, only a wildly scenic Malé coral atolls, COMO Cocoa Island (proven above and beneath left) is an intimate water world of 33 Dhoni-inspired overwater villas, every reaching out from the island and into the lagoon by wood walkways. The clear blue sea that surrounds is understood for world-class diving, with a pinnacle pure marvel being a swim alongside a whale shark, one the ocean’s gentlest giants.
In the particularly distant Thaa Atoll, the bigger COMO Maalifushi (proven proper) lets company select a multi-room villa both overwater or on dry sand enveloped by tropical flora. With coral reefs throughout, there are to-dive-for experiences right here too, together with a one-of-a-kind picnic to a sandbank to momentarily really feel like castaways, albeit essentially the most luxurious form. Of course, each Maldivian properties have their very own award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat—Maalifushi’s is without doubt one of the most substantial—with a full menu of holistic therapies, complementary each day lessons and, every now and then, particular applications guided by visiting wellness consultants.
TUSCANY, ITALY
Some 4,000 miles away because the crow flies, COMO Castello del Nero is perched above the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Chianti wine area. Old world meets new on this th–century fortress with each Renaissance frescos and recent inside design by Paola Navone. Along with the COMO wellness facilities one involves anticipate, there may be Michelin-starred eating at La Torre, which transforms native elements into suave, ingenious Italian delicacies. Experiences delve additional into this meals and wine-rich land, from truffle searching to pizza making. One may get a hen’s-eye view of the bounty with scorching air ballooning at dawn.
TURKS AND CAICOS
Encompassing 1,000 acres of an idyllic personal island within the Caribbean, COMO Parrot Cay is a hospitality icon with many years of accolades to show it, most lately claiming our 2023 title for Best Beach Hotel. One of the model’s first resorts, its enduring greatness is multifold, starting with the pleasant undeniable fact that every Keith Hobbs-designed seaside home, villa and residence comes with its personal personal pool and direct entry to the stunningly white sand—all lately renovated too. Days may be spent kayaking by way of the mangrove forest, chartering a personal boat, taking yoga lessons or doing little or no in any respect. Along with painterly pastel sunsets, COMO Beach Club serves up cocktails and dance-worthy music which performs on properly after the celebs come out.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Down below, historical past and magnificence converge at COMO The Treasury. Within a restored 19th-century State Building in Perth’s Central Business District, the boutique resort is a perfect residence base for exploring the town’s purchasing, eating and particular occasions or the broader wonders of Western Australia. Along with two onsite eating places, farm and forage-focused Wildflower and osteria-style Post, there are the Cape Arid Rooms reserved for the refined custom of Afternoon Tea. Down within the previous vault, COMO Shambhala Urban Escape doles out the model’s famend wellness therapies, whereas atop the property a 20-meter indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling glass throughout makes for one refreshing view. Then once more, when it involves COMO, it’s all refreshing.