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Wellness Travel News: New Retreats, Reviews & Offers | August 2026
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

Wellness Travel News: New Retreats, Reviews & Offers | August 2026

Discover the latest wellness travel news, new retreat experiences and seasonal offers in this month’s roundup. From my review of COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali and a beautiful mother-daughter journey at Kamalaya, to TIA Wellness Resort’s new babymoon experience and wellness destinations to visit in August.

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TIA Wellness Resort Launches a Dedicated Babymoon Experience
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

TIA Wellness Resort Launches a Dedicated Babymoon Experience

TIA Wellness Resort in Da Nang has launched a dedicated babymoon experience, giving expectant parents the chance to relax, reconnect and prepare for parenthood through pregnancy-safe wellness treatments, private yoga, nourishing cuisine and luxury accommodation. As wellness travel continues to evolve, babymoons are becoming a meaningful way to prioritise rest, wellbeing and quality time together before welcoming a new baby, with many retreats now offering pregnancy-friendly experiences and family wellness journeys.

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My Review of Namia River Retreat
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

My Review of Namia River Retreat

If you’re considering Namia River Retreat, this review shares my personal experience and insights from my stay. I take a closer look at what makes Namia unique, the type of traveller who will love it most, and how it compares with TIA Wellness Resort to help you choose the right Vietnam wellness experience.

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Wellness Travel: What's New
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

Wellness Travel: What's New

This month's wellness travel round-up includes exciting industry news, new retreats from Absolute Sanctuary and DATU, the reopening of Zulal Wellness Resort, the latest wellness offers, and inspiration for planning your next escape to Bali, Vietnam or Japan. Plus, I'm delighted to share another exciting milestone for The Wellness Travel Expert.

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The Wellness Travel Expert Shortlisted for Destination Deluxe Awards 2026
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The Wellness Travel Expert Shortlisted for Destination Deluxe Awards 2026

The Wellness Travel Expert has been shortlisted for Travel Agency of the Year in the Destination Deluxe Awards 2026. This international recognition celebrates excellence, originality and innovation in luxury wellness travel, and I'm honoured to be recognised alongside some of the industry's leading travel brands.

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Global Wellness Day 2026: Celebrating Joy
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Global Wellness Day 2026: Celebrating Joy

Global Wellness Day returns on 13 June 2026 with the theme Joy Magenta, encouraging us to embrace gratitude, movement, creativity and connection. Discover how Australia and countries around the world are celebrating.

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Wellness Travel: What’s New
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

Wellness Travel: What’s New

Looking ahead to June in wellness travel, I’m sharing a few retreats, offers and experiences currently on my radar, including new specialty programs at Aro Ha, THE PAUSE at Amanwana, burnout recovery with Dr Libby at Gwinganna and luxury wellness escapes across Indonesia, Thailand and beyond.

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Discover this Restorative Luxury Wellness Retreat at Bawah Reserve.
Samantha Lippiatt Samantha Lippiatt

Discover this Restorative Luxury Wellness Retreat at Bawah Reserve.

Discover the new Bawah Power: Nature Reset & Longevity Retreat at Bawah Reserve. This five-day wellness immersion combines restorative spa rituals, longevity-focused wellbeing, nourishing cuisine, and nature-led experiences designed to help guests properly switch off and reset.

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