The Best Retreat Hotels to visit on Your Next Vacation

When working we often forget to take care of our well-being. Stress starts to become our norm, until it’s too late and burnout starts to creep in, at this point you might not even notice it until you realise that even your everyday routine feels like an impossible task. Lack of energy, bad moods, constant sleepiness, and procrastination will start to feel like a part of your personality.

This is why you must take a retreat to simply enjoy the fruits of your labour at least thrice a year to help your body recover. Few joys beat the excitement of being on a relaxing holiday far away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, fumes, and the noise of busy cities. While some people may prefer top-notch hotels loaded with technology and luxury, this may not be the perfect solution to recover from burnout. In fact what you need is a long vacation, away from your phone, where you can wake up to the sounds of birds chirping, water flowing, rustling of trees, and the smell of fresh air.

This is why we at Holidayscapes.com decided to put together a list of retreat hotels to visit on your next vacation. From rustic tree houses in the middle of dense forests to cheese and wine tasting in beautiful farmhouses, a relaxing stay to rejuvenate from your everyday life awaits you.

Treehouse de valentine, Cebu, Philippines

In the Philippines tree houses are usually cool spaces for kids to play in. But a particular hotel located in Cebu has taken the concept of a tree house to another level by creating a unique holiday experience for all its visitors.

Located in the middle of a dense forest in Balamban Cebu, surrounded by emerald streams, the Treehouse de Valentine is one of the best resorts located in the Philippines that look quite similar to Bali. Featuring rustic but well-appointed tree houses, Treehouse De Valentine is located amidst the lush greenery, the soothing sound of the chirping of birds, and the flowing of the shallow stream. It is the perfect destination to live your jungle fantasies.

Despite being a tree house, this hotel is quite large and consists of a spacious lounging area. Each tree house is made with solid wood including the furniture and the bathtub!

You can choose to relax by sitting on the rocking chairs on the balcony that overlooks the surrounding gully, lay on the hammocks placed near the pool of spring water that flows to the creek, or swim in the shallow water surrounded by jungle-clad limestone, if you’re up for some excitement you can even take a small hike through the forest to bath in a small waterfall placed not too far from the tree house.

Living in a rustic tree house in the middle of a jungle in the Philippines away from all the hustle and bustle of city life is a perfect method to rejuvenate from your busy work life. So select from the many holiday packages to Philippines and immediately recover from burnout.

Lupaia, Montepulciano- Italy

This popular farm stay, placed on a hilltop in the heart of Tuscany, Lupaia is a converted stone farmhouse that overlooks the beautiful Montepulciano.

This cosy farmhouse consists of 12 unique and charming guest rooms, each inclusive of beautifully hand-painted walls, antique paintings and furnishings, original wooden beams, and restored fireplaces. All the guest rooms have their private terraces, and gardens and give you spectacular views of the hills, and medieval villages of the surrounding Tuscan landscape. You can even experience these picture-worthy views from the outdoor swimming pool that is placed on the hillside.

Your stay at this one-of-a-kind destination will be full of tranquil activities such as tasting delicious Tuscan recipes and exquisite wines that are originally made in the surrounding vineyards called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Lupaia also has its own olive groves and the olive oil used in their mouth-watering recipes is their very own that is produced at the farm stay itself.

You can even request the hotel to arrange for you to attend cheese tasting events or cooking classes where you will get to learn traditional Tuscan recipes. Or you can simply relax by dipping in the pool, watching the sunset and sunrise in the surrounding hills and landscape, or going sightseeing in the surrounding greenery.

Overall, your stay at Lupaia is bound to be a calming one, and it's the rejuvenating experience your mind and body are looking for.

Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka

Consisting of a dramatic and magnificent structure standing tall and blending in with the jungle as greenery and vines grow over the facade, Heritance Kandalama is one of the best retreat hotels that overlook stunning views, an ancient man-made lake, as well as the popular Sigiriya rock. Not forgetting, the various fauna and flora including different bird species and monkeys surround the hotel which makes it a different kind of experience.

This hotel is separated into two wings, and the scenery varies depending on the view you choose. The Dambulla wing gives you spectacular views of the Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla rock, and the lush jungle. Sigiriya wing gives a clear view of the ancient rock, Sigiriya. Despite the type of wing you choose the hotel is full of sweeping balconies, beautiful room décor with wooden furniture, rich earthy tones in textiles, wood panelling as well as soft furnishings. The interior of Heritance does not fail to blend with the surrounding jungle; you can relax right away with homey comforts and it will make you feel like you're in an ancient palace.

Heritance Kandalama also has 3 unique pools; the Kachchan infinity pool highlights the works of the skilled architect Geoffrey Bawa as the pool perfectly blends with the water of the Kandalama Lake which makes it looks like the pool is a part of the lake itself; Kaludiya pool consists of a dark colour at the bottom as it is made with the bedrock on which the hotel rests, And lastly, the Rashmi pool derived as “ray of sunlight” is located in the western end of the Dambulla wing which gives a spectacular view of the sunset, this makes it the perfect spot for a relaxing swim in the evening.

The hotel even offers onsite spas which include Ayurvedic traditions and Swedish aromatherapy massages. After a relaxing time at the spa, you can even visit its massive garden with various herbs, vegetables, and fruits which are used by the hotel to make all your meals.

Located at the centre of the cultural triangle with easy access to many historical religious places in Sri Lanka, Heritance Kandalama is the perfect destination to rejuvenate from a busy life. So get customised tour packages to Sri Lanka and witness wellness for yourself.

Overall, the above three hotels are a “must-visit” if you struggle with stress or burnout. We at holidayscapes provide unique travel packages as well as itinerary planning to help you experience a one-of-a-kind vacation. Visit our site for more information and let an exciting journey begin.