2021: Luxury in Health and Wellness

2021 - Did anyone else come into the new year feeling like they were still wrapped up in the twilight zone of 2020 and everything the year came with? I know one thing is for certain - I was so ready to leave 2020 behind and indulge in the new year with new goals and a MAJOR focus on health and wellness. Although its a new year, there will be moments of anxiety, stress, and even disappointment. The first week of 2021 alone proved no different with the recent events happening in our nation's capital. It was then I was reminded that it is so important to focus on US - the good people! And in order for me to do so and continue to give the finest service (even to those who may or may not deserve it), I first must make health and wellness a priority in my life.

When I thought about writing this post, I wondered if people would even consider health and wellness as a category in hospitality - especially luxury hospitality. The truth is luxury hospitality would not be complete without a keen and detailed focus on health and wellness. Prior to this lifestyle trend, many people may have considered hotel to maybe have a spa - but may or may not experience this during their stay. At restaurants, a healthy focused meal would leave one to assume that the only thing to order on the menu would be a salad. However, this had evolved in so many ways and of course I am happy to share a few insights!

From travel and hospitality to fashion, beauty and fitness, wellness tourism creates opportunities for all businesses to infuse elements of wellness into their offerings to capture travellers’ spending - Woodworth, S. 2018, Luxe Digital

LUXURY HOTELS: SPA AND WELLNESS

So, the next time you seek out your next travel adventure or lets be honest - head towards your next staycation - take advantage of spa and wellness amenities (those extra unique touches that are much more than just a bed and a shower). Wellness travel especially during today's times are essential to the mind, body, and soul of the traveler and hotels are taking this consumer demand seriously. The key is to make wellness travel a regular experience and not just another travel trend. Take a look at some photo features below -

Photo Credit (l -r): Spa at the Ivy, Ivy Hotel Baltimore, MD, HotelPosting via Pinterest, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (Italy), Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris,

LUXURY HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT HOME FEATURE: Serenity Vitality

Whether you are up for trusting your wellness journey with a hotel spa or wellness travel journey, there are always opportunities to create these experiences at home. Serenity Vitality is a black-owned wellness brand dedicated to promoting self-healing wherever you are (Serenity Vitality Mission Statement, 2019). Ms. Lonaya Baker, The Founder and Creator of of Serenity Vitality creates aromatherapy products which aides every person on their wellness journey. I've had the pleasure of adding these details to my home and every time I light a candle - I am reminded that light in the world does exist - and wellness can exist anywhere! See below a preview of some amazing products and wellness offerings.

II.XXVI Candle Collection: our 100% premium vegan coconut blended wax using phthalate-free fragrances, lead free cotton wick, hand poured candles are available to shop online
Calm Aromatherapy Mist: a mist infused with lavender, ylang ylang, chamomile, and other calming natural essential oils. Our mist is suited for your mental needs to distress and promote peaceful deep sleep.