Wellbeing

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Go with the Slow: The Rise of Train Travel

Belmond continues to shape the future of luxury train travel, marked this year by the arrival of the Britannic Explorer, the first train of its kind in England and Wales. Monisha Rajesh – author of four travel books including ‘Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train’ – discovers why slow travel is having a resurgence. 

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In the Dog House

Finding the perfect luxury hotel that is dog-friendly can be a ruff task. Discover the Belmond hotels that allow pets and their stylish globetrotting owners, from pet-friendly hotels in Italy to luxurious doggy havens in the English countryside.

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Say ‘I Do’ to the Micro-Wedding

With the rise of the boutique wedding and minimony, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a day full of luxury and tradition. Here's why smaller celebrations at Belmond are having their moment.

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Tennis Courts, By Belmond

From serving aces in the middle of Knightsbridge to match points overlooking the Italian Riviera’s azure waters, discover our best hotel tennis courts.

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Sunrise to Sunset: a Day by the Pool at Caruso

With the opening of La Piscina, our new pool club at Caruso, we explore the many ways to spend a day of leisure around the best social hub on the Amalfi Coast. Catch the early lights of the day, join your friends for a fun and fierce game of Monopoly Villeggiatura (a Belmond favourite) and snap the most breathtaking sunsets above Ravello.

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Ambient Films: The New Mindfulness?

In a world dominated by short, snappy videos vying for our attention (the span of which, let’s face it, is ever shrinking), long-form ambient films on YouTube have become the ultimate antidote. As Belmond’s slow TV series ‘Long Shots’ launches – taking you to diverse destinations, from Peru to Italy – we take a closer look at this slow media phenomenon.

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Sardinia: Where Longevity Comes Naturally

Forget biohacking – one Mediterranean island has found the secret for feeling better and maybe even living longer, and the answer lies within the landscape. Discover Sardinia, the ‘Blue Zone’ where living well comes naturally – and the hotel embracing timeless island traditions to offer guests an authentic escape.

Two monk seals meet face to face in blue waters speared by sun rays in an extraordinary capture by photographer, Andy Mann.

Ripple Effect: A Year of Marine Conservation

As thalassophiles (lovers of the sea) celebrate World Oceans Day, we’re looking back on a busy year of initiatives at Belmond focused on the preservation of the oceans – from spotlighting endangered monk seals to projecting disruptive art in unexpected locations.

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Belmond Partners with Parley for the Oceans

We’re proud to announce the start of a multiyear partnership with the global environmental organisation – starting in the heart of Mexico’s Mayan Riviera.

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How Conservation Is Getting Creative

The ocean is the world’s largest ecosystem, yet it is at risk like never before due to rising temperatures, overfishing and declining coral reefs. Emma Love, contributing editor at Conde Nast Traveller, meets a passionate cohort who think it’s not too late to turn the tide.

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Villeggiatura: Your Leisurely Summer Vacation in Italy

Read an extract from “Villeggiatura” from Assouline Publishing and Cesare Cunaccia. Savour those slow, sensuous summers and experience the height of Italian indulgence with Belmond. 

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The Mediterranean Diet Rulebook

A drizzle of olive oil coats juicy tomatoes, dotted with fresh herbs from the garden. Beside them, nuts and vegetables awaits near a wild-caught fish from the market. Welcome to the Mediterranean diet.

View from the garden to a white, Moroccan-style, two-level villa with arched colonnade balcony and terrace, flanked by palms.

Belmond’s Best Beach Villas

“I shall wear white flannel trousers and walk upon the beach,” T.S. Eliot wrote in a wistful ode to life by the sea. Surely the best way to appreciate it is from the comfort of your own villa—ideally with a cocktail in hand.

Camelids graze in the open plains of the Altiplano, dwarfed by the snowy ridges and peaks of the La Raya mountain ranges.

Holy Mountain

Mountains are an incredibly important symbol in Incan history and Andean culture — both geographically and culturally. Join us as we climb through the history of the Andean mountains, learning how indigenous people are maintaining ties to their natural and spiritual surroundings.

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Lido Villeggiatura, From Sunrise to Sunset

Fedora Abu, style writer for GQ, MR PORTER and beyond, pens a guide to the perfect day at Lido Villeggiatura, the new beach club on Sicily's best shoreline that offers beachside elegance from sunrise to sunset.

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Privacy in Motion

Travelling in luxury by train or boat recalls a sense of cinematic glamour. Now, takeovers and charters are the new way to recreate a rollicking spirit of celebration for special occasions.

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Sunrise to Sunset: A Day by the Ocean in Madeira

Day and night, make the most of Madeira. Discover subtropical gardens, find the archipelago's best surfing spots and dine on ocean-to-table delicacies from the comfort of Reid's Palace.

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Wellness on Wheels

Belmond trains are synonymous with slow travel and timeless luxury, whether you’re enjoying fine-dining from Michelin-starred chefs, gazing out at majestic landscapes, or enjoying a late-night cocktail or two set to the sounds of a live band.

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Local Champion: Collectiva Concepción

Slow fashion brand Collectiva Concepción is dedicated to crafting luxury clothing while elevating and supporting the indigenous artisans its designs are dedicated to. The perfect partner, then, for Maroma: our authentic Mexican sanctuary.

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Pools, By Belmond

The best hotel swimming pools offer iconic views, impeccable poolside service and something a little special – and with Belmond, you are spoilt for choice. From a pool party atmosphere under the sun in Rio de Janeiro to spots you can swim while watching the waves crash on white sand in the Caribbean, let us introduce you to the best of the best.