URBAN OASES

No longer relegated to far-flung tropical islands or remote forests, some of the world’s best wellness centres can now be found in its busiest cities

BY COCO MARETT

The tables have turned. Rather than travelling great distances to visit out-of-the-way health farms, a growing number of health enthusiasts are flocking to luxury wellness centres that are opening in major metropolitan hubs around the world. Shifting the perception that achieving wellbeing involves prolonged solitude at rural retreats, these new holistic destinations are spaces that allow busy urbanites to find sanctuary in their daily lives. Asaya pioneered this concept in Hong Kong when it opened at the Rosewood in November, offering treatments and programmes that go far beyond the typical massages and manicures. Designed by award-winning New York-based designer Tony Chi, Asaya is a sprawling oasis of lush greenery and crisp, calming interiors that incorporate light, water and stone. It comprises a tranquil courtyard garden, a dedicated rest and leisure…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2020

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