The Metropolitan offers an oasis of calm and cool (both in terms of temperature and hip factor), from the hot hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Located near the CBD and embassy district, it is close to the city’s major attractions and is home to a COMO Shambhala Spa and acclaimed Australian chef, David Thompson’s Nahm restaurant.

My next yoga retreat will be at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff NSW (just 15 minutes drive from Gold Coast Airport) on 12-14 March 2010. The weekend is perfect to kick start an autumn cleanse or just enjoy a relaxing weekend in beautiful surrounds. Read more …

Kick into Spring with a relaxing yoga retreat at Salt Village, Kingscliff NSW. Located just 15 mins drive from the Gold Coast Airport, Salt Village offers two accommodation options at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa and Mantra on Salt Beach. The weekend retreat will include accommodation, all meals, yoga classes and treatments at The Golden Door Spa from only $340 per person (twin share). For bookings salt@peppers.com.au or phone (02) 6674 7726

COMO Shambhala Estate is the flagship property of COMO Shambhala, a holistic health retreat concept developed by Singaporean entrepreneur and goddess of good taste, Christina Ong. Voted as one of the best spas in the world by the likes of Conde Nast Traveller and SpaFinder The Estate describes itself as not just a spa and indulgence but ‘a retreat for change’. The offering is a stylish but personalised and holistic escape with individualised programs for wellness, fitness and rejuvenation.