How to Prioritise Wellness on Your Next Staycation, Courtesy of JW Marriott
Find your own brand of carpe diem with this guide to spa-led escapes with sleep-focused rituals, restorative movement, indulgent body treatments, and more
The first few months of the new year can be daunting. Between the creeping dread of straying from stringent resolutions and the overwhelming rush of the city waking back up after the holiday lull, switching your phone to mute and booking a staycation can be a tempting solution. JW Marriott’s Stay in the Moment offer answers that urge with reviving experiences across select hotels and resorts in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Each JW Marriott location offers different ways to unwind as part of your stay, which means you’ll surely be able to find what speaks to you. Here, Bazaar Arabia rounds up different ways you can prioritise wellness this year across the brand’s various properties.
Movement and Mindfulness
Travellers who prefer to reset through motion would enjoy JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, where private yoga sessions unfold on the swimming pool deck. Dubai, on the other hand, offers daily complimentary reformer fitness classes at BodyBase Dubai to guests staying at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in the city. In Cairo, wellness slots neatly into the day with a complimentary 30-minute pilates class at the property’s Health Center, paired with a daily buffet breakfast at the Mirage Café. Berlin and Cannes keep things flexible with relaxing yoga sessions held in the JW Garden and dedicated spaces across the hotel, respectively.
Culinary Masterclasses and Cultural Immersions
Hands-on learning is a great way to slow down for those who feel guilty every time they press the snooze button on their morning alarm. Along the Marmara Sea, guests begin their stay by trying their hand at ceremonial matcha-making, and Baku continues the theme with a seasonal lemonade masterclass at The Tea Lounge. In Bucharest, a guided nutrition session is paired with a traditional matcha ritual at the Vienna Lounge, and Riyadh invites guests to join a farm-to-table cooking experience with a professional chef at the JW Glass Garden restaurant, complemented by an in-room herbal tea setup using fresh picks from the JW Garden. In Tashkent, a signature tea ceremony ritual anchors the experience, while Venice leans fully into its culinary heritage with a Rialto Market tour followed by a cooking class and lunch at the hotel’s instructional kitchen.
Spa and Specialised Body Treatments
Finding the time for a proper pamper may be challenging during a normal work week, but JW Marriott makes it an essential element of your time away. Ankara focuses on relaxation with a 60-minute massage at Karma Spa & Wellness, along with VIP amenities and a locally inspired breakfast the following morning. Istanbul’s Bosphorus offering includes a Stockholm massage at Spa Soul, complemented by a healthy smoothie delivered in-room. Muscat opts for precision with a targeted 30-minute back massage, while Madrid offers a 60-minute full body massage that’s a perfect choice for couples.
At JW Marriott Marquis Doha, well-being takes a hydrothermal turn with a 60-minute hydropool experience for each guest, alongside breakfast and bespoke welcome service. Crete delivers the most immersive journey of all, with a 90-minute signature ritual at the Anoseas spa suite for two, combining a body scrub, cocoa wrap, sandalwood and lavender massage, and an instant face glow facial. Tashkent completes the circuit with a 60-minute sleep-enhancing massage designed to encourage deep rest.
Restorative Sleep and Bathing Rituals
Sometimes wellness can be about the simplest things, namely, a good night’s sleep and a relaxing soak. For JW Marriott guests, even these basic principles come in various forms. A calming lavender sleep ritual awaits you by the Marmara Sea, while Bucharest transforms bath time into a luxurious in-room experience using essential oils, salts, and calming music. Riyadh offers a bespoke bathtub tray setup featuring Spa by JW amenities, designed to turn the bathroom into a private retreat, and Frankfurt’s Healthy Bath Experience uses organic soaps and bath salts to gently decompress both body and mind.
For information on JW Marriott’s Stay in the Moment program, visit marriott.com.
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