Happiness Break – Wellness Travel

Happiness and Longevity at Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy

Every day of the year, in all seasons, Borgo Egnazia embodies a different concept of hospitality and well-being based on local and authentic experiences. A place unique in the world that brings the tales of Puglia to life through timeless architecture, the beauty and centuries-old culture of the territory, the visionary and contemporary interpretation of tradition. Everything contributes to the search for a new balance and a renewed happiness among tailor-made experiences and a very high level of hospitality. In perfect Puglian style.

At Borgo Egnazia well-being is everywhere. Whether it is a spa experience inspired by ancient local techniques, a class of Iyengar yoga or an afternoon dedicated to discovering the natural beauty of the countryside on a cycle tour with a local guide, everyone is free to find his own equilibrium according to taste. Here, everything is designed to ensure you spend precious time at your own pace, synchronizing with the Puglian rhythm.

A pleasant, if not spectacular, setting near the seaside town of Savelletri in eastern Puglia: Borgo Egnazia is couched between the ruins of the ancient Roman settlement from which it takes its name and the beautiful, championship golf course of San Domenico. You can stroll through the course (or take the free shuttle bus) to the coast where there’s a rocky cove for swimming and the Cala Masciola beach club and restaurant. Midway between Bari airport (40 miles north) and Brindisi (35 miles south), it’s well placed for kicking around the heel of Italy’s boot.

What other way to describe Borgo Egnazia than a corner of paradise in Puglia where you can spend time immersed in genuine and authentic local traditions while also enjoying high quality services.

Borgo is the Italian word for village. Borgo Egnazia, a stroll from the Adriatic Sea on the fertile plains of Puglia, is a village of dreams hewn in the beautiful white Tufo stone of the region, a 21st century creation that sparks the imagination with its characterful buttresses and the higgledy-piggledy layout of the casette around the central Piazza.

Everything, from the breakfast prepared by the loving hands of locals, the gourmet dishes that combine flavors inspired by the traditional Mediterranean diet, to the two private beaches (La Fonte and Cala Masciola) which are only accessible for clients of Borgo Egnazia, and the Vair Spa, where innovation and tradition mix harmoniously, to the romantic San Domenico Golf from where you can admire the horizon and the sea meets the ancient olive trees, ensures a unique and unforgettable experience.

Vair SPA
Vair (in local dialect “True”) SPA is the unparalleled Puglian Spa nestled in the heart of Borgo Egnazia.

Here an extraordinary team of talented therapists-artists, musicians and local dancers is ready to guide guests in poetic experiences, following the teachings of the “Science of Happiness”, and creating tailor-made programs according to individual desires and needs. Vair has several areas dedicated to different treatments: the beauty area with the new Nail Lab corner, the fitness area with the gym and heated indoor pool, the community area with relax room, sauna, steam bath and Spa bar, and the most precious Roman Baths deep in the heart of the Spa.

Everything is calibrated to cuddle, soften, and soothe with treatments inspired by Puglia, an ancient and authentic land, with its sacred and profane rituals, the pure beauty of its olive trees and the clean power of the sea breeze. A wonderful journey to re-establish your personal compass and discover a renewed happiness.

READY for a HAPPINESS BREAK?
A regenerating journey aimed at achieving a renewed happiness through body care and a sense of gratification.

Choose a 3 or 6 night program:
This Vair program includes a careful selection of amazing experiences, classes and SPA treatments chosen by our team of “Happiness and Wellbeing experts”. A unique and personal journey aimed at a joyful vision of life, ideal for those who want to break free from a stressful everyday routine and reconnect with their own happiness.

Your tailor-made program will be modeled on the basis of two fundamental steps: the Aroma Intro, used as a sensory key to identify the potential and needs of everyone, and the Pro Happiness Test which marks the exact starting point of the whole program.

Three or six days to experience a deep connection with this land and its powerful nature, rediscover the value of authentic relationships and learn the secrets to adopt healthy eating and a convivial and community lifestyle. A unique opportunity to dedicate your time to fitness and yoga classes, self-expression workshops, Spa treatments and sessions in the Roman Bath to re-establish the well-being of body and mind.

Happiness Break – 3 days
It includes:
– 4 fitness / movement / mindfulness classes;
– 1 consultation;
– 1 “Laughter Art” workshop;
– 7 spa treatments and experiences;
– 2 transfers (from and to airport);
– Daily use of sauna, steam bath, indoor pool and gym;
– Early Check-in after 12 pm;
– Late Check-out prior to 4 pm

Rates:
1.150,00 Euro single participant
850,00 Euro per person for 2 people or more
Accommodation and full board excluded

Happiness Break – 6 days
It includes:
– 9 fitness / movement / mindfulness classes;
– 1 consultation;
– 1 meditation session;
– 2 “Laughter Art” workshop;
– 10 spa treatments and experiences;
– 2 transfers (from and to airport);
– Daily use of sauna, steam bath, indoor pool and gym;
– Early Check-in after 12 pm;
– Late Check-out prior to 4 pm

Rates:
2.050,00 Euro single participant
1.450,00 Euro per person for 2 people or more
Accommodation and full board excluded, half Board and full board supplements available on request

Join a Longevity Blue Zones Retreat or program
Borgo Egnazia is partnering with Blue Zones to offer a series of life-changing retreat or ongoing programs inspired by the lifestyle and habits of the world’s longest-living people of the Blue Zones areas. For a better, healthier and longer life.

Borgo Egnazia, the first BLUE ZONES certified hospitality partner worldwide, embraces all these characteristics, which can be found in the harmony with nature and the local people, in the respect of the Puglian traditions, in the values of the Mediterranean culture and in the wholesomeness of the local products. All seasoned with a healthy daily dose of natural movement.

The Borgo Egnazia Blue Zone Retreats  and programs will focus on evidence-based solutions from the world’s longest-lived people delivered in a practical format that makes healthy living easy and sustainable. Activities include genuine food habits, health-conscious meals and traditional cooking classes, natural movement sessions in the Puglian countryside.

WHAT IS BLUE ZONES? Sharing lifestyle secrets to longevity.
BLUE ZONES is an innovative project about longevity and quality of life. It reflects the lifestyle, traditions and the environment of the world’s longest-living people. Scientific research has discovered five regions of the world – called Blue Zones – where people are the healthiest and live longer than average.

Based on the secrets captured in these rare longevity hotspots, the explorer and journalist Dan Buettner founded the “Blue Zones Project”, with the aim of enabling people to live longer, happier and better lives, learning from the populations of the Blue Zones areas.

According to the studies conducted in collaboration with other researchers, some common denominators have emerged that are repeated in the lifestyles of these long-living cultures: a routine natural movement throughout the day, a plant-slant diet, close relationships with family and friends, and a strong sense of purpose in life. All these values can help everyone to significantly improve the quality of their lives and ultimately determine its longevity.

The lifestyles of all Blue Zones area residents share nine specific characteristics – called the Power 9® – that lead to people’s well-being and to their longevity.

Move Naturally 
Purpose 
Downshift 
The 80% Rule 
Plant Slant 
Wine at 5 
Belong 
Loved ones first 
The Right Tribe

Longevity Blue Zones RETREATS: 16th-21st March 2020  / 19th-24th October 2020

Rates
5.140 Euro single room
4.285 Euro per person in double room with both participating in the program
5.835 Euro per couple in double room with 1 participant and 1 companion in full board
Accommodation and full board included

It includes:
– 5 nights in a single room (La Corte Bella or Borgo Splendida);
– 5 days full board according to the Blue Zones menu;
– 6 classes of natural movement;
– 5 cooking classes Blue Zones;
– 10 hours of Blue Zones’s concepts;
– 1 x 50 min. massage;
– Trasfenrs to and from airport;
– Evening entertainment: Wine at 5 and Cinema/Traditional dance.

Longevity Blue Zones PROGRAMS:

This Vair program is outlined as a path to discover the secrets of longevity.

It includes:
– 4 days full board according to the Blue Zones menu;
– 4 classes of natural movement;
– 3 massages or similar 50 min;
– 1 Roman Tvahermal Baths – The balance of water 80 min;
– 4 cooking classes Blue Zones;
– 5 hours of Blue Zones’s concepts;
– 2 Evening entertainment: Wine at 5 and Cinema/Traditional dance.

Rates
2.400,00 Euro single participant
1.900,00 Euro per person for 2 or more participants
Accommodation excluded

NOTE: Accommodations available for all stays. Rates at Borgo Egnazia start at Euro 249,00 per double room per night (la Corte Bella or Borgo Splendida room categories).

Check-out the VAIR SPA – Vair (in local dialect “True”) is the unparalleled Puglian Spa nestled in the heart of Borgo Egnazia.

Contact us today for more information on this destination!

PLUS  book by June 30th to receive a $75 complimentary resort credit from Just Spas & Adventures!