Top Five Wellness Trends 2020

The Top Five Wellness Trends of 2020

Each year leading brands release their predictions for the top travel and wellness trends ahead. We ask Karma’s Spa & Wellness Curator, Judy Chapman, to highlight five of her favorite biggest health and wellness trends for 2020.

Pro Health Aging
Forget anti-aging, it’s all about aging well or ‘getting younger as we grow older’. According to Mindbodygreen.com, we need to think more about our health span, not just life span. Says Judy: ‘We are living in the age where we are living longer than ever. At 50, we are now potentially only half way through our lives – that’s a game-changer.’ We now know that our genes are only part of the story and it’s said that 70% of modern diseases are preventable through our lifestyle, nutrition and exercise. With meditation apps and on-line fitness classes, there’s never been an easier time to age gracefully without losing muscle tone, memory and cognitive function.
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November 13, 2019
Destinations Germany

The Top Winter Activities in Bavaria

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN BAVARIA

Are you looking for a winter vacation in Bavaria. Fancy some night skiing in Bavarian? How about open air ice skating (or golf) on lake followed by sampling local malt whiskys around a cozy fire? At the first fall of snowflakes, Schliersee and its surrounding areas become a winter wonderland… Here are our top 4 picks for traveling to and vacationing in Bavaria this winter.

ICE SKATING

Without doubt, Schliersee lake is the centerpiece of the town (all eyes lead to her) and it’s popular for refreshing dips, sailing, motorboat racing and watersports. Come January and the lake often freezes over making it a dream destination for open-air ice-skating (and golf too). When the lake isn’t frozen, you can also ice skate at the nearby natural ice rink at Oberland Stadium.

SNOW SKIING

Snow Skiing in Bavaria is an epic experience, ideal for the whole family.
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July 27, 2019
Vietnam

In Vietnam, Karma Cares is Supporting The Next Generation

Philanthropy is a cornerstone of the Karma Group, driven by Karma Chairman John Spence’s commitment to giving something back in the destinations he loves. In Vietnam, home to Karma Cay Tre in the famed UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, that means supporting a range of initiatives dedicated to empowering young people who’ve had difficult starts in life.

Recently, the Karma Group Vietnam team helped fund an event in support of scholarships for orphans and children from extremely poor families in Cam Pho, the ward in which Karma Group operates. The event featured performances from the children themselves as well as traditional dances and songs.

Karma Group provides ongoing support to Children’s Hope In Action (CHIA), which supports kids who face challenges like poverty, disability and exclusion. Each month, US$1000 goes toward’s CHIA’s operations, making Karma Group their key monthly supporter.
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July 22, 2019
Bali

Experience The Colour & Mystery of Galungan

Streets lined with charming, unique bamboo poles covered in palm fronds and traditionally dressed Indonesian women carrying offerings of tropical fruits and local flowers piled high on their heads are just a few of the visuals that will greet you when you visit Bali during Galungan. The religious festival, which celebrates Hindu faith, occurs every 210 days and begins this Wednesday 24th July, lasting until the 3rd of August. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, as well as the spiritual return of the Balinese late ancestors, delivering an electric atmosphere of excitement amongst locals.

Holidaying on the island of the Gods over the period of Galungan can give you the opportunity to experience Balinese culture in a way that many other tourists haven’t had the chance too. You’ll undoubtedly come across the bamboo poles which are known as Penjor and are considered offerings that the locals have prepared in appreciation to the gods.
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April 25, 2019
Karma Group News

Karma Supports Kerala Flood Victims

Last monsoon, Kerala was hit by severe flooding – the worst the southern Indian state had seen for nearly a century. At least 483 people died and millions were displaced. Karma Group was affected by the tragedy too. Commis Chef Shijin Shaji lost his entire home when it was washed away in the floods.

Karma endeavoured to help Shijin rebuild – not a simple task, as there were a number of family members and other stakeholders involved, so getting the correct permissions would take some time.

In total, Karma Group has committed US$5000 for flood relief. Of this, US$3000 was spent on supplying relief materials including mattresses, cupboards and other essentials to over 20 families. The remaining US$2000 was kept aside for Shijin’s house.

Karma Group managed to lobby the Builder’s Association of Indian, Kottayam Chapter to commit a further US$3000 to the cause.
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The Top Five Wellness Trends of 2020