The start of the season of the award-winning lifestyle brand OKU promises exciting yet relaxing novelties.
OKU, die gefühlvoll kuratierten Luxushotels, die 2020 erstmals ihre Türen geöffnet haben, bieten unaufdringlichen Fünf-Sterne-Luxus in faszinierenden Destinationen für moderne Reisende. Inspiration schöpfen die Häuser auf Ibiza und Kos von der Natur und lokalen Verbindungen. Mit entspannenden und wiederbelebenden Wellness-Praktiken in ihren erstklassigen Spas, sowie kulinarischen und musikalischen Erlebnissen, die die Sinne wecken, haben sich die Hotels innerhalb kürzester Zeit einen Namen gemacht. Apropos Name: OKU leitet sich von einem japanischen spirituellen und architektonischen Konzept ab, das “innerer Raum” bedeutet. Perfekt für alle, die ihre Gefühlswelt erweitern und mit ihren Emotionen in Einklang kommen möchten.
To kick off the season, the holistic properties are unveiling a new spa concept, a series of proprietary retreats, a new restaurant in Ibiza and a new partnership with the Ibiza Preservation Fund, which supports environmental and sustainable initiatives on the island.
As the first European hotel partners, the spas will offer CBD massages and facials using oils from OTO , the leading CBD brand from the UK. Guests can enjoy the ultimate recovery experience with OTO products, which include a blend of organic seed oil, coconut oil and pure CBD with variations of citrus and herbal blends. A range of massages, including the Focus Rejuvenating Massage, offers guests a whole new level of holistic well-being.
Alternatively, OKU Spas offer the OTO Signature Renewal Facial, which includes an immersive journey into the spirit with re-centering sound therapy, followed by cleansing and exfoliation, a nourishing facial massage, facial mask, eye treatment and a moisturizing day cream. The CBD treatments are hydrating, calm the skin and stimulate the mind. Guests report reduced anxiety and skin inflammation, as well as a renewed glow inside and out. Further, CBD smooths the skin tone, reduces signs of aging, boosts concentration, calms muscles and provides an overall sense of balance.
Zudem bieten die Hotels eine alternative Art und Weise, das Inselleben zu erleben. Gäste werden eingeladen, ein langsameres Lebenstempo zu erforschen, abzuschalten und sich auf sich selbst zu konzentrieren. Ein sorgfältig zusammengestelltes Menü an verwöhnenden Behandlungen, die alte Traditionen mit modernen Errungenschaften verbinden, soll die Entspannung fördern und für Verbundenheit mit der Insel und der Natur als Ganzes sorgen. Zur weiteren Entspannung plant das OKU Ibiza ein Programm mit regelmäßigen Heilungsritualen. Von Klangzeremonien, Gongbädern, Reiki-Sitzungen bis hin zu Kristallheilungen baut das Hotel sein Angebot an “spiritueller Nahrung” aus.
Sports lovers (or those who would like to be) learn to push beyond their limits at an OKU retreat. These are hosted by some of the best-known names in the fitness and wellness industry. For its first retreat, OKU Ibiza has teamed up with James Stirling, the famous personal trainer also known as London Fitness Guy. The four-night, 16-person trip will take place May 19-23, 2022, with participants benefiting from direct access to Stirling. The personal trainer will also share his best fitness tips and extensive expertise, leading a series of group bootcamp, HIIT and circuit classes, as well as walking tours.
The in-house restaurant, which has quickly made a name for itself in Ibiza's fine-dining scene, presents a brand-new look - and a new, refined menu - after an extensive redesign. Elegant, angled lines, bronze mirrors and striking orange hues define the design, which was created in collaboration with design studio Woodfever. Chef Mark Vaessen showcases the new menu with a raw bar and delicious Asian and global fusion dishes, including an impressive selection of robata and hibachi grilled dishes prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients.
The restaurant also invites visitors to actively get involved, going much further than simply offering a glimpse into the open kitchen. Guests have the exclusive opportunity to participate in private or group cooking classes with the chef himself. For sake lovers, weekly tastings are held to enjoy the Japanese delicacy. Contributing to the greater good can be done by ordering one of the dishes created in collaboration with the Ibiza Preservation Fund, where all proceeds are donated to the charity.
Sikamini, Marmari, Kos, 85, 853 00, Greece
Tel.: +30 2242 440380
Web: okuhotels.com/oku-kos
Price: DZ ab €229,– pro Nacht
Camí del Portixol, 2, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain.
Tel.: +34 971 34 84 77
Web: okuhotels.com/oku-ibiza
Price: DZ ab €264,– pro Nacht
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