EPISODE · Mar 14, 2022 · 40 MIN
What About Vietnam - S3-23 - Vietnam - Your next Wellness destination
from What about Vietnam - Traveller Insights · host Kerry Newsome
Vietnam in the past 2 years of lockdown has really seen an opportunity to develop itself as a “Wellness destination”. The country not only offers sheer beauty, open spaces to explore and discover, hot springs, culture, over 3,000 kms of coastline, quality food and wellness practices such as meditation and yoga are becoming easily accessible in properties and locations around Vietnam.Today we talk about one of these Wellness retreat properties in detail, as I wanted you to have one true example as a point of reference. Plus, you will hear a little bit about the imperial city of Hue.Hylton Lipkin is my guest today and is one of the champions influencing the change towards wellness and sustainable tourism in Vietnam. While wellness is different things to different people, I hope this episode will give you a snapshot view of some of the activities and experiences available to you; to either “kick start” a change to your lifestyle, or offer some respite from the one you have.Hylton, born in South Africa, was once an avid traveller himself, and found himself living and working in many countries around the world ,until he was offered a job in Vietnam, where he now sits as the GM of the Alba Wellness Valley located just outside of Hue in Central Vietnam.Hylton is also the World Wellness Weekend Ambassador for Vietnam and in that role he has the chance to influence the world on the growth of this sector in Vietnam and to bring forth his other passion, which is Environmental Wellness.Vietnam has a swag of wellness experiences to incorporate into your next holiday, so keep an eye out for these as you make plans and book your holiday experience in Vietnam.Sit back and enjoy my entertaining and knowledgeable guest - Hylton Lipkin.If you would like to know more the World Wellness organisation and to Register your activity for 16th - 18th September, 2022 Go here - https://world-wellness-weekend.org/Alba Wellness Valley- https://fusionhotelgroup.com/albawellnessvalley/NOTE: This is not meant to be in any way an advertisement for the Alba Wellness Retreat. Check out more and listen for free here - WHATABOUTVIETNAM - check out more podcasts to help you trip plan.This and all shows available wherever you find podcasts.Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3g7aLzgApple /Itunes - https://apple.co/3uPWJWTGoogle Podcasts - https://bit.ly/3sql8AUAmazon Prime - https://amzn.to/2OPRBmlFollow us on facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/whataboutvietnam Follow us on Insta here - https://www.instagram.com/whataboutvietnampodcast/Follow us on LinkedIN here - https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-about-vietnam/Follow on your favourite pod channel, email directly to [email protected] Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokLet me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure? Why not find out what’s possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital
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Vietnam in the past 2 years of lockdown has really seen an opportunity to develop itself as a “Wellness destination”. The country not only offers sheer beauty, open spaces to explore and discover, hot springs, culture, over 3,000 kms of coastline, quality food and wellness practices such as meditation and yoga are becoming easily accessible in properties and locations around Vietnam. Today we talk about one of these Wellness retreat properties in detail, as I wanted you to have&...
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