Arovada: A private island wellness retreat in Cambodia

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In June 2016, AKARYN Hotel Group will launch Arovada by AKARYN, the first private island wellness retreat in Cambodia. Set on the private island of Koh Krabey, it is just a 20 minute boat transfer south of Sihanoukville.The design is inspired and directed by fashion designer Kenzo Takada and the resort will embrace the AKARYN Hotel Group concept of ‘outdoor living in’. With 40 private and uniquely appointed villas guests will to experience the rare luxury of space, seclusion and exemplary service within an undiscovered tropical island setting.Positioned for ultimate privacy, each villa blends harmoniously into its natural surroundings. Built around the existing trees and virgin jungle, guests will be cocooned by nature. Villas feature private infinity pools, a large terrace with day bed and ocean view gardens. Each villa will enjoy the services of a highly skilled, experienced private butler, locally recruited and trained to deliver authentic Cambodian hospitality.Anchalika Kijkanakorn, founder and managing director of AKARYN Hotel Group, said: “It has long been a dream of mine to create the ultimate retreat: a place where we can rediscover who we truly are, far from the pressures and gaze of the world. I firmly believe Arovada by AKARYN is this destination. I am privileged to have worked closely for the last three years with the design icon Kenzo, resulting in an unparalleled private island retreat, combined with a world-leading wellness sanctuary. Arovada by AKARYN will become one of the most extraordinary island resorts in the world.”Central to the island will be the revolutionary Ayurah Wellness Centre, where guests can undertake a complete lifestyle transformation during their stay. Founded on four pillars of wellbeing – Weight Optimisation, Anti-aging, Mind Balance, Detoxification – Ayurah Wellness combines the best of Eastern and Western philosophies, treating each individual as a whole to weave each of the four pillars into bespoke treatment plans.The 2000sqm Ayurah Wellness Centre will epitomise the fusion of spiritual and medical care, integrating the cutting-edge technology of a medical clinic with time-honoured holistic therapies. State of the art facilities include water therapy suites, full holistic, fitness, medical and spa facilities, alongside meditation boardwalk trails woven into the rocks, caves and the shoreline.Every conceivable form of treatment is on offer, from blood analysis to acupuncture, IV therapy and colonics. Pampering is also on the menu: scrubs, wraps and an extensive range of massages. Anti-aging treatments, specially designed by UK skincare expert Linda Meredith, can be supplemented with natural nutritional supplements, stem-cell therapies and more. Daily yoga, qigong and meditation alongside music therapy promote emotional wellbeing, while private personal training, bootcamps, muay thai and pilates focus on honing the body and improving alignment.Nutritional and gastronomic expertise will be demonstrated in a wide array of dining options, with a strong emphasis on the slow food concept using organic ingredients sourced locally from their own farm. From French influenced Indochinese cuisine, to private in-villa or beach dining, each will be a celebration of local produce.Guests looking for a private destination wedding need look no further, with a unique wedding chapel crafted on the coastline over a naturally heart-shaped rock that will act as the altar.Arovada by AKARYN will also focus on sustainable practices, working with the local community to protect the environment. Initiatives include partnerships with local farmers and fishermen to teach them sustainable and organic methods.

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