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Spas are a dime a dozen in Monaco, but not everyone is as good as the Cinq Mondes spa at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort. Inside the light, white and bright cavernous space, in the subterranean part of the resort, you will find an endless maze dedicated to beauty and wellness. The therapists here are well-trained and are willing to make your time in the spa memorable. Massages, facials, scrubs and hair care are all available. You’ll want to spend at leas a half-a-day here, soaking-in the amenities. One of the most incredible treatments is the French Polynesia Massage Ritual. This is a body massage inherited from The Polynesian healers and inspired by Lomi-Lomi, which uses deep pressures from the therapist’s forearms and long continuous movements. Tiare flower notes accompany you all along this blissful experience of instant relief. It is truly heaven on Earth.

Inside the beautiful Le Quartier Francais Hotel in the sleepy village of Franschhoek, in South Africa’s Western Cape, sits the number one restaurant in the country. A small room dedicated to local, fresh ingredients and uniquely African flavors, The Tasting Room, as it’s called, is a dining experience for true foodies. Imagined by Relais & Chateaux grand chef, Margot Janse, the restaurant draws crowds in through simple yet imaginative fare that is presented in the most artful of ways. The interior was designed by Margot’s brother, famed Dutch designer Herbert Janse, and makes for the perfect backdrop to explore the many courses brought to your table throughout the typical three-and-a-half hour dinner. If you’re in town or want to add an important stop on your upcoming culinary tour, make The Tasting Room a priority.

For our last day focused on healthy additions that can improve your life, we zoom-in on a drink that will boost your immune system and prepare you to combat the undoubted colds and flus preparing to hunt you down this winter. Immunity is so very important as it is our defense against the elements. With lack of sleep, no exercise and poor eating habits – our immunity is challenged often. Here is a recipe for a cappuccino made with a slew of powerful herbs that will turn your life around ‍ Reishi Cappuccino 1/2 teaspoon of reishi 1/2 teaspoon of he shou wu 1 tablespoon cacao powder 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 pinch of cinnamon sweetener of choice (manuka honey or agave) Directions Blend ingredients in blender until desired consistency. Drink warm.

With our culture being coffee-obsessed, it’s easy to forget that there might be other alternatives for something warm and comforting to sip in the morning. But wouldn’t it be great if you could enjoy something that not only tasted good and warmed you up, but was an excellent health tonic? Enter David Wolfe’s “Vanilla Shilajit Latte”. With shilajit being a relatively unknown substance amongst the general population, it is slowly starting to make waves through the world of health. Shilajit is a tar-like substance that oozes from crevices between rocks high up in the Himalayan mountains. It is harvested and turned into a powder that acts as a strong detoxifier, decalcification agent and source of minerals for the body. Add in vanilla, cashews and fulvic acid and you have one strong, multi-tasking beverage. Here is the recipe. ‍ Vanilla Shilajit Latte 1 or 2 tablespoons of shilajit 1 or 2 tablespoons of ground vanilla 1 or 2 ounces of cashews 1 squirt of super concentrated fulvic acid 2 cups of gynostemma tea 1 tablespoon of agave or honey Directions Add all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and enjoy.

We could all incorporate a little extra something into our daily heath routine to give ourselves a boost. In this video, David Wolfe, nutrition and health pioneer, makes one of his favorite smoothies. “Goji Bonanza” is loaded with antioxidants, essential minerals and amino acids and is super hydrating. It takes 5 minutes to make and tastes incredible. Here is the recipe. ‍ Fly High Goji Berry Superfood Bonanza 4 cups of your favorite liquid (water, hot/cold tea, coconut water) 3 tbs goji berries 3 tbs cacao powder 1 tbs cacao nibs 1 tbs maca 1 tbs goji berry extract powder (optional) 1-2 tbs honey 1 tbs hemp seeds 1 small pinch celtic salt 1/4 fresh aloe -vera gel (optional) Directions Blend all ingredients in a high performance blender until smooth. Sprinkle goji berries on top of smoothie for garnish.