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Tucked away in the bustling city of Singapore, a tranquil oasis provides new mothers with a luxurious space for recovery and relaxation during their confinement period following childbirth. As they recuperate from the demanding delivery process, mothers can enjoy peace of mind by having a clear livestream of their newborns sleeping in a separate nursery. The electronic eyes watching over...
I If confinement conjures up images of pandemic-related quarantine, we don’t blame you - we’ve all had our fair share of it at some point or other since Covid-19 erupted a year ago. For many societies in Asia, however, confinement refers to the traditional - and often culturally-entrenched - practice of postpartum seclusion for both mother and baby in the immediate 30 to 40 days after childbirth. Widely practised in Asia - including Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and India - the custom is especially well-documented in China, where it is known as '坐月子' (or sitting the...
/ Posted on 8 February, 2021 18:30 The pursuit of comfort, rehabilitation and mental healing is expected to dominate consumer demand emerging post-lockdown, and properties in Asia are responding to this call for wellness. TTG Asia rounds up some of the newest finds. Amanbagh, India A hidden sanctuary in the Aravalli Hills of rural Rajasthan, Amanbagh’s scalloped sandstone arches are an echo from the resplendence of the Mughal Empire. Here, operator Aman will launch its new Ayurveda Traditional Medicine Immune Support Retreat, available on select dates. Guests can receive an initial wellnes...
/ Posted on 1 February, 2021 8:30 The pandemic has snuffed out the medical tourism boom in South-east Asia, leaving the once-thriving sector ailing. TTG Asia reporters examine how the industry is fighting to nurse the sector back to financial health. Singapore By Pamela Chow While medical and wellness is not a current focus of her tourism strategy, Singapore may find ample opportunity in this sector, thanks to her effective clampdown on the spread of Covid-19, as well as her egalitarian distribution of vaccines since December 2020. The island nation’s speedy turnaround during the pandemic h...
Kai Suites, Singapore: A luxury hotel for new parents (and their babies) CNN 1/8/2021 © Courtesy Kai Suites/Gastro Sense Ask most new parents what they want the most, and they might say help with the baby, prepared meals or a good night's sleep. Popular Searches At Kai Suites, an uber-luxurious hotel for postpartum moms in Singapore, they can get all of those things -- for a price. The hotel, which is ironically located on a spot once occupied by a maternity hospital, begins at $18,000S ($13,650) for a two-week stay. Kevin Kwee, the hotel's owner and operator, tells CNN Travel that his o...