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SECRET RETREATS INTRODUCES THE ART OF SOCIAL DETOX: SUSTAINABLE ESCAPES BEYOND THE SCREEN
In a world where screen time has eclipsed real time, Secret Retreats is redefining luxury through the social detox: journeys designed to reconnect travelers with nature, culture, and themselves—while supporting Asia's communities and environments. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Monday 25 August 2025
“Travel should be about presence, not notifications,” says Stéphane Junca, Managing Director of Secret Retreats.
“Our members are committed not only to sustainable practices, but also to sustaining guests’ mental and emotional well-being. Social detox is the next step in responsible travel.”
Across Asia, Secret Retreats properties invite travelers to trade scrolling for stargazing and timelines for timeless experiences. In Thailand, Baba Eco Lodge and 500 Rai Floating Resort immerse guests in pristine coastlines and rainforest lakes, where tides and sunsets set the day’s rhythm. Cambodia’s Canvas & Orchids drifts on the Tatai River, while India’s Neeleshwar Hermitage restores balance through Ayurveda and slow food.
For those seeking remoteness, Baliem Valley Resort in West Papua leads guests into tribal highlands, while the Kumai Cruise in Borneo and Malaysia’s Borneo Rainforest Lodge reveal ancient rainforests alive with orangutans and towering canopies. In northern Vietnam, P’apiu offers rare intimacy and silence, while Ladakh’s Lchang Nang Retreat—“The House of Trees”—restores harmony under Himalayan skies.
Each destination redefines luxury as presence, not excess.
Guests rediscover conversation, savor meals drawn from local soil, and engage with traditions that enrich both traveler and host community. Social detox, as envisioned by Secret Retreats, is not deprivation but renewal: journeys that restore balance, protect culture, and honor the natural world.
About Secret Retreats
Secret Retreats is a collection of independent boutique hotels, cruises, and restaurants across Asia, united by a commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and community engagement. From jungle camps to city heritage homes, every property is a gateway to the hidden secrets of Asia, curated with care for both guests and the planet.
 Secret Retreats is redefining luxury through the social detox: journeys designed to reconnect travelers with nature, culture, and themselves
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