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April 22, 2024
HBO White Lotus travel escapism meets Luxury Bali Health & Wellness at Haritha Villas + Spa. We had an exceptional 2 night stay in March 2024. From the lush meandering entry road that reminded us of Jurassic Park when the large wooden gates opened to the ultra modern villas with individual plunge pools, the Haritha experience is centered around providing travelers with tranquility and relaxation amidst natural beauty. Carved into a verdant hilltop with lovely views of paddy fields and palm trees, the contemporary villas are thoughtfully designed with seamless indoor/outdoor living. The glass walls slide open to connect to the covered outdoor dining area. We took all of our meals at our villa which was relaxing and private. The carefully curated menu included delicious healthy vegan options to tasty Sri Lankan and continental fare. The room was modern and light filled. The indoor/outdoor shower had a great European overhead rain shower. The bed, linens and pillows were very comfortable, and we slept soundly. The Haritha experience is driven by the exceptional staff from Axel who first welcomed us to the resort to the dedicated behind-the-scenes staff who artfully maintained the grounds, housekeeping staff who put a special touch on turndown service and the culinary talent who created special food memories for my family. Everything was perfectly orchestrated by our dedicated villa manager Roshan, who provided us with phenomenal care during our stay. Thank you, Roshan! I also very much enjoyed morning outdoor yoga sessions in an ideally situated wooden cabana amidst lilly pads and jungle. My exceptional yoga guru Nevika incorporated lots of stretching and breathing exercises, and was caring and inclusive of all guests with a range of yoga abilities (hint: I'm a beginner and loved it). Finally, my ayurveidc treatment sessions with Samanthika the Spa Queen were deeply therapeutic. I highly recommend the Pinda Sweda consultation and ayurvedic massage (my first!). Pinda sweda incorporates holistic warm medicated oil that is applied to the joints and gently massaged in. I felt rejuvenated! I also treated myself to a second hand and foot reflexology treatment with Samanthika the morning of our departure. I highly recommend it for globe trekkers whose feet feel a bit well worn. My family also enjoyed the Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project recommended by Roshan, our villa manager. Unlike the numerous turtle "sanctuaries" that dot Hikkaduwa, if you have a car and want to experience true turtle conservation/rehabilitation vs. turtle tourist traps, I highly recommend a visit. Overall, Haritha was a very special experience for our family. A true getaway for everyone. My six year old daughter and husband loved the personal plunge pool, and my sister-in-law appreciated the natural beauty and relaxation. I loved the health & wellness focus. Thank you to the Haritha creative team for melding Bali luxury health & wellness with Sri Lankan hospit