Connections Wellbeing series brings together the world’s best wellbeing suppliers and global luxury travel buyers looking to developing their understanding in this incredibly fast-growing sector. Events, held with the support of Wellbeing Escapes, blend executive-led networking alongside challenging and informative sessions, with hands-on practical experiences showcasing the latest wellness techniques. Suppliers are globally-known brands who sell wellbeing as part of their core offering including hotels, spas and practitioners. Buyers are established luxury agents and operators interested in building their understanding of wellness to better serve their clients.
About the Event
When & Where
Algarve
Agenda
Sunday, 29th October
Optional activities
Duration: All Day
Location: Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Spa, wellness classes and pool/ VIP transfers - check in
Connections Informal dinner
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Location: Mercado Culinario
Connections Informal dinner at Mercado Culinario sponsored by Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
Monday, 30th October
Optional activities
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Optional Thermal spa or Stretching class at the zen room, block A, level 8
Breakfast
Duration: 1 hour
Breakfast at Mercado Culinario
Opening welcome
Duration: 1 hour
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe of Connections, Rob Veltman of Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa and Stella Photi of Wellbeing Escapes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Healthy break
Duration: 15 minutes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Insights
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Insights: 'Growing younger as you grow old' with Dr. Coelho of Palacio Estoril Hotel
Connections Lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Connections lunch at Mon-Chic restaurant
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Healthy break
Duration: 15 minutes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
The Connections Interview
Duration: 45 minutes
The Connections Interview : The Ayurveda Philisophy with Dr Naresh Perumbuduri
Free time
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer to Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Cocktail reception
Duration: 45 minutes
Cocktail reception sponsored by Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Transfer
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer to Anantara Vilamoura
Connections Dinner
Duration: 2 hours
Connections official dinner sponsored by Anantara Vilamoura and supported by Turismo de Portugal
Transfer
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
Tuesday, 31st October
Optional activities
Duration: 30 minutes
Optional Thermal spa or pilates class at the zen room, block A, level 8
Breakfast
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Breakfast at Mercado Culinario
ConnecTalk
Duration: 50 minutes
ConnecTalk with Stella Photi of Wellbeing Escapes
Connections Group Discussions
Duration: 50 minutes
Connections Group Discussions: ‘In the shoes of the wellbeing traveller’ sponsored by The Telegraph
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
Transfer to Caldas de Monchique
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience at Caldas de Monchique
Healthy break
Duration: 15 minutes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience at Caldas de Monchique
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
The Story
Duration: 30 minutes
The story of a Wellbeing Pioneer with John Stewart of Kamalaya, Koh Samui
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Healthy break
Duration: 15 minutes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
Connections closing remarks
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Duration: 1 hour
Transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
Transfer to Jardim das Oliveiras sponsored by Município de Monchique
Connections closing dinner
Duration: 2 hours
Connections closing dinner at Jardim das Oliveiras sponsored by Município de Monchique
Transfer
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
Wednesday, 01st November
VIP transfers - check out
Duration: All day
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Dress Code
The Connections way works best when you embrace the experiences on offer. During the day we would advise that all delegates dress in comfortable/casual attire.
Suits and ties are not required
We all like you to look your best, but with our programme being active, suits may not work!
Think carefully about heels
Heels can be a problem if you want to join some of the activities on offer, so if you’re going to wear heels, consider bringing some flats too so you don’t miss out.
Weather
The average temperature in Portugal in October is likely to be 19°C, but please do check the weather before packing your suitcase.
We do advise that all delegates take their own necessities, which may include, medical supplies, etc.
Connections Wellbeing Portugal Experiences
Here is a taste of some of the experiences you will be sharing with your fellow Connections Wellbeing Portugal attendees:
-Japanese Acupuncture
-Gua Sha
-Honey Foot Bliss
-Monchique Mountain Inhalation
-ESPA Skin Vision Analysis
-Sensorial Scalp Massage
-Activate Breathing workshop
-Happy Hands Workstation
-Mineral Stone Workshop
-Monchique Miracle Oil facial pressure points
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