A made bed facing floor to ceiling windows over the sea

One of ten pillars

Luxury andheartfelt hospitality

Our philosophy

Where refined elegance meets genuine warmth, offering accommodation that makes you feel both indulged and at home.

On a retreat

What luxury looks like on the day

The experiences on a La maréa day that bring this pillar to life.

  1. A guest resting under a towel in a treatment room with an oval window
    Massage
  2. Two women setting a long table with lemons and wine beside windows onto the sea
    Chef curated Mediterranean dining
  3. Two guests relaxing in the living room by the wood fire, the sea beyond the windows
    Relaxing by the fire
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Backed by research

The science

Our bespoke lifestyle retreats are grounded in science and inspired by years of research and hands-on practice working in evidence-based wellness and high performance sport.

What the research shows

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  • Supportive, person-centred hospitality improves psychological comfort, stress reduction, satisfaction, recovery, sleep, pain perception, and adherence. (Dwamena et al., 2012; Beach et al., 2006; PMC, 2023)
  • Person-centred care models prioritising empathy, respect, and responsiveness improve engagement and outcomes. (Kitson et al., 2013; McCormack et al., 2010; Edvardsson et al., 2010)
  • Warm, culturally respectful hospitality enhances trust, safety, and uptake of interventions. (Beach et al., 2006; O’Donnell et al., 2021; PMC, 2023)
  • Attention to comfort, personalised service, and cultural sensitivity complements wellness pillars by fostering engagement and readiness for positive behaviour change. (McCormack et al., 2010; Dwamena et al., 2012)

Key references

2 sources, 2 linked to the paper.

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  1. Interventions for providers to promote a patient-centred approach in clinical consultationsDwamena F, Holmes-Rovner M, Gaulden CM et al., Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012
  2. What are the core elements of patient-centred care? A narrative review and synthesis of the literature from health policy, medicine and nursingKitson A, Marshall A, Bassett K et al., Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2013

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From chaos to calm, stress to serenity. Let the tide guide you home.