Halekulani Okinawa announced a collaboration with Blue Zones, a company that provides longevity research and wellbeing solutions globally. The three-year partnership kicks off with a Blue Zones Retreat on October 20-26, 2024, exclusively available to Halekulani Okinawa guests, where participants will learn the wisdom of longevity in one of the original blue zone regions of the world. “With one of the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world, Okinawa is known for its rich culture and history of well-being. We are thrilled to offer a program where guests can experience the food, culture, and lifestyle cultivated here and take home practices to improve their own health and well-being,” says Jun Yoshie, general manager of Halekulani Okinawa. “Our goal is to integrate the local cultural heritage into every aspect of the guest experience, and this is an ideal opportunity for us to share a piece of Okinawa with our visitors.”
The Blue Zones Retreat at Halekulani Okinawa will last six nights and include an array of experiences and workshops rooted in the Blue Zones research on Okinawan traditions that lead to a longer, happier life. The Blue Zones Retreat features two Halekulani Okinawa Escapes programs. In addition to these programs, the retreat features plant-forward cuisine with cooking classes led by an Okinawan vegetable sommelier. Guests can also enjoy a traditional Okinawan ceramics class and a walk along Yachimun pottery street. Other highlights include sunrise Sabani boat sailing with meditation and a traditional tea ceremony, all designed to provide an immersive experience of Okinawan culture.