Renowned wellness practitioner Vijaya Goyal, whose path has taken her from the courtroom to some of Asia’s most revered healing traditions, draws on decades of experience across Asia to blend ancient wisdom with intuitive, deeply personal care. We explore why Bhutan offers such fertile ground for transformation, how healing unfolds in a lodge environment, and what guests can expect from Vijaya’s residency at &Beyond Punakha.

In this episode we chat with Mark Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer of Business Development for &Beyond and Cliver Rioja, General Manager of the &Beyond Amazon Explorer about the launch of this luxury expeditionary yacht onto the waters of the Peruvian Amazon. From the exciting features and activities guests can look forward to, to the unique design elements of the craft and its interiors, from the wildlife the jungle has to offer, to the sustainability approach adopted in developing the &Beyond Amazon Explorer, there are many delights to uncover.

Andrea Perez Hoyos, the Creative Director of Adriana Hoyos, talks about being the team selected to work on the innovative design of the Galapagos Explorer, &Beyond’s first expeditions yacht. Find out how the unique beauty of the Galapagos served as inspiration and hear about the unusual elements that the team incorporated to create an authentic sense of place. Andrea describes the challenges of maintaining a sense of luxury and exclusivity while also keeping the design practical and functional.