The Art of Wellness Travel and the Mediterranean Way of Slow Living
- Angela Sabatasso
- Nov 6
- 2 min read
By Angela Sabatasso, Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties
In a world that rushes, the greatest luxury is learning to slow down.
From the quiet beaches of Ischia to the terraced vineyards of Mallorca and the sun-drenched coast of Palos Verdes, a new kind of traveler — and homeowner — is emerging. One who values wellbeing, connection, and intentional beauty over speed and excess.
This is the heart of La Dolce Vita living — and it’s transforming how we travel, how we rest, and how we design the spaces we call home.
Wellness Travel: Restoring Through Experience
Wellness travel isn’t about escaping life; it’s about returning to yourself.
It’s the morning light over Positano, the steam rising from Ischia’s thermal waters, or a long meal shared beneath a lemon tree. It’s movement, nourishment, and stillness — in balance.
In Italy and Spain, wellness isn’t a trend; it’s woven into the rhythm of daily life. You walk instead of rush, eat what’s in season, and make time for beauty. Each day is its own form of healing.
As someone who has spent time immersed in Mediterranean wellness culture, I’ve seen how these experiences shape the way we live back home. A slower, more intentional rhythm changes everything — from your energy to your outlook.
Bringing the Journey Home
For many travelers, the goal is no longer just seeing the world — it’s bringing the feeling of those places back home.
Wellness travel inspires us to create spaces that feel like sanctuaries:
• kitchens that invite slow cooking and conversation,
• terraces designed for morning coffee and sunset reflection,
• gardens that connect us to the earth again.
This is the philosophy I bring to my work in Palos Verdes real estate — helping clients find homes that don’t just look beautiful, but support a beautiful life. Homes that feel like a continuation of your favorite destination — grounded, balanced, restorative.
The Mediterranean Way: Slow Living, Deep Presence
The essence of Mediterranean slow travel lies in presence — savoring each moment rather than rushing to the next. It’s wandering through markets in Mallorca, swimming in the Amalfi sea, or taking the long way home just to enjoy the view.
It’s also about community — long lunches, laughter, connection. And it’s about wellness — not as a routine, but as a natural byproduct of living well.
Here in Palos Verdes, that same energy exists. The coastline mirrors the Mediterranean, the pace invites calm, and every sunset reminds us that life isn’t meant to be hurried — it’s meant to be felt.
La Dolce Vita, Wherever You Are
Whether you’re exploring the world or settling into your next home, the goal is the same: to live beautifully and intentionally.
Wellness travel and Mediterranean living remind us that luxury isn’t about having more — it’s about feeling more.
More sunlight. More joy. More time.
At Casa Della Dolce Vita, I help clients find homes that reflect that philosophy — spaces that embody La Dolce Vita wherever you are in the world.
Live beautifully. Live well. Live the sweet life.
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