Chenot Espace Spa at One&Only Portonovi

CHENOT ESPACE AT ONE & ONLY PORTONOVI

Discerning spa aficionados should reach out to a River Oaks Travel Agency to start planning a trip to Montenegro. The world-famous Chenot Espace has arrived at Montenegro’s shores, finding its perfect home in the surroundings of One&Only Portonovi. Combining Chinese medicine and Western technology, Chenot Espace takes an innovative approach to wellness with life-changing detoxifying programs and ‘next-generation technology’ in skincare.

Advanced diagnostic tests pioneered by Chenot allow guests to understand what is aging their bodies and set new pathways to improve performance and wellbeing. Following this initial consultation stage, guests will receive a personalized program involving nutritional recommendations, detox menus, fitness schedules, targeted spa treatments, stress-relieving activities. Chenot Espace programs stimulate the body to eliminate toxins, trigger repairing, regenerative actions, and increase energy levels and vitality. What’s more, you’ll be equipped with a wealth of knowledge so you can lead a healthier, more mindful existence when you return home.

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Diagnostics

Guests will start their wellness journey with a series of diagnostic tests designed to understand their individual needs, which will lead to the creation of an effective, personal program. The holistic diagnostics will assess an essential array of physiological parameters, known as Chenot Lifestyle Biomarkers®, that determine the impact of lifestyle on the vitality status and aging process. Biomarkers® range from vascular age (arterial stiffness assessment), intoxication (minerals and heavy metals analysis), and skin collagen thickness (ultrasound assessment) to body composition analysis, emotional stress (HRV analysis), and endurance performance (cardiorespiratory fitness assessment).

Tailored Programs

Each Chenot Program will create a sophisticated set of personal treatments and culinary plans for each individual following the diagnostics tests.

These programs will work in synergy, stimulate the body to eliminate toxins, increase vitality, activate energy channels, and rebalance the body’s physiology.

Guests can select individual treatments or engage in shorter experiences seamlessly incorporated into their overall holiday or choose to take a fully immersive one-week program.

The iconic and transformative one-week Advanced Detox program induces a deep purification and detoxification of the body and is a pillar of Chenot’s pioneering philosophy. The tailored program includes advanced diagnostic tests with Chenot Lifestyle Biomarkers®, medical and nutritional consultations, a plant-based nutritional plan, and targeted energetic massage, bio-energetic, hydro-aromatherapy, Phyto-mud hydro-jet treatments. Following the Advanced Detox, there is the follow-up Fundamental Detox, a one-week program that can be taken within six months to maintain the effect.

For guests looking to combine wellness and relaxation, there is a range of programs.

De-Stress and Recharge
  • Four days/five nights
  • Restores inner balance and the body’s natural rhythms
  • Three Days
  • Ideal as a regular cleanse undertaken several times a year
  • Two days
  • Includes several massages and aromatherapy treatments
  • Three days
  • Strengthens the body and helps clients learn how to reach their fitness performance potential
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Chenot Espace Highlights:

  • 4,000 square meters with state-of-the-art facilities
  • A range of spa treatments from traditional massages and facials to multi-day wellness programs
  • Tailored programs using advanced diagnostics to improve health and wellbeing
  • Location inside the beautiful One&Only Portonovi resort
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With Our Compliments:

River Oaks Travel clients staying at the One&Only Portonovi receive a $100 USD equivalent Resort/Hotel credit which can be used at Chenot Espace

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Getting There:

Flights from New York (EWR and JFK)) to Dubrovnik (DBV)

Portonovi is an easy drive from Dubrovnik (one hour), Tivat (50 minutes), and Podgorica (two and a half hours) airports, all served by a variety of airlines, and well equipped to handle private jets.

 

Spa Program Lengths:

3 – 5 days

 

When to go:

A year-round destination with a Mediterranean climate and peak season from June to September

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Combine with:

Croatia

Greece

 

What makes One&Only Portonovi special?

The finest resort on the Adriatic

A one of a kind location

The new Riviera in the making

The marina & village

Privacy and ultimate seclusion

Riviera style dining

Private white sand beach

Poolside living

Chenot Espace

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River Oaks Travel Planning Services:

  • Personalized travel itinerary designed for your unique preferences and style
  • Dedicated travel expert to manage all travel logistics and provide expertise
  • VIP amenities: room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, spa and dining credits, and more
  • 24/7 emergency contacts and River Oaks Travel app to access our team
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Chenot Espace Treatments

Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovi covers an expanse of 4,000 m2 and features state-of-the-art facilities and 28 treatment rooms. Expert practitioners curate an array of targeted treatments from neuro-acoustic deep relaxation treatments, acupuncture, and ozone therapy to intravenous nutrient therapy and hydro-colon treatments.

Diagnostics and treatments fall under six different departments:

  1. Medical
  2. Human Performance
  3. Medical Aesthetic
  4. Aesthetic
  5. Hydrotherapy
  6. Sport & Fitness

 

Guests can choose from various effective aesthetic treatments to help restore natural beauty, from cellulite and dedicated eye treatments to purifying detox facials.

Chenot Espace features hydrotherapy and cryotherapy facilities, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, and relaxation areas, ensuring guests leave feeling recharged.

In addition, the year-round destination resort also offers an Oriental Hamman, a hair salon, and the men’s grooming salon, Barber & Blade by One&Only. Some of the guest rooms and suites are located directly above the spa, providing privacy and easy access for those taking part in more intensive or more extended treatment programs.

 

One and Only Portonovi Bar

Culinary Choices

Nutrition is an essential pillar in the Chenot Method, and guests at One&Only Portonovi will be able to follow a personalized diet plan, carefully designed to work in connection with their wellbeing programs. The Detox Diet, performed under medical guidance, is a low-calorie, anti-aging plan devised to stimulate metabolic efficiency and promote cleaning and repairing mechanisms.

Additional clean eating options are available outside the spa at the One&Only Portonovi’s restaurants: La Veranda, Sabia, and Tapasake Club.

Interested in planning a visit to Chenot Espace at the One&Only Portonovi?

One & Only Portonovi

ONE & ONLY PORTONOVI Review

One & Only Portonovi – The first One&Only resort in Europe is determined to captivate with its charming destination on the Adriatic Sea. Located in the heart of Boka Bay, with proximity to the two historic Medieval towns of Perast and Kotor, and the Adriatic Coast, perfect for yacht and speed boat day trips and sightseeing.
The hotel is home to the first Chenot Espace globally. This new wellness concept combines state-of-the-art facilities with scientific treatments designed to improve guests’ health.
One&Only Portonovi’s private beach is a perfect hideaway for dedicated sunseekers and laid-back families, with fine white sands meeting blue waters on the shore of Boka Bay.

One and Only Portonovi

Style

Adjacent to the Unesco World Heritage site of Kotor, One&Only Portonovi features grand facades, terracotta roofs and private gardens, and an array of indoor and outdoor pools designed to reflect the architectural style of the old Venetian palaces of the region.

Accommodations:

105 spacious rooms – 710 ft² total (592 ft² inside / 118 ft² outside)e

The spacious guest rooms feature sleek, modern fireplaces, expansive bathrooms the same size as the bedrooms, as well as large floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces.

Interleading options: 2-bedroom Family rooms and 2-bedroom Family suites

Rooms

105 spacious rooms – 710 ft² total (592 ft² inside / 118 ft² outside)e

The spacious guest rooms feature sleek, modern fireplaces, expansive bathrooms the same size as the bedrooms, as well as large floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces.

Interleading options: 2-bedroom Family rooms and 2-bedroom Family suites

5 Panoramic Bayview suites : 1,539 ft² total (1,324 ft² inside / 215 ft² outside)
Suite One – Signature suite 4,026 ft² total (3,175 ft² inside / 851 ft² outside)

One&Only Portonovi’s Suite One is a one-bedroom signature suite with a private wine vault, an outdoor dining area seating up to twelve people with sublime views of the mountains and bay, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a separate butler entrance. Suite One can be connected with neighboring rooms
becoming Suite Two or Suite Three

Two exquisite villas, each with its private garden and pool:

  • 3-bedroom Villa One: 4,984 ft² inside and 18,837 ft² garden
  • 2-bedroom Villa Two: 2,347 ft² inside and 10,010 ft² garden

Villa Orjen, Villa Lovcen, Villa Rumija: secluded 3- and 4-bedroom villas with each its own private sandy beach, pool and jetty.

Service & Spa

One & Only Portonivi offers a Chenot Espace Health and Wellness Spa in partnership with industry leader Henri Chenot.
Bespoke Chenot programs and experiences include tailored Biolight and Detox menus, fitness schedules, targeted spa treatments, stress-relieving activities, and so much more. A scientific and medical concept where the Chenot Method® plays an essential role in detoxing and resetting the body.
The initial stage of consultation and wellness screening by a Chenot-trained specialist will provide insight into precisely what is aging the body. The experience at One&Only Portonovi Chenot Espace offers a genuine 360° approach to wellbeing, with scientifically proven methods at its core.
4000 m2 (43055 ft 2 ) of Spa area offers 27 single treatment rooms, a couples treatment room with a jacuzzi, hydrotherapy, and cryotherapy treatment facilities with two relaxation areas, an oriental Hammam, a steam room, sauna, and an indoor pool.

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Culinary

La Veranda, all-day dining inspired by the local Montenegrin cuisine, offers homemade cooking with an Adriatic flair and expertly reinvented Balkan favorites

Sabia by Giorgio Locatelli, Michelin starred chef, brings fresh, healthy southern Italian cuisine to the shores of Boka Bay

Tapasake Club, the heart of the resort, is an eclectic venue combining a contemporary Japanese restaurant set amid a pool club and a Shisha Lounge

Caminetti Bar exudes a warm ambiance, enhanced by picturesque views over the terrace, lush gardens, and the sea. From the pre-dinner caviar menu, aperitifs, and leisurely post-dinner drinks to the curated loose-leaf tea selection

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Destination Highlights:

  • Discover the local history and traditions in the two best-preserved medieval towns on the coast Perast and Kotor
  • Try out a diving experience through the tunnel structures of old Yugoslav submarine caves or jeep safari along the Austro-Hungarian road from the 19 th century, followed by a hike to Mt Orjen
  • Take a scenic boat ride through the crystalline waters of Boka bay, to discover the beauty of its small islands – and experience old medieval crafts and a delicious lunch in the authentic “konoba”
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With Our Compliments:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Full Breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom, served in restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Getting There:

Flights from New York (EWR and JFK)) to Dubrovnik (DBV)

Portonovi is an easy drive from Dubrovnik (one hour), Tivat (50 minutes), and Podgorica (two and a half hours) airports, all served by a variety of airlines, and well equipped to handle private jets.

 

Ideal Length of Stay:

3 – 4 days

 

When to go:

A year-round destination with a Mediterranean climate and peak season from June to September

 

Who should go:

Spa Lovers, Couples, Families

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Combine with:

Croatia

Greece

 

What makes One&Only Portonovi special?

The finest resort on the Adriatic

A one of a kind location

The new Riviera in the making

The marina & village

Privacy and ultimate seclusion

Riviera style dining

Private white sand beach

Poolside living

Chenot Espace

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River Oaks Travel Planning Services:

  • Personalized travel itinerary designed for your unique preferences and style
  • Dedicated travel expert to manage all travel logistics and provide expertise
  • VIP amenities: room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, spa and dining credits, and more
  • 24/7 emergency contacts and River Oaks Travel app to access our team

Interested in planning a stay at One & Only Portonovi?

15 Unforgettable Experiences in Croatia and Montenegro

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Explore the Old Town Walls of Dubrovnik

Appreciate the beauty of the terracotta rooftops and sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic Sea from the top of the Old Town Walls of Dubrovnik. With its complex system of towers and forts, you are sure to transcend to another time in history. Looking to understand VictoryXCap better? Visit VictoryXCap trading features review for insights on its offerings.

Dubrovnik

Bask in the Natural Beauty of The Plitvice Lakes

Bask in the Natural Beauty of The Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes comprises 16 intertwined lakes that flow into one another via miniature waterfalls. Get up close and personal to these beautifully flowing forces of nature. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and an electric boat can transport you from the 12 upper and 4 lower lakes.

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Roam the Streets of Diocletian's Palace in Split

Diocletian’s Palace is an ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, which today forms about half the old town of Split. After the palace was abandoned in the sixth century, locals flooded into it. The 220 Roman-era buildings within the palace boundaries house homes, shops, bars, and other businesses. So grab a drink or a coffee and stumble through the enchanting architecture.

Diocletians Palace in Split

Go Truffle Hunting with a Four-legged Expert

Istria is Croatia’s truffle capital, home to some of the world’s finest truffles. This valuable mushroom grows best in the Mirna River Valley, and it can only be found with the help of trained terrier dogs or domestic pigs during a “truffle hunt”. Aside from Italy, Croatia is the only country where white truffles are found, whose peak price is around $4,000 per pound.

Enjoy Sophisticated Charm at a Boutique Hotel

Indulge your inner foodie at Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery in Istria. As a Relais & Chateaux property, you can expect the chefs to turn high-quality ingredients sourced from within 50 KM of the property into Istrian haute-cuisine as part of their quest to reconstruct and reinterpret the area’s traditional recipes. Stroll through the expansive vineyards or take a dip in the peaceful garden pool. Another favorite property, Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, sits amid the timeless beauty of the Opatija Riviera. Explore this true oasis of Mediterranean luxury with 16 elegantly designed rooms and suites overlooking the endless blue Kvarner bay sea.

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery Review

Spend a Day On the Water

Whether you choose to island hop via sailboat or relax and take in the glittering turquoise waters beachside, Croatia’s waters are truly breathtaking. Take a private motorboat to Korcula Island. With over 2000 years of history, the former Greek colony of the “Black Korcula” is a living monument with captivating island ambiance and valuable cultural heritage.

Korkula

Go Hiking in Montenegro

Montenegro is celebrated for its long beaches (117 of them along 293 kilometers of coastline) and its Instagram-worthy hiking trails. No trip to Montenegro is complete without hiking around The Bay of Kotor which boasts an impressive view of the Sveti Andrika fortress at the 743-meter crest. Other notable hikes include the Via Dinarica, Mrtvica, and Mount Bjelasica. River Oaks Travel Advisor Tip: Stay at One & Only Portonovi

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Explore UNESCO Sights

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are important to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Croatia is home to 10 UNESCO sights, with 15 more locations currently being evaluated for adoption. Explore the Stari Grad Plain, an ancient agricultural landscape that has been preserved by careful maintenance of the stone walls over 24 centuries, and the The Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica, with its striking mosaics dating back to the 6th century, is one of the best examples of early Byzantine art and architecture in the Mediterranean region and the world.

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Be James Bond for a Day

Embark on your own Riva experience and explore the Kvarner archipelago in a true Bond style, with the majestic Riva Aquariva Super speedboat, available only in the prestigious Ikador Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa! Riva yachts have always been a synonym for elegance and luxury. The unique expression and impeccable design of the Riva brand vessels represent the pinnacle of Italian artisan skill. Ever since the ’50s and the “La Dolce Vita “- era, some of the most famous persons enjoyed the Riva lifestyle – from Brigitte Bardot, Anita Ekberg, Elisabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, to Sofia Loren and Sean Connery in the famous Bond movies.

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Re-Live Your Favorite Scenes From Game of Thrones

Winter is coming! Since most of the hit HBO show’s filming took place in Croatia, there are plenty of private and group touring opportunities to walk the very steps of Daenerys and Oberyn. You can even walk the “Walk of Shame,” see where Joffrey died, and find out what was going on behind the scenes while filming took place.

Collect and Eat Oysters Fresh From the Sea

Enjoy a private oyster boat tour with a local farmer, learn how the oysters are grown, and taste them fresh from the sea! Then, on his private island, under the shade of pine trees, enjoy a special treat: mussels alla buzzara. Relax and savor this traditional Dalmatian dish prepared with nothing but olive oil and local herbs, all topped with homemade wine.

Explore Krka National Park

If you don’t have enough time to make it inland to Plitvice Lakes, the waterfalls at Krka National Park are just a one-hour drive outside of Split and are equally as stunning. Plus you’ll get to take in the view of Visovac Monastery located in the middle of a lake.

Krka National Park Croatia

Island Hop the Pakleni Islands

The Pakleni Islands, a chain of eleven playful islets watching over the Hvar port. Although their name popularly translates as Hell islands, it originally derives from paklina, the pine resin harvested here to coat ships. Enjoy the azure waves, beautiful coves surrounded by pine forests, and gentle breeze scented by aromatic herbs.

Aerial view of Paklinski Islands in Hvar, Croatia.

Advent Zagreb

If you’re looking to push your trip until the winter, you will experience what was awarded “Best Christmas Market” three years running. The sound of Christmas bells, the scent of gingerbread, mulled wine, and various other delicacies… Just forget everything and enjoy all these wonderful things! During the Advent season, Zagreb offers various events that will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Plenty of fun, excellent food, unique events, art, but also a genuine Christmas atmosphere await you on the streets of Croatia’s capital.

Advent Zagreb

Rent Your Own Scooter

Explore some of Croatia’s most beautiful islands by scooter. Follow your guide through quaint villages, past lavender fields and vineyards, and along isolated roads with dramatic views onto the glittering Mediterranean. Explore the islands of Brač, Hvar (rated by Condé Nast magazine as one of the “Ten most beautiful islands in the world”) and lovely Vis. After the ride, relax in charming, historic villages and enjoy the fresh cuisine and excellent local wines.

Interested in planning a trip to Croatia or Montenegro?