Solo Travellers Check in to Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

Sometimes, there’s no better travel companion than one’s own self. People are embracing solo travel for a variety of reasons – a time to reset, a partner with different interests, a focus on health or simply crossing something off the bucket list at long last. Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort offers solo travellers the perfect backdrop for a getaway for one, with a variety of structured programs or a la carte offerings to build a personalize itinerary.

Solorette

Getting together with best friends before saying I do is a time-honoured tradition. But some brides are setting off solo to regroup before the big day. For those who seek time to enrich and nourish themselves during the, often hectic, pre-wedding period a solorette, or solo bachelorette, is the answer. Soon to be brides can choose from a selection of experiences to create their own itinerary tailored to just what they need. Don’t miss private spa hale time to enjoy the facilities including an infrared sauna, steam shower, ofuro bath, outdoor rain shower, and soaking tub, creating an environment that nourishes.

Digital Detox and Burnout

Busy executives often don’t take the time for self-care – too much on the to-do list, creeping deadlines, or the entrepreneurial mode is stuck in go drive. Burnout is a complex output of the autonomic nervous system which includes our social system and our brains. Both environment and cognitive load can impact burnout, however, practices such as being in nature, massage, meditation, nutrition and fitness building can help build resilience. Rest and Reset is a five-night program providing an opportunity to rest, recharge, and refocus, which can help reduce feelings of burnout and increase overall well-being. 

Me-Moon

Family is wonderful but there are times when alone time is needed; a break from the kids, time off from carer duties, or even just claiming me-time to focus on recharging one’s batteries. Guided Wellness for One features individual consultations with Sensei Guides to focus on topics including nutrition, fitness and more; a spa credit to use towards treatments in the private spa hale and access to daily wellness classes.

Thrill Seekers

Those who push themselves physically, either on vacation or in preparation for a sporting event may choose to travel alone to dedicate time and mental energy to their efforts. The Optimal Well-Being Program is a structured five-night program that includes a WHOOP band pre-arrival to gather health data along with fitness assessments, private consultations with Sensei Guides, wellness classes and a spa treatment such as the Thermal Body Mapping Experience. This treatment uses Sensei-developed thermographic technology to create a visual map of the body, revealing asymmetries, muscle tightness and possible areas of pain. Using these key data points, the practitioner then provides a custom massage with targeted bodywork, helping the guest gain greater flexibility and alignment.

Jim Cahill, Sensei Mindset Guide shares, “It is both wise and kind—even necessary—to intentionally enter solitude, where self-exploration can succeed, away from the incessant distractions of daily life. Sensei supports this exploration at every level.”

Sensei Guides

Sensei's Guides are best-in-class practitioners with expertise in Sensei’s complementary wellbeing practices (move, nourish, rest) and an inherent heartfelt intention to support guests in the development of a greater connection with themselves. While trends across the wellness industry are noted, Sensei provides guests with programming that has been backed by scientific research. As a testament to their expertise, many Guides hold master’s degrees in their respective fields. Well-versed in every aspect of wellness, Guides have also spent hundreds of hours attaining certifications in everything from mind-body medicine to functional movement and nutrition. Their work history is as varied as their education with experience developing wellness routines for corporations, professional athletes, and lifestyle clients. 

The design of the resort encourages on well-being. The daylight-infused lobby opens up to lush gardens beyond, with places to relax or journal. Neutral tones and rich organic materials are in concert throughout the resort’s design, introducing a calming atmosphere. The outdoor facilities, set in nature to provide a beautiful picture frame around each experience, include fitness and yoga studios, onsen baths and pool, private spa hale and monumental artwork by Fernando Botero, Jaume Plensa and more. Guests can grab a book from the Library and snuggle up to the firepits with adult-friendly s’mores. Island adventures include a guided hike or horseback ride in the wooded uplands, where clear skies showcase neighbour island views to snorkel sails, target sports and cultural classes.

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort offers an ideal setting to commit to personal well-being and learn daily practices to live longer, healthier lives. Facilities include a Great Hall, a salon, fitness studio, yoga pavilion, an outdoor pool with lap lanes, onsen heated baths perfect for dips under starry skies and an 18-hole putting course. Dine at Sensei by Nobu with a selection of dishes that incorporate Sensei’s nutritional (Nourish) philosophy as well as Nobu classics. Round-trip charter service from Honolulu on Lanai Air included in all bookings with arrivals by December 31, 2026.