This review of my WOW experience has been long due and much desired on my side. It was my first trip with WOW, way back in 2012. After careful consideration, and being not sure what to expect, I choose a 'safe', Wellness Week at Swaswara, Gokarna - an upscale eco resort, in an out-of-the-way seaside town of Karnataka.

A first ever solo trip and with unknown women from different parts of the country. This trip was a watershed moment for me. It was breaking the glass ceiling. I felt a remarkable sense of liberation, joy and self discovery - that one experiences on a solo trip. The fact that, I knew no one on that trip hardly mattered. We all had a merry time, letting our hair down and bonded like sisters. Even now, when we meet, we are able to reconnect to magic of that trip.

Now when I look back, I am still dumbfounded at the incredible level of fun and joy, I experienced on that trip. It shatters most of behavioural stereotypes associated with women in groups. I am still hooked to taking trips with WOW!

This was my first trip with WOW, after a persuasive recommendation from my mom who travels with them regularly and has consistently raved about their tours. Luckily my first trip was to Swaswara, a much required and truly wellness trip that was balanced perfectly with a diligent and enthusiastic buddy Kushika, who ensured every little aspect was planned to its T. Its safe to say that you cannot find a more fitting destination for wellness with the ever smiling and helpful staff, the absolutely luxurious villas, the perfect treatments by experts in Ayurveda, the adventurous hike that had us soaking and challenged. I have come back refreshed, with the joy of new friends and with memories that will last me a lifetime, yet promising myself to make this wellness retreat an annual tradition - something I might owe my well-being. Thank you WOW for giving me truly my time!