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Wish You Were Here Wellness Retreats: Finding balance between ease & activity in the French Riviera.
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spending a long 7 hours in a mandatory series of french civics class today for the multi-year residency path. during my lunch break, i got to step out and explore. today was a sunny market day in draguignan and the streets were buzzing… a real glimpse into my daily life here since moving from the states.
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it is not a tourist town at all, just real life and lively provençale energy. luckily i stumbled upon a store that has my hard to find hair products. it’s been a constant issue to find a place to buy them since moving here, so thank goodness for that small street i decided to go down.
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definitely cool & productive vibes here today.

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#draguignan #lifeinfrance #provencefrance #authentictravel

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Keep your circle small because quality matters more than quantity.

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Life starts at 50. With all of life’s trials and tribulations behind me, I enjoy all the dues I’ve paid , relax, smell the flowers and appreciate the finer things in life . Blessed love @msjuliettejones @terrellish @nikibenj @fredbenjamin2020 , our love and friendship are rooted in Realness. That’s what makes it so strong and special.❤️❤️❤️

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Some places just instantly reset your entire nervous system. For me, that’s Puglia.
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A corner of Italy stuck in time in the best possible way.
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I wake up every morning excited for that first cappuccino. The coffee culture here is unmatched: pure, unpretentious and effortlessly elite.
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It sets the tone for days spent getting lost in a maze of whitewashed alleys overflowing with flowers and eating fresh focaccia barese with a crust so crispy it deserves its own moment of silence.
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Our roots here run deep. I married into a Pugliese family, so while home is France, Puglia is very much our second home.
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Between family connections, local friends and years of hitting the pavement to personally experience every moment ourselves, we build the kind of trip you simply cannot Google.
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For our Spring 2027 retreat, our home base is a private estate of traditional stone trulli. Architecturally stunning, UNESCO-protected limestone structures that have been standing for centuries.
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It’s quiet, it’s chic, it’s perfect… the kind of place where your shoulders drop the second you unpack and sleeping under those thick stone arches feels like you’re in on that good secret.
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From there, we’ll slip away to quiet Adriatic coves, artisan workshops hidden in hilltop villages and long, lazy lunches at local tables where you’re treated like family before the wine even hits the table.
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The waitlist for Spring 2027 is live. Very small group, completely dialed in, pure magic.
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Send us a DM with « PUGLIA » to join the waitlist for first dibs before rooms open up publicly.
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Niki x
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📍 Puglia, Italy
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#Puglia #PugliaItaly #ItalyTravel #PugliaRetreat #trullo

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Vivi la vita al massimo 🇮🇹

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They said they needed to totally relax. Decompressing is our specialty and we take it very seriously around here. Because a beautiful trip isn’t just about the destination, it’s about the right places at the exact right moment.
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We timed the lavender fields perfectly for peak bloom, where the perfume in the air instantly makes your shoulders drop. Then it was on to a hidden local beach with zero agenda, rosé in hand and water so turquoise it could cure just about anything. We ate, shopped and laughed through storybook Provençal villages, even stumbling on the most refreshing ice cream combo of the summer: melon, pear and lavender.
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This is what we do at Wish You Were Here. We listen, we curate and we get the timing right, because knowing exactly when to show up makes all the difference.
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Your version of this is waiting. Let’s build it. Send us a DM or visit the link in our bio to start planning yours.
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Niki x
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#frenchriviera #lavenderfields #southoffrance #wishyouwerehere

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Thank you for being here on this journey with me! 🫶🏾✨

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✨ BHM Spotlight: Niki Benjamin of Wish You Were Here Retreats ✨

From the music industry to wellness entrepreneurship, @nikibenj has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists—including Mary J. Blige, Usher, Snoop Dogg, and Justin Timberlake—before discovering the transformative power of Pilates, yoga, and mindful living.

Her women-only @wishyouwerehereretreats create immersive experiences in breathtaking destinations, helping guests reconnect with their health, find balance, and leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired. 🌿

This spring, join Niki and other like-minded women in the French Riviera, May 21–26th for an unforgettable retreat experience. Check out @wishyouwerehereretreats to learn more! ✨

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If you’ve been looking for a sign to book your spot on our May 21–26 French Riviera retreat… this is it ☁️✈️🇫🇷

Six days on the Côte d’Azur soaking up sunshine, seaside strolls, dreamy dinners, curated experiences, and the kind of memories you’ll still be talking about next summer.

Your escape to the South of France is calling.

Spots are limited. Book your place at the Wish You Were Here Retreat before it’s gone. Send us a DM or click the link in bio to learn more ✨

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The greatest act of self-love?
Going somewhere your nervous system can finally exhale.

Since moving to France, my nervous system has never felt more regulated.
The slower pace. The long meals. The way life isn’t rushed here.

I didn’t realize how much my body was holding until it finally felt safe enough to soften.

And that’s why I created @wishyouwerehereretreats. To give other women the space to reset, reconnect, and remember themselves in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Join us in the French Riviera
May 21–26
Women-only | Intimate group | Thoughtfully curated

If your body has been craving calm, this is your invitation.

Comment 🌊 and I’ll send you the details.

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That feeling when you land in a new city, drop your bags, and immediately head out on your very first mission: finding the perfect meal. ✨

No plans. Just curiosity, cobblestone streets, and letting the city lead the way.

This is exactly how our days begin on the French Riviera retreat. Slow mornings, soulful movement, spontaneous adventures, and unforgettable food shared in good company.
If you’ve been craving travel that feels intentional AND indulgent… this is your sign. ✨

📍May 21-26th, 2026 Retreat is almost full! Comment 🇫🇷 to learn more!

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Si’ ´o core mio ❤️#bari #puglia

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