If you’re eager for a change of scenery, forgo a trip spent lounging around on a beach and opt for a wellness getaway instead. Wellness hotels, spas, resorts and other destinations offer a range of mental, physical and spiritual activities that enhance or maintain your health and wellbeing, so you can truly unwind and discover peace. At these wellness retreats located all around the world, you spend your time enjoying fresh and nutritious meals, moving your body in the great outdoors, relaxing at the spa or deepening your connection with yourself through spiritual practices. So, at the end of your trip, when you have to pack your bags and head back to reality, you’ll feel refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle your regular routine.
With more and more wellness destinations popping up, it can be challenging to choose one that fits your preferences. To help you jumpstart your sweet escape, here are some of the top wellness destinations to book ASAP.
1. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Bad Ragaz, Switzerland)
If the gloomy weather has you feeling stressed and depressed, book a stay at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, the leading wellbeing and medical health resort in Europe. This wellness resort complex is situated along the healing waters of Tamina Gorge with scenic views of a sculpture garden and two golf courses, providing the perfect haven to rest and reset. During your stay, you can release tension at the Tamina Therme Spa, receive medical assistance at the Medical Health Center, savor gourmet cuisine at the resort’s accredited restaurant or explore the gorgeous surroundings while biking or hiking. And if you’re stuck with the little ones on your vacay, the resort offers a kids’ club and kids’ spa experiences.
2. Naia Resort and Spa (Placencia, Belize)
To escape the snow, sleet and ice, you’ll want to check out the Naia Resort and Spa with its balmy temperatures and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. You’ll stay in villas situated on the beach, giving you instant access to the therapeutic and natural waters. If you consider yourself to be an adventurous and active traveler, you can partake in an abundance of activities from aerial yoga classes to snorkeling experiences to paddle boarding escapades. For a more laid-back trip, head over to the spa and enjoy rejuvenating treatments in private rooms.
3. Vitality Week with Tracy Anderson (Steamboat Springs, Colorado)
Wellness trips are certainly therapeutic and healing, but to make the experience even more meaningful, why not share it with Tracy Anderson? When you sign up for the upcoming Vitality Week in Steamboat Springs, you’ll not only get to attend a welcome reception, daily workout classes, informative lectures and a celebratory dinner in the mountains of Colorado, but you’ll also have Tracy and her 20 years of expertise by your side. The intimate event is taking place in March, so if you’re interested, sign up here.
4. Ananda in the Himalayas (Uttarakhand, India)
Looking to immerse yourself in a transformative experience that will create a new and improved you? Ananda in the Himalayas is an upscale and peaceful spa and retreat located on a hill surrounded by magnificent forests. While booking your trip, choose from a variety of introductory or comprehensive wellness programs, such as Stress Management, Dhyana Meditation, Active-Fitness or Holistic Detox.
5. Mii Amo (Sedona, Arizona)
Rediscover your power and revitalize your passion at Mii Amo, meaning “one’s path or journey.” At this all-inclusive wellness resort, you can choose from countless activities that will set your soul on fire. From meditation series to rejuvenating spa services to fitness classes, you’ll access your inner peace and strength in no time.
6. Rosewood Phuket (Phuket, Thailand)
For a taste of land and sea, Rosewood Phuket is the serene sanctuary you need to heal your mind and body. With over 70 villas and pavilions, the resort offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, banyan trees and the Andaman Sea, which will help you fully unwind. For an even more relaxing visit, try sound therapy or a salt scrub treatment with a volcanic clay wrap at the luxurious spa.