A wellness holiday can be a break away from your mundane and hectic daily life, maybe even serve as a ‘tonic’ for your body, mind, and soul. This is where wellness resorts and spas can come to your rescue. Here’s the latest on some of the top 15 luxury wellness destinations globally.
A wellness destination will ensure there is maximum fun during your vacation while also staying healthy. Most resorts in this niche will also follow a routine of fitness, be it yoga, Pilates, or even hiking.
But wouldn’t it be fun to throw in some lavish amenities as well with all this wellness?
Luxury wellness destinations provide world-class luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and traditional and ancient techniques so you can recharge, replenish, and regain your balance.
Get in touch with your spiritual side even as you rev up your fitness game and relax your mind.
Check out these top 15 luxury wellness destinations strewn across the globe all the way from French Polynesia to Spain:
Located on Sumba Island in Indonesia, Nihi Sumba is beautiful to visit year round. You can then stay both active and relaxed while experiencing luxury, the laidback island life style. Nihi Sumba offers the perfect environment to meditate and stay mentally and physically fit.
Sink your toes deep into white sand beaches at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora’s beachfront luxury villas or take a dip in a crystal clear lagoon in one of the overwater bungalow suites. Let the personalized spa experience at the resort turn you into a new you, and allow the French-infused dinner menu satisfy your taste buds.
Tuck yourself away within an UNESCO World Geopark. Enjoy the sunrise and take a dip one of the gorgeous plunge pools on the property. Luxury at its best! Treatments at the Geo Spa help soothe tired muscles after strenuous exercise exploring the mysterious mangrove forests and ancient sea stacks. End the day by raising a toast to the spectacular setting sun.
This wellness resort lives up to Bali’s wellness philosophy. Indulge yourself in river rafting, rice field cycling tours, and trekking to remain active and fit. Enjoy the Four Seasons Bali’s luxurious signature Riverstone Bathing Ritual and you won’t regret it.
Set up on the breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa, this unique luxury resort is accessible by a private plane. Wake up to the sound of exotic birds, and relax at the beach villas built on white sand beaches — perfect carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature.
Now experience royalty in the foothills of the Himalayas. Restore balance and harmonize your energy as you rejuvenate your body and soul. Ananda is a luxury destination spa resort that overlooks the Ganges River valley, providing the perfect ambience to experience traditional Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta with international wellness experiences and fitness regimes.
Head to the Andalucian coastline for a complete digital detox. Near the village of Cesares is Finca Cortesin golf spa and resort. Access the resort’s famed water suite that includes a ‘snow cave’, a saltwater pool, and a 50-minute spa treatment.
Located on Koh Samui in Thailand, this is your perfect destination if you’re in pursuit of peace. Reclaim your personal strength and inner peace in a relaxed atmosphere of open-air yoga and dining. Experience one of the destination’s detox retreats and breathe new life into yourself.
Combine adventure and wellness at Marrakech’s Escape to Shape. Let the sweeping desert disconnect you from your routine. You’ll indulge your soul in yoga and meditation. This is followed by a luxurious Turkish Bath. Furthermore, there’s also enough adventure to keep you fit and moving. Activities include adrenaline-inducing afternoon camelback rides, souk excursions, and even an Atlas mountain trek.
A mere 15-minute drive from Ubud is the COMO Shambhala Estate, surrounded by acres of tropical forest and diverse wildlife. The luxury wellness resort uses ancient Ayurveda techniques to cleanse the body and mind. Rejuvenate yourself with yoga, Pilates, meditation, hydrotherapy, massages at the retreat located high above the Ayung River.
One of Bali’s best traditional wellness centres, Svarga Loka is as real as the ‘Garden of Eden’. Here there is no end to the ways in which you can rejuvenate yourself — exclusive and personalized spa treatments, yoga, meditation, martial arts training, or just unwinding by the luxurious azure clear pool.
Built on a cliff off the pristine beaches of Kovalam, Niraamaya Retreats Surya Saumdra offers a multitude of holistic wellness experiences. An impeccably trained team of ayurvedic, yogic, and fitness experts provides tailor-made treatments in an aesthetic setting. Ancient Kerala-styled cottages add luxury and comfort to your journey of holistic wellness.
A spa town at the border of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is the perfect hideaway. Medical and emotional detoxes are combined with fitness and rejuvenation therapies. Register in one of its wellness programs, and have your tests done under the safe guidance of Europe’s best doctors.
This jewel in the Indian Ocean offers exclusive pampering and the most intuitive massages. Treat yourself to traditional Maldivian body therapies, and soak up spectacular panoramic reef views. Awaken to a new luxury and surrender to the ’embrace’ of Huvafen. Keen on visiting a few luxury resorts in Maldives ? We’ve compiled our ultimate guide for your next stay.
Experience a one-of-a-kind Indian Ocean adventure in addition to relaxing and recharging. At the One & Only’s spa and salons they offer world-class beauty and grooming treatments. Explore Mauritius in style with thrilling water sports, coral reef diving, and private yacht cruises.