We all know the world is a beautiful place, but the real question is: where to begin? With so much on offer, we’ll never get around to seeing it all. That’s why we’re giving you the low-down on our absolute favourites and compiling this ultimate collection into a bucket list of wellness escapes. From Europe to Asia and Arabia to the Caribbean, our top picks combine the most beautiful locations with the ultimate in luxury well-being programmes. Each wellness holiday offers something from the cannon of well-being, and often specialises in yoga, fitness, spa treatments or mindfulness. So, whatever you want to experience and wherever you want to explore, we’ve got the wellness escape for you!
We all know the world is a beautiful place, but the real question is: where to begin? With so much on offer, we’ll never get around to seeing it all. That’s why we’re giving you the low-down on our absolute favourites and compiling this ultimate collection into a bucket list of wellness escapes. From Europe to Asia and Arabia to the Caribbean, our top picks combine the most beautiful locations with the ultimate in luxury well-being programmes. Each wellness holiday offers something from the cannon of well-being, and often specialises in yoga, fitness, spa treatments or mindfulness. So, whatever you want to experience and wherever you want to explore, we’ve got the wellness escape for you!
Secluded in the northernmost enclave of Oman, the Musandam Peninsula is one of the few places on earth that can provide a truly serene meditation escape. Within its borders, Six Senses Zighy Bay occupies an even more remote location, serviced solely by guests and hotel staff, to create a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere at this wellness hotel. Turquoise waters lap the shore, palm trees dot the grounds and one way of arriving is by paragliding in. The spa features a traditional hammam with trademark Six Senses rituals to allow guests an unforgettably rejuvenating stay; and the rooftop yoga Shala provides Arabian Zen like nowhere else.
As an island nation only slightly bigger than the size of London, Mauritius provides a tranquil, remote setting that offers true escapism to the well-being adventurer. Every suite and villa at this wellness hotel offers sea views and the beach itself is considered one of the best in the country. With its own tropical garden, water sports centre and rum shed, Shanti Maurice is the ideal family holiday for anyone looking for something extraordinary. The spa features holistic treatments from East to West allowing guests to indulge in a number of revitalizing therapies, whilst also unwinding with private yoga sessions or taking in a detox experience from expert wellness practitioners.
Being one of the top Caribbean spa holidays, Parrot Cay offers guests pristine white beaches coupled with exclusive service from start to finish. This ultimate well-being escape backs onto a wetlands nature reserve and features its very own mangrove yoga Shala, to spend a soothing sunrise connecting to that inner sense of calm. The spa treatments gravitate towards a ritualistic indulgence of body, mind and soul to soothe even the hardest build-up of daily stresses. Unmissable excursions to Tiki Huts, iguana islands and eco reserves are just some of the delights on offer at this luxury wellness hotel.
Encased by rice fields and rainforest, Como Shambhala Estate represents the pinnacle in Balinese wellness retreats. Following a splurge of spiritual tourism to the Island of the Gods – Bali – this luxury wellness escape still provides authentic exclusivity and unforgettable experiences on this rapidly changing tropical island. The spa features the flagship Como wellness treatments and is an ideal place to embark on a detox holiday, as you’re surrounded by a plethora of incredible local produce used within the wellness cuisine. Indulge in secluded bliss as you experience the true benefits of a well-being retreat.
Set within a tropical bay caressed by blue waters and cooling breezes, BodyHoliday on the island of St Lucia is classic luxury. This wellness resort is a favourite for those wanting to re-sculpt their body on a sports holiday, as shedding the pounds in the sun is the name of the game here. With plenty of water sports activities, the fat-busting doesn’t have to just take place in the gym either. Trained professionals take guests through daily personalised fitness schedules, whilst expert wellness practitioners attend to any healthy hang ups at the spa.
Perched on the mountainside of Lake Garda in Northern Italy, this wellness escape is a hot spot for like-minded wellness warriors. The flow of energy is the focus of attention here, as guests indulge in meditative walks around the healing gardens, perform sun salutations across the lake and bask in the natural beauty. The famed ‘Spa World of Water and Fire’ provides the ideal setting for a spa holiday, featuring saline baths under suspended moons to truly unwind from the stresses of daily life. Indeed, the comprehensive list of spa treatments at this wellness hotel will leave you looking and feeling revitalised.
For those wanting to boost their health on a fitness holiday, the experts at Chiva Som on the coast of tropical Thailand, offer a holistic approach to wellness and one of the most comprehensive fitness schedules around. The personal training options at this luxury spa include Kinesis, Pilates, Body Conditioning and private boot camps and guests can also enrol in up to eight classes a day. With everything available from Tai Chi to beach power walking in the shade of palm trees, and reformer Pilates to Zumba, there’s no shortage of ways to keep busy and improve your personal fitness levels at this luxury wellness retreat.
Wild luxury doesn’t get any better than Karkloof Safari Spa, as guests experience the true wilds of Africa whilst also indulging in spa treatments to wash away the trials of daily life. Therapies at this wellness hotel include exotic scrubs and massages using local passion flower, avocado, coconuts, lime and ginger ingredients. The reserve hosts zebras, giraffes, black and white rhinos, hippos, over three hundred different species of bird and many more enthralling animals. It surely is a destination for an adventure holiday that will have all the family returning home transformed.
For anyone wanting to embark on a yoga holiday, Ananda in the Himalayas provides a spectacular location to dive deep into the practice. Surrounded by the vista of the Himalayas, and just outside the wellness haven of Rishikesh, this luxury wellness resort provides the best in Indian experiences. Private classes are commonplace, and tailoring the art of yoga to your body type is of exceptional importance here. Ayurveda plays an important role within the retreat and guests can indulge in an extensive range of specialised treatments within its sphere to rebalance mind, body and soul.
Wanderlust scenery seems to spring from every corner of this wellness resort in Utah, as the red pastel landscape swirls under the open skyline. It’s perfect for exploring nature and embarking on a walking holiday that will have your feet captivated to keep exploring. Scheduled personal discovery activities make this a transformative wellness escape that exposes you to the power of nature and the intuitive self. There’s also the opportunity to relax all day in the spa or take part in fitness classes to really feel refreshed after your wellness holiday.
