Wellness tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the luxury travel industry. The wellness travel trend transcends far beyond the spa industry to include physical, mental and spiritual health, mind/body balance, nutrition, weight loss, fitness and alternative medicine. Here are 8 great wellness focused holidays in Bali, the Maldives, Switzerland, Australia, France, Italy, Arizona and Thailand to jump start your new healthy lifestyle.
#1
Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand
The view of Phang-Nga Bay from Six Senses Yao Noi will steal your breath away. In this epic setting, take a signature spa journey indulging in heavenly traditional Thai healing practices which incorporate the four elements of earth, water, fire and air to balance the senses. Six Senses Spa Yao Noi offers therapeutic menus to rejuvenate and revitalize the senses. Expert therapists in alternative medicine create sensory journeys with a range of holistic wellness and pampering treatments to help you address health concerns, achieve a better state of mind and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Whether you are looking for a regular massage, a rejuvenating facial, how to sleep better, or longer term wellness solutions, their comprehensive menu has your whole body covered.
Did you know?
Six Senses Yao Noi was built on the site of a former rubber plantation?
#2
Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives
Inspired by the iconic natural beauty of the Maldives, Anantara Kihavah Villas offers a uniquely luxurious island hideaway to feel good on holiday. Stroll across the jetty to 6 over-water treatment suites to Anantara Spa, which has just launched its Ayurvedic Wellness Programs. Renew through the ancient healing power of Ayurveda – a 5,000 year-old natural science that offers a holistic approach, bringing healthy harmony to body, mind and spirit. Choose from 3, 5 and 7 day programs – Rejuvenate & Revitalise, De-stress or Weight Loss & Detoxify – each combining a private lifestyle consultation and therapeutic Ayurvedic treatments with restorative yoga, breathing and meditation, enhanced by nutritious cuisine. Be nurtured in paradise with treatments that draw from the wisdom of the earth using the healing properties of natural ingredients to enrich, detoxify, polish and restore
#3
Mii Amo, Arizona
Set within the soaring red rock backdrop of Sedona, Arizona, Mii amo is surrounded by awe-inspiring, natural beauty and endless spiritual healing. Embrace the bliss of customised, all-inclusive packages featuring exclusive accommodations, spa treatments daily and healthy culinary delights. Each Mii amo Journey experience is completely personalised and centered around your unique needs, intentions and desired outcomes. It is both intimate and transformative. Holistic and enlightening. Spiritual and nurturing. For their Transformative Journeys, choose one of ‘five paths’ with 3, 4 and 7 night all-inclusive options.
#4
Gaia Retreat & Spa, Byron Bay
Poised on the highest point of the Byron Bay hinterland, the healing heartland of Australia, Gaia Retreat & Spa is an unpretentious healing haven co-founded by Olivia Newton-John. 23 bungalows set on 25 acres of subtropical gardens, Gaia delivers morning yoga, personalised activities, organic gourmet cuisine and luxury spa experiences. Your intention may be to lose weight, detoxify, de-stress, get fit or simply find peace and serenity again to regain balance. Choose from add-on health packages for fitness, yoga, detox, weight loss, meditation and art therapy tailored specifically to your needs, giving you the space to OWN the Gaia experience.
#5
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
COMO Shambhala Estate is COMO’s flagship residential health retreat near Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart. A true ‘retreat for change’, be guided by the Estate’s resident experts, which include a yoga instructor, Ayurvedic doctor and oriental medicine master. Two restaurants, Glow and Kudus House, offer Indonesian-influenced menus as well as healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine options – completing the holistic, 360-degree approach to guest wellness.
#6
Fonteverde, Tuscany
Step back in time to the romantic 17th century at Fonteverde. This Tuscan resort and spa tucked among the Siena Hills has what many consider the most beautiful views from any outdoor mineral pool on earth. Beyond the gourmet experiences, craft shops, medieval towns, and antique markets, Fonteverde is best known for its thermal spas and therapeutic facilities. Fonteverde, located in the enchanting setting of Val d’Orcia, features an enhanced spa with an array of treatments and consultations, along with thermal waters rich in fluorine, magnesium and sulphur, as well as a holistic centre that encourages healing. ‘Equilibrium’ is Fonteverde’s philosophy of health and wellness, which inspires every phase of its treatments and health, thermal and spa services. There are four basic principles: a personalised microbiotic diet plan; spa therapy; relaxation and physical exercise.
#7
Uniworld Wellness Cruise, Burgundy & Provence
Uniworld calls it ‘Well-being on the Water.’ Pioneering the focus of wellness, health and fitness in cruising, Uniworld’s program encompasses mind, body and spirit whilst on their water journeys. ‘Well-being on the Water’ specifically includes a wellness coach on every ship, a yoga, TRX or circuit class to start every day, and a GO ACTIVE onshore program in which local experts create physically active immersive local experiences such as hosted biking tours, guided hiking, kayaking or golf. Onboard expect a well-equipped fitness centre, hydrotherapy pools, Serenity Spa and traveling ‘lite’ menus. On their 8 day journey through Burgundy and Provence follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin and cruise the Rhône and Saône rivers whilst enjoying the region’s incomparable wine and cuisine. For the GO ACTIVE onshore program for this cruise, kayak on the tranquil Gardon River under the UNESCO-designated Pont du Gard; hike the steepest vineyards on the Rhône; and pedal through Lyon.
“… the Nescens Spa slows down the effects of time, allowing guests to regain a deep-seated sense of well-being, recapture dynamism and improve body shape with the ultimate aim to live better, longer.”
#8
La Reserve Geneve, Switzerland
Building on its medical and scientific expertise, Nescens, created by Professor Jacques Proust, a pioneer in the realm of biology of cellular aging and anti-aging medicine, inaugurated its very first health Spa at La Réserve Genève in Switzerland, the country considered the birthplace of modern wellness. It’s a proven fact that life expectancy is constantly increasing and we all want to maintain our appearance as long as possible, along with general fitness and youthfulness. Aware of these societal developments, the Nescens Spa slows down the effects of time, allowing guests to regain a deep-seated sense of well-being, recapture dynamism and improve body shape with the ultimate aim to live better, longer.
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