Chiva-Som Health Resort
HUA HIN, THAILAND
One of the world’s most reputable wellness retreats, this Thai temple to wellbeing serves up impeccable service, tasty cuisine and a genuine focus on transformation – not to mention a tropical backdrop of glossy palms and ivory sand.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Tropical surroundings are lovely, but Kamalaya raises the bar with a spot on a sacred, forested Koh Samui hillside. This deeply transformative retreat takes a mind-body-spirit approach to wellness, an ethos that’s led to countless awards and secured its world-class reputation.
Absolute Sanctuary
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Absolute Sanctuary is a boutique wellness retreat on Koh Samui, offering pioneering programmes built around the likes of Pilates, yoga, detox and holistic wellbeing. Cloaked in tropical gardens near pristine beaches, it’s a compact resort that combines expert guidance, mindful movement and nourish
Ananda in the Himalayas
UTTARANCHAL, INDIA
Famous for its seclusion and elegance, Ananda has hosted British royalty and Hollywood stars, making it one of India’s most celebrated wellness destinations. Its location is as dreamy as it gets, too – part of the 100-acre Maharaja Palace Estate, fringed by forest greens and overlooking the Rive
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
MALAGA, SPAIN
With just 15 rooms and a blanket of tropical gardens, this chic Spanish retreat offers serenity in spades. It’s also got an Asian-inspired design infused with Feng Shui principles, a sleek spa and personalised wellness programmes – all within the spectacular surrounds of Sierra de las Nieves Nat
OCEANO Health Spa Hotel
PUNTA DEL HIDALGO, SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, TENERIFE
Whether you’re looking for a transformative Mayr detox or a relaxing break made up of sunshine and spa treatments, this contemporary oceanfront hotel will win you over. It’s wonderfully secluded, with views of the mountains, ancient woodland and Tenerife’s rugged coastline.
SwaSwara
KARNATAKA , INDIA
This serene, eco-conscious retreat is surrounded by coconut groves above Om Beach, where traditional villas and open courtyards immerse guests in nature. Daily yoga, meditation, Ayurveda treatments, and nourishing cuisine are designed to restore balance, while art classes, storytelling, and beach wa
Paradis Plage
IMI OUADDAR, AGADIR, MOROCCO
This peaceful, eco-friendly resort sits on a golden beach along Morocco’s Atlantic shoreline. Known for its strong focus on sustainability, it's got bohemian good looks and excellent surf, yoga, and spa facilities. The end result? A wellness retreat that can be as relaxed or energetic as you like.
Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort
ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
Slowing down is easy at Pine Cliffs, where leafy hillsides meet a private beach and, in the heart of it all, is an award-winning spa. A village-style resort with a choice of pools, restaurants and activities, it’s equally well suited to those looking for a relaxing base with plenty to do.
Euphoria Retreat
MYSTRAS, GREECE
In pine-cloaked hills overlooking the UNESCO-listed town of Mystras, you'll find one of Europe’s leading wellness destinations. Euphoria Retreat has a state-of-the-art spa and programmes that fuse 21st-century science with age-old therapies, along with a beautiful design that pairs modern comforts
Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
PHUKET, THAILAND
This adults-only boutique hideaway has it all – a cloak of tropical greenery, nourishing food, a peaceful pool scene and, unusually for Thailand, a top-notch Ayurveda wellness offering. It’s also well-placed for exploring Phuket’s vibrant temples, cafés and beauty spots.
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
KANDY, SRI LANKA
Santani, Sri Lanka’s first destination spa, has already received numerous awards, including Best Spa from Tatler and Best New Hotel from Condé Nast Traveller. Its name means 'in harmony with', in Sanskrit, which sums up the retreat's philosophy – it's a place to restore balance and fully relax
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel
ALVOR, PORTUGAL
An adults-only wellness retreat in one of the Algarve’s most peaceful pockets, Longevity combines medical expertise with holistic therapies in a striking hillside setting. Come for detox, diagnostics and deep relaxation, and leave feeling like a whole new you.
Fivelements
UBUD, BALI
Fivelements is surrounded by nature within lush jungle vegetation. With the Ayung river running beside the retreat, opt for a riverfront room to make the most of this serene location. This established multi award winning retreat is deeply rooted in Balinese traditions, a stay at this peaceful sanctu
Palazzo di Varignana
BOLOGNA, ITALY
This beautifully resorted 18th-century villa is perched among hills and vineyards, offering elegant rooms, expansive gardens, and one of Italy’s most impressive spa complexes. The menus spotlight produce from the estate’s own farmland, and the culinary and cultural treasures of Bologna are withi
AMARA
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
This luxury resort has a beachfront location, a huge spa, and an impressive dining scene – including a Michelin-starred Italian eatery. Add in a choice of stylish, contemporary rooms and you’ve got the ultimate relaxing base.
Epic Sana Retreats
ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
Epic Sana is a chic hotel located along the golden coastline of the Algarve. Set away amidst pine forests and overlooking the beaches below, it offers the perfect place to escape and relax. The resort centres around the Sayanna Wellness Centre which takes inspiration from Oriental holistic treatment
Six Senses Vana
DEHRADUN, INDIA
The renowned Six Senses’ first dedicated wellbeing retreat, this tranquil healing hideaway is in the forested foothills of the Himalayas. Come for yoga and meditation, personalised Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, and nourishing cuisine, and leave with a renewed sense of self.
MasQi - The Energy House
BANYERES DE MARIOLA (ALICANTE), SPAIN
This adults-only boutique retreat is in Spain’s Sierra de Mariola, hosted in a rustic farmhouse surrounded by mountain peaks. Guests can practise yoga and meditation in a striking glass-domed studio, enjoy holistic therapies and macrobiotic cuisine, and emerge restored, balanced, and centred.
Es Raco d’Arta
ARTá, MALLORCA, MALLORCA
This carefully restored 13th-century farmhouse is in the tranquil north-east of Mallorca, nestled among 220 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, orchards, and organic gardens. Lovingly designed, it’s an ideal retreat for walkers, cyclists, and anyone wanting to press pause and reconnect with natur
Eremito
UMBRIA, ITALY
Eremito is a 14th-century monastery turned adults-only wellness sanctuary, hidden in a UNESCO nature reserve. Completely off-grid, it’s a candlelit, digital detox retreat with a pool, Turkish bath, yoga studio and meditation cave – ideal for quiet reflection.
Fairmont The Palm
DUBAI, DUBAI
A palatial-looking resort on a white sandy beach, Fairmont The Palm specialises in cutting-edge wellness in luxe surroundings. One of the Healing Hotels of the World, its highlights include the award-winning spa, Serenity – The Art of Wellbeing, 11 restaurants and bars, and views over Dubai Marina
The View Agadir
AGADIR, MOROCCO
This smart, high-rise hotel has a beachfront location close to vibrant Agadir. Highlights include a lagoon-like pool set in palm-cloaked grounds, the sumptuous Amaya Spa, and three restaurants dishing up gourmet cuisine. With year-round warm weather, it’s a top choice for a wellness escape.
Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Built around a beautifully restored century-old villa, this retreat blends heritage architecture with a serene, soulful atmosphere. Ancient Buddhist temples sit nearby, and the monks’ chanting often drifts through the grounds. Wellness is holistic and expert-led, and includes yoga, breathwork and
Datu Wellness - The Essence of Yoga
SALERNO, ITALY
This retreat is for those who wish to move beyond their ordinary asana practice and deepen their relationship with yoga. It is not a retreat in the conventional sense; it is an invitation to fall beneath the surface of practice and to slow down, to listen, and to allow practice to become less about
