Top 5 Spa Holidays with A Difference

Wellbeing Booster at Rancho La Puerta

Visit the USA’s original destination spa, Rancho La Puerta, set in the beautiful Mexico forests. Find your own wellbeing boost and reset at a retreat that was first founded in the 1940’s. This family run retreat stands out for originally setting the bar when it comes to all other wellness holidays. The family’s particular philosophy of being connected to the earth and nature’s renewal cycles can be found at its core with its treatments. Experience your own renewal cycle based on this philosophy with cleansing and relaxation before renewal and reactivation. What makes this a unique spa holiday are the impressive 50 daily activities which range from group sports to cooking and art classes. There are many facilities to choose from with health centres, treatment rooms, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming rooms, gyms, yoga studios, meditation rooms, dance studio, pilates studio and running track. Unlike some other spa destinations, there is also a treasured art collection that the Szekely family has collected over the years including ceramics, sculptures, paintings, folk art and mosaics to explore.

Swa Wellbeing at SwaSwara

Explore a truly unforgettable experience and natural harmony at the SwaSwara. Find yourself and your hidden creativity in the serene and secluded resort spreading over 26 acres with beautiful surrounding gardens, situated on the Om Beach. The resort is designed with holistic experiences and ancient inspiration of Ayurveda and Yoga in mind to help rejuvenate your body and spirit. This unique spa resort offers a range of guided group activities including bird watching and an eco tour, truly making this holiday distinctive. You can explore your creative side with group art and pottery sessions with their resident art teacher with local inspiration. There are also relaxing facilities to enjoy with daily yoga, pranayama, Ayurvedic treatments, a swimming pool, spa and stunning thatched mediation dome.

Bespoke Holiday at COMO Shambhala Estate

Find and define your own luxury with personalisation taken to the next level at COMO Shambhala Estate. Indulge and treat yourself with your own private pool at your independent villa and personal assistant. Most of the stand-alone villas include an infinity-edged pool surrounded by beautiful jungle views. It is the attention to detail that bring further luxuriousness to this experience. What makes this unique spa holiday stands out is the back-to-nature approach which promises to relax and soothe its guests. There are also highly rated facilities with plenty of variety and luxuriousness for you to choose to experience. Facilities include yoga studios, jungle gym, tennis courts, a shop, library and of course spa with luxurious COMO Shambhala spa products. There are also activities and excursions for you to explore including hiking, biking and river rafting.

Rebalancing Bliss at Santani

The best spa holiday for finding tranquillity is the Rebalancing Bliss at Santani with breathtaking views and scenery, ideal for escaping the stresses of daily life. Located within the hills of Sri Lanka, it is easy to sink into relaxation with impressive views and minimalist interior right into the surrounding nature, making the hotel’s essence unique. This unique spa holiday offers guidance by the onsite doctor and provides you with your own wellness consultations. These consultations include setting lifestyle goals, a personalised diet plan and body type analysis. Achieve harmony and find your balance in active yoga sessions and restorative Ayurvedic spa treatments. There are also star-quality facilities including thermal saltwater pool, sauna, yoga river walks and steam room. 

Body & Mind Detox at Wellbeing Escapes Retreat in Dominican Republic

Detox both your body and your mind at this small and personalised spa holiday in this idyllic retreat by the sea in the tropical Dominican Republic where you will find relaxation listening to the nearby waves. What makes this the spa holiday distinctive is the opportunity to explore the magnificent location on bike or on foot. You also delve into the charming botanical gardens set within 25 acres of land, complete with quiet spots ideal for mediating. There are Ayurveda and Naturopathy wellness consultations and a variety of treatments. Draw out your toxins with mud treatments that replenish the body with minerals that help you to relax. There are plenty of yoga, meditation sessions and body cleanses and there is even an optional day of silence for those who desire to completely switch off.