Where to Go For a New Year’s Eve Spa Retreat

New Year’s Eve can often feel a little underwhelming. It’s easy to fall into the same routine each year – or skip it altogether to avoid the crowds. So, why not do something different this time?

Imagine waking up on New Year’s Day somewhere that actually feels good –  a morning facial overlooking the lemon groves of Lake Garda, a quiet walk in the Himalayas, or a dip in a hydrotherapy pool in the peaceful UK countryside. 
It might sound like a lot to organise, but it doesn’t have to be. From choosing the right setting to finding something that suits you both, here’s what to consider when planning a New Year’s Eve spa retreat.

Choosing a New Year's Eve spa retreat

Long-haul

If you’re prepared to take a long-haul flight, you could enjoy a New Year's Eve spa retreat in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. For example, in the picture-perfect Maldives where sun-soaked shores await. One of our top recommendations is Six Senses Laamu, a dreamy island resort on the southern Laamu Atoll. 

Alternatively, take a look at Sri Lanka. This exotic country is ideal for a New Year spa retreat or yoga holiday that allows you to combine treatments and exercise with exploration. A top pick is the Sen Wellness Sanctuary, a small, stylish and sociable retreat offering authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic treatments and vegetarian cuisine. 

Short-haul

If sunbathing isn’t an essential for you, countries like Spain and Portugal are home to a whole host of wonderful spa resorts offering rejuvenating treatments within luxurious surroundings, often at much warmer temperatures still than the UK.  

Asia-inspired Shanti-Som, in Sierra de Las Nieves Nature Park near Marbella, has gardens full of waterfalls, streams and fountains, and a stunning mountain backdrop, so it's the ultimate setting for yoga and relaxation this New Year.

Want to combine R&R with history? Head for Cyprus. Almyra Hotel & Spa is located within minutes of Paphos harbour, and close to age-old ruins. When you're not out and about, there's a serene adults-only spa to make the most of.

UK

Don't want to travel far? Opt for a New Year’s Eve spa retreat in the UK. Combe Grove in historic Bath pairs world-class treatments with a location in the peaceful countryside, and is set in a sprawling 18th-century manor house. Or consider the Glass House Retreat, the UK's first purpose-built eco-friendly escape nestled in the leafy outskirts of Essex. 

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