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
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat Marbella
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
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
LAKE GARDA, ITALY
Set high above Lake Garda, this striking resort blends modern architecture with terraces lined with olive trees and wide views over the Riviera dei Limoni. It’s ideal for wellness lovers, featuring a 4,300-metre spa with saunas, float therapy, and pools. There's also a spectacular outdoor infinity
Palasiet Wellness Clinic & Thalasso
BENICàSSIM, VALENCIA, SPAIN
Seaside thalassotherapy has been at the heart of Palasiet for more than 50 years. Set in the grounds of a 19th-century villa on the Costa del Azahar, this family-run spa specialises in seawater thermal treatments, with an ocean-facing pool and a calm, beachside setting.
Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
KANDY, SRI LANKA
Nestled in the lush hills near Kandy, overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range, Santani Wellness Resort is a secluded retreat where contemporary design, nature and holistic wellbeing come together. Internationally recognised and with two Michelin keys, it stands out for its exceptional sense of place
Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel
EDIPSOS, GREECE
This elegant hotel in Edipsos is fed by mineral-rich thermal waters from nearby springs. With a choice of pools, spa treatments, and restaurants, it’s a well-equipped retreat for relaxation, along with tailored wellness programmes dedicated to the likes of detox and weight loss.
Fivelements
UBUD, BALI
Simplicity and wellness collide at this riverside retreat, which offers traditional holistic healing, a jungle pool and spa, space for yoga and meditation and rainbow-hued plant-based cuisine.
Lily of the Valley
SAINT-TROPEZ PENINSULA , FRANCE
Looking for a results-driven approach in a relaxed environment? You can lose weight while enjoying yourself at this ultra-chic hilltop resort, which combines its innovative Shape Club with stylish design by Philippe Starck, a private sandy beach and easy access to Riviera hotspots like Saint-Tropez.
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort
NUSA DUA, BALI
With luxe, minimalist design and tailored wellness programmes, this boutique hotel focuses on balance and restoration. True to its name, REVĪVŌ, (meaning ‘I’ll live again’), the retreat offers therapies designed to support your personal goals. It's home to just 22 suites and villas, too, whi
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
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.
Camiral
GIRONA, SPAIN
This chic and contemporary hotel does what is says on the tin – holistic wellness and world-class golf. Whether you’re here to get active or slow down and reconnect, you can expect gorgeous countryside surroundings and a long list of facilities, including a fabulous wellness centre and a choice
RXV Wellness Village
SUAN SAMPRAN, THAILAND
This village-like retreat near Bangkok offers family friendly holistic wellness, with spa treatments, yoga, fitness, ‘Rainbow Food’ nutrition and hydrotherapy all part of the line-up. Bright, modern villas and riverside gardens are also highlights.
SANté Wellness Retreat & Spa
PAARL, SOUTH AFRICA
From its peaceful perch in the Western Cape Winelands, SANté combines cutting-edge medical wellness with holistic therapies. Guests can explore indigenous gardens, enjoy mountain biking and birdwatching, and benefit from personalised programmes in a beautiful, back-to-nature setting.
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
Longevity Senses Cascais Boutique Hotel & Clinic
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL
This boutique, adults-only wellness retreat wows with integrative medical programmes, restorative spa treatments, and bags of Portuguese charm. The outlook’s impressive, too – cue picture-perfect views of the Atlantic Ocean and the forested hills of the Cascais coastline.
Ayurveda Resort Mandira
BAD WALTERSDORF, AUSTRIA
Ayurveda Resort Mandira combines authentic Ayurveda, healing thermal waters and holistic wellbeing in the peaceful Austrian countryside. This adults-only retreat offers a gentle introduction to Ayurveda in a comfortable European setting, making it ideal for those looking to reduce stress, improve th