From curated pillow menus to dog massages to underwater meditation, there is something for everyone to help find their inner peace.
Amanyara | Turks and Caicos (pictured)
Travelers looking to relax, rejuvenate and restore their mind, body and spirit can find peace and seclusion at Amanyara, a Caribbean oasis in the Turks & Caicos. Perfect for all travelers, recently renovated villas offer spacious accommodations such as the five-bedroom Artists Villa, complete with a new private fitness and wellness center. New Wellness Manager Aga Niestoj oversees all wellness programming at Amanyara. With over 14 years of experience in movement, body work, and producing holistic retreats, Aga shares a wealth of knowledge that complements the wellness facilities available at Amanyara. The resort recently introduced a new Life-Reset Wellness Immersion program, customized to individual guest needs. Starting with a thorough assessment and wellness consultation, this holistic, minimum three-night program, is designed to promote profound change for guests through bodywork, stress management and mindfulness practices.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts | St. Kitts
Sugar Mill Spa and Sanctuary offers tropical-forward spa experiences, crafted to rejuvenate and relax body, mind, and soul. A part of the Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary is a replica of a century-old Sugar Mill and serves as a unique outdoor space where guests can partake in wellness activities such as yoga and sound healing. At the property's Sugar Mill Spa and Sanctuary, the signature scent of lemongrass, native to the island of St. Kitts, envelops guests upon entry. Beyond its delightful aroma, lemongrass offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. It's a tried and true natural remedy used by locals for years. The spa's newest treatment, the Bush Tea Herbal Scrub, as well as the Aloe Wrap Treatment are crafted carefully with a blend of aromatic herbs grown right in the property's garden, and offer a holistic experience using the bounties of the island.
The Somerset on Grace Bay | Turks and Caicos
Located on a private beach in one of the top-rated beaches in the world (Grace Bay) guests of The Somerset feel an ultimate sense of calm as soon as they arrive on property. For the ultimate relaxing experience, guests can indulge in an al fresco spa treatment offered in-room, complete with a cooling sea breeze and the soothing sounds of the ocean on Grace Bay. The spa therapists at Spa Tropique will ensure guests leave feeling lighter, happier, and completely at ease. Choose from one of the two treatment rooms on the property, or enjoy a treatment from the comfort and privacy of the guest's very own suite. Spa treatment highlights include Hot Stone massages, Swedish massage, Vitamin C with pure seaweed facials, European deep cleansing facials, and more.
Cayo Levantado Resort | Dominican Republic
Cayo Levantado Resort is the Dominican Republic’s first all-inclusive luxury wellness resort. The resort features Yubarta, a dedicated wellness center offering unique experiences such as Wim Hof Method breathwork and communal Cacao Ceremonies. Yubarta's open-air spaces host a variety of activities, including yoga, meditation, shamanic healing, and sound baths, led by a team of professional instructors. Wellness offerings are themed around Restore, Relax, Renew, and Refresh paths, with standout activities like floatation sound healing and guided cold plunges. The resort also boasts Santa Yuca, an open-air slow-food restaurant serving sustainably sourced, thoughtfully curated meals, and a holistic spa with treatments like massages and aromatherapy facials, all aligned with the Four Paths of Wellness.
O2 Beach Club & Spa | Barbados
O2 Beach Club & Spa is a luxurious all-inclusive retreat located in the exquisite South Coast of Barbados and offers ample relaxation. The resort boasts 3 swimming pools, including one of the only rooftop pools on the island, 6 dining outlets, and 7 bars. O2 Beach Club & Spa is also home to the 5,600-square foot, full service Acqua Spa, offering panoramic, unrivaled ocean views from the eighth-floor location. The Acqua Spa features the only Hammam treatment room on the island of Barbados, and the spa's signature treatments, such as the Sea of Life Facial and the Earth and Sea Scrub, are all inspired by healing through water. Guests can experience personalized wellness journeys, and treatments offered in Acqua Spa will utilize seaweed-infused oSea products, to further connect guests to the healing powers of the ocean.
Newport Harbor Island Resort | Rhode Island
A blissful wellness journey awaits at the newly reimagined spa at Newport Harbor Island Resort, which recently went through a $50 million renovation. The fully refreshed spa offers massages, body treatments, facials, and nail services against a backdrop of sea views. Guests can partake in outdoor yoga and pilates classes during the summer, or indulge in luxurious spa packages such as the Island Retreat which includes the Shoulder to Shoulder Massage, Pure Hydration Facial, and Seaside Scrub. Guests can experience the unique warmth of the Himalayan Salt Stone massage or the refreshing exfoliation of the Sand & Sea Body Wrap. For a toned look, guests can try the Bellanina Facelift Massage offering a sequence of acupressure and massage strokes and the utilization of their signature Honey Lift Massage lotion.
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta | Manhattan, New York
The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, located in Midtown Manhattan, this past spring launched a children's sleep program. The new program is designed to prioritize the importance of quality rest for young royal guests, and is crafted with scientifically backed tools and insights from sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Robbins. As part of the program, children have access to: a Goose Down kids pillow; a sleep mask; the "Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids" book; a mindfulness owl night light and sound machine; and a list of Dr. Robbins' curated sleep tips for kids. The creation of this program is an addition to the already established wider sleep program at The Benjamin, known as Rest & Renew. Rest & Renew offers a range of solutions and amenities to guarantee an optimal night's rest. The curated pillow menu is categorized by sleeping position and boasts highlights such as the Cooling Cloud 10 pillow with innovative air bead technology, and the Lullaby pillow, equipped with ultra-thin speakers buried in the hypoallergenic fiberfill for a soothing auditory experience. Guests can also opt for on-demand meditation, bedside reading books, sleep masks, ear plugs, noise machines, and more during their stay. Every aspect of the sleep program is meticulously crafted to provide a "dream come true" sleep experience for guests.
Octant Douro | Portugal
Octant Hotels, a collection of eight luxury boutique hotels spread across Portugal, offers a variety of wellness activities and programs. Nestled in Portugal's finest regions, their properties provide rejuvenating destinations for guests through yoga, meditation, local spa treatments and more. Everyone's wellness journey is different and at Octant Douro specifically, travelers can plan their retreat around different practitioners-in-residence throughout 2024. Perched on the banks of the Douro River, Octant Douro offers a restorative getaway surrounded by nature. For 2024, Octant Douro implemented the Practitioners-In-Residence program, covering a range of practices, from Tai Chi and Qigong to reflexology and osteopathy. The hotel’s program offers guests the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge of some acclaimed health experts from around the world. An ideal retreat for wellbeing seekers, Octant Douro guests can achieve wellness through physical, mental and emotional workshops at the Octant Douro Spa. Octant Douro doesn’t just offer treatments, but spa programs with personalized approaches to healing. These journeys can include a combination of yoga classes, meditations, massages, personal training sessions, juices, facials and more.
Raffles Boston | Boston, MA
Guests and locals alike are invited to Raffles Boston’s fourth floor wellness haven at The Guerlain Spa at Raffles Boston. The new spa offers a complete experience, combining Guerlain's luxurious treatments with Raffles' unparalleled service. Guests are invited to unwind by the expansive indoor pool or energize in the state-of-the-art gym, all boasting stunning city views. The spa menu features treatments inspired by Boston's vibrant energy, while private treatment rooms with hydrotherapy baths, saunas, steam rooms, and ice showers promise ultimate relaxation. But The Guerlain Spa goes beyond exceptional treatments. Guests have a dedicated Raffles Butler who can assist in curating a personalized wellness journey to suit their every need. Whether seeking deep relaxation or an invigorating experience, they can arrange beauty treatments, massages, and private training sessions. They can even transform guests’ rooms into a wellness haven with personalized workout equipment, nutritious snacks, sleep kits, and luxurious bath soaks. With a dedicated menu offering everything from quick workout programs to guided meditation sessions and in-room aromatherapy, The Guerlain Spa at Raffles Boston is an urban wellness retreat that is meticulously tailored to every need.
Chatham Bars Inn | Cape Cod, MA
Chatham Bars Inn, the beloved Forbes Five-Star haven and Cape Cod's most beautiful address, is also a luxury destination for wellness. The award-winning Spa at Chatham Bars Inn boasts adults-only overnight Spa Suites (available with one King or two Queen-sized beds). Located at the stand-alone spa, all Spa Suites are decked out with oversized hydrotherapy tubs, in-room saunas, large glass steam showers, and personal fireplaces to create a dreamy and cozy space for guests to connect. Each guestroom can host private in-room massages and premium body care treatments upon request from the spa team. This mini-retreat is complete with a personal yoga mat and collection of curated wellness books to encourage and inspire. During the summer months, private outdoor cabanas at The Spa are also available for a variety of signature treatments. Complimentary workout classes are offered daily inclusive of power yoga, gentle flow yoga, and total body workout classes. During the winter months, the Inn offers "Activate Your Winter," a series of activities intended to inspire and ignite new passions, inclusive of wellness experiences like yoga, meditation and more.
Wellness continues on the plate with fresh produce picked directly from the Inn's eight-acre farm. The regenerative, sustainably-run farm produces well over 100,000 pounds and 125 varieties of vegetables each year, providing most of the farm-to-table vegetables and herbs for the Inn’s dining outlets. The farm also produces honey from its beehives, some of which is used at the Spa.
Andaz Costa Rica Resort | Peninsula Papagayo, CR
Immersed in nature, ONDA Spa & Wellness Sanctuary at Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo offers an extensive menu of wellness activities and spa treatments. Inspired by the ancient healing traditions of the Chorotegas, the 11,000 square foot sanctuary is nestled deep in the back of the resort among the jungles and houses nine lavish treatment rooms, including four couple’s treatment rooms. Guests can begin their wellness journey with immersive mind-healing activities, focus on movement through curated fitness classes or workouts at the outdoor functional fitness deck and indoor gym, or enhance their experience with our restorative spa treatments. Indigenous ingredients and ancient practices used within ONDA’s transformative treatments stimulate detoxification, heal the body and purify the mind. Purple corn, dehydrated beans and rice, exotic fruit balms and other natural remedies, will awaken your senses. Chorotegan healing traditions and connection with nature will make you feel grounded in yourself.
The Allison Inn & Spa | Willamette Valley, OR
Nestled in a hillside of the famed Oregon wine region, the Willamette Valley, the luxurious Allison Inn & Spa is a haven for wine and wellness seekers alike. The Allison Spa features a new Halotherapy room, couples suites, eucalyptus steam rooms and more, plus private lounge space to accommodate personalized experiences and wellness options such as yoga, meditation and stretch therapy. The Spa uses natural and local products and is uniquely known for its “pino-therapy” treatment, a Pinot-inspired botanical and biological therapy produced by wine and grape seed extracts derived from the resort’s vineyard. The spa boasts new treatments like Hydrafacials, which uses a unique, patented Vortex-Fusion delivery system to exfoliate, extract and hydrate skin; as well as a new outdoor Zen Den to conduct outdoor yoga and meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy an essential style massage in the serene and private garden setting of the Zen Den. The sounds of nature and waterfalls are sure to enhance this relaxing experience.
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach | Clearwater, Florida
Situated on Florida’s West Coast, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is the perfect wellness retreat to celebrate national wellness month. Pallavi Luxury Spa, 6,000-square-foot spa sanctuary, specializes in restoring balance and bringing lasting health and beauty benefits from head-to-toe. Pallavi, meaning new leaf, is the guiding light behind all of our treatments and therapeutic rituals. The spa itself features 6 treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam rooms, couples suite, a luxurious relaxation lounge, and a private ladies' lanai. Enjoy signature facials, massages and Salt Therapy breathing treatments, the only in the area. Dive into National Wellness Month with the electrifying "Wellness Spa Escape" package. Indulge in a $100 spa splurge, unveil your glow with a Conscious Coconut Dry Brush set and unlock daily spa paradise. With 10% off spa services and in-room perks like refreshing Recess beverages, sun-soaked beaches meet soul-soothing luxury. Pricing starts at $519 USD. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking for a change of scenery in your daily workout routine, a partnership between Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort and 1Team Fitness provides a curated training programme for participants. Little one can join the fun with the Kids Fit Camp. Classes are led by expert instructors and tailored for all fitness levels. Providing you with all the right tools, the retreat starts with a healthy breakfast smoothie to kick start the day and a variety of active options range from yoga, biking, paddleboarding, HIIT, boxing and more. Guests can rejuvenate their mind and body at one of America's top beaches while investing in their overall well-being.
Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts | Scotland and Northern Ireland
After hosting a successful perimenopause- and menopause-focused wellness retreat at Marine North Berwick (Scotland) in early 2024, Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts recently expanded the partnership with nutrition and fitness specialist Amanda Hamilton to all five properties across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Groups can now book varied experiences with Amanda Hamilton, noted as "one of the UK's Super-Nutritionists," including a Women's Health Interactive Workshop, focused on perimenopause and menopause. Designed to address the unique transitional life stage, the experiences can include a detox-style nutrition plan focusing on metabolic and gut health, a progressive exercise program based on daily Pilates masterclasses, restorative beach walks and a daily workout challenge, as well as spa treatments. The experience emphasizes education, teaching attendees how to manage nutrition with pre and post-retreat menu plans and personalized advice reports on the key areas that will impact wellbeing now and in the future. Pricing starts at GPB1,500 (about USD1,895) for a group session.
Paws Up Montana | Greenough, MT
Paws Up combines luxury with unforgettable adventure on a 37,000-acre ranch alongside the Blackfoot River featuring untamed Montana wilderness steeped in Lewis & Clark history. Spa Town at Paws Up features individual treatment tents fashioned with a heated massage table and a view of an expansive meadow with horses. Here, a traditional “spa” soundtrack isn’t required because the brook, chirping birds and a rustle of the wind in the trees above are played daily by Mother Nature herself. Beyond a wide array of massages, facials and wellness offerings, Spa Town emphasizes the resort's dedication to pet-friendly accommodations by offering a “Wag the Tail” pet massage, a 15-minute treatment, are complimentary with any 60 minute spa service, or a forest bathing experience for your dog while you enjoy a spa treatment. With over 30 miles of pet-friendly trails, there is plenty of space for pups to unwind. Also, furry friends are welcome to join Spa Town's sound bathing to allow the healing vibration from pure crystal bowls to bring about inner peace and a profound, deeply relaxing calm.
Amanbagh | India
Explore India’s Ancient Healing System: Amanbagh introduces a new Yoga and Mindfulness Immersion, a transformative retreat designed for ultimate relaxation. Suitable for both seasoned yogis and those new to the practice, the itinerary includes rejuvenating yoga sessions, meditation, mindful movement and personalized spa treatments, as well as a Mindfulness Menu, meticulously crafted by an expert Ayurvedic chef. The most elaborate of these treatments is a Panchakarma immersion, which focuses on detoxification and is intended to cleanse the body of toxins. Following an initial consultation, the immersion follows a three-step process: Purvakarma, consisting of preparatory oil massages and steam therapy, followed by personalized Panchakarma treatments, and finishing with Paschatkarma, post-treatment care including rejuvenation therapies are suggested lifestyle adjustments.
Amanpulo | The Philippines
Private Island Wellness Escapes at Amanpulo: Amanpulo is a place of peace, where relaxation and wellness go hand in hand. New this year, the Eat to Bloom Pathway with Aman Spa’s resident wellness specialist and international holistic health coach Tania Balasch is a bespoke four-day program focused on nourishment of body, mind, and soul. Using the innovative OligoScan medical device, which provides non-invasive and instant measurement of minerals, trace elements, and toxic metals in the body, a custom plant-based diet is curated to complement daily movement and meditation sessions, encouraging healing from within.
Amanpuri | Thailand
Harness Holistic Wellness: Amanpuri’s Holistic Wellness Centre has long been a sanctuary for those seeking a positive shift, harnessing the ancient healing therapies of Thailand, as well as leading global therapeutic practices. Ever evolving its offering, Amanpuri’s renovation includes the addition of a new Spa House – a haven of holistic wellbeing. The Spa House boasts unrivaled hydrotherapy facilities, a Vichy shower room, a Banya and an Infrared sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge pool and indoor Jacuzzi, complemented by an outdoor lounging deck, swimming pool and a second Jacuzzi overlooking the Andaman Sea. Each experience at the Spa House is complete with a dedicated spa therapist to curate bespoke treatments.
Amanwana | Moyo Island, Indonesia
Underwater Wellness Retreat: The first of its kind, Underwater Wellness Retreat harnesses the healing powers of the underwater world that surrounds Moyo Island. The multi-day tailored itinerary, hosted by visiting practitioners, features a program filled with adventures both above and below the waves, including underwater meditation, freediving, a sea life experience and the opportunity to swim with Whale sharks. A full seven-day ‘Transformative Underwater Wellness Journey’ allows ample time to explore the depths and embrace the transformative power of the ocean. Located a short distance east of Moyo Island, Unesco-protected Saleh Bay is home to one of the largest whale shark (Rhincodon typus) populations on Earth. At least 103 of these gentle giants – completely harmless to humans – inhabit its waters year-round. Via Amanwana, explorers can embark on a bespoke Whale Shark Excursion to come face-to-face with these majestic creatures on a two-hour sunrise cruise with an expert guide. The experience includes an interactive and informative lecture by Konservasi Indonesia, accompanied by an onboard breakfast.
Amanzoe | Greece
Building Resilience: A Maria Sharapova Retreat: From September 23-26, 2024, tennis legend Maria Sharapova will host an exclusive "Building Resilience" wellness retreat at Amanzoe in Greece, her first as Aman's Global Wellness Ambassador. Set amongst the olive groves and Aegean vistas of Amanzoe’s hilltop location, the retreat is designed to help cultivate a strong mental foundation, find emotional balance and equip participants with the tools to navigate the demands of the everyday. The first day of the retreat starts with a guided meditation, focused on cultivating inner strength and acceptance. A group discussion with Maria on her journey towards mental resilience and approach to challenges follows, before a Hamman treatment or Anatripsis (soft tissue) therapy to cleanse and detoxify the body and mind.
Day two begins with a group Pranayama breathwork and sound bath session and afterwards a healthy al-fresco breakfast in Amanzoe’s bostani garden. In the afternoon, enjoy a hiking and outdoor strength workout, designed to develop stamina, and later, a mind and body agility session with Maria on the tennis court. The day commences with group Trataka (candle-gazing meditation) at the Yoga Pavilion, followed by a dynamic strength workout focused on mobility with Amanzoe’s fitness instructors. Cellgym and contrast therapy follow in the afternoon, recommended to increase mental alertness, promote better sleep, and facilitate recovery from physical and mental fatigue. The day closes with a tennis clinic from Maria, who will also host a dinner with the group that evening.
Amangani | Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Set in the foothills of the Grand Tetons, Amangani (meaning ‘peaceful home’) is an all-season retreat surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Located on the doorstep of two national parks, Amangani is an ideal base to explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone, as well as nearby Jenny Lake and Jackson Lake for extraordinary views and hiking. The resort's spa offers four treatment rooms and two steam rooms with a focus on medical wellness that offers a range of IV therapies, booster shots, and oxygen and red light therapy.
New for this summer, Amangani has introduced daily yoga in the resort’s soothing surroundings and bi-weekly Crystal Sound Bowl Healing sessions. A traditional healing practice, sound bowl therapy uses vibrations produced by sound, such as crystal sound bowls and gongs, to restore harmony and promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Amangiri | Canyon Point, Utah
The 25,000 sq ft Aman Spa at Amangiri is a destination in its own right, providing a serene setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. The holistic spa menu draws on Navajo healing traditions, with spa journeys designed to restore hozho, Navajo for ‘beauty, harmony, balance and health’ through the elements such as earth, wind, fire, and water. Signature therapies and journeys are crafted by Amangiri’s expert therapists. The five treatment room spa (including one double) is equipped with two outdoor treatment terraces, water and flotation pavilion, pilates and yoga studio, and full range of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.
Amanera | Dominican Republic
Located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Amanera overlooks the golden sands of Playa Grande beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Offering 25-casitas and private Aman Villas to own, the resort rests alongside the clifftop fairways of the private Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club, and features multiple dining venues, an Aman Spa and a Beach Club. The Amanera Wellness Casa is designed as a sanctuary of tranquility, immersed in the tropical landscape. The Wellness Casa provides three couple treatment rooms, each with changing areas,washrooms, and shower facilities. Plants inherited from the local shamanic wisdom are used to embody a selection of. massages, facials, scrubs and wraps made using locally cultivated plants, fruits and herbs, as well as Aman Skincare organic products. All treatments are available at the Wellness Casa and may also be provided the privacy of your Casita or at the Beach Pavilions. A majestic relaxation area setting embraces the sacred contemplation of the tropical sunset. Grounded in the golden sand of Playa Grande, Amanera features two Beach Spa Pavilions dedicated to massages, private guided meditation, and yoga sessions.
Cameron House | Loch Lomond, Scotland
Cameron House is a five-star resort set within 400-acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, on the world-famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. The resort is home to a collection of 208 elegant bedrooms including 28 suites plus 115 lodges and self-catering apartments that sleep up to 8 people. The resort is enriched by a renowned spa with a rooftop infinity pool within a state-of-the-art Leisure Club. Hydro wellness is at the core of the spa experience, and it boasts a trust hydrothermal experience complete with a Rasul mud chamber, caldarium, ice fountain, and more. The Cameron Spa incorporates local ingredients like Scottish lavender, pine and thistle oil into their treatments.
One Aldwych | London, UK
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, One Aldwych is home to plenty of activities to take care of both the body and mind. The hotel's Health Club boasts an impressive 18-meter chlorine-free lap pool (complete with underwater music), a spa featuring treatments with luxury brands including Natura Bissé, and a fitness center. Guests can dine at Indigo, the hotel's gluten and dairy free restaurant, with a menu full of local, British ingredients. In addition to physical well-being, guests can strengthen the mind by experiencing one of the hotel's Curator tours, which take guests on a deeper dive into the cultural offerings of the city.
Sea Island | Sea Island, Georgia
Sea Island is a nearly century-old beloved private island resort off the southeast coast of Georgia with five miles of private beach. With towering palms above and smooth stones below, The Spa at Sea Island captures the very essence of nature with cascading waterfall showers, mineral pool baths, a peaceful grass labyrinth, and a sun-filled garden atrium. From the moment guests arrive, let the gentle flow of the waters guide them through a renewed sense of spirit. This Forbes Five-Star, 65,000-square-foot facility is a haven for guests and members seeking a sanctuary of unparalleled elegance and serenity. The expert staff of therapists, consultants, and providers at The Spa at Sea Island offers a wide array of massage, body, and skin care treatments, including options for teens and kids.
