The time between Thanksgiving and New Years Day often feels stressful, rushed, overwhelming beyond relief. There are presents to buy and wrap, holiday cards to send, year-end work to wrap up, and there is no time to spend on yourself. However, these winter wellness travel experiences are just the opportunity to channel some of that pent up holiday energy into something useful heading into the new year.
Feel Fit to End the Year at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Fitness junkies can end the year feeling strong as ever at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, where they are hosting their first ever Crossfit event from December 6-7. Guayaera is back for its third edition — hosted by @jibaros_crossfit, this outdoor CrossFit & fitness competition brings together strength, community, and island energy in one unforgettable setting. From deadlifts, to gymnastics and box jumps this event will have it all, and Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve is the perfect homebase for this incredible weekend event. After a weekend of intense competition, a few extra days in paradise will be just the ticket to ending the year on a calm and accomplished note. Guests will love lounging at the lagoon-style pool - Puerto Rico’s largest, which features a swim-up bar serving cool drinks and creative cocktails, or enjoying water sports at the resort’s coral reef protected beach. And of course, if looking for more action, the resort rests at the foothills of El Yunque National Forest which beckon guests to explore this sacred ground. From ziplining, to ATVs, hiking trails and bathing beneath the many waterfalls it's the perfect place to cap off a trip of fitness, fun, and total bliss.
Learn to Live Like an Icelander at Hotel Rangá
Hotel Rangá, one of Iceland's most iconic family-owned properties, is sharing old world Icelandic secrets and traditions that have sustained a community known for living long, peaceful, and happy lives - starting with a shot of cod liver oil in the morning! The South Coast property invites guests to learn how to ‘Live Like an Icelander’ with a new wellness package that includes a tour with a local guide from Try Adventure, designed to uncover what makes this local culture truly unique. From visits to old turf houses to learn about farming practices in medieval times, to the opportunity to sip from a legendary well that is believed to promote long life, this personalized tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the South Coast so that they can meditate in Icelandic moss to the sound of iconic waterfalls and picnic outdoors alongside canyons and hidden caves. The ‘Live Like an Icelander’ offer, which includes a three night stay, breakfast and a luxury three-course dinner for two, also includes an Icelandic wellness gift bag upon arrival, a self-drive tour mapped out by the Hotel Rangá team, as well as a curated checklist of things to do throughout the stay featuring Icelandic activities that boost longevity and well-being, like a cold plunge in the Rangá River and an age-old breakfast to start the day like a true viking. When it's time to unwind, visitors can star bathe under the dark country skies, relax in one of the hotel's unique geothermal hot tubs or catch up on their zzz’s in a continent-themed suite. www.hotelranga.is
Sunrise Pilates in Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia
Rise with the sun alongside hundreds of hot air balloons with a personal fitness class in the Vadi Stage at Argos in Cappadocia. A true showcase of all the splendors of Cappadocia’s unique geography, the Vadi is located in a deep, lush area in one of the world’s largest monastic settlements, Uçhisar, which consists of thousands of caves, carved into a huge block of rock. Whether looking to start the day with sun salutations, sound mediation, pilates or spinning, there is no better spot than this mystic, fairy-tale like setting in the heart of Pigeon Valley surrounded by the historical landscapes of Anatolia, the sweet aromas of the fruit trees and lavender of Argo’s spectacular terraced garden, and the sound of flapping nightingales, hoopoes, and pigeons. After a sweat sesh in this breathtaking space, guests can indulge in a traditional Turkish breakfast at Nahita, relax with a hammam, or traditional Turkish Bath at the new Argos Spa, Turkey’s largest cave spa, or soak up the sun by the outdoor pool in this dreamy destination. www.argosincappadocia.com
Where Winter Wellness Meets Innovative Luxury in Bellevue, Washington
Tucked between Lake Washington and the Cascade foothills, Bellevue, Washington offers a restorative winter wellness escape that blends boutique luxury with cutting-edge rejuvenation. Guests can unwind at the Bellevue Club Hotel, a serene retreat with spacious rooms, elevated dining, and access to a premier private athletic club. Just minutes away, Upgrade Labs brings high-tech biohacking to the Pacific Northwest with state-of-the-art performance and recovery treatments, while VonSauna’s floating infrared sauna on Lake Washington invites visitors to embrace the season with warm detoxifying sessions followed by invigorating cold plunges. Together, these experiences create the perfect balance of comfort, innovation, and winter-inspired wellbeing.
New Years Eve Reset on Quiet Cape Cod, MA
What better way to start 2026 than with utter restoration and relaxation? Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, located on Cape Cod in the idyllic coastal town of Brewster, is hosting its ‘A Brilliant Beginning: Celebrate & Reset at Ocean Edge’ Wellness Retreat from December 31 - January 2, where attendees will be embraced in an environment that is ready to welcome the new year in a positive, uplifting way that’ll encourage maintaining the best mindset possible for this next exciting chapter. The retreat is intended to blend traditional Ocean Edge New Year’s celebrations - like the Midnight at the Mansion celebration, celebratory brunches, and festive igloo dining experiences - with deeply restorative practices that’ll assist in the transition of what’s to come, intended goals for the year, and general reflection in order to jump into 2026 with clarity and an optimistic outlook. The resort boasts a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball and tennis courts, an award-winning spa, bike rentals and direct access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail, cozy yet elevated accommodations in the AAA Four-Diamond, Small Luxury Hotels of America Mansion, and so much more - all to enjoy along with the wellness retreat.
