Summer’s New & Buzziest Hotel Wellness Journeys

Summer’s New & Buzziest Hotel Wellness Journeys

From island sanctuaries in Bali and the Maldives to the expert-designed Leg School® at the newly reopened five-star Capri Palace Jumeirah to Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, here are the buzziest wellness programs to pair following any long-haul trip.

  • Bali: Jumeirah Bali’s (opened 2022) new three-day Wellness Journey
    • Developed by in-house wellness consultant Paula Choi, the comprehensive program of powerful healing treatments is inspired by local mythology with signature water therapies like a Hammam Royal Dwara deep cleansing ritual to a full Jagaraga rhythmic massage with sound bowls and heated volcano stones followed by a Sunset Blessing Ceremony
    • Upon arrival, a Chakra and wellness consultation is paired with a wellness menu, including daily energy boost drinks and reenergizing meals.
  • Dubai:
  • Developed by industry practitioners designed around four pillars: Mental Wellness, Mindful Movement, Internal Well-being and Restore – covering a wide range of therapies, treatments, nutritional eating, and meditation.
  • Burj Al Arab Jumeirah debuted the Middle East’s first MindSpa. The world’s only seven-star hotel’s 25-minute innovative treatment targets mental well-being, utilizing binaural sounds, brain entrainment, and 3D sound technology
  • The Maldives: Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island (opened 2021) offers five, seven, and 10-hour wellness journeys with yoga, fitness, and meditation, and uses locally sourced ingredients like the oil from hand-harvested coconuts in treatments, among other exclusive products. The resort features a spa for children, rooftop yoga, and an overwater sanctuary with five treatment villas and one beauty salon at Talise Spa
  • Italy: Capri Palace Jumeirah - Newly reopened for the summer season and located at the foot of Mount Solaro is the Capri Medical Spa, one of Europe’s acclaimed health and beauty centers. Guests can indulge in the patented Leg School® treatment, a highly successful wellness program focusing on the prevention and treatment of cellulite, water retention and other vascular problems in the legs developed exclusively for the property by Professor Francesco Canonaco, a renowned medical director.
  • London: Offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Knightsbridge, The Peak Fitness Club at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah is home to the city’s largest indoor pool. Ahead of the King’s coronation in early May, zen out with a two-hour ‘Metropolitan Escape’ that includes an exclusive body massage and skin-refining Derma facial for a truly blissful experience.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Debuts New Wellness Journey, Healing in Hawai’i
    "Healing in Hawai'i" is a new, transformative wellness journey designed to offer guests a holistic wellness experience while further educating them on the destination’s many traditions surrounding one’s wellbeing. Package elements include a guided foraging experience in the Mānoa Valley to source fresh healing ingredients for use in a customized spa treatment at the resort. Travelers will be further immersed in the island’s healing properties with a visit to the serene Makapu‘u Tide Pools for floating meditation. Lastly, they will learn more about the moon during moonlight meditation sessions. Guests will leave feeling renewed, refreshed, and reconnected with the Island's cultural and natural offerings.

    Upcoming Wellness Retreat at Carlisle Bay Antigua
    Escape to the shores of Antigua and enjoy the Carlisle Bay Antigua’s 3 night all-inclusive Wellness Retreat from May 19-22, 2023. This retreat will include daily mindful meditation, gentle yoga classes to suit all levels and abilities, daily activities including reef snorkeling at Cades Bay, guided rainforest hike to Signal Hill and a local cooking demonstration. This all-inclusive package is designed to bring a sense of well-being and provide attendees a holistic wellness experience.

    Combat Mercury Retrograde at L’Auberge de Sedona
    Delicately meandering between stoic Red Rocks and the glistening Oak Creek, travelers can find L’Auberge de Sedona. Timed to the upcoming Mercury Retrograde which is taking place from April 21 to May 14, L’Auberge invites guests to unwind during a tumultuous time in the universe with Retrograde Reset. Designed to help visitors find peace, calm and mental clarity, this curated itinerary includes a series of wellness offerings including relaxing spa treatments, holistic experiences, vortex-inspired cocktails and more to aid the mind, body and soul. Coupled with Sedona’s natural healing properties and the resort’s tranquil environment, L’Auberge de Sedona effortlessly sets the stage for a rejuvenating and healing getaway.

    The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi - Fitness, Wellness & Health Retreat Programs
    The Ranch Malibu brings its award-winning, transformational wellness program to a historic property, nestled in one of Italy’s richest naturalistic areas, just 50 minutes from Rome.   The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi combines a results-oriented fitness program with the services and expertise of the esteemed team at this renowned medical wellness retreat. The result is an immersive and transformative program that gives guests a more complete picture of their overall health and longevity, departing with a greater sense of self, feeling rested and rejuvenated while losing weight and gaining muscle.

    The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi - Fitness, Wellness & Health Retreat Programs

    The Ranch Malibu brings its award-winning, transformational wellness program to a historic property, nestled in one of Italy’s richest naturalistic areas, just 50 minutes from Rome.   The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi combines a results-oriented fitness program with the services and expertise of the esteemed team at this renowned medical wellness retreat. The result is an immersive and transformative program that gives guests a more complete picture of their overall health and longevity, departing with a greater sense of self, feeling rested and rejuvenated while losing weight and gaining muscle.

    Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa - Rancho Santa Fe, California

    Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property and has garnered a reputation as one of the West’s most sought-after five star resorts. A sanctuary of good living tucked away on 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, this Mediterranean-inspired, all-suite property near Del Mar, California offers 49 luxuriously-appointed, guest casitas with their own patios and fireplaces and 3 opulent private residences, all of which provide the perfect backdrop for your next weekend escape or extended family gathering. Situated across 45 acres of lush gardens and citrus groves, this Forbes 5-star rated Resort and Spa features rejuvenating wellness, fitness, and world-renowned tennis programming.

    Come Together Wellness - Rest, Restore & Explore on Kauai

    Come Rest, Explore and Restore yourself in one of the most beautiful places on Earth -- Kauai, Hawaii.  Join Victoria McDonald with Come Together Wellness Retreat. Accommodations will be at a luxury Pure Kauai extraordinary estate that offers expansive ocean views secluded on the North Shore. You will have the opportunity to rest and relax for your entire stay if that is what you need, or for those that need more adventure you will have the opportunity to explore. Daily yoga, meditation, massage, and wellness are the focal point of this retreat. There will be hours of free time to do as you wish adding on extras, or simply just relaxing on one the most beautiful places on Earth.

    The Kayon Jungle Resort - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

    Enveloped by lush valley greenery and perched above the flowing water of the Uwos River, The Kayon Jungle Resort is a sanctuary of tropical indulgence. The Kayon Jungle Resort is attuned to the surrounding environment and respects the harmony and community spirit of the local village. It is a place where seasoned travelers can escape the pace of everyday life and feel renewed by the beauty of nature.

    New Yoga Retreat at Montpelier Plantation & Beach, Nevis, October 28-November 4, 2023

    Montpelier Plantation & Beach on Nevis, one of the smallest and most authentic of the leeward islands in the Caribbean, invites all yoga enthusiasts to attend its fall Yoga Retreat from October 28 to November 4, 2023.  Expert yoga and mindfulness coach Patti Coan will instruct yogis how to deepen their level of practice, as well as simply relax.  Coinciding with Coan’s tenth yoga anniversary, the luxury boutique hotel will host an all-level, seven-night yoga retreat to reinforce the importance of mind and body wellness.

    Yoga & Taste in Tuscany - An Exclusive Yoga and Fine Dining Retreat

    Yoga & Taste in Tuscany is an exclusive Yoga and Fine Dining Retreat, tailor-made for small groups. It is a unique experience designed to create deep connections, reboot your mind and spirit while energizing your body, facilitating friendship and sharing in one of the most extraordinary locations: Tuscany!