Travel Your Way to Wellbeing at these Luxury Destinations

The global wellness economy is projected to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027 as travelers are focusing on holistic approaches to health more than ever. With this growing demand, and ahead of National Wellness Month in August, here are exceptional experiences that enhance travelers’ overall wellbeing.

From after-dark wellness programming in Scottsdale, AZ and a dedicated Wellness Suite and sound healing in a Bee Cottage in picturesque Napa, to a customized retreat to disconnect and reset on Vietnam’s pristine island of Phu Quoc, the following properties have travelers and all their wellness needs covered.

Additionally, travelers can dabble in the most luxurious spas across Southern California, notably Guerlain Wellness Spa’s first West Coast location in Santa Monica and Fairmont Spa at the recently opened Fairmont Breakers Long Beach.

Wellness After Dark in Scottsdale, AZ – Yoga image here (credit: Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale)

• The beloved desert town of Scottsdale, AZ, comes alive after hours. And this National Wellness Month, travelers can not only stay cool in the destination, but also embark on a newfound approach to wellness with a stellar line-up of nighttime offerings from luxury resorts.
• Yogis of all skill levels can head to Mountain Shadows Scottsdale Resort for its weekly Downward Dogs at Sundown event that takes place every Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Additionally, those interested in vibrational therapies can experience CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa's Sunset Sound Healing available on Thursday and Saturday nights at the Movement Deck from 7-7:30 p.m.
• Couples staying at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess can book Well & Being Spa’s Twilight Tranquility package and transform an ordinary night into an extraordinary celebration. As the sun dips below the horizon, lovers can step into a world of private serenity and indulgence, designed for true connection and quality alone time together. This exclusive offer includes private access to the 44,000 sq. ft. spa, a 90-minute couples massage, champagne and gourmet bites for two, and a personal Well & Being Spa attendant.

Carneros Resort and Spa Introduces One-of-a-Kind Wellness Amenities – Images here (Credit: Carneros Resort and Spa)

• There is no better time to experience Carneros Resort and Spa’s Wellness Suite than during National Wellness Month this August. A bookable, dedicated space for discerning travelers to enhance their well-being while on the property, guests can enjoy a next-level sleep experience with the Bryte Balance Bed alongside unparalleled amenities such as a personal sauna, cold plunge, Vitamin C shower heads, and much more. Additional perks include the option to purchase an in-room massage service or a Peloton delivery for on-demand fitness in the comfort of the suite. Guests can also expect culinary offerings, including a healthy and balanced in-room dining menu, fresh-pressed juices from LA-based juicer Mind + Body, and nutritious mini-bar items.
• Travelers in search of a new approach to sound healing can experience the Bee Cottage. The cottage features beehives on one side and a separate relaxation bed, all screened for the safety of resort guests and the bees. Here, guests can find rest in the soothing buzz and low-frequency vibrations, akin to a sound bath, while breathing in air enriched with propolis and beeswax to support respiratory health and boost immunity. Resort guests can enjoy a 30-minute session for $50.

Disconnect and Recharge with “Regent Reset” at Regent Phu Quoc – General resort imagery here (Credit: Regent Phu Quoc)

• Vietnam’s leading luxury resort, Regent Phu Quoc, encourages guests to partake in its newest wellness offering, “Regent Reset.” Regent Reset is designed to encourage guests to live phone- and internet-free, with the help of a customized three-day itinerary of wellness experiences crafted by Dr. Tomson Jose, the resort’s director of spa and wellness. This three-day retreat approaches wellness through a holistic lens and incorporates offerings ranging from personalized therapies inspired by traditional Vietnamese techniques and outdoor excursions to a daily nutrition platter and other luxe amenities. These experiences, coupled with the property’s stunning natural surroundings, allow discerning travelers to disconnect from the outside world and reinvigorate their mind, body, and spirit.
• Regent Phu Quoc also offers signature experiences like Welnamis binaural vibroacoustic therapy to provide profound relaxation, as well as the Refined Renewal treatment, which features a dry brush massage for exfoliation and circulation, lymphatic drainage for detoxification and immunity, and a green tea body wrap for hydration.

Experience The First Guerlain Spa on the West Coast at Regent Santa Monica Beach – Images HERE with credit to Tanveer Badal.

• This National Wellness Month, guests of Regent Santa Monica Beach and Angelenos can indulge in the 10,000 sq. ft. Guerlain Wellness Spa – the first spa of its kind for the House on the Western Seaboard. Delivering a new era of wellness and beauty in California, this extraordinary sanctuary is comprised of 12 treatment rooms with double VIP suites, as well as three lounges, and each changing room has been designed to be equipped with a steam room and sauna. Additionally, the spa features a post-treatment champagne lounge, hot tub, pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a luxury retail boutique.
• At Guerlain Wellness Spa, highly-skilled Beauty Experts have been trained to take an ultra-personalized approach to each client and elevate the customization of services to a level of art; guided by two major pillars of the brand – Listening and Emotion.
• In addition to signature massages, facials, and body treatments, guests can indulge in exclusive offerings only available at Regent Santa Monica Beach. Inspired by the glamour of Beverly Hills and the serenity of Santa Monica, the team at Guerlain offers Solar Shape – the perfect pre- and post-sun treatment – Crystal Vibes which gives the skin a natural glow through the healing power of crystal, Skin Perfection, a treatment that encourages nourished and radiant skin, and Skin Surfing, an exclusive radio frequency facial treatment.

An Exclusive Sanctuary in The City of Beverly Hills – The Peninsula Spa – Spa image here (credit: The Peninsula Beverly Hills)

• Discerning travelers in Beverly Hills can find The Peninsula Spa nestled in the city’s most exclusive hotel, The Peninsula Beverly Hills. This spa features seven welcoming treatment rooms, a private nail suite, a spa cabana, women’s and men’s changing room, and a serenity lounge with views of the city.
• The Peninsula Spa incorporates highly effective treatments with expert therapists and luxurious products to provide guests with a truly personalized experience. Visitors can refresh and reset their skin, body, and nails with a wide range of offerings highlighting products from Margy’s Monte Carlo, Biologique Recherche, and Medical Beauty Research. Additionally, massage treatments ranging from deep tissue to hot stone massage with Asian and Ayurvedic influences allow guests to relax and recover like never before.
• Guests can also take advantage of the spa’s latest addition, The Cold Plunge All-In at the spa cabana. Whether it be a single session or an add-on as an enhancement, guests are bound to experience the numerous benefits of cold therapy, including heightened metabolism, improved sleep quality, and enhanced immune system support.

The Region’s First Luxury Spa Awaits at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach – Spa image here (credit: Fairmont Breakers Long Beach)

• Long Beach locals and travelers alike are invited to experience Fairmont Spa at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, the first and only luxury spa offering in the region. The 10,000 sq. ft coastal sanctuary offers eight treatment rooms and a pre- and post-treatment relaxation lounge, dedicated to providing guests with ultra-personalized experiences and an expansive menu.
• Visitors can choose a treatment of their choice from Fairmont Spa’s thoughtful spa menu, inclusive of massages, facials, and body treatments, which weave in modern and innovative approaches to wellness. Locally inspired treatments include the Pacific Algae Body wrap, which awakens the body’s natural detoxification system through stimulating essential oils, and the Reset & Correct CBD Massage, promoting healing and recovery.
• Seasonal experiences include the Red Carpet Radiance Facial, the spa’s ultimate glow-enhancing facial, designed to perfect the skin for any special occasion, and the Supreme Slim & Sculpt experience, a 120-minute treatment that combines lymphatic drainage, deep anti-cellulite massage, and glove sculpting techniques to target localized fat and cellulite.