From the rush of serotonin you get from catching some rays, to the ancient practice of sun gazing to connect with nature, clear the mind and promote overall wellness, sunshine had long been seen as healing and energizing.
With the winter months right around the corner, there are a number of hotel and resort destinations located in eternally sunny destinations that are the ultimate Winter wellness retreats.
Ojai Valley Inn | Ojai, CA
Located on 220 sprawling acres in the tranquil Ojai Valley—a setting often referred to as “Shangri-La”—Ojai Valley Inn offers a luxury resort experience balancing the relaxed glamor of Southern California with the unspoiled natural beauty of the region. The resort recently debuted an extensive renovation at Spa Ojai, the resort’s award-winning, 31,000-square-foot luxury spa. Spa Ojai boasts twenty-four treatment rooms, including massage rooms with fireplaces, customized therapies and holistic wellness treatments, and a tranquil courtyard culminating a spa experience that revives and refocuses the body and mind. With balmy Southern California weather year-round, Ojai Valley Inn is an ideal oasis for a winter retreat.
La Quinta Resort & Club | La Quinta, CA
Set against the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains in the heart of Palm Desert, La Quinta Resort & Club is the longest-running resort in the region and has been a haven for wellness seekers for nearly a century. Located in the center of the resort, Spa La Quinta is a private sanctuary spanning 23,000 square feet with 38 treatment rooms (including indoor and outdoor massages), facial, and wet treatment rooms. The state-of-the-art facility also boasts seven private whirlpool baths, two steam rooms, two inhalation rooms, men’s and women’s treatment wings, and a full-service salon. New treatments feature the resort’s exclusive aromatherapy blend inspired by the resort’s citrus groves, and a new Grounding Ritual to lead the massage experiences.
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort | Kohala Coast, HI
The idyllic resort—recently named one of the top 15 resort hotels in Hawaii in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards, and located on the #1 Beach in America—offers its guests an unmatched spa experience on the Kohala Coast at the Hapuna Spa by Mandara. Guests can experience pure rejuvenation with invigorating massages, body treatments, and Hawaiian-inspired therapies. Upon arrival guests are greeted in a tranquil lounge that pays homage to Balinese and Big Island design styles, before entering the separate Men’s and Women’s lounges and beautifully appointed treatment rooms.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa | Palm Beach, FL
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa newly announced a multi-million dollar renovation to be completed this winter offering the perfect excuse to book a luxurious warm winter getaway. Adding to the world-class Eau Spa experiences will be the introduction of a new Spa Terrace. Located on the patio, the outdoor oasis will feature lush gardens, ambient sounds and will offer a selection of fine wines and champagne, unique tea presentations and spa cuisine. The new menu will be driven by health-conscious dishes including locally sourced salads, wraps, fresh-pressed vegetable juices and much more. Additionally, at Eau Spa, guests can enjoy luxurious treatments featuring the exclusive Float Bed, high end facials, massages and body treatments, or day packages such as the Perfect Package featuring six hours of treatments including a body scrub, massage, facial, classic manicure, pedicure, blow out and bottle of champagne. Banyan Tree Mayakoba | Riviera Maya, Mexico) – Launching in November 2021, the resort’s “wellness sanctuary” program will include a 64-point wellness assessment, daily access to wellbeing activities like ocean breath meditation by the sea, pre-sleep bath and body rituals, and nutritious chef-made meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Following their stay, guests can also take home a wellbeing guide that includes tips for healthy living, home exercises and other practices to incorporate into their daily lives.
