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From sleepover hotels to sober getaways to fitness-focused vacations, wellness tourism is growing in popularity and choice. The industry is expected to generate $1.3 trillion in revenue by 2025, with more travelers seeking unique experiences with programs tailored to their health interests and goals. If you’re looking for a unique holistic experience, these retreats and destinations will help you rest, rejuvenate, and reach your goals.
Detox at San Benito Farm in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
Poor nutrition and poor lifestyle choices can leave you feeling lethargic. Detox your body and mind at The Farm and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. A range of cleansing treatments, natural spa therapies and fresh raw vegan cuisine will help you bring your life back into balance and improve your overall wellbeing. Choose from hydrotherapy sessions and specialised juice diets to customise your detox goals. We also offer tailored programmes for mental health, menopause, raw food retreats, yoga and more.
Stay sober in Sin City at Wynn Las Vegas
Who said you can’t stay sober in Las Vegas? Well, you can, thanks to Wynn Las Vegas’ “Drinking Well” program. This iconic hotel supports its guests in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Enjoy a wide selection of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the resort. Innovative ingredients like reishi mushroom and ashwagandha offer a unique sober drinking experience.
Experience Equestrian Therapy at Miraval in Austin, Texas
Miraval Austin, a luxury 117-room resort nestled in the hills above Lake Travis, blends rural scenery with new-age wellness, offering challenge courses, yoga classes, crystal meditation, line dancing, tarot card readings, photography workshops, sound baths and even equine therapy, including riding lessons and time spent with horses, a soothing form of exercise.
Relax, Socialize, and Let Go at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, NY
Located 90 miles from the hustle and bustle of New York City, Shou Sugi Ban House is the perfect place to relax. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and farm life, this wellness haven offers a variety of services, from spa treatments to nutritional education, spiritual healing, meditation and more. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and allowing events to unfold naturally – this property is the perfect rejuvenating weekend getaway.
Happy mothers at Bolam Postpartum Retreat in New York City
At Boram, new moms have a place to relax and bond with their babies, receive round-the-clock support, and have a team to help care for the newborn. Located in Midtown’s posh Thompson Central Park Hotel, a Hyatt affiliate, Boram helps moms out with nutritious meals, therapy services, breastfeeding and recovery assistance, and more. Prepare to be pampered.
Take your fitness to the next level at SkyTerra Wellness Retreat in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
A fitness and wellness focused resort, Skyterra Wellness Retreat is designed to help guests lose weight, build muscle and eat healthily. There’s also a focus on mental health as guests learn to manage stress and engage with themselves. Stay for one to three weeks or more and take care of your body, mind and spirit.
Rejuvenate at Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort in Lanai City, Hawaii
Sensei Lanai’s Rest & Recovery program encourages guests to reflect on their physical and mental health and find ways to improve it. After resort staff evaluates their health history and performs an analysis that uses wearable trackers to provide insights into movement, visitors can learn techniques to help with stress, nutrition, fitness and more. The resort’s “Sleep 1:1” program also monitors how guests physically respond to tension and other factors that affect sleep, offering solutions to help guests develop habits that prioritize better rest.
