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Health & Wellness

The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling. But of course, good old-fashioned pampering still plays a part. From the best new spa and retreat openings to the latest wellness trends, advice, and travel essentials, here’s what we’re most excited about in the health and wellness space.

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Wellness & Spas

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Editor-recommended wellness properties

  • Lake Austin Spa Resort

    $$$ | United States, Austin, 1705 S. Quinlan Park Road
    Lake Austin's premier wellness retreat is the place for relaxation.
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  • Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection

    $$$ | Mexico, Riviera Maya, Paseo Kanai 16
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  • The Retreat, Costa Rica

    A mind-body-soul approach to wellness that leans on nature as the greatest healer.
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  • One&Only Aesthesis

    $$$ | Greece, Glyfada, Leof. Poseidonos
    Seaside seclusion with an unstuffy approach to ultra-luxury
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  • SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico: First Guest

    $$$ | Mexico, Cancún, Carr. a Punta Sam 84, 77420 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
    One of Europe’s premier health retreats opens a second location in a bold new Riviera Maya building
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  • Sensei Porcupine Creek

    $$$ | United States, Rancho Mirage, 42765 Dunes View Rd.
    This intensely private 22-key desert oasis is a different kind of wellness retreat—one you leave feeling as well-informed about your body as you do well-rested.
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  • BodyHoliday

    $$ | St. Lucia, Cariblue Beach,
    Give body and mind a break at this one-stop shop for mental and physical well-being (along with regular beachy fun).
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  • One&Only Mandarina

    $$$ | Mexico, Riviera Nayarit,
    With contemporary villas and tree houses set in a verdant tropical rainforest, One&Only Mandarina is the most luxurious stay along Riviera Nayarit’s wild Pacific Coast.
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  • Tierra Patagonia

    $$$ | Chile, Torres del Paine National Park,
    This architecturally impressive eco property offers a diverse range of activities—and the best views.
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  • Carneros Resort and Spa

    $$ | United States, Napa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.
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  • Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

    $$$ | United States, Little Torch Key, 28500 Overseas Hwy
    America’s rare private island resort makes waves with a complete rebuild and redesign.
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  • Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa

    $$$ | United States, Lenox, 55 Lee Road
    Contemporary design and state-of-the-art spa treatments bring a breath of fresh air to the Berkshires’ favorite resort town.
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  • Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa

    $$$ | St. Barts, Grand Cul de Sac, Baie de Grand Cul de Sac
    Quite possibly the top place to stay on the island.
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  • Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection

    $$$ | USA, Gardiner, 2702 Main St.
    The apogee in a wave of nature-focused Upstate hospitality projects that have opened since 2020.
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  • Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa

    $$ | United States, Paradise Valley, 5700 E McDonald Dr.
    A semi-private respite, especially if you book a villa.
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Destinations

A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths

In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.

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This Convent-Turned-Wellness-Hotel Is Québec City's Coolest Spa

Wellness & Spas

At These Retreats, Wellness Is No Longer Just for Grown-Ups

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The 17 Best Wellness Retreats in the World

Spa guides

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7 Essentials To Help With Migraines While You're Traveling

A frequent flier shares the items that make jet-setting less of a headache.

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Yoga and meditation

Wellness & Spas

The Best Yoga Retreats for Beginners

A yoga retreat can be the perfect way to kick-start a new daily wellness practice. Why not travel while you're at it?
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The Best Yoga Retreats in the US and Canada

From a mountainside getaway in Montana to a hot spring resort in Arizona, these are the best places for a yoga retreat in North America.

Why You Should Meditate on a Plane (and How to Do It)

There's a whole host of ways (VR included) to meditate among the stressors of air travel.

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Wellness & Spas

The Newest Hotel Spa Offering? Massages By Robots

Aescape has developed a robot massage experience uses AI and 3D imaging to create a personalized experience.
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How to Sleep on a Plane—Even If You're in the Middle Seat

We asked the experts for their best tips and tricks.
Destinations

Where to Find Wellness Experiences in Antigua

Community wellness is engrained in the Caribbean culture of this tiny island.
Wellness & Spas

What You Need to Know About the Risk of Blood Clots on Long Flights

Certain health conditions can increase your risk, here are five steps to keep in mind.
Wellness & Spas

The Most Important Vaccines to Get Before You Travel

Whether you’re road tripping across the country or flying to the other side of the world, there are certain vaccines you should consider getting.
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The Emotional Benefits of Communal Bathing in Istanbul

How Turkey's centuries-old hammam culture helped one writer find community and a renewed sense of body confidence.
Women Who Travel

How a Swiss Clinic Helped Me Manage My OCD

After decades of living with debilitating OCD, Rachel Woollett finds a way of reframing the narrative at Switzerland’s Clinic Les Alpes.
Wellness & Spas

Every Wellness Buzzword in The White Lotus Episode One—Explained

We're at a full-blown wellness resort this time around, and there are a few terms to know.
Wellness & Spas

A Guide to Turkish Baths—And the Hammams to Visit in Istanbul

The public hammam is still a major part of Turkish culture, a spa of sorts for both cleansing and relaxing.
Wellness & Spas

This Swiss Medi-Spa Promises to Fix Your Digestive Health

At one of Europe's most renowned medi-spas, writer Cara Schacter gets serious about her digestive health.
Wellness & Spas

In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.
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Chronic Illnesses Don’t Slow Them Down: How Adventure Travelers Manage Their Conditions on the Trail and Beyond

Hiking and camping aren’t always the easiest activities for those living with ongoing health issues. But these three women prove you can keep saying yes to adventure, no matter what life throws at you.
Wellness & Spas

In Mexico, Relearning Everything I Thought I Knew About Sleep

Not all rest is created equal.
Destinations

The 5 Best Hammams in Istanbul

Public baths have a longstanding legacy and this Turkish city is the place to find out why.
Women Who Travel

Making Peace With My Fertility at an Ayurveda Retreat in the Himalayas

As she prepares for a second round of egg freezing, Sophie Prideaux finds solace in Ananda's new fertility enhancement program.
Wellness & Spas

Forging Connection on a Group Hiking Retreat in Coachella Valley

For Jen Murphy, a Sensei wellness retreat in the California desert shows that community and connection are cornerstones of a healthy life.
Islands & Beaches

The Best Beaches in Greece to Visit This Summer

Plus, when to go and where to stay.
Adventure

9 Best Camping Tents for Every Type of Adventure

We asked outdoor experts and seasoned campers for their top picks.
Places to Stay

You Can Stay at This Thai Villa Featured in Last Night’s ‘White Lotus’ Episode

The seven-bedroom villa is available on Airbnb for a cool $3,523 a night.
Family Travel

19 Fun Things to Do With Kids in New York City

The concrete jungle of NYC is actually quite family-friendly.

This Week's Total Lunar Eclipse Will Reveal a ‘Blood Moon’—Here's How to See It

An astronomer's guide to viewing the only total lunar eclipse of 2025.

The Best Beaches in Turkey—And Where to Stay Nearby

There’s a stretch of sand for every type of beach-lover along these shores.

Where to Stay in Rome for Under $400 a Night

These more affordable hotels don’t skimp on comfort or style.

21 Best Things to Do in Austin

Where to find all the places that keep Austin weird.

11 Mykonos Hotels Worth a Visit

Smart, stylish, and supremely laid-back places to stay.