We miss the days that cheese fries were a primary food group in the diet, and yet still we were the picture of top health. But the more things change, the more things change. Health and wellness have come a long way too, from the carrot stick lunch and jazzercise workouts. There are literally life-changing experiences to up your quality of life. Do it right, and you can enjoy the literal luxury journey along the way too. So, in preparation for the upcoming holiday eating season, there’s nothing like a wellness reset to get you in the right mode. Especially at these wellness retreats that make it is easy to be in the business of being well. This is your go-to list for the best spas in the world for any time of the year.
The Getaway: Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovi
Location: Portonovi, Montenegro
While visiting Chenot Espace, you can expect to undergo a few quick and easy diagnostic tests, followed by a series of relaxing treatments designed to enhance your health and wellness. All treatments follow the “Chenot Method”, which centers around nutrition and de-stressing. There is a six-day Advanced Detox Programme where you will practice breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Wellness treatments like facials, and Q-Stress Ball sessions are available, just in case you need some help to unwind. The meals are plant-based, helping you to look and feel energized.
The Getaway: SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico
Location: Cancún, Mexico
SHA Mexico includes five different programs for you to choose from. Depending on what your health goal is, you will receive a personalized treatment. SHA Mexico follows an integrative method that focuses on different aspects of your health, all with the end goal of helping you feel like the best version of yourself. After your arrival, you can expect a medical consultation followed by round-the-clock treatment. Acupuncture, meditation sessions, and even therapy are available, depending on your specific goal.
The Getaway: Six Senses Kaplankaya
Location: Bodrum, Turkey
Who knew that one of the best spas in the world by sheer size, is tucked into the Turkish Riviera? Well, now you do, and you’ll bypass Bodrum to get your wellness on at the Six Senses Kaplankaya. The wellness center is equipped with everything you need to look and feel healthy. It includes maybe the best hotel gym in the world with a full spinning studio, a yoga room, and a basketball court. The interior is so beautifully designed that you may mistake it for an art gallery at first glance. Because true wellness starts from within, the meals at Six Senses are sourced from local, organic farms.
The Getaway: Janu Tokyo
Location: Minato City, Tokyo
Janu includes one of the largest gyms and pools, if not the largest, in all of Tokyo. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, it also includes a massive wellness center, boxing ring, hydrotherapy area, and duplex spa houses. If you’re not a fitness expert yet, not to worry. Janu won’t leave you to your own devices if you’d rather be guided through the experience. During your stay, you’ll have access to some of the top fitness trainers in the area to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. This is Janu’s first hotel, but it’s already has one of the best spas in the world.
The Getaway: Ananda in the Himalayas
Location: Uttarakhand, India
Located outside the fabled cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, with views of the Ganga River, Ananda is full of spirituality and tranquility. With yoga’s rich history in India, it’s the place to fine tune your practice, learn about breath work and take in the natural beauty all around you. Ananda feels like you’re removed from reality, which is why it’s one of the best spas in the world. During your stay, you’ll have the chance to enjoy full-body massages, fitness training, aromatherapy and even emotional wellness healing. You will follow an ayurvedic diet with mindfulness with every bite. This means you’ll get some weight loss benefits too.
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FAQs
Q: Is the Six Senses Kaplankaya open all-year round?
A: The Six Senses Kaplankaya is open for most of the year, but takes a pause from December 1 to January 31st. The hotel reopens in February but you should check this annually.
Q: Is the One&Only Portonovi open all-year round?
A: Yes, currently the One&Only Portonovi is open all-year round.
Q: Does SHA Wellness have a Mexico property?
A: Yes, SHA Wellness which originated in Alicante, Spain, now has a new wellness center in Mexico.
