Wellness Holiday Offerings from Around the World
Global Wellness Day (10 June) is a positive reminder to focus on holistic wellness and embrace a more balanced lifestyle. For those looking for their next relaxing getaway, these exquisite spas around the world offer an oasis of tranquillity that goes beyond mere pampering by providing a sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing.
From luxury retreats incorporating ancient healing traditions to seaside cave spas, you’ll surely want to add these hidden treasures to your bucket list!
Explore Ecotherapy in Ras Al Khaimah, the Nature Emirate of the UAE
Located at 1770 meters above sea level atop Jebel Jais, Camp 1770 is the highest camp in the UAE, offering a serene camping experience for hikers exploring the Emirate’s mountain trails. Due to its altitude, in the Middle East’s summer months, Camp 1770 has cooler temperatures, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy comfortable hiking and camping experiences. Explore a range of programs, offering wellness seekers and active lifestyle enthusiasts a distinctive summit-inspired wellbeing journey to disconnect and reconnect with nature, complete with delicious Emirati cuisine. Hosted in autumn, The Wim Hof Method Retreat offers a remarkable journey into the power of inner strength, holistic wellness, and nature’s profound healing embrace.
Step into Nirvana Retreat, where lush greenery and tranquil lakes create a sanctuary of eternal bliss. Dedicated to fostering self-discovery, holistic healing, and a harmonious connection with nature, this retreat is a transformative journey towards inner peace and balance. Here, guests embark on a journey of discovery from sensory awakening to culinary harmony, holistic health, and mindful practices, each step closer to an enlightened self. Try the Art of Detox Package where guests can experience the therapeutic benefits of walking alongside horses, a unique way to connect with nature and find inner peace.
For a more luxurious experience, the Rainforest at The Ritz-Carlton Spa set within The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert combines European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals, creating a rejuvenating sanctuary in the Al Wadi desert. The experience includes 16 different stations, each travelling one step farther in the journey to relaxation. After the Rainforest treatment, guests can relax in the brand-new desert villas, which provide ample room for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Unwind and ‘don’t worry about a thing’ in Jamaica
There are plenty of spa treatments and experiences available in Jamaica to help travellers restore balance, relax and truly unwind.
The Jamaica Inn resort is located on a luxury private beach and is also home to The Ocean Spa. If the oceanfront setting doesn’t give you the feeling of calm and serenity, its restorative treatments using local natural products will. The Tropical Paradise treatment includes 120 minutes of exotic fruit bliss and begins with mango, coconut and pineapple whipped with fine sea salt body polish that’s used to smooth rough skin. Afterwards, you’ll be covered in in warm honey and hydrating papaya and pineapple which gives your skin essential nutrients for rejuvenation.
Revitalise your body at the Rockhouse Hotel’s spa which offers solo and couple massages, exfoliating Blue Mountain Coffee scrub treatments, deep healing back rituals, hot stone pedicures and soothing aromatherapy bathing rituals.
Double Wellness Retreats at Nova Maldives
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, blissful rejuvenation for body and soul awaits at the Indian Ocean facing esKape Spa. Nestled in the newly opened Nova Maldives, a visit to this island-inspired haven is synonymous with self-equilibrium and panoramic sea views, through soothing spa signatures and alternative treatments.
This year, Nova is running two special wellness retreats with visiting practicioners. Dr. Amit Kumar ‘Eknath’ will be hosting a retreat this month from the 11th to the 18th, introducing to guests to a variety of signature treatments, including Advanced Sound Healing, Advanced Facial Therapy, Kundalini Awakening Meditation, and more. These sessions are designed to harmonise the body and mind, offering deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests will also be able to join in a special Fire Ceremony, an ancient ritual to purify the atmosphere and release negative energy, marking a highlight of this spiritual journey.
The second retreat will be hosted during 31 October – 7 November by Dr. Xiang Jun Lim, an experienced Acupuncturist and TCM physician from Singapore and the founder of a premium modern bespoke integrative practice with 19 years of experience. Dr. Lim will conduct consultations and holistic health and life advice coaching, Acupuncture and a variety of Oriental medicine treatments for guests, including moxibustion, cupping, acupressure, visceral manipulation, trauma healing practices and more.
The Bath House at ACRO Suites
The rejuvenating Bath House is not one to miss while staying at ACRO Suites. Inspired by the ancient concept of hammams, where purifying the body and soul can take place simultaneously, the Byzantine Hammam is the ideal space to surrender. There is also a Plunge pool, Finnish sauna, two treatment rooms, an outdoor pool, and a lounge area. A wide range of massages and facials are also available to choose from; allowing guests to find the perfect treat to rejuvenate the body, mind, and soul. Try the Aromatic Wandering treatment, an aromatherapy massage using a blend of gentle to firm techniques combined with organic essential oils from Greek aromatic plants. For those who prefer the ambiance of their quarters, the treatments can also be booked en-suite.
Aegeo Spa at The Ixian Grand & All Suites
Treat yourselves to soothing spa sessions that will tingle your senses, nourish your body, and calm your soul. Here to rejuvenate, refresh, recharge and realign you, the Spa treatments at The Ixian Grand & All Suites are geared towards increasing your wellness levels and inner health with services that have serenity, balance, purification, and revitalisation at their core. Try our top-tier range of massages, facials and beauty treatments for women, men, and couples too.
Personalised thematic treatments at Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
Pamper yourself with an indulgent hour away at Aegeo Spas at Wyndham Grand Mirabello, equipped with tight treatment rooms, a tea lounge, an indoor pool, hammam, jacuzzi, sauna, salon and fitness center. The Spa offers a select assortment of treatments inspired by Crete’s history and culture, making use of iconic local ingredients including olive oil, raki and organge extracts, and other healing herbs and extracts, using historical techniques to help release tension in the muscles and reenergize the body.
This is the go-to spa for travellers seeking highly personalised treatments tailored to their liking, including themed treatments on balance, rebirth, energy, strength, and inspired by the elemental forces such as the earth and sea. Little visitors can also opt for the Banana Kids Massage so that they are not missing out! More about the spa’s offerings here.
esKape Spa at Kandima Maldives
From traditional Thai massages to full-body seaweed Laminarias, Kandima offers uplifting escapism at their beach-facing spa for couples, families, and even little ones.
Cleanse, refine and remineralise your body from head to toe with the Seaweed Laminaria treatment, with stimulating body brushing, a cocooning, nutrient-packed full-body seaweed wrap of Laminaria Digitata and Spirulina, finished with hydrating seaweed oil. Enjoy this antioxidant-rich, refining treatment known for its firming, smoothing benefits while listening to the sound of the Indian Ocean – sheer heaven!
While you relax, your little ones can receive their very own neck and back massage!
For more information, visit the full spa menu here.
Azalea Luxury Spa at Kivotos Mykonos
A true sanctuary for the senses, the Azalea Luxury Spa invites you to indulge in a range of decadent spa treatments. Enjoy an outdoor massage by the Ornos Bay and let your worries melt away whilst basking in the blissful Myconian sun, choose from a deep tissue, wellbeing or couples massage for you and your loved one.
Tranquillity and cosmic bliss can be achieved by attending yoga classes at Kivotos Mykonos. Designed to help you move your body and calm your mind, guests can attend a more active class or opt for a restorative yoga session. Whichever you choose, find internal balance among the natural beauty of Mykonos.
Kivotos Santorini
Kivotos Santorini invites guests to awaken the senses, reconnect with their inner self and renew body and mind through specially designed one or two-day Yin Yoga, Sound Healing & Breathwork retreats. The retreats integrate ancient healing techniques such as massage, sound therapy, breathwork, chakra balancing practices and Yin Yoga. Relax, reflect and reset within the privacy of your own Suite or Villa as you take the plunge and dive inwards amidst the calming atmosphere of Kivotos Santorini.
Learn more about the wellbeing retreats offered at Kivotos Santorini here.
