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Find Your Zen: 10 Unforgettable Wellness Retreats Around the World
Wellness travel is more than a trend-it's a movement. The Global Wellness Institute reports a 16.6% annual rise in wellness tourism spending, as more people seek out trips that restore, relax and recharge.
With resorts everywhere jumping on the wellness bandwagon, how do you find your perfect fit?
As you develop the vision for your wellness getaway, talk to your family and friends to find out if they've had a wonderful experience at a particular resort. Ask about the rooms, programming, food and vibe.
Don't be afraid to ask:
To help you on your wellness journey, we've compiled a list of top wellness retreats visited recently by SheBuysTravel writers. Some are in the US. Others are international destinations.
Several have extensive wellness programming.
But we've also included unique hotels and resorts with to-die-for spas.
Pricing is noted based on a general scale, with $ assigned to budget-friendly choices and $$ marking luxury stays; your best resource for package and pricing are the individual resort websites.
1. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Miraval Resort and Spa is one of the legacy names in the wellness space, operating resort retreats since 1995. Located about a half-hour drive from Tucson, Miraval is a World of Hyatt property so members can earn and use points for their stay.
Focus: Broad range of spa-focused experiences, making Miraval a good choice for group Sonoran desert within easy reach of metro Tucson and Activities: Spa treatments including a Miraval exclusive Nâga massage, a full day of scheduled activities, nearby hiking Luxury rooms and large retreat suites with private plunge Rates include meals and activities excluding individual spa and counseling sessions. $$
2. 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
This Hawaiian luxury resort in Princeville, Kau'i, calls its structured retreats Wellbeing Journeys. Guest goals at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay are an important consideration. Island sightseeing add-ons are offered.
Focus: Personalized body/mind treatments provide excellent options for solo travelers or couples looking to support each other's fitness Tropical Hawaiian beachfront with pool, golf and tennis/ Activities: Flotation tank, massive fitness center, luxury spa, plant-based Luxurious rooms and 4-night Wellbeing Journeys include food & beverage credit and multiple spa, therapy and counseling sessions. $$
3. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa
CIVANA is located just outside of Phoenix in a town called Carefree. Seriously. Guests are encouraged to disconnect; posted "quiet zone" signage is a reminder. Check out complimentary bikes to explore the desert landscape.
Focus: Intention setting is encouraged at CIVANA, making this resort an excellent choice for solo travelers seeking time for introspection and Easily accessed from the Phoenix airport, just north of Scottsdale, on a 20-acre desert Activities: 22,000 square-foot spa with hydrotherapy experiences including the only US sanarium sauna, multiple yoga classes and labyrinth, morning and evening rituals, plant-forward Comfortable, minimalist Rates include F&B, tons of daily activities and spa credit. $$
4. Willka T'ika
A stay at this culture-based retreat in Peru's Sacred Valley complements a bucket list trip to Machu Picchu. Immerse yourself in local traditions for a historic, spiritual experience at Willka T'ika.
Focus: Vegetarian cuisine, chakra explorations and engaging interactions with the Quechua people make this a wonderful experience for couples or close The high elevation is a consideration at this mountain retreat about a 75-minute drive from the Cusco Activities: Digital detox, ancient healing rituals, meals sourced from property Small 26-room boutique property with single, double and triple garden-view Rates are room only. $
5. Le Monastère des Augustines
Centrally located in the heart of Quebec City, this retreat hotel occupies a 400-year-old monastery building. Treatments at Le Monastere des Augustines are rooted in the historic traditions of the Augustinian sisters who founded the first hospital in New France in 1639.
Focus: With opportunities for meditation, introspection and healing, a stay is ideal for those in need of a reset, like caregivers. Location: The building underwent a thoughtful renovation that retains its historic charm. You'll find all of the attractions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site steps from the hotel Activities: Gentle yoga, healing massages, silent breakfast, sleep aids, private consultations Comfortable, contemporary rooms with private baths or historical cells with shared hallway Room rates include breakfast. Wellness options are à la carte. $
6. Wailea Beach Resort
Consider this Maui property if you're a Marriott Bonvoy member so you can earn and use points during your stay. The standout feature at Wailea Beach Resort is the Olakino, adults-only wellness pool.
Focus: The Olakino pool offers a sanctuary within a resort experience from 8 am to 4 pm, ideal for a friend The Wailea is a large, luxury beachfront Maui resort with 5 pools, golf and on-site Activities: Book the Olakino wellness pool and enjoy a shaded lounger, cabana or daybed, mini spa treatments, vitality shots, chef-prepped bites served throughout the Over 500 spacious rooms and suites. All have outdoor space. Price: Rates are room only. The Olakino Wellness pool is an available daily add-on. $$
Hacienda Encantada is a serene oasis in Cabo San Lucas, a Mexican resort destination better known for its party atmosphere. It's a great destination for families offering both all-inclusive and European plan pricing.
Focus: Destination resort with a world-class Cliffside, with ocean views (no swimmable beach), 40 minutes from the Cabo San Lucas International Activities: Milagro spa, morning All-suite resort with multi-bedroom villas $
8. Cascada
You'll have to go below to discover what makes this Portland, Oregon, hotel unique. An underground network of thermal pools, saunas and soaking tubs at Cascada make it ideal for your next girlfriend getaway.
Focus: The spa is the highlight of this just-opened (2025) hotel. Overnight guests are provided with a spa robe and slippers and enjoy complimentary access (spa treatments and classes are extra). Day passes are available if you're not a hotel Cascada is a great place to stay in Portland's Alberta Arts District. It's important to note that it's not in the city's downtown Activities: There are four distinct zones in the spa: The Sanctuary (silent space with 3 vitality pools, a cold plunge, sauna, steam room and ice fountain), The Conservatory (social space with 82-degree pool and day beds), Secret Garden (outdoor thermal pool experience opening summer 2025) and a fitness All rooms are king suites (2-bedroom units are available) with Nightly rates are slightly lower if you exclude the spa, but why would you? $
9. Salish Lodge and Spa
This is another Pacific Northwest hotel ideal for those who find nature's beauty therapeutic. It's an indulgent stay at Salish with luxe lodging and a farm-to-table restaurant on-site.
Focus: Ideal for a weekend getaway with a cozy award-winning spa, waterfall pool, destination dining restaurant and access to iconic Snoqualmie Picture the PNW in your favorite movies and TV shows like Twilight and Twin Peaks. That's the setting for Salish Lodge, about 50 miles from Seattle's SeaTac Activities: The Salish spa was named by Conde Nast Travel as one of the "Top 50 Hotel Spas in the United States." If you're visiting with your girlfriends, consider booking the Lower Waterfall pool with cocktail service. Accommodations: Luxe lodge rooms are comfy and spacious. Club-level suites include spa access during your $
10. Liss Ard Estate
If you have the chance to stay at a Relais & Chateaux property in the Irish countryside, do it. The 150-acre estate property is the perfect place to get away from it all. Bring the whole family or a special someone to Liss Ard for this bucket list stay.
Focus: Destination resort for those who enjoy the finer things with a la carte wellness Buccolic setting with a lake and wooded trails near West Cork along the Wild Atlantic Activities: Book a private, lakefront sauna. Take long walks through rolling green hills. Sound baths and tea ceremonies are also The hotel's 26 rooms are located in three buildings on the property and feature elegant $
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