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New Year, New You: The Best Wellness Retreats to Visit in 2022

City Guides, Travel
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30 Dec 2021
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4 min read

With the New Year fast approaching, there’s no better time to plan for some rest and relaxation, so you can kick off 2022 feeling rejuvenated. From the mesmerizing beaches on the island of Anguilla to the bohemian-chic village of Jose Ignacio, we’ve rounded up some of the best wellness destinations offering immersive well-being experiences.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Kyoto is home to verdant mountains and clear water. Using natural spring water drawn from an on-site source, the Thermal Spring Spa facilities at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa are a haven for relaxation. The core concept is of an Oasis of Serenity – where guests are invited to step away from their everyday lives and surround themselves with the tranquillity of spring water.

Experience deep relaxation, cocooned in a space created through the interplay of time, sound, light, fragrance and water where your five senses are enriched by deeply peaceful surroundings. Here, you can surrender yourself entirely and encounter a new you. The hotel also boasts a private onsen, an area where one can enjoy natural onsen bathing in complete privacy. With a living room and relaxation area, the Private Onsen also features a secluded garden space for the complete Japanese experience.

 

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

Located on a former coconut plantation and nestled between the El Yunque rainforest and the tranquil waters of the Espiritu Santo River, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is the ideal destination for travellers seeking a restorative escape in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort’s features include private bird sanctuaries; an on-site “green team” led by a marine biologist; multiple dining outlets to suit any occasion or taste; an ocean-front golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; and an Iridium Spa.

Active travellers can choose from activities such as kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, fishing, nature walks, hiking, biking, tennis and much more. Additionally, the resort’s Iridium Spa also offers Spa Without Walls, a service that allows guests to book and enjoy customized spa treatments anywhere on the spectacular property, including outdoor spaces. From massages to facials, guests can immerse themselves in nature for the ultimate private spa experience.

 

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Travellers seeking a respite will enjoy Faena Hotel Miami Beach. a luxury 169-room hotel set on a gorgeous stretch of coastline. Faena is home to Tierra Santa Healing House, a one-of-a-kind South American inspired spa with a holistic sanctuary. Regarded as the spiritual heart of Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Tierra Santa House is dedicated to the art of living well with a holistic approach to healing, fitness and relaxation.

The Tierra Santa journey cultivates transformative healing by combining indigenous ingredients, energetic practices and state-of-the-art technology with a jasmine-infused hammam, marble Wet Spa and a menu of South American body therapies inspired by shamanic wisdom. The spa menu offers custom treatments that meld ancient South American healing rituals, indigenous ingredients and the latest anti-ageing technologies, including Shaman-developed body treatments, acupuncture, sound and color therapy, advanced enzyme therapies and advanced rejuvenating facials.

Faena’s team of experts, well-versed in modern and alternative medicine, deliver unparalleled healing treatments that restore vitality and elevate the spirit. As wellness is central to the Faena philosophy, the hotel’s spa, the Tierra Santa Healing House spans an entire floor of the remarkable hotel.

 

Bahia Vik

Located in the bohemian-chic village of Jose Ignacio, Bahia Vik promises and tranquil and spectacular beach getaway. Guests can relax in one of the four large pools, swim in the waves, or visit the newly debuted wellness centre and spa experience, The Shack Yoga and Wellness at Bahia Vik.

Alex and Carrie Vik, the visionaries behind Vik Retreats, partnered with Isabella Channing, owner of The Shack Yoga in José Ignacio, a beloved studio frequented by locals and visitors alike, to bring the concept to life. The Shack Yoga and Wellness at Bahia Vik features a yoga studio, a state of the art fitness centre, personal training, one-off retreats and workshops, a spa, steam and sauna facilities, and a cold-pressed juice and tea bar. Visitors are invited to enjoy an array of fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, dance, meditation, and more. Meanwhile, the spa’s exceptional team of therapists offer a range of personalized treatments and therapies.

 

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is an oasis set along the dramatic coastline of San José del Cabo, Mexico, in the coastal haven of Puerto Los Cabos. The property unfolds over a vast and beautiful 20-acre landscape offering panoramic views of the Sea of Cortes.

As a true haven of relaxation and wellbeing, Zadún presents the region’s most innovative wellness experience: the one-of-a-kind 30,000 square-foot Spa Alkema, a sanctuary dedicated to transformative wellness experiences blending ancestral and modern techniques to encourage physical and emotional rejuvenation.

Among the many standout features of the spa are the Templo de Calor, a modern interpretation of the traditional temazcal healing hut, the Savasana Sound Room, and more. One of the only Savasana rooms in existence, this unique space has been designed for rest and recovery, where sound therapy and a vibrational floor help create a deep state of mediation.

 

Caldera House

Settled beneath the mountains of Jackson Hole in Teton Village, rejuvenation awaits. At the 8-suite luxury hotel and alpine club, the spacious residential-style suites, unparalleled natural settings, and outdoor adventures all align to create a magical experience. Caldera House is the ideal place to relax after a day spent navigating the wild terrain of Jackson Hole.

Guests have 24-hour access to the fitness studio, equipped with a private yoga studio, as well as a heated outdoor infinity plunge and cedar dry sauna. Guests can also become one with nature with private yoga classes or crystal sound baths within the serene National Elk Refuge or atop a mountain for a sunrise session. Indulge in a variety of the hotel’s treatments from facials to massages, with customizable additions including CBD enhancements, cupping, and more, in the magnificent spa or in the comfort of your room.

 

Aurora Anguilla

Debuting this December, Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club will shape the future of the island, revealing a new dawn for luxury. Aurora Anguilla will offer a soulful sense of place that honours the rich culture of Anguilla, its natural splendour, and the traditions and personalities that make the island so special. Allow yourself to fully indulge and rejuvenate after your special day with unmatched amenities including private air charter service from the continental United States, culinary destinations overseen by renowned Chef Abram Bissell, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Design championship golf course, and an unparalleled wellness experience at Sorana Spa.

All elements of Sorana Spa have been designed for physical, mental and emotional revitalization. The spa has 12 luxurious treatment rooms including two couples’ suites and a speciality space featuring a sand quartz table. Partnering with leaders in the wellness and skincare space, Sorana Spa will be offering a variety of luxury treatments curated by Biologique Recherche, OSEA, and Subtle Energies. Defining treatments will include Sorana Spa’s six wellness journeys designed in collaboration with Subtle Energies, offering holistic healing that is entirely unique and transformative unlike any treatment anywhere else in the Caribbean.

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