A little time off can do a world of wonders as far as rest and relaxation goes. Add a spa day into the mix, and your next much-needed vacation can go from rejuvenating to next-level restorative. From ultra-luxe treatments to swoonworthy backdrops, these incredible spas around the world have earned a spot atop many pamper-focused globetrotter’s travel wish lists.
Dior Spa, US
Haute couture but make it wellness. NYC’s Dior Spa is the definition of indulgent with exclusive face and body treatments designed to deliver the same level of luxury high-fashion brand Dior is known for. Located inside House of Dior, Dior Spa is a fitting addition to Madison Avenue, the Big Apple’s famed stretch for luxury shopping adjacent to the well-to-do Upper East Side. According to Dior Spa, its treatments adhere to the “Science of Haute Wellness,” which it describes as “an approach to well-being that goes beyond aesthetics, combining cutting-edge technologies and signature gestures to deliver highly effective treatments.” Guests can choose from a variety of services including the brand’s signature Haute Couture Facial, Prêt-à-Porter treatments, light therapies and Dior Spa’s “Happiness program,” a series of treatments designed to stimulate serotonin and dopamine through the benefits of light.
Huvafen Spa, Maldives
It’s hard to picture a scene more idyllic than that found at Huvafen Spa, the world’s first underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi resort in the Maldives. Here, visitors can bask in the magic of panoramic reef views and listen to the gentle rhythm of the ocean as they blissfully slip into a state of total relaxation. Beneath the surf, guests can choose from a spa menu fittingly titled “Inspirational Wellbeing” packed with a selection of massages, aromatherapy services, exfoliation treatments and more while above the waves the spa’s overwater treatment pavilions invite visitors to find balance with the elements.
The Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach, St. Lucia
If you’ve ever dreamt of getting a massage in the middle of the rainforest it's time to add a visit to The Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach in St. Lucia to your wellness wish list. The epitome of tropical luxury, here visitors will find rejuvenation from the comfort of stilt-raised treehouses perched high above the ground. Inside, local ingredients play a starring role with tonics and scrubs curated from nearby volcanic springs and fertile cocoa plantations acting as the base to signature treatments like bamboo massages, pink salt stone therapies, body wraps, body scrubs and more.
Mii Amo, US
Desert glamour is calling, will you answer? An award-winning spa and wellbeing resort in mystical Sedona, Arizona, Mii amo channels the wonder of its natural surroundings to create highly personalized “Journeys” for its guests. The revitalizing adventure kicks off when visitors set an intention for their Journey which they’ll work with their personalized Mii amo Journey Guide to achieve during the duration of their stay. Whether they opt for “Connection,” a “Quiet Quest,” “Discovery,” “Longevity” or to “Recharge,” there’s a signature treatment fit for everyone. Oh, and did we mention the property is located within one of Sedona’s famed vortexes? Talk about magical.
Aman Tokyo, Japan
Housed inside the ultra-luxurious Aman Tokyo, health and beauty align at Aman Spa, a space dedicated to wellness and fitness with onsen-style baths, steam rooms and a 98-foot pool with panoramic views of the stunning skyline below. Totaling 26,900-square feet, Aman Spa comprises over two floors and is the largest and most comprehensive hotel spa in the city. The venue offers visitors a truly full-range wellness experience, and spa-goers can choose between traditional Japanese baths, steam rooms and showers; private fitness training, yoga and Pilates sessions; and lavish spa treatments including the Signature Spa Journey, a 90-minute experience combining Shiatsu and western techniques.
Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, US
A peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of Sin City, Canyon Ranch Spa + Fitness at The Venetian Resort claims to be the “best day spa in Las Vegas,” and with 100+ spa, salon, fitness and wellness offerings, it’s hard to disagree. Located just footsteps from the chaos of The Strip, this serene sanctuary promises to restore, relax and revitalize visitors — something they might find they need after a few days (and nights) spent in infamous Las Vegas. While Canyon Ranch caters to Venetian guests, travelers don’t need to stay at the hotel to reap the wellness center’s many benefits including world-class spa amenities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, thermal treatments, quiet gathering spaces, nutrition-packed menus and more.
Sky Lagoon, Iceland
Travelers can channel their inner Viking when they visit Sky Lagoon, one of Iceland’s iconic geothermal lagoons situated just minutes outside of Reykjavik, the country’s capital city. Designed to take guests on a transformative journey, visitors are walked through what Sky Lagoon calls The Skjól Ritual, a multi-step “healing journey rooted in heritage,” according to the company, that begins in the warm lagoon and branches off to a cold plunge, sauna, cold mist shower and steam room. Pair this with Sky Lagoon’s gentle Sky Body Scrub and a taste of krækiber, an Icelandic elixir made from crowberries found in local lava fields, and guests are sure to leave feeling renewed and refreshed.
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