Health & Wellness
The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling. But of course, good old-fashioned pampering still plays a part. From the best new spa and retreat openings to the latest wellness trends, advice, and travel essentials, here’s what we’re most excited about in the health and wellness space.
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Wellness & Spas
Can Group Hiking Lead to a Longer, Better Life?
At a wellness retreat in central Italy, convivial trekking is the cornerstone of a new longevity program.
Wellness & Spas
This Centenarian Founded a Wellness Hub in America's Only Blue Zone
Here's what she learned.
Wellness & Spas
What's an Emotional Shower, and Why Is It on My Spa Menu?
Showers have long been the place for a good cry—now high-end spas are tapping into the world of sensory showers with colored lights and synchronized water for next-level catharsis.
Editor-recommended wellness properties
Lake Austin Spa Resort
$$$ | United States, Austin, 1705 S. Quinlan Park RoadLake Austin's premier wellness retreat is the place for relaxation.
Readers Choice Awards One&Only Aesthesis
$$$ | Greece, Glyfada, Leof. PoseidonosSeaside seclusion with an unstuffy approach to ultra-luxuryReaders Choice Awards
Hot List SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico: First Guest
$$$ | Mexico, Cancún, Carr. a Punta Sam 84, 77420 Cancún, Q.R., MexicoOne of Europe’s premier health retreats opens a second location in a bold new Riviera Maya buildingHot List Sensei Porcupine Creek
$$$ | United States, Rancho Mirage, 42765 Dunes View Rd.This intensely private 22-key desert oasis is a different kind of wellness retreat—one you leave feeling as well-informed about your body as you do well-rested.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List BodyHoliday
$$ | St. Lucia, Cariblue Beach,Give body and mind a break at this one-stop shop for mental and physical well-being (along with regular beachy fun).Readers Choice Awards The Retreat, Costa Rica
A mind-body-soul approach to wellness that leans on nature as the greatest healer.One&Only Mandarina
$$$ | Mexico, Riviera Nayarit,With contemporary villas and tree houses set in a verdant tropical rainforest, One&Only Mandarina is the most luxurious stay along Riviera Nayarit’s wild Pacific Coast.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Tierra Patagonia
$$$ | Chile, Torres del Paine National Park,This architecturally impressive eco property offers a diverse range of activities—and the best views.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Little Torch Key, 28500 Overseas HwyAmerica’s rare private island resort makes waves with a complete rebuild and redesign.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Lenox, 55 Lee RoadContemporary design and state-of-the-art spa treatments bring a breath of fresh air to the Berkshires’ favorite resort town.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
$$$ | St. Barts, Grand Cul de Sac, Baie de Grand Cul de SacQuite possibly the top place to stay on the island.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | USA, Gardiner, 2702 Main St.The apogee in a wave of nature-focused Upstate hospitality projects that have opened since 2020.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
$$ | United States, Paradise Valley, 5700 E McDonald Dr.A semi-private respite, especially if you book a villa.Readers Choice Awards
Destinations
A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths
In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.
Wellness destinations
Spa guides
- Readers' Choice Awards
20 Top Destination Spa Resorts in the United States: Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts in the United States. - Spa Guide
2024's Best Spas in the World
This year, consider German medi-clinics, Thailand's bargain crown jewel, and more. - News & Advice
The Best New Hotel Spas in the World
Including a volcano-facing retreat on Hawaii's Big Island and a Mexico outpost of a pioneering Spanish wellness brand. - Destinations
10 Best Spas and Retreats in Upstate New York
The region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least)—now, newcomers are upping the ante. - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in Europe
The continent has abundant options where you can restart, relax, and reboot. - Destinations
The Best Spas in New York City
From Japanese Shiatsu massage and a Roman bathhouse to a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at a new social wellness club. - Destinations
The 9 Best Spas in Bangkok
Bangkok is carving out a new niche in the saturated wellness industry, and travelers near and far are taking notice.
Wellness & Spas
7 Essentials To Help With Migraines While You're Traveling
A frequent flier shares the items that make jet-setting less of a headache.
Traveler advice
Wellness products we love
- Shopping
The Packing Essentials You Need for a Medi-Spa Retreat
Here's what an editor packed for an exclusive medi-spa and wellness retreat. - Shopping
My New Favorite Travel Accessory? A Portable Sound Machine Designed for Babies
It lets me bring 10 dreamy sleep sounds with me wherever I go. - Shopping
8 Lightweight Yoga Mats That Are Easy to Travel With
Our editors set out to find collapsible, light, and easy-to-pack yoga mats to use on the go. - Shopping
I Stay in Nearly 50 Hotels a Year—This Mattress Is the Comfiest I've Encountered
Casper's new cooling mattress for hot sleepers feels like melting into fresh, crisp, powdery snow. - Shopping
I Have Claustrophobia—Wearing These Earplugs Has Made Flying More Bearable
I've been wearing them on flights for the past eight months. - Shopping
This Portable Humidifier Improves My Dry Skin and Allergies on the Road
Weighing less than a pound and barely taller than my iPhone, it comes with me on every trip. - Shopping
How to Treat a Sunburn While You’re on Vacation
Expert tips on soothing painful sunburns and preventing peeling. - Shopping
I Pack a Portable Massage Gun to Soothe My Travel Aches and Pains
It’s a mighty defense against any and all on-the-road discomfort. - Shopping
The Product I Bring on Every Beach Vacation to Soothe Irritated Skin
I swear by this roll-on that eliminates redness, irritation, and discoloration.
Yoga and meditation
Wellness & Spas
The Best Yoga Retreats for Beginners
A yoga retreat can be the perfect way to kick-start a new daily wellness practice. Why not travel while you're at it?
Wellness & Spas
The Best Yoga Retreats in the US and Canada
From a mountainside getaway in Montana to a hot spring resort in Arizona, these are the best places for a yoga retreat in North America.
Why You Should Meditate on a Plane (and How to Do It)
There's a whole host of ways (VR included) to meditate among the stressors of air travel.
Travel Well
Travel Well
A hub that explores how travel for wellbeing is evolving to become more holistic and inclusive to people in all life phases.- Wellness & Spas
Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco
Nirpal Dhaliwal flows back to himself on the Atlantic. - Wellness & Spas
Sexual Wellness Is the Latest Trend in Travel
Exploring our intimate needs and desires is a long overdue endeavor—this is why adding sex to your next travel itinerary shouldn’t be taboo. - Wellness & Spas
The Pleasure—and Pain—of Polar Plunging
On an expedition cruise to Antarctica, seeking mindfulness in the waters of the Southern Ocean. - Wellness & Spas
Menopause Has Finally Entered the Wellness Conversation
With dedicated programming and retreats, top spas and resorts worldwide are now helping women navigate this life phase. - Wellness & Spas
Inside 21 Days of Ayurvedic Boot Camp: Monastic Seclusion, Intransigent Schedules, and So Much Ghee
Jane Alexander is pushed to her physical limits with a deep panchakarma purge at Kalari Rasayana in Kerala. - Wellness & Spas
On a Healing Journey in Sedona, Motherhood Lost and Found
How three days at a destination spa helped a writer finally face the trauma of her mother’s passing.
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Wellness & Spas
The Newest Hotel Spa Offering? Massages By Robots
Aescape has developed a robot massage experience uses AI and 3D imaging to create a personalized experience.
Editor-vetted experiences
Wellness & Spas
13 Half Marathons Later, I Finally Elevated My Recovery Day
Wellness & Spas
What is Womb Therapy and Do I Need It?
Writer Malia Yagoda attempts to answer these questions with a wellness treatment in Tokyo.
Wellness & Spas
How to Stay Present During Vacation
Simple mindfulness habits can keep you focused on your vacation, instead of stressors waiting for you back home.
Wellness & Spas
How to Avoid a Migraine When You're Traveling
Follow these simple, doctor-backed tips to get ahead of a debilitating headache.
Wellness & Spas
Cold and Flu Essentials Our Editors Never Travel Without
Add some of these to your suitcase during sniffle season.
Wellness & Spas
What to Do If You Get COVID While Traveling
Doctors and seasoned travelers break it down.
Wellness & Spas
5 Tips for Dining Out With Ulcerative Colitis While Traveling
Don't scrap your restaurant bucket list—experts share easy steps to help navigate new dining experiences when you're on the road
Wellness & Spas
How to Stay Healthy If You're Traveling During Cold and Flu Season
Doctors share tips for staving off germs so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your trip.
Wellness & Spas
What Should You Do if Your Child Gets RSV While You’re Traveling?
A pediatrician and an infectious disease physician break things down step by step.
Wellness & Spas
How to Lessen the Stress of Flying With Ulcerative Colitis
A frequent flier with UC and gastroenterologists share their tips
Wellness & Spas
How To Avoid Catching Covid While Flying
Doctors and health professionals share simple steps for lowering your risk of exposure.
Wellness & Spas
The Essentials Frequent Travelers with Ulcerative Colitis Never Leave Home Without
Being away when you have an unpredictable condition can be challenging. These go-tos make trains, planes, and automobiles far less stressful.
Wellness & Spas
The Best Destination Spas in the US & Around the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Many of your favorite international retreats can be found in Asia—while in our own backyard, ranches and farms gave you the reset you were looking for.
Style & Culture
In Thailand, Locals Are Expanding on the Country's Queer Legacy
The country embraces a new chapter in its vibrant heritage with the anticipated legalization of same-sex marriage.
Wellness & Spas
After Relying on a Wellness Regimen, a Safari Taught Me When to Let Go
One writer balances the anxiety around departing from at-home routine with the joy of being open to experiences and the need to flexible while traveling.
Wellness & Spas
I Attended the World's First Official Blue Zone Retreat, Here’s What I Learned
During a week-long wellness trip to Costa Rica's stunning Papagayo Peninsula, writer Maria Yagoda finds that living well is just as important as living longer.
Inspiration
The Perfect Place to Go for Every Milestone Birthday
Mark major milestones in the perfect destination, whether you're turning 21 or 80.
Places to Stay
The Best Hotels in Iceland, From Rural Lodges to Reykjavik Boutiques
Browse our guide to the best hotels to stay in across the country.
News & Advice
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza Is Partially Open—Here's How to Visit
The museum houses the world's largest archaeological collection and visitors are finally getting to see much of it, after more over a decade of anticipation.
Air Travel
The Best Places to Eat at Doha's Hamad International Airport
From traditional Qatari snacks to designer cafés.
How to Become a Flight Attendant
Our flight attendant columnist breaks down the competitive hiring process, from the application to the multi-week training program.
Dakar, Senegal, Is the Best Destination You Don't Have on Your List Yet
Vivienne Dovi sets out to explore all that Dakar has to offer as a black woman solo traveling.
The 12 Best Movie Theaters in New York City
Los Angeles makes the movies, but New York is the best place to watch them.
13 Best River Cruise Itineraries to Book in 2025
These stunning river cruises will whisk you through Colombia, Egypt, Cambodia, and beyond.