Treat Yourself to a Luxury Wellness Vacation!
As magical and memorable as the holidays are, you may find yourself a little worn out from all the shopping and festivities. As you put the finishing touches on your shopping list for family and friends – don’t forget to treat yourself as well!
A wellness vacation can be the perfect way to start the new year off on a healthy, rejuvenated path. Find your center through healthy foods, exercise, meditation, and guidance from experts in sleep, fitness, nutrition, meditation, and beyond.
Close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself feeling calm, balanced, energetic, and relaxed. We will wait. To hold on to that feeling of zen, below is a list of some of the top wellness travel experiences – on land, and at sea!
At Sea
Believe it or not, some cruise lines offer incredible wellness programming. The beauty of this option is you get to experience incredible destinations off the ship, while embarking on your personal wellness journey back onboard.
Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Beyond, the brand’s newest ship, takes wellness far beyond the spa. Elevate your fitness game with F45® fitness classes and Peloton® cycling. Expand your wellness knowledge through the Women in Wellness Program, featuring wisdom from some of the most highly respected female leaders in the wellness industry. And of course there is a fabulous spa, with more than 120 treatments available, including destination-inspired treatments, and the impressive SEA Thermal Suite.
Seabourn Cruises – Seabourn has partnered with Dr. Weil, a visionary pioneer in integrative medicine, to create the innovative Mindful Living Program. Incorporating Dr. Weill’s groundbreaking research around physical, social, environmental, and spiritual wellbeing, the spa and wellness experience allows guests to relax and rejuvenate. The program includes classes with a certified yoga and meditation practitioner, special spa treatments, and so much more.
On land
There is an array of resorts in Arizona, as well as in other beautiful destinations around the world. From luxurious spa treatments to one-on-one time with experts in their fields, most offer all-inclusive packages for the perfect rejuvenating getaway.
Miraval Resorts – Miraval offers 3 luxurious destinations: in Tucson, Austin, Texas; and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. With mindfulness as the core philosophy, guests are encouraged to unplug and be present. Whether you are looking to reconnect with friends, achieve mental wellbeing, get help processing grief, or embark on a romantic getaway with your significant other, there are experts and experiences to get you there.
Canyon Ranch – Choose from Tucson, Lenox, Massachusetts, Woodside, California, or Las Vegas, as the setting for your Canyon Ranch experience. Rigorously trained experts guide you through the Canyon Ranch pillars of health, mind & spirit, fitness & movement, nutrition and food, and spa & beauty.
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain – Located just outside Tucson, the Ritz-Carlton offers 27 championship holes at the Golf Club of Dove Mountain; holistic, gemstone-inspired therapies at the spa; 26 miles of hiking trails; and a sprawling swimming pool complex.
Mii amo, a destination spa – Just down the road in Sedona, is Mi amo spa, at Enchantment Resort. Named a top destination spa in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, Miia amo is currently undergoing a major expansion. Be one of the first to experience the renovated spa with a 3, 4, 7, or 10-night all-inclusive journeys.
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa – Nestled on Camelback Mountain, this destination spa features luxury amenities, an extensive menu of services including facials and acupuncture, 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a tranquil Zen meditation garden and soothing reflection pond.
SHA Wellness – Located in Spain with 2 more spa’s opening soon in Mexico and the Emirates, SHA Wellness helps guests focus on lifelong health and wellbeing through medical innovation, natural therapies and healthy nutrition.
If you are looking to treat yourself, or that person on your list who already has everything – a wellness escape could be just the ticket! As a Virtuoso Travel Advisor, I can help you plan that perfect trip.
