Take a well-deserved rest and restore your health at the top wellness retreats around the globe.
Searching for the perfect peaceful escape? These health and wellness resorts all over the world can help pamper your mind, body, and soul while you take the time to rest and rejuvenate.
From the foothills of the Himalayas to the picturesque Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, set your sights on these luxurious retreats.
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Clinique La Prairie in Anji, China
The world-renowned medical and wellness retreat based in Switzerland has now expanded to a new location in Anji, China.
The Clinique La Prairie Health Resort opened earlier this year, nestled in a secluded haven of peaceful waters and stunning mountains, the ideal place for relaxation.
The resort boasts advanced programs that target immunity, anti-aging, and detoxification with leading medical, nutrition, wellness, and movement experts.
Situated at Dragon Palace, Clinique La Prairie’s Anji location is just a 2.5-hour drive away from Shanghai West and 1.5 hours from Hangzhou North.
Chenot Palace Weggis along Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
In the historical village of Weggis, on the shores of the pristine Lake Lucerne, lies Chenot Palace, overlooking Mount Rigi and Pilatus.
Chenot Palace’s methods are guided by over 50 years of scientific studies. They blend their state-of-the-art medical spa, advanced diagnostics, personalized treatments, and detoxification techniques with the highest levels of hospitality.
Alongside a selection of week-long treatments and therapies, guests can also partake in additional activities to enrich their experience.
You can take a dip by the private lakefront beach, enjoy year-round fitness classes, tennis, yoga, as well as guided walking and hiking tours.
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Lying in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, the luxury wellness retreat Ananda has been named one of the top destination spas.
Their team consists of Ayurvedic doctors, yoga and meditation gurus, and expert chefs trained in world cuisine and Ayurvedic principles of healthy eating.
Well-known names such as Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, and Edward Norton have praised Ananda’s treatments. “Going to Ananda is more like a pilgrimage than a visit, with every moment designed to cultivate presence,” Winfrey wrote.
Ananda offers programs for various concerns, from mental health and spiritual balance to chronic ailments and physical fitness.
Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand
Journeying to Southeast Asia, Thailand’s Kamalaya Koh Samui offers “holistic health solutions to the anxiety, stress, and numerous other challenges posed by the ever-changing world around us.”
Focus on reconnecting with your inner self and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit while surrounded by nature.
Kamalaya’s unique approach to wellness combines ancient Eastern healing traditions with Western medical research, with programs specially personalized for each guest.
Their comfortable and luxurious accommodations also blend seamlessly with the environment, allowing the healing power of nature into their living spaces. Each of the 76 rooms overlook either the verdant jungle or the turquoise waters by the Gulf of Thailand.
Aro Hā Wellness Retreat in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
New Zealand’s Aro Hā Wellness Retreat has garnered over 40 global awards in 10 years. Just 40 minutes away from Queenstown, Aro Hā offers three types of retreats, each spanning six to seven days.
Two of the programs are titled Revive & Thrive (focusing on mindfulness, hiking, and contrast hydrotherapy) and Winter Wellness (designed to slowly nourish the body, mind, and spirit to vibrancy).
Lastly, the third type of retreat invites a featured educator. These facilitators share their expertise throughout the week, blending their unique wisdom with Aro Hā’s signature programs.
At Aro Hā, food also plays an important role in healing from the gut outward. Championing a plant-based diet, most of the ingredients used at the retreat are organic and locally sourced.
Banner image via Instagram @cliniquelaprairie.
