A little time dedicated to wellbeing can go a long way in calming a busy mind and recharging a tired body. These retreats feature expert-guided treatments and tranquil surroundings for slowed-down getaways in inviting destinations.
Immerse in nature at an ayurvedic wellness sanctuary
Set within 76 acres of wilderness near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort by Browns Hotels & Resorts is a retreat centred on traditional ayurvedic practices, nature and personalised wellness. Guests can follow wellness programmes that are tailored to their needs and can last between three and 28 days, with organic, locally sourced meals that are adapted to individuals’ dosha profiles. The centre offers seven treatment rooms, a herbal bath, yoga shala and consultations with qualified Ayurvedic doctors and wellness practitioners. Extra experiences include visits to ancient temples, Sri Lankan blessing rituals, pottery classes and treks to Sigiriya ancient rock fortress, while the surrounding wilderness is abundant with wildlife including elephants and monkeys.
Save 20% on your stay at brownshotels.com with promo code SIGIRIYA26. Offer ends 31 October 2026
Take care of your wellbeing on the Costa del Sol
Located on a private estate in Marbella’s exclusive Sierra Blanca neighbourhood, Oasis Premium Recovery offers a highly personalised selection of residential programmes that support mental and physical wellbeing in a luxurious setting. The retreat is designed to support those who struggle with life’s pressures, with each stay tailored to individuals’ needs through one-to-one psychological support and evidence-based therapies. Here, guests can expect holistic treatments and wellbeing experiences, from massages to sports activities. Guests stay in elegant private rooms and enjoy healthy, chef-prepared meals alongside a programme that can be adapted to their needs in a calming, restorative environment. Afterwards, the retreat’s aftercare service helps support the transition from the restorative stay back into daily life.
Book a restorative stay at oasispremiumrecovery.com
**Stay in a landmark hotel on the mythical Athens Riviera **
Among the pine forest reserve on the coast outside Athens, Cape Sounio, a Grecotel Resort To Live®, offers a magical blend of ancient history, natural beauty and sophisticated luxury beside the sea. With unobstructed views of the Temple of Poseidon, three private beaches and a choice of stylish bungalows, suites and villas, the elegant resort earned its place this year in Tatler’s 101 Best Hotels in the World. Discerning travellers can spend carefree days unwinding in The Spā by renowned osteopath and wellness expert, Vicky Vlachonis, or discovering the region's wonders on temple tours, yacht cruises, jeep safaris, olive oil harvesting and scuba diving. Throughout 2026, the area will see 13 full moons rising over the Temple of Poseidon, and the resort hosts a special programme of moonlit hikes and night swims beneath the Perseid meteor showers.
Book a stay at capesounio.com
Balance fitness and leisure on a Mallorcan getaway
For travellers seeking both active leisure and a touch of restorative wellness, the five-star Kimpton Aysla Mallorca in Santa Ponça is a welcoming and contemporary retreat set among five-and-a-half acres of Mediterranean gardens. Spacious rooms, seasonal dining and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere make it ideal for discovering Majorca’s southwest coast while maintaining a holiday-style balance of movement, recovery and relaxation. At its heart is Maison CODAGE Spa, featuring a heated pool, sauna, steam room, sensory showers and Majorca’s only halotherapy salt cave, as well as an extensive list of bespoke treatments using CODAGE Paris products. Active guests will love the hotel’s fitness club, tennis courts and access to the nearby golf course or hopping on a complimentary e-bike to roam the area.
Book a stay at kimptonayslamallorca.com
Escape from the world on a private island paradise
On the most northwestern tip of the Malé Atoll, reached by speedboat from Malé International Airport, OBLU Select Sangeli is the definition of paradise. Its signature Serenity Plan™ includes dining, drinks, excursions and snorkelling equipment alongside its wellness offering. From coconut oil massages and herbal treatments to mineral scrubs, heated sand therapies and contrast therapy, the wellness menu at ELE|NA Ayur spa is designed to help guests achieve pure relaxation. Between treatments and leisurely meals, enjoy barefoot living on the sand and snoozes under the sun before retreating to your chic overwater villa or watching the sunset melt into the sea with a cocktail in hand.
Stay four nights or more to save up to 20% and get all-inclusive Serenity Plan™ inclusions. Find out more at coloursofoblu.com
Achieve deep restoration on Portugal's Algarve Coast
On Portugal’s inviting southern coast, Algarve Wellness offers fully residential, one-to-one programmes to help guests work on deep restoration and receive longevity-focused care. Rather than following a fixed schedule, programmes are tailored to individuals’ needs and include functional nutrition and treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy. Guests stay in private, modern sea-view rooms, and flexible options mean parents don’t have to leave their families for the full duration of the programme. Algarve Wellness’s 30-Day Core Programme is a structured residential programme that gives guests the tools, therapeutic support and guidance to make meaningful, lasting change. Its Dependency Programme offers personalised support for individuals working through negative coping patterns, and its Wellness Programme is designed for high-functioning individuals moving through stress, burnout, anxiety or a period of feeling disconnected, helping to restore inner calm while strengthening physical, mental and emotional resilience.
Speak directly with founder Melissa Coetzee at algarve-wellness.org
Discover a serene sanctuary by the Atlantic
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the lush gardens of Vilamoura, Tivoli Spa Marina Vilamoura is a tranquil retreat dedicated to relaxation and wellbeing. The 25,000sq ft spa features 11 treatment rooms, including couples’ suites, a thermal oasis with sauna and steam room and an indoor vitality pool. Signature treatments are carried out with Natura Bissé products for advanced skincare support and sensorial experiences, while restorative rituals are inspired by the Algarve’s natural surroundings and locally sourced ingredients. Reserve a revitalising HydraFacial for deep cleansing and hydration for a radiant complexion, or up the heart rate with Tivoli Shape’s premium fitness facilities that feature Technogym equipment, personal training sessions and wellness programmes designed to help guests unwind and recharge.
Find out more about exclusive offers at tivolihotels.com/tivoli-marina-vilamoura
Rest and recover on the Las Vegas Strip
Sin City is best known for casinos, partying and all-night entertainment, but there are some lesser-known spots perfect for relaxing and unwinding between energetic activities. Fontainebleau Las Vegas brings wellness to the glamour and clamour of the Strip with its cutting-edge, 55,000sq ft Lapis Spa & Wellness. The two-level sanctuary feels a world away from the neon lights and offers an immersive, personalised experience with a blend of ancient rejuvenation methods and innovative modern healing technology. Signature offerings include the Celestial Waters experience, in which guests flow between hot and cold vitality pools, a large sauna, salt mist therapy and a snow shower. Guests can also indulge in the Art of Aufguss, an ancient European sauna ritual led by a certified Aufgussmeister comprising a 15-minute multisensory journey of heat, aromatherapy, music, light and choreographed towel movements.
Book a session at fontainebleaulasvegas.com
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