Holistic Spas Offer Wellness Getaways for Travelers During National Wellness Month
**Top Wellness-Focused Hotels and Resorts for 2025**
In the spirit of National Wellness Month, which encourages prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional health, travelers are increasingly planning health and wellness-focused trips for the next year. According to recent reports, there has been a 51% increase in travelers planning such trips compared to the previous year.
For those seeking a unique travel experience, the Uber-Rich are flocking to a small mountain town, while others are opting for destination spas that offer rejuvenation and relaxation. Here are some top wellness-focused hotels and resorts to consider for your next journey.
**U.S. Destinations**
1. **Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa** Known for its advanced mountain biking and meditation classes, this resort offers a wonderful spa experience with steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and pools. It also features yoga and meditation classes, making it ideal for holistic healing.
2. **The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale** Offering top-tier massages and relaxation options like steam saunas and hot tubs, this resort provides an excellent wellness experience.
3. **Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa** Featuring magnificent pools and a spa, with a focus on mineral pools and a cozy atmosphere, this resort is well-regarded for its friendly staff and engaging spa services.
**International Destinations**
1. **Leading Spa Resorts (Europe)** Offering a collection of four- to five-star superior wellness hotels across six European countries, these resorts are known for their high-quality spa areas and focus on wellness, including natural cosmetics and medical wellness.
2. **Chiva-Som Health Resort** Located in Thailand, this resort is renowned for its comprehensive wellness programs, including holistic healing and spa treatments.
3. **Kamalaya Koh Samui** Situated in Thailand, this resort focuses on holistic wellness and offers a range of spa treatments and healing programs.
4. **Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som** Located in Qatar, it offers a blend of Middle Eastern and Asian wellness practices, providing a unique holistic healing experience.
**Other Notable Resorts**
1. **SHA Spain and SHA Mexico** Both offer specialized wellness programs and spa treatments, focusing on holistic healing and natural wellness practices.
2. **Palazzo Fiuggi** Known for its luxurious wellness facilities and holistic healing programs, located in Italy.
3. **Lefay** Offers a focus on natural wellness and holistic healing through its spa treatments and wellness programs.
In addition, The Spa at Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, NC offers a transformative retreat with Fire, Rock, Water, and Light elements, and will have Spa After Hours for private group access. Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia offers a restorative wellness experience with forest bathing, organic farm tours, and hyper-local farm-to-table meals.
The Great American Road Trip can be best experienced with careful planning and consideration of editorial standards, while the Spa at La Costa in Carlsbad, CA is undergoing a 2024 renovation and will offer cryotherapy, sound baths, and exclusive Secret Garden Spa Parties. Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada has launched a new Digital Detox Program featuring unplugged meals, holistic healing treatments, and nightly sound healing or storytelling rituals.
Many travelers will choose hotels and resorts with luxurious spas and soothing treatments, such as The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel in New York City, which has debuted the Royal Reflection Wellness Spa, offering a variety of treatments designed to relax both the mind and body.
As National Wellness Month aims to raise awareness about overall well-being, these resorts emphasize self-care, stress management, and healthy routines, making them perfect destinations for a health and wellness-focused trip. Celebrated every August, National Wellness Month encourages everyone to prioritize their health and well-being, and these top wellness-focused hotels and resorts are ready to welcome travelers seeking rejuvenation and relaxation.
- For those seeking a fusion of Middle Eastern and Asian wellness practices, the Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar is an ideal choice.
- The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel in New York City is a prime destination for travelers, offering a range of treatments at its Royal Reflection Wellness Spa.
- Travelers planning a journey to National Wellness Month-inspired destinations might consider the Spa at Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, NC, which offers Fire, Rock, Water, and Light elements, and Spa After Hours.
- To combine a lifestyle transformation with home and garden inspiration, Serenbe in Atlanta, Georgia offers forest bathing, organic farm tours, and farm-to-table meals.
