Relaxation and Renewed Energy

Spanning 4,000 acres, Rancho La Puerta features 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, an organic farm, and the La Cocina Que Canta cooking school. Accommodation at Rancho La Puerta is provided in 86 casitas, each tucked away in luxuriant grounds and offering beauty, privacy, and a distinct personality with architectural flair. The types of casitas available include Ranchera Solo, Ranchera, Hacienda, Villa Junior, Villa Studio, Villa Suite, and Villas Cielo.

Just across the border from the USA, Rancho La Puerta invites seniors to engage in physical activity and relaxation amid the scenic Baja California mountains. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, and wellness, the retreat offers classes in hiking, yoga, meditation, and culinary arts, all catered to a mature clientele. Rancho La Puerta has been recognized as one of Travel + Leisure readers’ top five international destination spas for 2023.

Ananda in the Himalayas is a world-renowned destination spa located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills of North India. This holistic wellness retreat is in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, encompassing a sprawling 100-acre estate with gardens and surrounding forests. The resort offers a serene atmosphere and world-class wellness facilities, making it an ideal location for those seeking peace, rejuvenation, and a closer connection to nature.

This luxury spa resort specializes in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, as well as international wellness experiences. Ananda in the Himalayas offers various wellness programs tailored to individual needs. Some of their popular programs include:

• Ayurvedic Rejuvenation & Immunity Booster: This program focuses on rejuvenating the body and strengthening the immune system using traditional Ayurvedic practices.
• Holistic Detox: Combining Yogic and Ayurvedic principles, this program aims to cleanse the body and mind of toxins, promoting overall well-being.
• Yogic Detox: This program focuses on detoxifying the body through traditional Yoga practices, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation.
• Weight Management: Customized programs to help guests achieve and maintain a healthy weight through a balanced approach to diet, exercise, and stress management.
• Chronic Pain Management: A specialized program designed to alleviate chronic pain and improve quality of life using a combination of Ayurvedic treatments, Yoga, and physiotherapy.
• Stress Management: This program aims to reduce stress and promote mental well-being through various techniques, such as meditation, Yoga, and emotional healing therapies.
• Dhyana Meditation: A program focused on meditation and mindfulness practices to help guests develop a deeper connection with their inner selves.
• Renew: This program is designed to rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit through a combination of Ayurvedic treatments, Yoga, and meditation.
• Hormonal Rebalance: A specialized program aimed at restoring hormonal balance and alleviating symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances.
• Yoga: Ananda offers traditional Hatha and Raja Yoga systems to help guests balance and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit.

In addition to these wellness programs, Ananda in the Himalayas also provides luxurious accommodations, including guest rooms, garden suites, Ananda suites, Viceregal suites, and Ananda villas. The resort features an award-winning spa offering a range of Ayurvedic, oriental, and Tibetan experiences and facilities like an infrared sauna, fitness center, and swimming pool.

Dining at Ananda is a delightful experience, with the resort offering a variety of healthy and flavorful cuisines. Guests can enjoy Ananda’s gourmet cuisine at The Restaurant, Palace Lounge, By The Pool, or opt for private dining. The resort also offers specialty cuisines by The Nautilus and customized meal plans based on individual dietary requirements.

Ananda in the Himalayas was ranked the No. 1 Destination Spa in the World by Conde Nast Traveler in 2020 and 2019, making it a must-vaisit destination for wellness seekers worldwide.

BodyHoliday is a leading wellness resort on a secluded beach in Saint Lucia. The resort offers a personalized experience designed to provide a transformational journey as an antidote to modern-day life’s pressures. The resort offers a nearly endless array of activities, body treatments, and opportunities for exploration and discovery.

At BodyHoliday, guests can enjoy a generous all-inclusive experience that includes a daily spa treatment for every full day of their stay and a wide range of classes, adventure programs, sports, and more. The resort offers guests luxurious rooms, stunning suites, and private villas. The accommodation options include rooms overlooking the beautiful gardens, the Caribbean Sea, or right on the water’s edge. There are also two new two-bedroom villas called “Oasis Villas” with panoramic views and total luxury.

The resort’s dining experience is designed around the concepts of wellness and food. At each of the resort’s outlets, guests can enjoy delicious cuisine that combines a healthy diet with some indulgence. The resort is conscious of the need to reduce salt, sugar, and saturated fat, but it tries not to do so at the expense of taste and dining pleasure.

The Wellness Centre, designed with a Moorish influence, offers a range of spa treatments, restorative beauty, therapeutic care, retreats, and wellness journeys. The center also offers special programming to help guests achieve their life goals. For nine months of the year, BodyHoliday welcomes professional practitioners, athletes, dancers, sailors, and sports stars to present special programs. Each month is dedicated to a different theme.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort is a renowned and pioneering spa and wellness destination located in Hua Hin, Thailand. It has been voted as the ‘Top Destination Spa Resort in the World’ in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The beachfront spa resort offers a unique wellness program that combines Western diagnostic skills with Eastern philosophies to revitalize the mind, body, and spirit.

The resort offers a variety of retreats designed to cater to individual wellness goals. These retreats include Immune Resilience, Gut Health, Nature’s Embrace, and Ageing Well. Each retreat offers a multidimensional approach, incorporating mindful exercise, nutrient-rich cuisine, and various treatments.

Accommodation options at Chiva-Som include traditional Thai Pavilions and Ocean Side rooms or suites. Each space is designed to be the perfect complement to the guest’s stay. The resort’s wellness cuisine is healthy, nutritious, flavourful, and tailored to guests’ individual requirements and goals. The food is designed to nourish and enhance, never deprive.

Schloss Elmau is a luxury spa retreat and cultural hideaway located in the pristine Elmau Valley amidst one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes of the Alps. It is situated just an hour from Munich and 45 minutes from Innsbruck. The retreat offers a unique dimension of well-being in an alpine sanctuary, with the soothing sounds of silence and rushing streams in pristine nature.

The retreat features three luxury spas reserved exclusively for adults, two spacious family spas, and a nature spa at the crystal-clear Ferchenbach Creek. It offers a range of well-being retreats, including yoga, Gaga, dance, fitness, Pilates, Taiji & TCM retreats, treatments, and fitness retreats. Schloss Elmau also offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, wild swimming, tennis, golf, archery, paragliding, stand-up paddling, kite surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, canyoning, ice skating, cross country, and alpine skiing.

Schloss Elmau offers superb European, Indian, Thai, and Moriawase cuisine, casual fine dining, and two-starred French-Japanese culinary art accompanied by outstanding wines from around the world. The retreat also has a unique cultural tradition, which has been celebrated for over a century now, as well as concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time. It also hosts literary events with distinguished authors and geo-political debates about liberty.

Schloss Elmau has always been honored and grateful to host numerous guests, artists, and writers from Israel. The retreat’s owner, Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, has expressed his pain and sorrow for the families who lost loved ones in the genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas on Oct. 7 and has prayed for the release of all hostages, which would also end the war.

This wellness sanctuary and holistic spa resort is centered around a cave once used by Buddhist monks for meditation, providing a spiritual base for its wellness philosophy. Kamalaya offers detox, yoga, stress, and burnout recovery programs specifically designed to address health concerns and relaxation needs of all ages.

The resort features 76 rooms, suites, and villas, each designed to blend seamlessly with the environment and invite nature’s healing power. Accommodation options include rooms and suites with garden or sea views, as well as villas with private pools. The resort also boasts a wellness sanctuary, longevity house, fitness center, and various dining options offering healthy, inspired cuisine.

Kamalaya’s wellness programs are designed to support holistic healing from the inside out, with flexibility and fluidity at their core. The programs are facilitated by a team of Naturopaths, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors, Yoga teachers, fitness trainers, massage therapists, Meditation and Life Enhancement Mentors, and other complementary health practitioners.

In addition to wellness programs, Kamalaya offers group retreats, corporate wellness programs, and a variety of exclusive offers and promotions. The resort also encourages a digital detox, allowing guests to disconnect from the outside world and fully immerse in their wellness journey.

Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort is a pioneering wellness resort that offers an ever-evolving tradition of transformational experiences. The resort features a range of activities, from guided meditation and yoga to personalized health assessments, making it a comprehensive retreat for seniors seeking a restorative vacation. They have multiple locations, including Tucson, Lenox, Woodside, and Las Vegas. 

Located in Tucson, Arizona, this location offers a wide range of wellness experiences. They currently have several special offers and events, such as the “Healthiest Offer Ever” ending on June 30th, unlimited spa services from June 1st to July 31st, a weight loss immersion from July 14th to 19th, and a chapter book festival from August 8th to 12th.

The resort’s approach is to draw from more than 1,500 services inspired by ancient wisdom and modern innovation to provide personalized wellness solutions. They have a team of rigorously trained experts who guide guests with proven knowledge and a commitment to lifelong well-being. Their purpose is to nourish the body, mind, and soul of their guests, whether they come for a day or a long-term stay, alone or in a group.

Miraval Resorts & Spas are luxurious wellness destinations that help you create a balanced life through mindfulness. They have three full-scale resorts and spas in Texas, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Miraval’s philosophy of mindfulness makes it an excellent choice for everybody. 

Tucked away in a nature preserve, this resort feels like it’s a world away from city life, yet the buoyant energy of Texas’ hippest city can still be felt here. Miraval Resorts offers an immersive and experiential signature approach to wellness, with endless possibilities to explore. Some of the experiences include Outdoor Adventure, Cypress Creek Farm Tour, Farm & Bees, Living a Life in Balance, Wellness Counseling, Splendor of Sound, Spirit & Soul, Miraval Equine Experience, Equine Aerial Yoga, Yoga & Meditation.

At Miraval Resorts, eating well isn’t about restriction. It’s about slowing down and being mindful about what you put in your body. Their rotating, seasonal menus and interactive cooking classes invite you to eat with intention. Your Miraval journey includes:

• $175 Nightly resort credit to use towards spa & fee-based activities
• Luxurious accommodations at each of their resorts
• All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Access to a daily schedule of wellness offerings
• Full access to all resort & Life in Balance Spa amenities
• Round-trip airport shuttle transportation
• Miraval is a gratuity-free resort