Wellness & Spas
It's time for a little self-care.
Wellness & Spas
The Biggest Wellness Travel Trends for 2024
From biohacking beach vacations in Hawaii to sexual intimacy retreats in Spain, our approach to wellness travel is more intentional than ever.
By Jen Murphy
Wellness & Spas
Auberge Resorts Is Collaborating With Sanctum, a Wellness-Meets-Workout Experience
Sanctum wants to connect our minds to our bodies and get us out of the habit of putting our lives into autopilot.
By Vogue
Destinations
A 48-Hour Itinerary for Córdoba, Spain
This two-day itinerary in Córdoba has everything: Moorish history, flamenco dancing, spa indulgences, and a soup that deserves UNESCO recognition.
By Marta Sahelices
Destinations
What Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Trip to the Maldives Taught Her About Self Care
The mother of two and founder of clean beauty line Rose Inc. opens up about the wellness routines that kept her grounded—and recently sent her flying to her first wellness retreat.
By Rebecca Misner
20 Top Destination Spa Resorts in the United States: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts in the United States.
The Vacation Sunday Scaries: How to Make the Return From Travel Less Stressful
Listening to yourself can help you better prepare for your next trip.
By Matt Ortile
Everything You Need to Create the Perfect Hotel Spa Experience at Home
Eucalyptus shower spray, comfortable robes, and calming teas help set the tone.
By Iona Brannon
We Tried Out the New Dior Spa on Board the Royal Scotsman Train—Here's What It's Like
Think glossy lacquered walls, the Maison's burgundy Toile de Jouy, and one of the most comfortable spa beds in the world.
By Sarah James
The Best Hotels in Costa Rica, From Luxury Glamping Sites to Sustainable Resorts
Beautiful hotels in an even more beautiful place—as chosen by our editors.
By Juliet Kinsman, Anna Prendergast, and Catherine Fairweather
Trends
Destinations
The 9 Best Spas in Bangkok
Bangkok is carving out a new niche in the saturated wellness industry, and travelers near and far are taking notice.
By Gabby Shacknai
Readers' Choice Awards
Top 48 Destination Spa Resorts in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts across the world—from Austria to India and beyond.
Places to Stay
The Wellness Boom Sweeping New York's Hudson Valley
New and freshly updated retreats are highlighting the area's innate tranquility with spas that offer immersive, nature-forward treatments.
By Devorah Lev-Tov
Inspiration
The Biggest Wellness Travel Trends of 2023, From Sound Baths in the Maldives to Recovery Lounges in Napa Valley
The destinations, resorts, and retreats that will help reboot mind and body in 2023.
By Jen Murphy
Spas and Wellness Resorts
Tierra Patagonia
$$$ | Torres del Paine National ParkThis architecturally impressive eco property offers a diverse range of activities—and the best views.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: SkylarkLittle Palm Island Resort & Spa
$$$ | 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, Florida 33042America’s rare private island resort makes waves with a complete rebuild and redesign.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: SkylarkMiraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
$$$ | 55 Lee Road, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240Contemporary design and state-of-the-art spa treatments bring a breath of fresh air to the Berkshires’ favorite resort town.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaEau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
$$ | 100 South Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, Florida 33462Sleep with sound of the Atlantic Ocean in your heart and Palm Beach-style pampering lapping at your every other inch.Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaOld Edwards Inn and Spa
$$ | 445 Main St., Highlands, North Carolina 28741Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: Old Edwards InnIkbal Thermal Hotel & SPA
$ | Dörtyol Mahallesi Afyon Kütahya Yolu No: 2/3, AfyonkarahisarReaders Choice AwardsPowered By: ExpediaMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
$$ | 5000 E Vía Estancia Miraval, Tucson, Arizona 85739Readers Choice AwardsPowered By: SkylarkLe Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
$$$ | Baie de Grand Cul de Sac, Grand Cul de Sac 97133Quite possibly the top place to stay on the island.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: Expedia- Wellness & Spas
The Best Spa Resorts in the U.S. & Around the World: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
The majority of this year’s winners for best spas in the U.S. are in or just outside a major city—suggesting you’ve been seeking wellness within driving distance.By CNT Editors
Wellness & Spas
Mindfulness Treatments Are the Latest Global Spa Trend—Here's Where to Find Them
From wildlife therapy to sound-bathing techniques in massage sessions, these mind spa offerings are increasingly being tied to body treatments for ultimate rejuvenation.
By Caitlin Gunther
Wellness & Spas
What It's Really Like to Join an Ayahuasca Retreat Alongside Spiritual Experts
And how to find the right one for you—from remote Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.
By Michaela Trimble
Wellness & Spas
6 New Winter Wellness Retreats for Embracing Winter’s Chill
The latest crop of wellness retreats are embracing the health benefits of snow yoga, downhill skiing, and ice-cold plunges. Here’s where you can reset in nature this winter.
By Jen Murphy
Wellness & Spas
From Trauma Healers to In-House Psychologists, Hotels Are Increasingly Catering to Travelers' Mental Health
The stress of the pandemic prompted a spike in demand for mental health services—and as the need continues to climb, hotels are responding with beefed-up staff and programming.
By Debra Kamin
Destinations
The 11 Best Spas in New York City
From Japanese Shiatsu massage and a Roman bathhouse to a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at a new social wellness club.
By Gabby Shacknai
Wellness & Spas
In Kerala, India, Reconnecting With Nature Through Ayurveda
A timely journey across the mountains, beaches, and backwaters of southern India has transformative results.
By Vasudha Rai
Wellness & Spas
The Healing Power of Horses
How spending time with horses in the Arizona desert and beyond helped me cope with the anxieties of loss and aging.
By Kate Donnelly
Spa Guide
The 13 Best Spas and Retreats in the United Kingdom
From Bath mainstays to Cornwall country houses.
By Condé Nast Traveller, Becky Lucas, and Issy von Simson
Spa Guide
The 19 Best Spas in London, According to Our U.K. Editors
This is the ultimate guide to the best spas in the English capital.
By Issy von Simson and Condé Nast Traveller
Inspiration
A Sense of Wellbeing Among the Trees in Mendocino County, California
In Northern California's Mendocino County, where the crashing Pacific meets old-growth forests, encounters with nature are the key to mindfulness.
By Betsy Andrews
Wellness & Spas
The Best Palm Springs Spa Retreats for a Desert Wellness Escape
The Coachella Valley’s soothing desert air is a perfect excuse to steal away for a break—and these top spas want you to know the true meaning of an oasis retreat.
By Lizbeth Scordo
Wellness & Spas
This Medi-Spa in Northern Germany Embraces Cutting-Edge Medical Treatments and Natural Healing
Europe's leading medi-spa opens near the shore in north Germany—with its familiar gut-busting results.
By Lydia Bell
Wellness & Spas
The Best Spas for a Weekend Getaway
For when you need some serious self-care.
By Andrew Sessa
Wellness & Spas
The 17 Best Wellness Retreats in the World
New year, new wellness frontier—from Connecticut to the Caribbean.
By Nicholas DeRenzo and Betsy Blumenthal
Destinations
The Best Spas and Retreats for Recharging in the Catskills and Hudson Valley
The region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least), and more recently are upping the ante.
By Caitlin Gunther
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Inspiration
The Most Beautiful Hotel Room Views Our Editors Enjoyed in 2023
Set your sights on something pretty.
By CNT Editors
Inspiration
The 18 Most Beautiful Hot Springs Around the World, from Iceland to Japan
Consider this the ultimate hot spring bucket list—even if you can't swim in all of them.
By Condé Nast Traveller
News & Advice
20 Best Winter Travel Deals for Last-Minute Trips or 2025 Vacations
Jump on these deals now, so you can travel cheaper later.
By Kyler Alvord
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in the Bahamas
With natural wonders, white-sand beaches, and authentic Caribbean food, the Bahamas has something for every kind of traveler.
By Mariette Williams
In a Year of Record Hospitality Strikes, Women Workers Have Taken the Lead
Women hospitality workers bore the brunt of the pandemic's impact on the industry—and now, they're at the forefront of efforts for better pay and benefits.
By Jessica Puckett
Passport Renewal Will Be Far Less Miserable in 2024
For the first time since the pandemic, you can get your passport renewed in as little as two weeks.
By Jessica Puckett
We Wore These Boots in Japan, Scotland, and the Cotswolds—Here’s How They Held Up
Palladium’s lightweight boots hit the sweet spot between fashion and function.
By Lauren Burvill
Where You Should Travel in 2024, According to Your Sign
Our go-to astrologer, Steph Koyfman, on which destination will speak to you most in the year ahead.
By Steph Koyfman