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Health & Wellness

The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling. But of course, good old-fashioned pampering still plays a part. From the best new spa and retreat openings to the latest wellness trends, advice, and travel essentials, here’s what we’re most excited about in the health and wellness space.

Destinations

A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths

In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.

Wellness destinations

Wellness & Spas

The 17 Best Wellness Retreats in the World

Wellness & Spas

7 Essentials To Help With Migraines While You're Traveling

A frequent flier shares the items that make jet-setting less of a headache.

Yoga and meditation

Wellness & Spas

The Best Yoga Retreats for Beginners

A yoga retreat can be the perfect way to kick-start a new daily wellness practice. Why not travel while you're at it?
Wellness & Spas

The Best Yoga Retreats in the US and Canada

From a mountainside getaway in Montana to a hot spring resort in Arizona, these are the best places for a yoga retreat in North America.

Why You Should Meditate on a Plane (and How to Do It)

There's a whole host of ways (VR included) to meditate among the stressors of air travel.
Wellness & Spas

The Newest Hotel Spa Offering? Massages By Robots

Aescape has developed a robot massage experience uses AI and 3D imaging to create a personalized experience.
Wellness & Spas

This Swiss Medi-Spa Promises to Fix Your Digestive Health

At one of Europe's most renowned medi-spas, writer Cara Schacter gets serious about her digestive health.
Wellness & Spas

In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.
Wellness & Spas

Every Wellness Buzzword in The White Lotus Episode One—Explained

We're at a full-blown wellness resort this time around, and there are a few terms to know.
Wellness & Spas

Chronic Illnesses Don’t Slow Them Down: How Adventure Travelers Manage Their Conditions on the Trail and Beyond

Hiking and camping aren’t always the easiest activities for those living with ongoing health issues. But these three women prove you can keep saying yes to adventure, no matter what life throws at you.
Wellness & Spas

In Mexico, Relearning Everything I Thought I Knew About Sleep

Not all rest is created equal.
Destinations

The 5 Best Hammams in Istanbul

Public baths have a longstanding legacy and this Turkish city is the place to find out why.
Women Who Travel

Making Peace With My Fertility at an Ayurveda Retreat in the Himalayas

As she prepares for a second round of egg freezing, Sophie Prideaux finds solace in Ananda's new fertility enhancement program.
Wellness & Spas

Forging Connection on a Group Hiking Retreat in Coachella Valley

For Jen Murphy, a Sensei wellness retreat in the California desert shows that community and connection are cornerstones of a healthy life.
Wellness & Spas

Why Are We Treating Tech Burnout With… More Tech?

With cutting-edge wellness treatments increasingly jostling for space with traditional therapies, Kelsey Eisen ponders our recent obsession with all things science-backed.
Women Who Travel

Finding Serenity and Sisterhood at Wild Swimming Retreats

Plus, the UK's best wild swimming retreats for 2025
Places to Stay

Relearning How to Sleep at A Swiss Spa

At Chenot Palace Weggis, new spa programming helps you get your 40 winks and sends you home with some strategies for getting enough rest.
Wellness & Spas

A Temazcal Ceremony in Tulum Taught Me to Listen to My Body

A writer who sets out on a wellness journey to a Mexican sweat lodge instead uncovers the importance of trusting—not just challenging—your body.
Wellness & Spas

Unplugged Travel Is More Off-Grid and Transformative Than Ever Before

From camping in Mongolia's grasslands to sailing Greenland's Denmark Strait.
Wellness & Spas

At a Wellness Spa in Thailand, I Learned I Had a Cold Heart

And the remedy—to love myself—turned out to be not as easy as it sounds.
Wellness & Spas

Are Wellness Festivals the New Music Festival?

Biohacking, workouts, and brain science are all on the itinerary.
Air Travel

Are Plane Crashes Actually Happening More Frequently?

We asked aviation experts to walk us through the statistics.
Places to Stay

15 Airbnbs Across the US That Are Perfect for a Bachelorette Trip

Find our top picks in Scottsdale, Nashville, East Hampton, and more.
Shopping

A New Season of The White Lotus Just Dropped, Along With a Ton of Collaborations

Among the coolest: resort wear from Bloomingdale's and Away's raffia bags.
Inspiration

The Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Italy

For the sun-kissed, sea-washed sweet life, nothing beats a trip to Italy’s towns on the coast.

What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs

About 3,000 positions in the National Park Service and US Forest Service were eliminated by the Trump administration. Here’s what that could mean for travelers.

21 Best Airbnbs in Austin for Group Trips, Solo Stays, & Wellness Getaways

From glass lake houses to tranquil bungalows.

Women Who Travel Podcast: How to Plan a Wellness Trip—From Guinea Pig Rituals to Meditative Hikes

We convene with three of the world's premiere wellness experts to demystify jargon and gather tips and tricks.

Our Favorite Comfortable Heels for Destination Weddings

Classic pumps, block heels, and strappy sandals you can wear all night long.

Save up to 40% on Hotel and Resort Stays with These Bahia Principe Coupons

Browse the latest offers and discount codes for Bahia's hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and more.