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.
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Wellness & Spas
The Best Winter Spas in NYC for Saunas, Heated Outdoor Pools, and More
Escape the city's harsh winter cold at these spas, saunas, and wellness spaces.
By Jessica Chapel
Wellness & Spas
This Centenarian Founded a Wellness Hub in America's Only Blue Zone
Here's what she learned.
By Jessica Chapel
Wellness & Spas
What Is Womb Therapy and Do I Need It?
Writer Malia Yagoda attempts to answer these questions with a wellness treatment in Tokyo.
By Maria Yagoda
Editor-recommended wellness properties
Lake Austin Spa Resort
$$$ | United States, Austin, 1705 S. Quinlan Park RoadLake Austin's premier wellness retreat is the place for relaxation.Readers Choice Awards
Powered By: SkylarkEtéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | Mexico, Riviera Maya, Paseo Kanai 16Readers Choice Awards
Powered By: Booking.comOne&Only Aesthesis
$$$ | Greece, Glyfada, Leof. PoseidonosSeaside seclusion with an unstuffy approach to ultra-luxuryReaders Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaSHA Wellness Clinic Mexico: First Guest
$$$ | Mexico, Cancún, Carr. a Punta Sam 84, 77420 Cancún, Q.R., MexicoOne of Europe’s premier health retreats opens a second location in a bold new Riviera Maya buildingHot List
Powered By: SHA WellnessSensei Porcupine Creek
$$$ | United States, Rancho Mirage, 42765 Dunes View Rd.This intensely private 22-key desert oasis is a different kind of wellness retreat—one you leave feeling as well-informed about your body as you do well-rested.Readers Choice Awards
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$$ | St. Lucia, Cariblue Beach,Give body and mind a break at this one-stop shop for mental and physical well-being (along with regular beachy fun).Readers Choice Awards
Powered By: SkylarkThe Retreat, Costa Rica
A mind-body-soul approach to wellness that leans on nature as the greatest healer.Powered By: Booking.comOne&Only Mandarina
$$$ | Mexico, Riviera Nayarit,With contemporary villas and tree houses set in a verdant tropical rainforest, One&Only Mandarina is the most luxurious stay along Riviera Nayarit’s wild Pacific Coast.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkTierra Patagonia
$$$ | Chile, Torres del Paine National Park,This architecturally impressive eco property offers a diverse range of activities—and the best views.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaCarneros Resort and Spa
$$ | United States, Napa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy.Readers Choice Awards
Powered By: ExpediaLittle Palm Island Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Little Torch Key, 28500 Overseas HwyAmerica’s rare private island resort makes waves with a complete rebuild and redesign.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkMiraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Lenox, 55 Lee RoadContemporary design and state-of-the-art spa treatments bring a breath of fresh air to the Berkshires’ favorite resort town.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkLe Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
$$$ | St. Barts, Grand Cul de Sac, Baie de Grand Cul de SacQuite possibly the top place to stay on the island.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaWildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection
$$$ | USA, Gardiner, 2702 Main St.The apogee in a wave of nature-focused Upstate hospitality projects that have opened since 2020.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SkylarkSanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
$$ | United States, Paradise Valley, 5700 E McDonald Dr.A semi-private respite, especially if you book a villa.Readers Choice Awards
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Destinations
A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths
In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.
By Alia Akkam
Wellness destinations
Spa guides
- Readers' Choice Awards
20 Top Destination Spa Resorts in the United States: Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts in the United States. - Spa Guide
2024's Best Spas in the World
This year, consider German medi-clinics, Thailand's bargain crown jewel, and more.By CNT Editors - News & Advice
The Best New Hotel Spas in the World
Including a volcano-facing retreat on Hawaii's Big Island and a Mexico outpost of a pioneering Spanish wellness brand.By Todd Plummer and CNT Editors - Destinations
10 Best Spas and Retreats in Upstate New York
The region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least)—now, newcomers are upping the ante.By Caitlin Gunther - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in London
This is the ultimate guide to the best spas in the English capital.By Issy von Simson and Condé Nast Traveller - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in Europe
The continent has abundant options where you can restart, relax, and reboot.By Emma Love - Destinations
The 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 - 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 - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in Thailand
The most effective addresses in the country.By Condé Nast Traveller
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.
By Karla Walsh
Traveler advice
Wellness products we love
- Shopping
The Packing Essentials You Need for a Medi-Spa Retreat
Here's what an editor packed for an exclusive medi-spa and wellness retreat.By Sarah Allard - Shopping
The Oura Ring Has Made Me a More Mindful Traveler
After months of use at home and on the road, here are my thoughts on the viral smart ring.By Meaghan Kenny - Shopping
I Stay in Nearly 50 Hotels a Year—This Mattress Is the Comfiest I've Encountered
Casper's new cooling mattress for hot sleepers feels like melting into fresh, crisp, powdery snow.By Dan Koday - Shopping
8 Lightweight Yoga Mats That Are Easy to Travel With
Our editors set out to find collapsible, light, and easy-to-pack yoga mats to use on the go.By Paris Wilson - Shopping
My New Favorite Travel Accessory? A Portable Sound Machine Designed for Babies
It lets me bring 10 dreamy sleep sounds with me wherever I go.By Meaghan Kenny - Shopping
I Have Claustrophobia—Wearing These Earplugs Has Made Flying More Bearable
I've been wearing them on flights for the past eight months.By Karthika Gupta - Shopping
This Portable Humidifier Improves My Dry Skin and Allergies on the Road
Weighing less than a pound and barely taller than my iPhone, it comes with me on every trip.By Meaghan Kenny - Shopping
How to Treat a Sunburn While You’re on Vacation
Expert tips on soothing painful sunburns and preventing peeling.By Erinne Magee - Shopping
I Pack a Portable Massage Gun to Soothe My Travel Aches and Pains
It’s a mighty defense against any and all on-the-road discomfort.By Johnaé De Felicis - Shopping
The Product I Bring on Every Beach Vacation to Soothe Irritated Skin
I swear by this roll-on that eliminates redness, irritation, and discoloration.By Meredith Lindemon
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?
By Emma Love
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.
By Julia Eskins
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.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
Travel Well
Travel Well
A hub that explores how travel for wellbeing is evolving to become more holistic and inclusive to people in all life phases.- Wellness & Spas
Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco
Nirpal Dhaliwal flows back to himself on the Atlantic.By Nirpal Dhaliwal - Wellness & Spas
Sexual Wellness Is the Latest Trend in Travel
Exploring our intimate needs and desires is a long overdue endeavor—this is why adding sex to your next travel itinerary shouldn’t be taboo.By Amy Abrahams - Wellness & Spas
The Pleasure—and Pain—of Polar Plunging
On an expedition cruise to Antarctica, seeking mindfulness in the waters of the Southern Ocean.By Celeste Moure - Wellness & Spas
Menopause Has Finally Entered the Wellness Conversation
With dedicated programming and retreats, top spas and resorts worldwide are now helping women navigate this life phase.By Alex Postman - Wellness & Spas
Inside 21 Days of Ayurvedic Boot Camp: Monastic Seclusion, Intransigent Schedules, and So Much Ghee
Jane Alexander is pushed to her physical limits with a deep panchakarma purge at Kalari Rasayana in Kerala.By Jane Alexander - Wellness & Spas
On a Healing Journey in Sedona, Motherhood Lost and Found
How three days at a destination spa helped a writer finally face the trauma of her mother’s passing.By Katie James Watkinson
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.
By Jamie Spain
Editor-vetted experiences
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.
By Cara Schacter
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.
By Kate Crockett
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.
By Charlie Hobbs
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.
By Alice Oglethorpe
Wellness & Spas
In Mexico, Relearning Everything I Thought I Knew About Sleep
Not all rest is created equal.
By Maria Yagoda
Destinations
The 5 Best Hammams in Istanbul
Public baths have a longstanding legacy and this Turkish city is the place to find out why.
By Amelia Dhuga
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.
By Sophie Prideaux
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.
By Jen Murphy
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.
By Kelsey Eisen
Women Who Travel
Finding Serenity and Sisterhood at Wild Swimming Retreats
Plus, the UK's best wild swimming retreats for 2025
By Freya Bromley
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.
By Mary Holland
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.
By Janet Mercel
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.
By Christine Chitnis
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.
By Jenn Rice
Wellness & Spas
Are Wellness Festivals the New Music Festival?
Biohacking, workouts, and brain science are all on the itinerary.
By Caitlin Gunther
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Air Travel
Are Plane Crashes Actually Happening More Frequently?
We asked aviation experts to walk us through the statistics.
By Jessica Puckett
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.
By Taylor Mead
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.
By Paris Wilson
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.
By Matt Ortile
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.
By Elissa Garay
21 Best Airbnbs in Austin for Group Trips, Solo Stays, & Wellness Getaways
From glass lake houses to tranquil bungalows.
By Kristi Kellogg and Alexandra Toto
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.
By CNT Editors
Our Favorite Comfortable Heels for Destination Weddings
Classic pumps, block heels, and strappy sandals you can wear all night long.
By Meaghan Kenny and Jessica Chapel
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.
By Jessica Chapel