There is something peaceful about choosing stillness in a world that glorifies and thrives on hustle. This Global Wellness Day, give your mind a much-needed TLC by checking into these hand-picked destinations that offer immersive ways to reconnect with yourself. Thailand There is something magical about waking up to the view of limestone cliffs emerging from the Andaman Sea in Krabi. The only thing louder than your thoughts is the sound of waves outside your luxurious villa. At Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, wellness unfolds slowly—from ocean-facing meditation and vitality pools to guided Thai massage and crystal sound healing in open-air salas, all part of the resort’s personalised wellness journeys. Even the meals carry the same intention. The resort offers a farm-to-t...
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Los Cabos leads the way in holistic wellness amid global wellness tourism boom with wellness minded visitors spending over three thousand dollars on average per trip In celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 14, 2025, the Los Cabos Tourism Board invites travelers to discover the destination's transformative wellness offerings, from beachfront yoga and holistic spa rituals to immersive nature experiences that nourish mind, body and spirit. Rooted in the region's natural beauty and cultural richness, these offerings reflect Los Cabos' continued evolution as a premiere destination for intentional, restorative travel. Recent data from the Global Wellness Institute showed that wellness tourism is worth $651 billion annually with a forecasted annual...
Read MoreAnantara Kihavah elevates holistic wellbeing Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has unveiled a transformative new chapter in wellness with the launch of the Maldives’ first Magnesium-based spa treatments, redefining holistic healing for the modern traveller. In partnership with “Of The Islands”, a pioneering wellness brand that harnesses the power of the world’s only natural source of pure magnesium chloride—extracted 1,500 metres below ground in the Netherlands—Anantara Kihavah introduces a wellness concept where science, nature and emotional reconnection converge in a single, immersive experience. Unlike traditional massages that focus purely on relaxation, this new generation of treatments supports the body on a cellular level. Magnesium is essential to more than 300 vital func...
Read MoreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel promises “Convent Wellness Weeks with Beatrice” Visiting practitioner Beatrice Adochitei immerses guests and visitors in transformative wellness experiences with a convent backdrop Set in a 13th-century Capuchin monastery built into the cliffside, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel invites guests to disconnect from the world and immerse in convent life in a charming historic location. The unique hotel offers a tranquil monastic retreat with luxurious accommodations in former monks’ quarters, refreshing swims and workouts overlooking the Mediterranean, and indulgent spa and dining experiences inspired by Amalfi. In celebration and recognition of the importance of self-care, relaxation and reinvigoration, the hotel has announ...
Read MoreIn a polarized wellness market, we'll see both "analog wellness" (a great logging off and seizing of pre-digital experiences) and a futuristic "augmented biology" for superhuman optimization; saunas and supplements will be reimagined; and the wellness world will tackle serious issues like addiction, teen wellness, the global water crisis, and the aging workforce The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) recently released its annual Future of Wellness report, the longest-running, most detailed (130-page) forecast of what will make waves in health and wellness in the year ahead. Last year's report noted that the wellness market was fast becoming a place of contradictory mindsets. A dramatically more high-tech, medical, hyper-optimizing and expensive market was emerging ("hardcare"). At the s...
Read MoreLooking to discover a renewed sense of wellbeing or to escape for a weekend of top-to-toe pampering! You can reset and recharge with AvaniWell’s new signature wellness retreat packages. Available exclusively at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort, multi-day Reset and Recharge programmes combine accommodations, healthful meals and curated activities ranging from physical to aesthetic and meditative, ensuring a holistic wellness journey. The two-night Reset Retreat is the perfect weekend escape, offering a supervised system reboot in a serene environment. For those looking to deepen their commitment to wellbeing, the four-night Recharge Retreat provides a more comprehensive experience, ideal for planning out a personalised wellness roadmap and achieving long-term health goals. Both packag...
Read MoreCutting-edge urban wellness with transformative experiences and preventative treatments
2025 marks the opening of Anantara Wellness, a cutting-edge integrative wellness destination designed to enhance overall well-being through transformative experiences and preventative treatments. Located at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Anantara Wellness stands out by offering guests the chance to blend wellness with business or leisure in an urban environment. Anantara Wellness represents a modern reinvention of the traditional spa experience, elevating wellness beyond mere pampering and relaxation. The focus is on comprehensive health and wellness programs that emphasise preventative treatments with profound results. By blending innovative technologies with the age-old wisdom of Thai and Chinese healing traditions, guests can enjoy a vast array ...
Read MoreLayan Life by Anantara opens in Phuket Layan Life by Anantara, a new world-class retreat aimed at transforming the wellness experience has opened at the family friendly beachside paradise of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Combining cutting-edge technology and ancient Thai healing traditions and drawing on more than two decades of pioneering wellness expertise from Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Layan Life offers bespoke three-to-10-day programmes using the ‘Whole of Life’ approach to wellness that celebrates key life stages. Set within a biophilic designed space of 1,767sqm and surrounded by tropical gardens, sandy beaches, and the calming Andaman Sea, guests are invited to embark on an empowered wellness journey where the innate healing power of nature plays an integral role. ...
Read MoreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel showcases a series of immersive wellness experiences Anantara Spa is world-renowned for its unique wellness offerings, drawing from the healing traditions of the desirable destinations in which Anantara hotels and resorts are located. With its new menu in Amalfi, Anantara Spa combines the serenity of convent life with locally inspired ingredients to create uniquely blissful experiences. In honour of World Wellness Weekend over 21-22nd September, guests seeking to restore balance and harmony during their visit to the Amalfi Coast can indulge in the ‘Retreat of Natural Energy’ wellness package at Anantara Spa. Beginning with an hour long Hammam Ritual for physiological wellbeing and a 90-minute blissful balance body massage ending with a reg...
Read MoreIndustry experts join forces to revolutionize travel & hospitality with new standard Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125 years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and travel, has announced the launch of the industry's first wellness certification for hotels and resorts. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the hospitality sector by providing prestigious certification criteria that sets properties apart in a competitive market, enabling them to enhance their wellness offerings and attract travelers. "The WITT Certified seal provides hotels and resorts with a significant advantage in attracting travelers by offering objective and rigorous audits of their wellness ame...
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