20 Top Wellness Retreats Around the Globe You Must Experience
- Tracy Short

- Oct 23, 2025
- 3 min read
In a world that moves faster than ever, finding time to pause, reconnect, and restore your energy has become essential—not indulgent. Around the globe, wellness retreats are redefining what it means to truly recharge, offering transformative experiences that blend breathtaking natural settings, holistic healing, mindful movement, and nourishing cuisine. Whether you’re drawn to the red rocks of Sedona, the beaches of Thailand, the serenity of the Swiss Alps, or the soulful stillness of Austin’s Hill Country, these 20 exceptional retreats invite you to slow down, realign, and rediscover balance in body, mind, and spirit.
1. SHA Wellness Clinic (Alicante, Spain)
A pioneer in integrative wellness: medical diagnostics + holistic therapies, set on the Mediterranean coast.
Focus: Detox, healthy ageing, personalised programmes.

2. Ananda in the Himalayas (India)
Luxury destination spa in the Himalayas, combining yoga, Ayurveda & spa therapies.
Ideal for: A nature + spiritual wellness escape.

3. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon (Iceland)
Built into the famous geothermal lagoon setting — very distinctive environment.
Focus: Luxury wellness + nature’s power (heat, mineral water).

4. Kamalaya Koh Samui (Thailand)
Holistic healing in a tropical setting: gut health, stress recovery, Ayurvedic & Chinese medicine blend.
Ideal for: Tropical wellness with a focus on healing and reset.

5. Chenot Palace Weggis (Switzerland)
High-end medical wellness retreat with detox/regeneration programmes by Lake Lucerne.
Best for: A serious wellness commitment with medical components.

6. Mandapa a Ritz‑Carlton Reserve (Bali, Indonesia)
Luxury wellness resort in Bali’s lush nature, part of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand.
Ideal for: Combining luxury, nature and wellness in one.

7. Velaa Wellbeing Village (Maldives)
Ultra-luxury wellness resort in the Maldives blending East & West holistic traditions.
Best for: A bucket-list wellness escape.

8. Chablé Yucatán (Mexico)
Wellness meets Mayan tradition: jungle setting, cenote spa and culturally rich wellness.
Ideal for: Immersive cultural + nature experience.

9. Lanserhof Tegernsee (Germany)
Highly rated for its medical wellness, detox & regeneration programmes in the Alps.
Ideal for: A serious wellness retreat in Europe.

10. Aro Hā Wellness Retreat (New Zealand)
Nature-immersive retreat in NZ’s dramatic landscapes focused on habits, mindful living & nature connection.
Great for: Nature lovers wanting wellness integrated with outdoor adventure.

11. Joali Being (Maldives)
An island dedicated to wellbeing with micro-biome, energy, skin & mind programs. T
Ideal for: Cutting-edge wellness in a tropical paradise.

12. Canyon Ranch Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)
A pioneer in integrative wellness with decades of experience in the space.
Ideal for: Someone looking for a full-spectrum wellness reset (physical health + spa + nature).

13. The Retreat Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Wellness retreat focused on emotional healing & recovery in a lush tropical setting.
Great for: Healing & mental/emotional wellness in nature.

14. NIHI Sumba (Indonesia)
Remote island wellness resort with a unique equine therapy program & nature immersion.
Ideal for: Wild-luxury wellness and adventure combined.

15. Kalani Oceanside Retreat (Hawai‘i, USA)
Eco-village style retreat centre offering yoga, meditation, art & wellness in Hawaii.
Great for: A more grounded, holistic wellness experience in a beautiful setting.

16. Blackberry Mountain (USA)
Active-wellness retreat in the US, focusing on movement, nature and wellness.
Perfect for: If you want activity + wellness in a U.S. setting.

17. RAKxa Wellness Spa Castelfalfi (Italy)
Luxury wellness spa in Tuscany combining holistic therapies & modern diagnostics.
Ideal for: Wellness + wine country + Italian charm.

18. Hacienda AltaGracia (Auberge Resorts Collection) (Costa Rica)
Luxury wellness resort offering wellness programs, meditation, outdoors, and nature in Costa Rica.
Great for: Wellness getaway in a lush tropical environment.

19. Amanpuri (Thailand)
Flagship luxury resort of the Aman brand, known for its wellness centre and holistic therapies.
Ideal for: Resort-style wellness with high luxury.

20. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa (Tucson, Arizona)
Strong focus on mindful living, balanced lifestyle, and immersive experiences.
Ideal for: If you want a “get away from it all” wellness immersion where much is included.








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