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Where healing becomes an art

We believe wellness is not an escape from life — it is the art of engaging with it more fully. Every retreat we feature has earned its place through rigorous vetting.

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Expert Curation

Only retreats meeting our exacting standards for programme quality, practitioner expertise, and genuine transformation. We visit every property ourselves before recommending it.

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East Meets West

Our retreats blend ancient Eastern healing traditions — Ayurveda, Traditional Asian medicine, Thai bodywork — with the rigour and evidence-base of Western science.

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Lasting Change

We select only retreats whose guests report enduring shifts in health, energy, and perspective long after returning home. Real transformation, not temporary relief.

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Our featured retreats

Thirty of the world's most celebrated wellness destinations — across Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Morocco, Qatar, Thailand, New Zealand, California, Portugal, Germany, Bali, Spain, India, Vietnam, Turks & Caicos, Austria, and Utah.

Switzerland · Montreux, Lake Geneva

Clinique La Prairie

Founded in 1931, Clinique La Prairie is the birthplace of modern longevity medicine. Perched above Lake Geneva in Montreux, this iconic Swiss institution pioneered the Revitalisation programme — a cellular therapy treatment that has drawn global leaders, royalty, and discerning wellness seekers for over nine decades. Today its programmes span longevity, master detox, brain health, and holistic beauty, all delivered within a state-of-the-art medical facility and a 1,600m² spa with panoramic Alpine views.

Clinique La Prairie aerial view — historic Château and modern spa building with green roof terrace, Montreux Switzerland Clinique La Prairie indoor spa pool with panoramic Lake Geneva and Swiss Alps views through floor-to-ceiling windows Clinique La Prairie curved stone spa building illuminated at dusk with Lake Geneva and Alpine mountains Clinique La Prairie spa relaxation lounge — luxury wellness retreat day beds with designer lighting, Montreux Clinique La Prairie fitness centre — state-of-the-art gym with panoramic Lake Geneva and mountain views

Spain · Alicante, Costa Blanca

SHA Wellness Clinic

Perched on a clifftop overlooking the Mediterranean near Alicante, SHA is a clinical wellness destination where macrobiotic nutrition, natural therapies, and cutting-edge Western medicine converge. Their programmes span healthy ageing, weight loss, rebalance, and advanced sleep recovery — each supported by in-house physicians, genetic testing, and a dedicated medical team. The striking white architecture, sha-branded organic cuisine, and 64,000m² of therapeutic gardens define a space built entirely around health outcomes.

SHA Wellness Clinic entrance — illuminated palm-lined facade, Alicante Spain SHA Wellness Clinic daytime infinity pool overlooking Mediterranean Costa Blanca, Alicante SHA Wellness Clinic white contemporary architecture exterior — clifftop wellness destination, Spain SHA Wellness Clinic outdoor yoga and fitness programme on clifftop terrace, Alicante SHA Wellness Clinic infinity pool at dusk — illuminated pool with Alicante city lights and mountains

Switzerland · Weggis, Lake Lucerne

Chenot Palace Weggis

Henri Chenot's flagship destination on the shores of Lake Lucerne combines precision diagnostics with his pioneering detox and energetic rebalancing methods. The Palace offers programmes in Prevention & Ageing Well, Advanced Detox, and Recover & Energise — each beginning with a comprehensive medical assessment and delivered by a resident team of physicians, nutritionists, and Chenot-trained therapists. The hydrotherapy circuit, cryotherapy chamber, and Chenot Diet cuisine (gourmet 850 kcal meals) define a rigorously scientific approach to wellness.

Chenot Palace Weggis exterior viewed from Lake Lucerne — historic palace with Swiss Alps backdrop Chenot Palace Weggis medical wellness department — precision diagnostics and treatment facility Chenot Palace Weggis luxury suite — elegant neutral-toned room with private terrace and lake views Chenot Palace Weggis hydrotherapy department — aquatic wellness and hydro-aromatherapy facilities Chenot Palace Weggis restaurant — refined dining space serving Chenot Diet gourmet longevity cuisine

Germany · Bavaria, Lake Tegernsee

Lanserhof Tegernsee

Europe's most medically advanced wellness destination, set in striking Matteo Thun-designed architecture overlooking Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps. Lanserhof's LANS Med Concept is rooted in the Mayr cure — a scientifically rigorous approach to gut health, detoxification, and regeneration. Programmes incorporate cutting-edge diagnostics, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapy, and movement analysis, supported by a team of physicians and specialists.

Lanserhof Tegernsee poolhouse at night — award-winning Matteo Thun architecture, Bavarian Alps Lanserhof Tegernsee Matteo Thun architecture exterior — luxury medical wellness retreat, Germany Lanserhof Tegernsee outdoor pool with Lake Tegernsee and Bavarian Alps views Lanserhof Tegernsee wellness pool terrace at golden hour — medical retreat, Bavaria Germany Lanserhof Tegernsee suite balcony at sunset — private terrace overlooking Bavarian Alps and golf course

Thailand · Hua Hin

Chiva-Som

The resort that helped define the modern destination spa — Chiva-Som (“Haven of Life”) has set the global standard for integrative wellness since 1995. Set on seven acres of manicured beachfront gardens along the Gulf of Thailand, just 54 rooms ensure an intimate, deeply personalised experience. Over 200 treatments span physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, craniosacral therapy, Watsu, and naturopathy, each prescribed by an in-house team of doctors, nutritionists, and wellness advisors. An organic garden supplies the resort's acclaimed wellness cuisine. Three decades and countless international awards later, Chiva-Som remains the benchmark against which all destination spas are measured.

Chiva-Som International Health Resort — beachfront wellness resort exterior on the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin Chiva-Som spa treatment room — integrative wellness therapy session, Hua Hin Thailand Chiva-Som luxury suite — calming contemporary décor with garden views, Hua Hin Thailand Chiva-Som beachfront gardens — manicured tropical grounds along the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin Chiva-Som swimming pool and fitness pavilion — outdoor wellness facilities, Hua Hin Thailand

Maldives · Bodufushi Island, Raa Atoll

JOALI Being

The Maldives' first dedicated wellbeing island, JOALI Being opened in 2021 on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll. Built on biophilic design principles, the resort offers 68 private beach and overwater villas with pools, organised around Four Pillars of wellbeing: Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. Facilities include a hydrotherapy hall, herbology centre, sound healing pavilion, cryotherapy chamber, and three restaurants serving Earth-to-Table cuisine. Awarded Forbes Five-Star and Two MICHELIN Keys.

JOALI Being aerial bird's-eye view — wellbeing island resort surrounded by turquoise lagoon, Raa Atoll Maldives JOALI Being overwater villas and beach at sunset — biophilic luxury retreat, Bodufushi Island Maldives JOALI Being spa treatment pavilion — wellness therapy space with ocean views, Maldives JOALI Being pool deck and ocean terrace — sundeck overlooking crystal-clear Indian Ocean waters JOALI Being restaurant and wellness pavilion interior — warm biophilic design with tropical views, Maldives

Italy · Fiuggi, Lazio

Palazzo Fiuggi

Opened in 2021 by legendary hotelier Roberto Wirth, Palazzo Fiuggi is Italy's most ambitious wellness destination. Set within a grand palazzo surrounded by rolling Lazio hills, it combines a world-class medical spa with functional and integrative medicine. Programmes span longevity, optimal weight, deep detox, and regeneration — each guided by an on-site medical team of over 40 specialists. The property features thermal pools, a thalassotherapy circuit, Michelin-standard wellness cuisine, and manicured Italian gardens.

Palazzo Fiuggi aerial exterior — grand palazzo set amid rolling green hills of Lazio, Italy Palazzo Fiuggi spa treatment — therapist performing body therapy in luxury treatment room Palazzo Fiuggi indoor thalassotherapy pool with ambient mood lighting, medical spa Italy Palazzo Fiuggi Royal Suite — opulent bedroom with classic Italian furnishings and period details Palazzo Fiuggi manicured Italian gardens and outdoor pool with palazzo facade in background

Austria · Tyrol

Lanserhof Lans

The birthplace of the LANS Med Concept — Lanserhof's original medical wellness retreat has been quietly transforming guests in the Tyrolean village of Lans, on the outskirts of Innsbruck, since 1984. Redesigned by Christoph Ingenhoven in a $26 million renovation that preserved its two ancient 80-foot pine trees while adding an elliptical spa building, rooftop suites with 360° Alpine panoramas, and an indoor-outdoor saltwater pool. Programmes span longevity, hormonal balance, mental health, Long Covid recovery, and the signature INUSpheresis® blood purification — all underpinned by the LANS Med digestive-health philosophy and a stringent detox-cuisine regime. Where Tegernsee is the showpiece, Lans remains the intimate, family-spirited original.

Lanserhof Lans outdoor pool — Alpine wellness resort set against the Tyrolean mountain backdrop, Innsbruck Austria Lanserhof Lans medical treatment room — minimalist clinical wellness space, Innsbruck Austria Lanserhof Lans suite interior — understated Alpine luxury with natural materials, Tyrol Austria Lanserhof Lans rooftop terrace — panoramic views of the surrounding Tyrolean Alps, Innsbruck Austria Lanserhof Lans lounge — iconic blue sofa with floor-to-ceiling mountain views, Tyrol Austria

Thailand · Koh Samui

Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary

Nestled into a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, Kamalaya is built around a cave once used by Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat. Their holistic programmes span detox, stress and burnout, sleep enhancement, and emotional balance — each designed by resident naturopaths, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, and Ayurvedic doctors. The sanctuary's organic restaurant, infinity pool, and plunge pools weave seamlessly into the tropical landscape.

Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary — hillside retreat overlooking the Gulf of Thailand Kamalaya tropical jungle landscape — Buddhist cave sanctuary, Koh Samui Thailand Kamalaya wellness retreat private pool villa accommodation, Koh Samui Kamalaya holistic wellness treatment room and Ayurvedic spa, Thailand Kamalaya infinity lap pool surrounded by tropical jungle — Koh Samui wellness sanctuary

Qatar · Middle East

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som

The world's largest wellness resort devoted to Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine. Set on the serene shores of northern Qatar, Zulal offers a pioneering approach to holistic healing — combining centuries of TAIM wisdom with Chiva-Som's renowned integrative programmes. Choose between the adults-only Zulal Serenity or family-focused Zulal Discovery, each with dedicated treatment centres, hydrotherapy gardens, and farm-to-table dining rooted in the prophetic diet.

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som — aerial view of resort grounds and pools, Al Ruwais Qatar Zulal Serenity spa hydrotherapy pool area — indoor wellness facility, Qatar Zulal Serenity Grand Deluxe suite private balcony with Arabian Gulf sea views Zulal Serenity lagoon illuminated at twilight — luxury wellness resort, Qatar Zulal Wellness Resort aerial view — Chiva-Som resort complex, Al Ruwais northern Qatar

Indonesia · Ubud, Bali

COMO Shambhala Estate

A residential health retreat set deep in the tropical jungle above Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate is built around five spring-fed pools and an ancient sacred spring. Their resident wellness team — Ayurvedic doctors, yoga teachers, activity guides, and a hydrotherapist — create bespoke programmes covering cleanse, be active, Ayurvedic, and rejuvenation pathways. Acclaimed raw-food and clean-eating menus complement every programme.

COMO Shambhala Estate private spring-fed pool villa — residential wellness retreat, Ubud Bali COMO Shambhala Estate Wanakasa sacred spring pool surrounded by tropical jungle, Ubud COMO Shambhala Estate outdoor spring pool and lush tropical gardens, Bali COMO Shambhala Estate wellness treatment room interior — Ayurvedic spa, Ubud Bali COMO Shambhala Estate misty morning aerial — jungle villa with pool amid Ubud tropical forest

United States · Canyon Point, Utah

Amangiri

Rising from 600 acres of luminous desert at the edge of the Grand Staircase–Escalante, Amangiri is Aman's most dramatic American address — a study in how architecture can honour landscape rather than compete with it. Concrete pavilions, sand-toned and low-slung, emerge from ancient mesas as if carved by the same forces that shaped the surrounding canyons. The 25,000-square-foot Aman Spa wraps around a freestanding rock formation, with its iconic stepped pool reflecting sky and sandstone in equal measure. Suites open onto private terraces and plunge pools overlooking the vast desert panorama. Guided slot-canyon hikes, Via Ferrata climbs, and hot-air balloon flights anchor an adventure-wellness philosophy unique among ultra-luxury resorts.

Amangiri resort aerial view — low-profile desert architecture amid luminous mesas and canyons, Canyon Point Utah Amangiri Spa reflection pool — iconic floating mesa pool mirroring sandstone buttes, Canyon Point Utah Amangiri Desert Pool Suite — private terrace with plunge pool overlooking red canyon landscape, Utah Amangiri slot canyon experience — sculpted sandstone walls with light filtering through ancient rock formations, Utah Amangiri main swimming pool integrated into desert rock with panoramic mesa views, Canyon Point Utah

Thailand · Phuket

Amanpuri

The original Aman resort, set on a private peninsula fringed by coconut palms on Phuket's west coast. Amanpuri's Holistic Wellness Centre offers immersive multi-day programmes in partnership with leading functional medicine specialists — covering longevity, weight management, detox, and post-injury recovery. Thai-inspired pavilions, a secluded beach, Muay Thai sessions, and a fleet of traditional sailing boats define the experience.

Amanpuri luxury resort — Thai pavilion reflected in infinity pool at sunset, Phuket Thailand Amanpuri private Pansea Beach with coconut palms and tropical gardens, Phuket Amanpuri tropical garden pathway — private Aman resort peninsula, west Phuket Thailand Amanpuri pool terrace overlooking the Andaman Sea — holistic wellness retreat Phuket Amanpuri aerial view — coconut palm estate and Andaman Sea, Phuket west coast Thailand

Japan · Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

Hidden within a 32-hectare secret garden in Kyoto's northern hills, Aman Kyoto is a sanctuary of wabi-sabi stillness. The resort was conceived around an ancient textile museum garden, its moss-carpeted pathways and centuries-old camphor trees left deliberately untouched. Timber-and-glass Living Pavilions sit lightly among the forest canopy, each with deep onsen-style soaking tub and floor-to-ceiling views of the garden. The Aman Spa draws on Japan's bathing culture — combining traditional thermal mineral springs, shiatsu, reiki, and Aman's integrative wellness programmes within a meditative cedar-lined setting.

Aman Kyoto exterior and garden — moss-carpeted pathways through ancient 32-hectare forest, Kyoto Japan Aman Kyoto suite interior — minimalist Japanese timber design with tatami and forest views Aman Kyoto wellness spa treatment room — serene cedar-lined space for shiatsu and reiki Aman Kyoto Living Pavilion — timber-and-glass architecture nestled in Kyoto forest canopy Aman Kyoto Living Pavilion exterior in autumn — Japanese maple and forest garden, northern Kyoto hills

Japan · Ise-Shima

Amanemu

Aman's most intimate Japanese retreat — a ryokan-inspired onsen sanctuary nestled in the pine-clad hills of Ise-Shima National Park, overlooking the pearl-diving waters of Ago Bay. Designed by the late Kerry Hill, the 24 suites and eight villas channel wabi-sabi simplicity through soaring timber ceilings, pale hinoki wood, and tatami-inspired accents. Every room features its own private onsen bath fed by natural hot springs. The 2,000m² spa draws on kampo — Japan's centuries-old herbal healing tradition — alongside water-based therapies, while seasonal kaiseki dining celebrates the region's legendary seafood.

Amanemu luxury onsen resort — ryokan-inspired pavilion overlooking Ago Bay, Ise-Shima National Park Japan Amanemu onsen spa — natural hot spring thermal bathing garden with timber-framed pavilions, Ise-Shima Japan Amanemu Nagi Suite — contemporary Japanese suite with hinoki wood, private onsen bath and Ago Bay views Amanemu resort grounds — pine-forested hillside gardens within Ise-Shima National Park, Japan Amanemu infinity pool and poolside lounge overlooking Ago Bay at sunset, Ise-Shima Japan

Maldives · Raa Atoll

JOALI Maldives

The Maldives' first art-immersive luxury resort — JOALI celebrates the “Joy of Creative Living” across 73 beach and overwater villas on Muravandhoo Island, Raa Atoll. A curated collection of site-specific installations by international artists transforms the island into a living gallery where creativity and ocean life converge. Forbes Five-Star rated for five consecutive years and holder of a MICHELIN Key, JOALI pairs world-class dining — including the overwater Japanese restaurant Saoke — with the JOALI BEING Cure Wellness Centre for specialised massages, transformative facials, and visiting-practitioner rituals. Every villa has a private pool, a personal Jadugar (butler), and direct access to a pristine house reef teeming with turtles and manta rays.

JOALI Maldives aerial view — art-immersive luxury island resort on Muravandhoo Island, Raa Atoll JOALI Maldives spa and wellness — JOALI BEING Cure Wellness Centre treatment pavilion, Raa Atoll JOALI Maldives overwater villa — private pool villa above turquoise lagoon, Muravandhoo Island JOALI Maldives art installation — site-specific contemporary artwork in tropical island setting, Raa Atoll JOALI Maldives pristine beach and crystal-clear waters — white sand shoreline, Muravandhoo Island Raa Atoll

Portugal · Lamego, Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

Housed in a 19th-century manor house perched above the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, Six Senses blends Portuguese heritage with cutting-edge integrative wellness. Their programmes span sleep, detox, weight management, and fitness — each guided by visiting experts, an in-house wellness screening, and Six Senses' signature Integrated Wellness approach. Vineyard walks, wine-paired organic dinners, and a stunning indoor-outdoor spa complete the experience.

Six Senses Douro Valley — 19th-century manor house amid UNESCO-listed vineyards, Portugal Six Senses Douro Valley vineyard panorama — rolling Douro hills and manor estate, Portugal Six Senses Douro Valley indoor spa pool — luxury wellness retreat, Lamego Portugal Six Senses Douro Valley infinity pool overlooking UNESCO Douro Valley vineyards Six Senses Douro Valley main outdoor pool with vineyard terraces and river valley views

Italy · Gargnano, Lake Garda

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda

Perched on a hillside above Lake Garda's western shore, Lefay is Italy's foremost eco-wellness resort — a Condé Nast and World Spa Award winner built to the highest sustainability standards. The signature Lefay SPA Method fuses Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western research across energy rebalancing, detox, anti-ageing, and fitness programmes. At its heart is a 3,800m² spa with indoor-outdoor salt-water pools, panoramic infinity pool cascading toward the lake, and a private forest of olive groves and Mediterranean gardens. Suites feature floor-to-ceiling views of the Garda shoreline and surrounding Dolomite foothills.

Lefay Resort infinity pool with panoramic Lake Garda views — award-winning eco-wellness resort, Gargnano Italy Lefay Resort pool and building exterior — hillside architecture above Lake Garda, Italy Lefay Resort indoor-outdoor salt-water pool — 3,800m² wellness spa, Lake Garda Italy Lefay Resort Sky Suite living room — luxury accommodation with Lake Garda panorama, Gargnano Lefay Resort Royal Suite master bedroom — Forbes-rated luxury suite, Lago di Garda Italy

Switzerland · Bad Ragaz, St. Gallen

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Since 1840, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has drawn visitors to the only thermal spring source in Switzerland with water that emerges at 36.5°C from the Tamina Gorge — the same temperature as the human body. Two grand hotels, the Quellenhof and Hof Ragaz, anchor a resort campus that includes the Tamina Therme thermal baths, a 4,200m² Medical Health Centre staffed by over 70 specialists, and two Michelin-starred restaurants. Wellness programmes span longevity, metabolic reset, sleep optimisation, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation — each underpinned by thermal hydrotherapy and Swiss precision diagnostics.

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Hof exterior — historic Swiss grand hotel with Alpine mountain backdrop, St. Gallen Grand Resort Bad Ragaz spa plunge pool — glass-domed thermal Tauchbecken with turquoise water features Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Helenabad — marble-columned historic thermal pool with vaulted ceiling, Bad Ragaz Switzerland Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Thermal Spa treatment room — luxury wellness treatment suite with candlelit ambience Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Shirodhara Ayurvedic treatment — traditional oil therapy for deep relaxation and wellness

Maldives · Baa Atoll

The Nautilus Maldives

An ultra-private bohemian hideaway on its own island in UNESCO's Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve — just 26 beach and ocean houses, each a fully self-contained sanctuary with private pool, separate living pavilion, and direct lagoon or beach access. The Nautilus dispenses with schedules entirely: no set dining times, no dress codes, no menus — every meal is an unscripted conversation between guest and chef. Virtuoso Ultraluxe status confirms its standing among the world's most exclusive addresses. Wellness unfolds organically — sunrise yoga on the overwater spa deck, Ayurvedic treatments tailored in the moment, and freediving in one of the planet's richest marine biospheres, home to manta rays, whale sharks, and pristine coral gardens. A 30-minute luxury seaplane from Malé delivers you to a world where privacy is absolute and nothing is predetermined.

The Nautilus Maldives aerial view — private beach houses with infinity pools along white sand, Baa Atoll The Nautilus Maldives sunrise yoga — overwater spa pavilion with golden light over the Indian Ocean, Baa Atoll The Nautilus beach house — bohemian thatched villa with private pool among tropical palms, Baa Atoll Maldives The Nautilus Maldives aerial — circular ocean houses and white sand curving into crystalline lagoon, Baa Atoll The Nautilus overwater dining pavilion — unscripted al fresco dining above turquoise reef lagoon, Baa Atoll Maldives

Switzerland · Geneva

La Réserve Genève

Set within 10,000m² of private parkland on the shores of Lake Geneva, La Réserve is Michel Reybier's vision of a contemporary lakeside palace — equal parts grand hotel and wellness sanctuary. The Nescens Spa, born from Swiss anti-ageing research, offers a clinically driven approach to longevity with bespoke programmes spanning cellular revitalisation, metabolic balance, and deep detoxification. Interiors by Jacques Garcia blend African, Asian, and European influences in rich tones of aubergine, amber, and teak. The Tse Fung restaurant holds a Michelin star for Cantonese cuisine, while Le Loti offers lakeside dining with views stretching to Mont Blanc.

La Réserve Genève exterior and gardens — luxury lakeside wellness hotel on Lake Geneva, Switzerland La Réserve Genève Nescens Spa — Swiss anti-ageing wellness and longevity spa, Geneva La Réserve Genève indoor swimming pool — luxury spa and wellness facility, Lake Geneva La Réserve Genève Suite Lac terrace — private balcony with Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc views La Réserve Genève entrance exterior — contemporary lakeside palace set in private parkland, Geneva

Morocco · Marrakech

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Conceived by King Mohammed VI and crafted by over 1,500 Moroccan artisans, Royal Mansour is a palatial medina-within-a-medina in the heart of Marrakech. Each of its private riads is a multi-storey palace with rooftop plunge pool, attended by dedicated butler service via discreet underground tunnels. The 2,500m² spa offers traditional hammam rituals, Moroccan aromatherapy, and bespoke wellness programmes spanning immunity, weight control, rejuvenation, and rebalance — all set within 2.5 hectares of gardens designed by landscape architect Luis Vallejo.

Royal Mansour Marrakech ornate courtyard — traditional Moroccan zellige tilework, carved plaster, and lanterns Royal Mansour hammam spa — white marble walls, mosaic arched niches, and Moorish latticework screens Royal Mansour Superior Riad interior — opulent Moroccan decor with hand-carved walls and artisan craftsmanship Royal Mansour swimming pool and garden pavilions — 30-metre pool surrounded by lush Luis Vallejo landscaping Royal Mansour Le Jardin — 2.5-hectare tropical garden paradise with palms, fountains, and restaurant terrace

Germany · Baden-Baden

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

Anchoring Baden-Baden's famed Lichtentaler Allee since 1872, Brenners Park is an Oetker Collection icon where European grand hotel tradition meets cutting-edge medical wellness. The Villa Stéphanie medical spa — a discreet annex connected by private passage — offers advanced diagnostics, longevity programmes, burnout recovery, and aesthetic medicine under full medical supervision. The original Brenners Spa provides classical indulgence: thermal baths, private garden suites, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Black Forest. Michelin-starred Fritz & Felix, the Wintergarten lounge, and immaculate riverside grounds complete one of Germany's most distinguished addresses.

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa façade in autumn — historic Oetker Collection grand hotel on Lichtentaler Allee, Baden-Baden Brenners Park Villa Stéphanie medical spa — private medical wellness annex, Baden-Baden Germany Brenners Park Salon Suite room 210 — elegant European hotel suite by Claire Coca, Baden-Baden Brenners Park spa and wellness lifestyle — thermal baths and relaxation, Baden-Baden Germany Brenners Park riverside grounds and Black Forest views — luxury garden setting, Baden-Baden Germany

Morocco · Marrakech

Amanjena

Aman's first African property — a rose-coloured sanctuary inspired by the palaces of old Marrakech, set within acres of ancient olive groves and sculpted gardens just minutes from the medina. The name means “peaceful paradise” and the architecture delivers: pisé walls in the warm terracotta of the Haouz Plain, zellij tilework, hand-painted cedarwood ceilings, and a vast central bassin that mirrors the Atlas Mountains at sunset. The hammam-inspired spa offers traditional Moroccan rituals alongside Aman's holistic wellness programmes. Thirty-nine pavilions and maisons, each with private courtyard or garden, create an atmosphere of absolute seclusion.

Amanjena rose-coloured pavilions framing the central bassin reflecting pool, Marrakech Morocco Amanjena hammam-inspired spa sanctuary with warm terracotta tones and arched alcoves, Marrakech Amanjena Maison living room — hand-painted cedarwood ceilings and private courtyard views, Marrakech Morocco Amanjena ancient olive grove — dappled light through centuries-old trees in the resort grounds, Marrakech Amanjena main resort pool within manicured gardens and rose-hued pisé walls, Marrakech Morocco

India · Rajasthan

Amanbagh

A Mughal-inspired fortress retreat set within the ancient Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan — India's oldest mountain range. Rose-sandstone colonnades, arched pavilions, and a central reflecting pool evoke the grandeur of a maharaja's country estate, yet Amanbagh's real power lies in its stillness. The Amansanti spa offers deep Ayurvedic programmes, yoga, and meditation guided by local practitioners, while nature walks through the surrounding wilderness reveal leopards, peacocks, and the ruins of the 17th-century Ajabgarh Fort. Courtyard Haveli Suites feature intricate Indian architectural detailing, private gardens, and outdoor dining terraces overlooking the hills.

Amanbagh main building and central pool — Mughal-inspired rose-sandstone architecture in the Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan India Amanbagh Amansanti spa — ornate carved lattice screens and stone soaking bath for Ayurvedic treatments, Rajasthan Amanbagh Courtyard Haveli Suite — traditional arched doorway and intricate sandstone detailing, Rajasthan India Amanbagh garden grounds — palm trees rising through morning mist in the Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan India Amanbagh main pool with colonnaded pavilions — elegant oasis in the Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan India

Vietnam · Vinh Hy Bay

Amanoi

Perched between lush jungle and the East Sea on the clifftops of Nui Chua National Park, Amanoi commands one of Southeast Asia's most pristine coastal settings. Vietnam's first Aman property draws on the region's Cham heritage — soaring peaked roofs, lotus ponds, and open-air pavilions that frame panoramic views of Vinh Hy Bay. The wellness centre, set within its own hilltop compound, offers immersive programmes spanning detox, weight management, and traditional Vietnamese healing, complemented by a lakeside yoga pavilion and movement studio. Ocean Pool Villas feature private infinity pools that appear to spill directly into the sea below.

Amanoi main pavilion nestled in Vietnam's highlands — resort perched between jungle and the East Sea, Nui Chua National Park Amanoi wellness pavilion — sweeping pitched roof over still water surrounded by Nui Chua National Park greenery Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa — private infinity pool overlooking the Vietnamese coast at sunset, Vinh Hy Bay Amanoi clifftop setting overlooking Vinh Hy Bay — forested coastline and rocky outcrops, Ninh Thuan Vietnam Amanoi infinity plunge pool at sunset with views over Vinh Hy Bay and the East Sea, Vietnam

Turks & Caicos · Providenciales

Amanyara

Meaning “peaceful place” in Sanskrit, Amanyara occupies a secluded stretch of the northwest Providenciales coastline — a pristine marine environment where the world's third-largest barrier reef meets powder-white sand and crystalline Caribbean shallows. Timber pavilions, open to the trade winds through louvred walls and soaring wooden ceilings, dissolve the boundary between architecture and nature. The Aman Spa, set amid coastal wetlands, offers bodywork, energy healing, and Pilates alongside guided reef dives, PADI courses, and nature-based wellness. Tranquility Villas provide complete seclusion with private pools, direct beach access, and uninterrupted ocean horizons.

Amanyara beachfront — powder-white sand and crystalline Caribbean waters, northwest Providenciales Turks and Caicos Amanyara spa and wellness sanctuary — open-air pavilions amid lush coastal greenery, Providenciales Amanyara Tranquility Villa bedroom — soaring wooden ceilings and louvred walls with ocean views, Turks and Caicos Amanyara private beach — turquoise shallows and white sand with traditional dhoni boat, Providenciales Amanyara main infinity pool — wooden pergola over still water mirroring the Caribbean Sea, Providenciales

Indonesia · Ubud, Bali

Fivelements Retreat Bali

A multi-award-winning eco-wellness retreat on the banks of the sacred Ayung River in Ubud. Fivelements is designed around Balinese Tri Hita Karana philosophy — harmony with the divine, with nature, and between people. Their programmes span sacred arts healing, Balinese water purification rituals, plant-based living food cuisine, and Sakti yoga. The bamboo architecture, riverside healing suites, and open-air meditation spaces create a genuinely immersive experience.

Fivelements Retreat Bali — couples spa treatment by the sacred Ayung River, Ubud Fivelements Bali eco-luxury bamboo suite accommodation overlooking the Ayung River gorge Fivelements Bali jungle wellness and Balinese healing spaces, Ubud Indonesia Fivelements Bali Tibetan singing bowl sound healing and mindfulness meditation session Fivelements Bali sacred healing wellness ceremony beside the Ayung River, Ubud Bali

New Zealand · Glenorchy

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

Surrounded by the dramatic peaks and glacial lakes of New Zealand's Southern Alps, Aro Ha is an intimate, sustainability-driven retreat limited to just 32 guests. The all-inclusive programme combines sub-alpine hiking, vinyasa yoga, mindfulness meditation, spa therapies, and a plant-based menu crafted from their on-site permaculture garden. The award-winning architecture — all glass, stone, and timber — is designed to dissolve the boundary between interior comfort and wild landscape.

Aro Ha Wellness Retreat — glass and timber lodge with Southern Alps backdrop, Glenorchy New Zealand Aro Ha eco-luxury retreat sustainable architecture amid alpine landscape, New Zealand Aro Ha yoga and meditation studio with panoramic mountain views, New Zealand Aro Ha guided sub-alpine hiking through New Zealand's Southern Alps Aro Ha spa and wellness facilities with Lake Wakatipu and mountain panorama, Glenorchy

United States · San Marcos, California

Golden Door

Since 1958, Golden Door has been America's most iconic destination spa — a 600-acre Japanese-inspired sanctuary in the foothills north of San Diego. Limited to just 40 guests per week, the all-inclusive programme is built around personalised fitness, nutrient-dense organic cuisine from their own farms, bathhouse rituals, and evening cultural programming. The ryokan-inspired architecture, koi ponds, bamboo groves, and meditation gardens create a world apart from the everyday.

Golden Door wellness retreat — aerial view of 600-acre Japanese sanctuary, San Marcos California Golden Door destination spa pool area and Japanese-inspired gardens, California Golden Door meditation pavilion and contemplative gardens — luxury wellness retreat California Golden Door bridge walkway through private bamboo grove grounds, San Marcos California Golden Door retreat ryokan architecture and Japanese meditation gardens at dusk, California