Wellness Trips Everyone Will Be Booking in January

As 2025 winds down, we start craving one thing: a reset. 

Last January, wellness trips spiked, pointing to the continued prioritization of wellness in travel. However, today’s wellness journeys are about more than just green juice and a new Lululemon set.

Picture meaningful rest, mindful adventure, and travel as a path to reconnection.

Why wellness travel is so popular right now

Beyond the annual “New Year, new me” mindset, society is collectively craving more balance. In the last few years, work, technology, and daily life have all sped up. We’re more connected than ever, but also more overstimulated, which takes a toll on our mental and physical health. 

When thinking about vacation, travelers are prioritizing rest, meaningful connection, and experiences that help them slow down. Resorts and destinations have responded with:

There’s a destination for every kind of wellness traveler, whether you’re seeking luxury, adventure, or something in between. We're sharing everywhere we would send you for the perfect relaxing getaway, each selected to align seamlessly with your unique travel style:

Luxury

For high-end travelers who appreciate design-forward stays and top-tier service:

• Mii Amo (Arizona): Sedona’s luxury spa retreat, reopened in 2023 after a $40M renovation

• Hôtel Les Sources de Caudalie (France): Set in Bordeaux vineyards, known for vinotherapy, French gastronomy, and an exceptional spa

• One&Only Portonovi (Montenegro): Swiss spa resort on the Adriatic with a Chenot medical-wellness partnership, doctors on-site and weeklong wellness programs

• Four Seasons Sensei Lanai (Hawaii): Science-driven, precision wellness with stunning treatment rooms in a rainforest setting, plus reciprocity with the Four Seasons Beach Resort. 

Four Seasons Sensei Lanai

Health-focused

If you’re seeking more of a medical or longevity-informed getaway:

• Chiva-Som (Flagship Thailand): One of the world’s leading holistic medical wellness resorts

• SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico (Cancun): SHA’s newest outpost, founded on the benefits of an adequate diet, natural therapies and western medicine

• Clinique La Prairie (Switzerland): Pioneer of the boutique longevity and vitality health clinic since 1931

• Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa (Germany): Historic grand hotel with a well-respected medical spa

Left: Clinique La Prairie; Right: SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico

Spiritual

Maybe you’re soul searching, realigning or just need a mindful reset:

• Ananda in the Himalayas (North India): Traditional Indian wellness regimes of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta.

• Palmaïa – The House of AïA (Mexico): Plant-forward, ritual and wellness-led all-inclusive resort

• Kamalaya (Thailand): Unique approach to detox, stress reduction, and emotional balance with ancient Eastern healing traditions and Western medical research

• The Ashram (California): Immersive, transformative retreat focused on discipline and renewal

Kamalaya

Fitness-forward

If your focus is movement, physical challenge, or athletic programming:

• The Ranch (Malibu, CA): Fitness-forward, structured residential program

• BodyHoliday (St. Lucia): “Give us your body for a week, and we’ll give you back your mind.”

• Forestis Dolomites (Italy): Forest bathing, hiking, spa, and fresh Alpine air.

• Equinox Hotel (New York City): Urban retreat with state-of-the-art Equinox-branded health club and a Sleep Lab

The Ranch

Adventure

For nature lovers and travelers seeking immersive experiences:

• Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape (Indonesia): A “no walls, no doors” concept in the Balinese jungle

• Gorakadan (Japan): Traditional ryokan with natural hot springs

• The Retreat (Costa Rica): Hilltop resort with eco-friendly vibe and luxury spa

• Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa (Costa Rica): World-famous thermal springs in the lush rainforest.

Left: Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape; Right: Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa

Honeymoon

For newlyweds who are craving a bit of pampering:

• Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul (South Korea): Chic, urban wellness retreat

• Schloss Elmau (Germany): Ultra-luxury spa with cultural programming

• Six Senses Douro Valley (Portugal): Wine country wellness with sound healing and river views

• Burgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (Switzerland): Modern Swiss luxury, panoramic alpine views, a world-class spa, and restorative mountain air above Lake Lucerne

Six Senses Douro Valley

Start your year with intention

We're here to help you choose the right destination and design a trip that leaves you feeling refreshed, centered, and inspired. If that’s on your wish list for the New Year, let’s start planning. Here’s to ending the year with intention—and traveling into the next with clarity.

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