Review – We Check in to the Bürgenstock Resort & Alpine Spa, Switzerland
By Lisa BrownPerched high above Lake Lucerne, the Bürgenstock Resort is a cutting-edge sanctuary of modern luxury, innovative design and holistic wellness. Surrounded by lush forests and snow-capped peaks and offering panoramic lake views, this architectural gem blends seamlessly into the landscape and provides one of Switzerland’s most exclusive spa experiences…
Review – The Cellcosmet ProCollagen Facial at The Spa at Four Seasons Park Lane
By Lisa BrownLondon’s beauty connoisseurs, take note – an exciting new treatment has arrived in town… Making its highly anticipated UK debut, the high-end Swiss skincare brand Cellcosmet has partnered with The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
12 Luxurious Spas in Europe for a Rejuvenating Spring Reset
By Lisa BrownEurope boasts some of the world’s most luxurious spa retreats and with most destinations within a four-hour flight from the UK, it’s the ideal choice for a spring wellness break. Here’s our edit of the crème de la crème of European spa retreats for rest, rejuvenation, and a mind and body reset.
Review – We Check in to Fivelements Retreat Bali, Indonesia
By Mark SmithFivelements Bali is a tranquil sanctuary for the soul. Set by the River Agung, guests can dine on the excellent plant-based menu with daily yoga and healing therapies while sleeping in Balinese style riverfront of pool suites set in the jungle. The concept here is inspired by the Balinese and Vedic concept of “Panca Mahabhuta” in which creation manifests through the harmony and connection of earth, water, fire, air, and ether.
20 of the World’s Best Spa & Wellness Retreats for a New Year Reset
By The Luxury Spa EditKickstart the new year with a transformative escape to one of the world’s most luxurious spa and wellness retreats. Whether you’re seeking detox, stress management, holistic pampering or spiritual renewal, we’ve found the very best retreats that offer a unique path to rejuvenation for all.
Review – We Check in to The Tschuggen Grand Hotel & Spa
By Laura MillarPerched 1800m above sea level in the small ski resort town of Arosa, The Tschuggen Grand doesn’t immediately scream ‘Alpine’. In fact, it’s a rather modern multi-storey block, which was built in the 1960s after the original building unfortunately burned down. However, it couldn’t be more perfectly located for the slopes, as most of their visitors come in the winter.
Reset & Reconnect Retreat by Ananda in the Himalayas at Casa Palmela, Portugal
By The Luxury Spa EditAnanda in the Himalayas will be presenting the Reset & Reconnect Retreat at Casa Palmela, a luxurious 5-star haven in Arrábida Nature Park, Portugal. The 4-night journey in February 2025 focuses on achieving holistic wellness for the mind, body, and spirit.
Review – The Curry Sisters Retreat at COMO Castello del Nero, Italy
By Anna Melville-JamesSome places are closer to nirvana than others in life. And as that journey goes, Tuscany, with its soft rolling hills, fine food and wine and general Dolce Vita, must surely be approaching a ‘10’ on the scale of enlightenment.
Four Seasons The Nam Hai Welcomes Azusa Segawa as Visiting Wellness Practitioner at the Heart of the Earth Spa
By The Luxury Spa EditFrom December 24, 2024 to January 10, 2025, Azusa Segawa, an experienced wellness practitioner and holistic energy healer specializing in Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Detox Therapy, Usui Reiki Energy Healing and Therapeutic Thai Bodywork, will join the Heart of the Earth Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai as a Visiting Wellness Practitioner.
Review – We Check in to Hotel Royal & evianSPA at Evian Resort
By Toni JonesThe ultimate healthy holiday looks different for everyone. But we can probably all agree that it involves returning feeling better than we left, and a general increased sense of well-being. Sometimes that means hiding away in a spa resort and intensively detoxing our body and mind. And sometimes that means taking the time to nourish our mind, body and soul…
Five of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Portugal
By Wendy GolledgePortugal is fast becoming a wellness destination, with health-seekers flocking to its growing number of luxurious spa and well retreats. The Algarve region, blessed with a warm climate, wild coastlines and cliff-backed beaches, offers the perfect haven for wellness retreats, and all of Portugal’s sun-drenched landscapes create the perfect backdrop for a journey towards wellbeing.
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World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Switzerland
By Wendy GolledgeSwitzerland’s spa and wellness offerings go above and beyond. Home to world-class medical resorts, as well as exceptional luxury havens, each excels in all areas of spa, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional wellness ideas.
World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Turkey
By Wendy GolledgeStraddling the border between eastern Europe and western Asia, Turkey has a long history of spa excellence. Hammam have been part of Turkish culture for more than 1400 years and some of Istanbul’s marble bath houses have been in use since the early 18th century.
Ananda in the Himalayas Brings Authentic Ayurveda to the Welsh Valleys
By The Luxury Spa EditExperts from the globally-acclaimed wellness retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, are travelling to the enchanting Celtic lands of Mid Wales for a brand new healing retreat, held in partnership with Charlotte Church, world-renowned singer and custodian of The Dreaming.
Review – The New Sleep Treatment at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
By Annabel KermanThere’s a new treatment in town, courtesy of the award-winning spa at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, combining hypnotherapy and massage in a luxurious double whammy – designed especially for troubled sleepers.
World’s Best: Seven of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Italy
By Wendy GolledgeItaly may just be Europe’s ultimate wellness hub, with sensational spas and wellness retreats sprawled across the entire country. Wellness and wellbeing are embodied as cultural norms – and as picture-perfect destinations go, it’s got that nailed, too.
Review – Elevate Your Senses – The Chedi Andermatt’s Spa Experience
By Lysanne CurrieSwiss Alpine elegance harmonises with Asian luxury in this five-star affair with rejuvenating spa rituals, exquisite cuisine – and one of Europe’s longest pools.
Seven of the World’s Best Luxury Wellness Retreats for Solo Travellers
By Wendy GolledgeGoing it alone is becoming increasingly popular for wellness breaks. Here’s our edit of the best spa and wellness retreats for solo travellers.
World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Retreats for Detox & Gut Health
By Wendy GolledgeGut health is a hot topic in wellness circles, and for a good reason. We now know that looking after your good gut bacteria is as crucial to overall health as regular exercise and a balanced diet. Probiotic, prebiotic, microbiome, alkaline… with so much jargon flying around about gut health, it can be hard to know where to start. To kick-start your journey toward optional gut health, The Luxury Spa Edit have selected the very best luxury retreats.
Six of the World’s Best Luxury Yoga Retreats
By Wendy GolledgeHere is our pick of six of the best luxury yoga retreat destinations around the globe.
