Best Spa & Wellness Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

With warmer days quickly approaching, the final days of spring are the ideal time to escape a long spa weekend. From California’s wine country to the saguaro-filled hills of Arizona to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado and beyond, below, we’re sharing a sampling of wellness retreats that offer guests the chance to reset and rejuvenate with new programming and events. specials; and just in time before the busy summer holiday flocks descend.

Nestled in the wilds of the Sonoran Desert, Miraval Resorts remains a premier location to experience the brand’s Oprah-endorsed equine program. You’ll also discover the brand’s Life-in-Balance Life in Balance, whose menu features reiki, Thai massage, acupuncture, prickly pear body scrub and a bespoke facial from the Laurel organic skincare line. Healthy eating (ie vegan tostadas; grass-fed filet mignon) tops a rotating menu; along with workshops, classes and daily activities (don’t miss the morning walk). In June, author Cyndie Spiegel will host Microjoys Weekend; and until August, opt for Celestial Summer, whose schedule features lunar rituals, bonfires and tarot readings.

Long a hot spot for travelers looking to mix wine country with wellness and relaxation, Meadowood is also known for its spa, which has recently introduced a revamped treatment menu, including hydrodermabrasion facials, CBD massages, reiki and sound therapy. . Book The Treehouse Suite, where a custom bath experience offers a partially exposed view of serene wooded grounds – as you lounge inside a hand-hammered copper tub (filled with mustard, milk or a sea salt oligomer). There are also offers of fitness à la tennis and golf with qualified professionals; along with a daily schedule of Pilates, barre, HIIT, yoga, and swimming in one of the resort’s three pools. A morning walk on the property’s trails is a great way to start the day.

It’s no secret that Calistoga is the land of mud and mineral water therapies. Known for its healing properties, spa-goers have long sought out the area’s geothermal pools to help ease muscle and joint pain. The Spa offers a modern feel with private soaking tubs and a bespoke mud blend and pure essential oils. You can also sink into anti-gravity sound chairs, indulge in seasonal spa treatments and enjoy a Yoga & Movement Studio with free daily fitness classes. Later, relax around the pool or hit one of the two new pickleball courts (with sips of rosé complemented by the sustainable Drink Juliet wine). Detox, retox and repeat.

Nestled in the center of Santa Fe, this iconic inn combines an astonishingly colorful mesh of Central and Southeast Asian art and fabrics. With five treatment rooms, the spa features original adobe walls, mosaic skylights, kiva fireplaces and carved wood panelling. The oriental Ayurvedic-inspired bodywork includes a 75-minute massage with Himalayan salt stones and a moisturizing facial, inspired by Japanese Kobido techniques to smooth wrinkles, invigorate skin tone and, as the name suggests, hydrate the skin. (after all, you are in high desert). This month, a new plunge pool and sun and moon deck outfitted with intricate Roman mosaic panels is ideal for stargazing.

Urban zen seekers and jaded city hustlers can now take advantage of The Collective, the newly opened program at the Four Seasons in Lower Manhattan, which hosts an innovative — and mostly female — roster of “resident healers.” Known for its spiritual and energy-based healing modalities, you can try a hypnotism session with Nicole Hernandez, crystal energy healing with Rashia Bell, and later, get into astrology with Rebecca Gordon. The Spa also recently debuted a series of Next Health IV drops; and update NAD Therapy and IV Therapy experiences. In addition, the hotel remains the only address in Manhattan that offers London-based signature 111 Skin facials such as the Cyro Facial for the jet-lagged traveller.

Situated in the Colorado Rockies in San Juan, Dolores, CO, it is also famous for the area’s hot springs. This namesake Relais & Chateaux hotel, with just 13 rooms, offers a charming log cabin spa with an array of treatments, including a detoxifying Rasayana Body Regeneration Massage (think herbal powders, rose water, and aromatic oils) and treatments facials using the Ayurvedic Marama dot ritual. Sound baths, meditation, movement training, and yoga classes round out the offerings — while surrounding mountain and meadow views are free.

The Windy City may be known for its friendly, laid-back Midwestern ways and deep-dish pizza, but there’s room for rest and relaxation, too. Last year, the Peninsula brand introduced its Life Lived Best; an immersive program covering mental, physical and nutrition. You can also find bespoke treatments – eliminate dull skin with a subtle energy scrub using body salts; or opt for a massage using the spa’s newly minted luxury CBD brand, ANTARA. Meanwhile, a half-day retreat begins with a Signature Massage, followed by a Healthy Glow facial (think hydration) complemented by cultured Parisian brand Biologique Recherche, and followed by a classic manicure and pedicure. voilaThe — you’ve just transformed your look for summer.

Beloved for its immersive and highly regulated fitness activities, much of which takes place outdoors, Ranch Malibu also includes a bevy of delicious locally grown foods, outdoor relaxation and yoga that takes place in a barn. Want to try things out on the road? This fall, the brand (which recently celebrated its first anniversary in the Italian countryside) will debut a pop-up Vail at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch (Sept. basic training, restorative yoga and a daily massage.

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Canyon Ranch’s venerable all-inclusive resort is home to an array of treatments, from Eastern-inspired practices from craninoscral therapy to hot stone massage and a specialized VENN Collagen Facial. In addition to the state-of-the-art fitness center, you can hike and paddle through the lush, picturesque Massachusetts countryside. And over the coming months, the ranch will offer several immersions to help eradicate burnout, gain muscle, and even learn to master sleep from an expert (there’s also acupuncture and 80-minute massages included).