The Living Beauty Guide to Wellness Retreats
We polled our Living Beauty family members on their top 10 wellness retreats around the world. From otherworldly vistas in Israel to energy-balancing islands in South Korea, simply pack your bags and let your cares melt away with one of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
01 Beresheet Hotel
Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
Perched on the edge of the Ramon Crater, a visit to this hotel is akin to sojourning on another planet. Plus, the restaurants are dedicated to satisfying all dietary needs with unique and healthy dishes made using local products from nearby desert farms.
02 La Co(o)rniche
Pyla-sur-Mer, France
Backing onto the highest sand dune in Europe, this former 1930s hunting lodge, which was revamped by Philippe Starck in 2010, is where the French come to take their vacances. And with good reason: the area’s natural beauty provides instant serenity.
03 Hotel Il Pellicano
Porto Ercole, Italy
With a Tuscan seaside vista that’s straight out of an episode of The White Lotus, the vibe at this legendary hotel (and Biologique Recherche spa partner) is surprisingly down-to-earth, and a perfect example the art of sprezzatura, Italian nonchalance and effortless elegance.
04 Sonora Resort
Sonora Island, Canada
With an emphasis on nature and wildlife, this Relais & Châteaux luxury all-inclusive offers the best salmon fishing in British Columbia alongside healing mineral pools, energizing hiking trails and elegant accommodations.
05 Six Senses Hotel
Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza’s reputation as a party hotspot has gotten a spiritual makeover thanks to Six Senses, a stunning destination where residences, mansions, pool suites and beachfront caves provide a meaningful setting for deep spiritual experiences.
06 Fairmont Pacific Rim
Vancouver, Canada
Perched above downtown Vancouver with views of the harbour, the Willow Stream Spa includes rooftop fireside jacuzzis, saunas and loungers, making this urban spa an escape from the everyday.
07 Paradero Todo Santos
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Taking a high-design approach to landscaping and hospitality in a cactus-studded Mexican desert, this sanctuary-like resort offers plenty of opportunities to reflect and revitalize.
08 Healing Stay Kosmos
Ulluengdo Island, South Korea
Reconnect with your qi in a futuristic villa on a farflung island that balances yin and yang energy. Each room here boasts breathtaking ocean views.
09 Amanjena
Marrakech, Morocco
Sitting in an oasis of palm and olive trees, this palatial Moorish retreat is a maze of pavilions, gardens, pools and clay tennis courts within view of the Atlas Mountains.
10 Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Nosara, Costa Rica
In the heart of the Nosara jungle, Bodhi Tree has the best of Costa Rica
in one place, including yoga and surfing, all in accommodations inspired by a Balinese sanctuary.