Health & Wellness
The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling. But of course, good old-fashioned pampering still plays a part. From the best new spa and retreat openings to the latest wellness trends, advice, and travel essentials, here’s what we’re most excited about in the health and wellness space.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Wants You to Sleep More
In ‘Sleep Training for Grownups,’ Paltrow covers everything from ‘sleep debt’ to better strategies for napping.
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News & Advice
This Gorgeous Thermal Spa in Milan Is Italy's Newest Wellness Destination
After fashion and design, Milan might soon become Italy’s wellness capital too with the new De Montel — Terme Milano.
Inspiration
How Sound Baths Are Morphing Into Place-Specific Tonal Journeys
At a wellness retreat on the shores of Guatemala's Lake Atitlan, wordless singing and electronic music set the scene for a communal sound bath.
Editor-recommended wellness properties
Lake Austin Spa Resort
$$$ | United States, Austin, 1705 S. Quinlan Park RoadLake Austin's premier wellness retreat is the place for relaxation.
Readers Choice Awards The Retreat, Costa Rica
A mind-body-soul approach to wellness that leans on nature as the greatest healer.One&Only Aesthesis
$$$ | Greece, Glyfada, Leof. PoseidonosSeaside seclusion with an unstuffy approach to ultra-luxuryReaders Choice Awards
Hot List SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico
$$$ | Mexico, Cancún, Carr. a Punta Sam 84, 77420 Cancún, Q.R., MexicoOne of Europe’s premier health retreats opens a second location in a bold new Riviera Maya buildingHot List Sensei Porcupine Creek
$$$ | United States, Rancho Mirage, 42765 Dunes View Rd.This intensely private 22-key desert oasis is a different kind of wellness retreat—one you leave feeling as well-informed about your body as you do well-rested.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List BodyHoliday
$$ | St. Lucia, Cariblue Beach,Give body and mind a break at this one-stop shop for mental and physical well-being (along with regular beachy fun).Readers Choice Awards One&Only Mandarina
$$$ | Mexico, Riviera Nayarit,With contemporary villas and tree houses set in a verdant tropical rainforest, One&Only Mandarina is the most luxurious stay along Riviera Nayarit’s wild Pacific Coast.Readers Choice Awards
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Gold List Tierra Patagonia
$$$ | Chile, Torres del Paine National Park,This architecturally impressive eco property offers a diverse range of activities—and the best views.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Little Torch Key, 28500 Overseas HwyAmerica’s rare private island resort makes waves with a complete rebuild and redesign.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa
$$$ | United States, Lenox, 55 Lee RoadContemporary design and state-of-the-art spa treatments bring a breath of fresh air to the Berkshires’ favorite resort town.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
$$$ | St. Barts, Grand Cul de Sac, Baie de Grand Cul de SacQuite possibly the top place to stay on the island.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection: First In
$$$ | USA, Gardiner, 2702 Main St.The apogee in a wave of nature-focused Upstate hospitality projects that have opened since 2020.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
$$ | United States, Paradise Valley, 5700 E McDonald Dr.This modern Southwestern spread just outside Scottsdale is “beautiful beyond expectation.”Readers Choice Awards
Hot List
The Best New Wellness Hotels in the World: 2025 Hot List
The best wellness hotel openings of the past year, selected from our global list of winners.
Wellness destinations
Wellness & Spas
The Best Wellness Travel Experiences in the Middle East
Spa guides
- Readers' Choice Awards
20 Top Destination Spa Resorts in the United States: Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts in the United States. - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in the World
This year, consider German medi-clinics, Thailand's bargain crown jewel, and more. - Destinations
The Best Spas in New York City
From Japanese Shiatsu massage and a Roman bathhouse to a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at a new social wellness club. - News & Advice
The Best New Hotel Spas in the World
Including a volcano-facing retreat on Hawaii's Big Island and a Mexico outpost of a pioneering Spanish wellness brand. - Spa Guide
The Best Spas in Europe
The continent has abundant options where you can restart, relax, and reboot. - Destinations
10 Best Spas and Retreats in Upstate New York
The region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least)—now, newcomers are upping the ante. - Destinations
The 9 Best Spas in Bangkok
Bangkok is carving out a new niche in the saturated wellness industry, and travelers near and far are taking notice.
Wellness & Spas
7 Essentials To Help With Migraines While You're Traveling
A frequent flier shares the items that make jet-setting less of a headache.
Traveler advice
Wellness products we love
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5 Fitness Trackers Our Editors Wear 24/7
From smart watches to sleek rings, here are the top fitness trackers our editors have purchased. - Shopping
The Packing Essentials You Need for a Medi-Spa Retreat
Here's what an editor packed for an exclusive medi-spa and wellness retreat. - Shopping
I Stay in Nearly 50 Hotels a Year—This Mattress Is the Comfiest I've Encountered
Casper's new cooling mattress for hot sleepers feels like melting into fresh, crisp, powdery snow. - Shopping
This Portable Humidifier Improves My Dry Skin and Allergies on the Road
Weighing less than a pound and barely taller than my iPhone, it comes with me on every trip. - Shopping
The Oura Ring Has Made Me a More Mindful Traveler
After months of use at home and on the road, here are my thoughts on the viral smart ring. - Shopping
8 Lightweight Yoga Mats That Are Easy to Travel With
Our editors set out to find collapsible, light, and easy-to-pack yoga mats to use on the go. - Shopping
My New Favorite Travel Accessory? A Portable Sound Machine Designed for Babies
It lets me bring 10 dreamy sleep sounds with me wherever I go. - Shopping
I Have Claustrophobia—Wearing These Earplugs Has Made Flying More Bearable
I've been wearing them on flights for the past eight months. - Shopping
How to Treat a Sunburn While You’re on Vacation
Expert tips on soothing painful sunburns and preventing peeling. - Shopping
I Pack a Portable Massage Gun to Soothe My Travel Aches and Pains
It’s a mighty defense against any and all on-the-road discomfort. - Shopping
The Product I Bring on Every Beach Vacation to Soothe Irritated Skin
I swear by this roll-on that eliminates redness, irritation, and discoloration.
Yoga and meditation
Wellness & Spas
The Best Yoga Retreats for Beginners
A yoga retreat can be the perfect way to kick-start a new daily wellness practice. Why not travel while you're at it?
Wellness & Spas
The Best Yoga Retreats in the US and Canada
From a mountainside getaway in Montana to a hot spring resort in Arizona, these are the best places for a yoga retreat in North America.
Why You Should Meditate on a Plane (and How to Do It)
There's a whole host of ways (VR included) to meditate among the stressors of air travel.
Travel Well
Travel Well
A hub that explores how travel for wellbeing is evolving to become more holistic and inclusive to people in all life phases.- Wellness & Spas
Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco
Nirpal Dhaliwal flows back to himself on the Atlantic. - Wellness & Spas
Sexual Wellness Is the Latest Trend in Travel
Exploring our intimate needs and desires is a long overdue endeavor—this is why adding sex to your next travel itinerary shouldn’t be taboo. - Wellness & Spas
The Pleasure—and Pain—of Polar Plunging
On an expedition cruise to Antarctica, seeking mindfulness in the waters of the Southern Ocean. - Wellness & Spas
Menopause Has Finally Entered the Wellness Conversation
With dedicated programming and retreats, top spas and resorts worldwide are now helping women navigate this life phase. - Wellness & Spas
Inside 21 Days of Ayurvedic Boot Camp: Monastic Seclusion, Intransigent Schedules, and So Much Ghee
Jane Alexander is pushed to her physical limits with a deep panchakarma purge at Kalari Rasayana in Kerala. - Wellness & Spas
On a Healing Journey in Sedona, Motherhood Lost and Found
How three days at a destination spa helped a writer finally face the trauma of her mother’s passing.
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Wellness & Spas
The Newest Hotel Spa Offering? Massages By Robots
Aescape has developed a robot massage experience uses AI and 3D imaging to create a personalized experience.
Editor-vetted experiences
Wellness & Spas
13 Half Marathons Later, I Finally Elevated My Recovery Day
Destinations
Soaking in a Slower Pace of Life at Gero Onsen
We catch up with writer and food personality Yukari Sakamoto on why she's been visiting the famed hot spring since the 80s.
Wellness & Spas
Why South Africa Is the Best Country to Visit If You Have Digestive Issues
In addition to the country’s epic natural beauty and vibrant cities, travel writer Katie Jackson, who suffers from Crohn’s disease, loves it for its gut-friendly food, clean rest stops, and access to excellent and affordable emergency healthcare.
Wellness & Spas
The "Spider Bite" I Got on Vacation Turned Out to Be Shingles
Travel writer Sara Iannacone struggled with intense symptoms on the road. Here’s what she wished she would have known.
Inspiration
In the Bavarian Alps, Waltzing My Way Into Family History
At a dance intensive in Schloss Elmau, the waltz becomes a Proustian madeleine.
Wellness & Spas
Running Through the Land of Happiness
During a 10-day women’s running retreat in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, author and marathoner Sarah Gearhart learns that intention is at the heart of mindfulness and happiness.
Inspiration
What to Expect from a Psychedelic Travel Experience
It's no longer taboo to travel for mind-altering psychedelic substances like Ayahuasca and Psilocybin—so long as you do it right.
Wellness & Spas
At a Wellness Retreat In South Africa, Learning the Art of Doing Less
After a week of stress-reducing activities (and no caffeine) in what has to be one of the prettiest places to decompress, Mary Holland learns that gut health and a calm nervous system go hand-in-hand.
Wellness & Spas
What to Do If You Get Shingles While Traveling
Doctors and travel experts break it down.
Shopping
How to Sleep on a Plane—Even If You're in the Middle Seat
We asked the experts for their best tips and tricks.
Destinations
Where to Find Wellness Experiences in Antigua
Community wellness is engrained in the Caribbean culture of this tiny island.
Wellness & Spas
What You Need to Know About the Risk of Blood Clots on Long Flights
Certain health conditions can increase your risk, here are five steps to keep in mind.
Wellness & Spas
The Most Important Vaccines to Get Before You Travel
Whether you’re road tripping across the country or flying to the other side of the world, there are certain vaccines you should consider getting.
Wellness & Spas
The Emotional Benefits of Communal Bathing in Istanbul
How Turkey's centuries-old hammam culture helped one writer find community and a renewed sense of body confidence.
Women Who Travel
How a Swiss Clinic Helped Me Manage My OCD
After decades of living with debilitating OCD, Rachel Woollett finds a way of reframing the narrative at Switzerland’s Clinic Les Alpes.
Wellness & Spas
Every Wellness Buzzword in The White Lotus Episode One—Explained
We're at a full-blown wellness resort this time around, and there are a few terms to know.
Air Travel
TSA Lets You Bring These 11 Full-Size Liquids Through Airport Security
From medications to baby formula—and live fish!—here is when you can break the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
Shopping
Top Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons in June 2025
Book travel plans for less with 20% off car rentals, 10% off Hotel Express Deals, and $75 off with the latest Priceline coupon codes.
Places to Stay
14 Best Airbnbs in Lisbon, From an Elegant Loft to a Beachside Getaway
Our pick of Lisbon's top rentals, from the city center to beachside properties.
News & Advice
What Travelers Need to Know About the Wildfires in Canada
The situation is most severe in the prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
13 Best Hotels in the Algarve for Dreamy Beach Escapes
From sprawling to secluded, here's where to stay in this pretty Portuguese region.
15 Stadium-Approved Clear Bags for Summer Concerts and Game Days
Versatile crossbody bags, fanny packs, and totes that adhere to the clear bag policy.
US Travel Ban Goes Into Effect June 9: Full List of Countries and Exemptions
The travel ban will restrict citizens of 12 countries, with another 7 countries facing partial bans. Here's what to know.
The Best Airbnbs in Malta
Including a former atelier in Valletta and a stylish penthouse with views across all of Sliema.
10 Best Travel Blankets for Long Flights and Road Trips
From super-soft cashmere sets to travel-size weighted blankets.