The Best (And Safest) Destination Hotels To Relax At This Year (3 of 4)

Canyon Ranch Lenox

Location: Lenox, Massachusetts

An award-winning wellness destination since 1979, Canyon Ranch Lenox has been attracting visitors from all over the country. Built originally in the year 1897, the property was opened as a Canyon Ranch retreat in 1989. You can pick from a wide range of health journeys like optimal fitness or lifestyle reset, or pick the a la carte menu. The stay will rejuvenate you and refresh you by the end of your stay.

Aro Ha

Location: Glenorchy, New Zealand

Aro Ha literally means “in the presence of divine breath” in the Eastern Polynesian Te Reo language. If you are looking for a break from your work, do visit this scenic place and learn to breathe with a heightened sense of awareness. You’ll wake up in the morning to Tibetan singing bowls, and get to see the sun rising over the ethereal mountains. Explore the vegetarian cuisine of the place that is completely dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo, and experience a host of different mindfulness activities on the property for a holistic healing experience. From NLP therapy, hydrotherapy, mediation, daily massages, and breathwork, you get a ton of activities to enjoy and take part in. This isn’t just a random getaway; this is a themed week-long retreat in the lap of nature.

Harmony Hotel, Costa Rica

Location: Nosara, Costa Rica

Head out for the perfect Pura Vida aka “pure life” in the serene Harmony Hotel in Costa Rica. The 24 room retreat is located in a stunning location and is owned by Johnson & Johnson family descendant John S. Johnson III and Susan Short, his wife. Harmony Hotel is chic and is no-frills, which makes it even more pleasant – a vibe you get to feel in most of the stunning surfy town.

Also, the hotel boasts of a stunning outdoor yoga place in the forest, as well as other amenities like a spa, a pool, a juice bar, and an organic restaurant. If you want the perfect escape away from the hotel, just take a five-minute stroll and you will reach the stunning beaches and sprawling coastline of this beautiful town.

SHA Wellness Clinic

Location: Alicante, Spain

With top-of-the-line clinical health services that serve wellness enthusiasts, the SHA Wellness Clinic is also known for its stunning beauty. Located on the top of a cliff and overlooking the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Clinic offers world-class holistic health treatments and services like sleep, dental, cognition, and anti-smoking plans. There is also a long menu of healthy foods that helps you detoxify, and is based on personal eating preferences.

Recently, SHA Wellness Clinic has also launched the Immune System service, which helps boost the body’s natural defense system using natural therapies and foods so that your body can fight any threats better. While the SHA Wellness Clinic is only in Spain, they are soon rolling out to other countries as well, so stay tuned.

Wilderness Safaris Jao Camp

Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Spending some quality time amongst nature is truly an energizing experience for anyone, and this is precisely why terms such as forest bathing and earthing have become so popular in recent times. It is also a major reason why more and more people are choosing wilderness safaris for a wellness retreat. The Jao Camp, known for its stunning views and glass windows from floor to glass, makes for a truly amazing experience in the middle of the jungle. Here, you get to see animals up close and personal.

Apart from the breathtaking views, Jao Camp also features a museum and a wildlife gallery where you can spend some quality time. There are also plunge pools (for each room), and in-room spa services to relax and wind down after a safari ride. You also have the entire staff on call. If you want to explore the jungle, just hop on any puddle jumper to visit other camps in the region.