We could all use more wellness in our lives. Whether we seek to disconnect from the outside world, challenge ourselves or relax in style (or all of the above), a restorative getaway to a rejuvenating resort is often the perfect way to revive the mind, body and soul. And as the new year begins, we’re once again considering getaways to help improve our well-being.
Here, we have rounded up our favorite wellness retreats, with staff and member recommendations, and each with their own emphasis—from spiritual to intellectual. Some of these resorts and spas are close to home. Others are further afield. All of these, however, are properties the Indagare community loves and cannot wait to revisit—be it in 2026 or beyond.
Contact Indagare or your trip designer to start planning these ultimate wellness resort getaways—this year and beyond. Our team can match you with the accommodations and activities that are right for you.
United States
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Mii amo, Arizona
For Spiritual Exploration: “There is no retreat that I have found that offers a kinder, gentler push toward a healthier lifestyle,” says Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley. This intimate spa was renovated in 2022 and is ideal for those in need of an energy-focused, nourishing getaway. Deeply rooted in spirituality, the retreat fosters an “It’s all about you” philosophy, which caters to those seeking renewal and transformation—some guests come in search of rest or detox, while others look for balance with Reiki sessions and meditation. Mii amo aims to better guests’ insides as well as their outsides, with progressive spa treatments, fitness offerings and astrological consultations. Plus, the red rock location is awe-inspiring; travelers feel lucky to spend time in such a sacred, beautiful place.
The pool at Miraval Arizona.Courtesy Miraval
Miraval Arizona
For a Friends’ Getaway: Spread across 400 acres in the Arizona desert, about a one-hour drive north of Tucson, Arizona and adjacent to Catalina State Park, Miraval Arizona practically invented the notion of the “destination spa” back in the 1990s. Today, it remains serene and transformative, easygoing and fun. Stays here emphasize a holistic take on feeling good over more rigid stateside spas, making it uniquely suited for friend groups seeking a laid-back wellness weekend. That’s not to say it’s a lazy experience–far from it. A given day at Miraval sees upwards of 40 activities, including morning hikes, desert bike rides and yoga. And in between sessions, friends can linger over the resort’s delicious—and actually plentiful!—food. Another reason friends love it here: wine is available.
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Blackberry Mountain, Tennessee
For a Customizable Experience: The sister property to Blackberry Farm hotel, the all-inclusive Blackberry Mountain is a smaller, more health-focused resort with cozy, stylish rooms and villas, a great culinary program and a daily schedule of fitness classes. “The place itself is stunning, and no matter how many people were there, it was never overwhelming," said one Indagare member. “The vegan and gluten-free menus were as impressive as the full menus.” Those who want to reset will enjoy hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing, as well as partaking in complimentary fitness classes like spin, hot yoga and HIIT workouts. Head to Nest Spa for holistic treatments, including acupuncture and aromatherapy massages. The spa also offers more specialized programs like a four-hour Forage experience.
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Lake Austin Spa Resort, Texas
For Southern Comfort: Arranged in a strip along the shoreline with views of hills shrouded in oaks, sycamores and maples, Lake Austin Spa has just 40 rooms and feels delightfully intimate, peaceful and secluded. Days are spent savoring spa treatments at the 25,000-square-foot spa, with hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas and multiple treatment rooms, and partaking in everything from spin classes to Tai Chi, drumming and forest bathing. But breezy Southern charm pervades daily life: everything is optional. If you want to spend your day lounging by the lake and having spa treatments, there is no social pressure to do anything. In the evenings, there are often special speakers arranged to talk on subjects around wellness and finding balance.
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Cal-a-Vie, California
For California Rejuvenation: Located in the mountains near San Diego, Cal-a-Vie is a classic California wellness retreat where top-notch service, fitness classes and food come together in an elegant, intimate setting. Ideal for wellness seekers of all levels, guests are encouraged to push their limits in a safe, supportive atmosphere during their three-, four- or seven-night stays. Days consist of hikes through the 200-acre property, sensational meals (plates are individually prepared in accordance with guests’ chosen calorie count), fitness classes like yoga or kickboxing and spa treatments. At night, visitors are treated to cooking demonstrations, live music and guest lectures. The resort is a favorite of Indagare COO Eliza Harris, who explains that “Cal-a-Vie makes an ambitious program so enjoyable that it eases you in the gentlest possible way into a different lifestyle.”
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Canyon Ranch, Lenox
For a New England Reboot: Set in a historic 19th-century Berkshires mansion, Canyon Ranch Lenox is a highly goal-oriented destination spa. Its campus, comprising the Bellefontaine Mansion and two interconnecting contemporary wings, house 126 rooms plus a show kitchen and 100,000-square-foot spa complex. Stays here, booked as all-inclusive, multiple-night packages, consist of a set number of meals, treatments activities and classes. Private sessions with doctors and expert healers help each guest customize their own journey, in which a day’s agenda could include hiking, boxing, health lectures, kayaking, aerobics and muscle conditioning. At meal times, food is unlimited—a rarity for a wellness retreat—and there’s a judgement-free aspect to the dining here. Something to note is that the vibe across the property has a bit of a corporate, and sometimes tired, feel.
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The Ranch Hudson Valley
For a Bootcamp Experience: The fraternal twin of The Ranch Malibu, The Ranch Hudson Valley enforces an equally rigorous boot-camp style schedule—but in a Gilded Age manor an hour and a half outside of Manhattan. “Guests should be prepared to exercise for four-hours straight,” says Indagare ambassador Jim Klaus after visiting in spring 2024. Days begin with pre-breakfast stretching in the former ballroom before guests set out on hikes through the hilly Harriman State Park. Afternoons here mean fitness classes and massages, and the daily diet caps at 1,400 calories. True to The Ranch ethos, this is a group experience where bonding with your fellow fitness-lovers is an unavoidable part of guests’ day-to-day—if you're seeking a more private wellness experience, this might not be for you.
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Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
For Healing, Hawaii-Style: Miles inland from the beaches of Lanai, the adults-only Sensei Lanai invites guests to experience the Aloha State at its most serene. Guests here can create a customized journey during their stay, with a range of fitness classes, spa programming (often in an outdoor hale), guided wellness sessions and island explorations. The latter showcase Sensei’s rainforest setting, where temperatures drop from balmy to blissfully cool (usually it’s about 10 degrees cooler here than at its sister-property Four Seasons Resort Lanai, the only other hotel on the island). Meals are another highlight, with Sensei by Nobu serving signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion food that highlights local Hawaiian produce, like Kona lobster and Sensei’s own-grown vegetables.
Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean
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Chablé Yucatán, Mexico
For a Mystical Haven: Located in the Yucatán Peninsula, surrounded by sleepy towns and lush jungle, Chablé is a secluded resort combining modern luxury with Maya mysticism. Indagare’s Alicia Marucci visited in November 2024: “All 12 treatment rooms are separately nestled within the tropical forest, surrounding the property’s natural cenote, which acts as the spa’s energy center, and is known to be a power source by the Maya. A true and unique sense of place, tranquility, and rejuvenation is felt from the moment you arrive, and guests have the option to choose between a dynamic range of experiences, such as full body scrubs and treatments, sound healing experiences and even ancestral, spiritual therapy.”
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One&Only Mandarina, Mexico
For Pool Lovers: Barely 30 minutes north of Punta Mita, One&Only Mandarina feels worlds away. The property became one of Indagare members’ most booked resorts after it opened, welcoming sun-seekers and wellness warriors to its glass-walled treehouses suspended in the air and Bali-chic villas. Every accommodation has its own plunge pool, and there are five resort pools—the most serene being the jungle pool at the dreamy, open-air spa. The takeaway: even at full capacity, it’s always easy to find a prime seat. Beyond pool time, guests can enjoy signature massages and facials in one of eight treatment casitas and DIY mud baths under the trees. The property’s resident healer is a highlight for many visitors (horse therapy and astrology are both popular).
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COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
For a Castaway Paradise: Nothing says “escape” quite like a stay on a private island, particularly for those whose ideal state of well-being is lying on a beach with nothing but a good book and the sun’s rays as company. A castaway beach paradise, COMO Parrot Cay is a favorite with high-profile celebrities for its pristine, secluded location that is more readily associated with resorts in the Maldives or Seychelles. Here, luxury is about unplugging and lounging on muslin-draped daybeds, or getting hooked on daily yoga lessons and snacking on ultra-fresh seafood seaside. The spa alone is worth the trip, and the property emphasizes a wellness philosophy through excellent fitness offerings, a delicious health-focused menu and indulgent beauty and relaxation treatments.
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Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica
For a Curative Costa Rican Escape: This retreat in the Talamanca Mountains, underwent a full wellness makeover in 2021, partnering with THE WELL for its stunning spa and signature holistic treatments, which range from massages and morning mindful movement classes near a burbling stream to an immersive river bath experience along with energy work and reiki led by industry experts. A major theme of staying here is the balance of relaxation with adventure, often at the same time. Climbing a 100-foot-tall tree, only to rest in a canopy-level hammock, for example. Other activities include mountain biking and hiking through the bucolic region’s rolling hills. “An early morning horseback ride through the mountains was breathtaking,” said Indagare’s Kathryn Kruszynski after visiting. “And the massages were some of the best I’ve ever had.”
On Our Radar: SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico
From the mastermind behind Spain’s SHA Wellness Clinic comes SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico, a beachfront medical spa in Cancun (an hour removed from the spring break town’s buzzy center). The property sits on seven acres of beach and mangroves with ample water activities, but the highlight is the six-story spa, which has one hundred treatment rooms, a yoga terrace, a fully-outfitted gym an a hydrotherapy circuit. The property has programs of four to 21 days, with evaluations available for guests to determine the focus of their stay. Learn more about the SHA brand from Vice President Alejandro Bataller in the Passport to Everywhere episode below.
Europe
Margarita Nikitaki, courtesy Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat, Greece
For Soul-Stretching: “Marina Efraimoglou, the founder of Euphoria Retreat, has created a product that delivers what she herself sought and couldn’t find,” says Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley. “‘Our approach is naturalistic,‘’ she explains, ‘meaning that our healing begins with the energy of the outside world and that we draw conclusions that relate to the energy of the world and individuals.’” Located on a hillside just above the village of Mystras in the southeast Peloponnese, Euphoria backs up to an ancient pine forest, which according to legend was once inhabited by female priestesses. The intuitive spa therapists practice massage as well as energy healing, reiki, acupuncture and the exclusive Sanctuary for the Busy Mind treatment.”
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Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy
For a Palazzo-Style Med Spa: Oprah Winfrey declared this medical retreat an hour outside of Rome “the best wellness retreat of her life.” After visiting in Summer 2023, Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley agrees. A small town shrouded in legend, Fiuggi was first put on the map in the 14th century by Pope Boniface VIII who claimed the natural springs healed him. In 2021, Palazzo Fiuggi opened as a state-of-the-art medical wellness spa, retaining its distinct palazzo style but with a 65,000 square foot spa. Melissa says, “While the healing mineral waters are at the literal heart of the spa facility in the form of numerous indoor and outdoor pools and play an important role in all visitors’ experience, there are various programs to choose from, ranging from longevity and detox to immuno boost and various healing practices.”
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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Germany
For a Timeless Wellness Experience: Baden-Baden is celebrated as a spa and wellness destination, and Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is its most-loved hotel. Situated in a private park, this elegant property is a sublime enclave for travelers seeking to relax, even though the surrounding Black Forest region also offers plenty of scenic day trip opportunities. It’s also home to one of the world’s most celebrated spa and health retreats. There’s a team of medical professionals to advise on everything from nutrition to detox, as well as an enormous beauty spa specializing in Asian and South Pacific therapies. “It’s hard to imagine someone would come up with something better...It’s so extraordinary and I’m really picky.” — Indagare Member
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Hotel Palace Merano, Italy
For Old-World Grandeur: This glamorous resort in northern Italy has a comprehensive spa program based on the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with the most advanced techniques and practices of Western medicine. With expertise in psychology, biology and medicine, the resort’s therapies aim to completely revitalize guests’ physical health. Indagare member N.G. said: “I have visited Palace Hotel Merano twice for the detox program, which includes daily thalassotherapy, mud wrapping and massages and meetings with the spa’s first class doctors and nutritionists. There is no caffeine, no alcohol and no meat; however, I never felt hungry or craved a drink. While I have gained back some of the weight that I lost during the second stay, I am still 15 pounds lighter than when I first visited.” When not spa-going, guests can enjoy the gorgeous setting and explore Merano’s castles and churches.
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SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain
For a Classic European Spa: This medical spa on Spain’s southeastern coast touts a detoxing—and delicious—macrobiotic menu and provides a wide array of treatments, from the scientific (sleep disorder treatments, genetic and preventative medicine) to the healthful (Reiki, massage). Championed by SHA’s founder, who credits his lifestyle change to curing his cancer, the resort’s treatments and methods are designed to encourage guests to re-evaluate and re-center their minds and bodies through daily fitness classes and information sessions covering topics like emotional intelligence and detoxing. Those with a particular goal can enroll in one of the special programs (recommended for seven to 14 days), which target such areas as weight loss and fitness, quitting smoking, managing stress and optimizing health and life expectancy.
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Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal
For an Epicurean Getaway: Foodies and oenophiles rejoice—the Six Senses Douro Valley offers wellness-seeking travelers the best of both worlds—a stunning setting in which to relax and recharge, plus sensational food and wine. The salmon-colored 19th-century manor is tucked into the hillside above the banks of Portugal’s idyllic Douro Valley. The 24,000-square-foot spa offers innovative wellness programs (like stress treatments and make-your-own skincare workshops) that guests enjoy along with excursions to local towns and wineries. Plus, the resort’s delicious cuisine marries health-minded dishes with Portuguese classics to showcase the region’s wonderful local flavors.
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Schloss Elmau, Germany
For Family-Friendly Wellness: Located a 90-minute drive southeast of Munich, this fairy-tale castle estate is a perfect fit for families and couples passionate about spa-going, culture and the great outdoors. Several sumptuous spas dot the property, from a beautiful Turkish Hammam in the cellar of the castle to the 32,000-square-foot Badehaus Spa with its striking rooftop infinity pool. The menus include everything from extensive body and facial offerings to Thai and Ayurvedic treatments, and Thai Chi, yoga and Pilates are taught in light-filled, wood-paneled rooms. “The spa offering is massive and one of the reasons the resort rates so highly among couples and girlfriend getaway trips,” says Indagare contributor Simone Girner. “And the setting in the Bavarian Alps is incredible, which makes it ideal for summertime hiking, biking and wintertime skiing.” Indagare tip: Don’t miss the two-hour hike from Elmau to Mittenwald, a charming village.
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Les Sources de Caudalie, France
For a Country-chic Escape: A 30-minute drive from the city of Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie is the epitome of a French country escape, with lush gardens and a serene vineyard setting. Les Sources is the type of place you won’t want to leave during the entirety of your stay—especially when taking into account the impossibly chic interiors, sophisticated culinary offerings and renowned wellness program. The multi-level, beautifully designed spa has 20 treatment rooms with the full gamut of Caudalie’s famous Vinothérapie, a wine-based spa program.
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Arctic Bath, Sweden
For the Cold-Plungers: Located in downtown Harads along the Lule River, Arctic Bath is a contemporary, water-based experience in the Sápmi region. Here, the perfect winter night would begin with a multi-course dinner at the restaurant, followed by a cold-plunge protocol in the river “pool” outside (liquid courage, redefined!) before warming up in the hot tub or dry sauna—then, it’s back to the cabin to enjoy a cup of tea and a book while waiting for the Aurora Borealis to show. Another bonus: each guest is gifted a bathing suit.
Buchinger Wilhelmi Lake of Constance. Courtesy Buchinger Wilhelmi
Member Favorite: Buchinger Wilhelmi, Germany & Marbella
For the Fasting-Curious: Known primarily for their fasting programs, the two Buchinger Wilhelmi clinics in Marbella, Spain and Lake Constance, Germany are based on the research of Dr. Otto Buchinger, who wrote Therapeutic Fasting in 1935 (it's still in print today) and said he healed his own health issues through fasting. Today, the clinics also offer alternatives to fasting, with 800- and 2,000-calorie organic menus, as well as therapy, hiking and fitness, beauty and skincare treatments and more.
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Member Favorite: Lanserhof, Austria
"They’re so advanced at Lanserhof. There is openness and respect for lots of different modalities and the value in different ways to support one’s health and well-being," a New York-based Indagare member told us after returning a few times to Lanserhof Lans. "Here in the U.S., it seems that you’re western and pharmaceutical or you’re woo-woo. The two don’t really come together, it’s very divided. But I saw one amazing doctor who went to medical school and also did my horoscope. Another doctor interpreted my blood and recommended supplements."
Asia & Oceania
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Ananda in the Himalayas, India
For a Far-Flung Spa: Those interested in a spiritual, off-the-grid wellness experience can add this award-winning spa in India’s Himalayan foothills to their bucket list. Located in a 100-acre palace estate in the picturesque and remote Rishikesh Valley, Ananda in the Himalayas offers an all-inclusive wellness program based on Ayurvedic principles of physical and mental wellness. Guests have a choice between several highly specialized programs, from Stress Management, which promotes emotional balance and renewal through Aromatherapy and Reiki massages, to Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, which aims to improve metabolism and immunity with a specific diet and yoga classes. The resort also has yoga and meditation programs and more fast-paced activities like white-water rafting and a jungle safari.
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Santani Wellness Kandy, Sri Lanka
Swathed in the misty mountains outside the sacred city of Kandy, Santani Wellness is a little known haven. “Here, the focus is on nature and on you,” said Indagare’s Abby Sandman in fall of 2024. “A morning here might mean hanging from silks in the open-air yoga pavilion at sunrise or relaxing into an Ayurvedic massage to the tune of bird calls and rustling leaves. Days may be spent hiking to nearby mountaintops or picturesque hanging bridges or relaxing by the pool overlooking the ridgeline. And evenings are centered around a locally-sourced meal where every dish incorporates the six core tastes. This is a ‘take what you want and leave the rest’ kind of property, where guests can immerse themselves in Ayurvedic programming or sink into the serenity while on the premises but embark on as much or as little adventure as they please.”
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COMO Uma Punakha, Bhutan
For a Transformative Cultural Escape: Remote, serene and utterly mystical, this landlocked kingdom at the foot of the Himalayas teeters between mythological, medieval and modern times, and the unique Buddhist culture is known to leave travelers with a newfound sense of peace. Whether visiting rural villages, meeting monks or exploring the mountaintop monasteries and temples, travelers can’t help but immerse themselves in the Bhutanese way of life, which embraces happiness as a constant state of mind. COMO Uma Punakha is an intimate lodge in a bucolic valley that offers views of riverside orchards and farmland. Guests are pampered in the COMO Shambhala spa, where hot stone baths are open to the crisp valley air and mountain views. The more intrepid can arrange overnight camping ventures into the Himalayas.
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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand
For an Exotic Getaway: Guests at Four Seasons Chiang Mai can work with the spa director to build an entire experience designed around self-care and mindfulness throughout their stay, complemented by yoga or pilates, hiking or even a Muay Thai workout. The calm, 9,000-square-foot space has seven treatment rooms with experienced therapists and a program centered around balancing a healthy lifestyle. An extensive array of Thai massage treatments use heated silk poultices filled with soothing medicinal herbs, including such local products as lemongrass, ginger and coconut oil. “The tranquil setting in rice paddies is the perfect base for rejuvenation,” says Indagare’s Sarah Minges. “You can even help the Water Buffalo with their wellness by partaking in their ritualistic bath.”
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Amanemu, Japan
For Peaceful Healing: The Aman brand, whose name means “peace,” is known for its hotels with minimalist interiors and serene atmospheres—and this delightfully secluded resort on Japan’s Ise Shima peninsula is no exception. The property as a whole espouses a philosophy of well-being, with its massive infinity pool and 22,000-square-foot spa, where travelers can partake in tailor-made, immersive wellness programs. Following an initial consultation, guests can elect to focus on digestive health, stress relief or anti-aging, and enjoy expert treatments such as shiatsu massages and acupuncture, plus yoga and meditation classes, tea ceremonies and aromatherapy—all of which utilize traditional Japanese techniques. A highlight is a soak in the onsen, a massive thermal bath complex fed by nearby hot springs.
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Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, New Zealand
For Soul-Searchers and Hiking Enthusiasts: An intimate wellness retreat in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Aro Ha Wellness Retreat focuses on yoga, hiking and personal growth. The passion project of wellness architect and co-founder Damian Chaparro, the name is Maori for presence (aro), breath (ha), and, when spelled as one word, love (aroha). Days are quite tightly structured for the group—usually around 20 people—and some highlights include the yoga studio, with its soaring ceiling and mountain views, and the food program of flavorful and fresh plant-based cuisine.
Contact Indagare or your trip designer to start planning your trip to one of these dreamy wellness retreats.
Updated onJanuary 2, 2025
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