We have a thing for beautifully designed hotels. Add in a thoughtfully curated wellness program and really good food and we’re sold. Maybe it’s been on our mind considering we just finished binge watching Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu, and if you’re anything like us you’ve been craving a picture-perfect wellness experience of your own (just maybe minus the scary tactics).

This is especially true as we head into some of the often most stressful weeks of the year. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about taking a trip to reset after the holiday chaos has settled. These five stunning retreats are sure to fill your need for wellness focused programs that help you recharge, and look dang good doing it.

SHA Wellness Clinic | alicante, spain

STAY Located right on the Meditrranean and in Sierra Helada Natural Park, SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain wleomces guests wirth over 330 days of sunshine year year. Designed for plenty of space to disconnect, windering gardens that blend nature and structure all artifuatd to create a sanctuary for the soul and spirit. SHA Spain’s mission is to “help people achieve and maintain an optimal state of health, so they can enjoy their full physical, mental and spirtitual poteltial.”

Although you’ll want to stay forever, guests can choose from 7-day, 14-day, and 21-day programs. The resort offers six courses, Rebalance, Healthy Aging, Intensive - Optimal Weight, Detox - Deep Cleansing, Optimal Weight and Post-COVID, each with their own goals, structure, and outcomes for participants. With activities like nature walks, golf, scuba diving, and sailing, there’s plenty to do once you’ve reached the end of your program.

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SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE | water mill, new york

STAY A member of Healing Hotels of the World, Shou Sugi Ban House is a thirteen room destination retreat surrounded by evergreen trees and the lush beaches of the Hamptons. This boutique property is draped in warm neutrals and clean lines, which creates a calming atmosphere you can almost feel just from photographs of the resort. Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions, each suite at Shou Sugi Ban House features Sawashi slippers, Hinoki ofuro soaking tubs, and signature house teas.

The retreat’s programs vary for each individual but may include daily walks, movement and meditation classes, cooking demonstrations, hydrotherapy and fireside gatherings. The program also features many healing art experiences from reiki to vibroacoustic therapies, along with multiple yoga and meditation courses. As if the stunning design and environment weren’t enough, the property’s plant-forward menu inspired by Nordic and Asian influences looks especially tempting.

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ES RACO D’ARTÀ | mallorca, spain

STAY Yes, another Spanish property on our list, they were both just so good. The first word on Es Raco d’Artà’s website homepage reads “Respira” meaning Breathe, and what a fitting opening line. The entire property feels weightless, and like a breath of fresh Mediterranean air. With just eight rooms in the main house, two casas and 21 casitas, the property is small, in the best way. What used to be an agricultural estate now welcomes guests with beamed ceilings, whitewashed linens, and jute carpets all while still operating as a working farm.

With 14-acres, the property harvests fresh olives, honey, herbs and vegetables which are all served to guests from the charmingly primitive kitchen. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in local cooking methods, agricultural handicraft workshops, meditation and contemplation exercises, and spa treatments. Upon arrival, guests are prompted to “start their way”, which sets the pace and incorporates different activities for each individual stay based on the specific goals of the guest.

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FORESTIS | dolomites, italy

STAY Designed with nordic simplicity and a “combination of the four natural elements” FORESTIS is a boutique wellness retreat perched high in the Dolomites of Italy. They embrace the Celt knowledge of a forest’s power, which echoes in the retreat’s philosophy. With unobstructed views of the dense treetops of the valley below, it provides a sense of place unlike any other. The entire hotel runs on renewable energy and has a no-waste policy, and sources food from local suppliers or their own garden. Forged in the belief that when individuals are surrounded by nature, provided thoughtful nutrition, and given physical healing through Celts tradition, anyone can achieve mindfulness towards oneself.

FORESTIS’ experiences are categorized by the four elements: water, air, sun and climate. Water is vitality, Air is energy, Sun is peace of mind, and Climate is regeneration. With druid-inspired meditation under the forest canopy, Wyda yoga hosted near the bustling stream, plus miles of open hiking trails - guests will not only get in touch with nature, they may just find themselves.

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ONE&ONLY DESARU | johor, malaysia

STAY An ideal retreat for couple’s, groups and families, One&Only Desaru Coast offers a variety of experiences at their newly opened property in Malaysia. Sitting on a raw stretch of untouched beach and tropical jungle on the south-eastern shoreline, this secluded haven is immersed in tropical flora, with all the creature comforts you’d expect from One&Only.

The Chenot Spa is where this resort really shines. Combining advanced science with the best in Chinese and alternative medicine, “Chenot offers the ultimate transformative retreat”. Upon arrival, guests are offered a preliminary set of diagnostics including a stress test, posture and movement assessement and nutritional consultation. This allows their talented staff to help guide guests towards specific treatments based on their overall wellness goals. From the more familiar deep tissue massage to the exotic Neuro-Acoustic Deep Relaxation Treatment, there is something for each and every need.

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