Weary travellers seek peace and serenity on their getaways, a tranquil escape from the chaos of daily life.
Understanding this, resorts and hotels have begun creating sanctuaries where guests can focus on relaxing and recharging. Yoga sessions, spa treatments, farm-to-table dining options – these offerings invite guests to care for both their physical forms and mental health.
While some properties craft special packages in June in celebration of wellness day, some make wellness-focused stays available all year long as demands grow for such sojourns.
Here are a few places around the world where you can experience a holistic stay.
Thailand, with its cerulean waters and white sandy beaches, has plenty of wellness properties to choose from.
In Koh Samui, the country’s second-largest island, there are three beach resorts where you can book stays that allow you to focus on centring your mind and body.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, features programmes that help you sleep better and improve cognitive performance. It also has dedicated guides called “personal wellness guardians” that help you prepare for your wellness journey.
Its personalised wellness programmes are guided by a multidisciplinary team of experts. These include naturopaths, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, yoga teachers, massage therapists and meditation specialists.
Meanwhile, Banyan Tree Samui has launched Banyan Tree Connections, which you can book as a supplement to your stay. It invites couples to embark on a private well-being journey that is designed to nurture togetherness.
For a limited time, the Reserve Spa Cenvaree at Centara Reserve Samui is offering a new holistic “somatic therapy” programme. It includes signature treatments that emphasise improving body awareness, deep relaxation, recalibration and more.
Over in Bali, Indonesia, The Meru Sanur is where you will find ancient rituals and modern science working together. Healing traditions like herbal jamu therapies are paired with modern wellness diagnostics to produce a transformative experience.
At Jumeirah Bali, you can begin your morning with a private yoga session, spend the day at Talise Spa and end your evening with a candlelight dinner at the cliffside dining venue, Mantra.
If you prefer an alpine setting rather than a tropical one, head to a mountain retreat in Switzerland. Nestled in the Swiss Alps is 7132 Hotel, where you can have a relaxing soak in thermal baths – carved from quartzite – filled with water from mineral-rich springs.
For an urban retreat, book a stay at 1 Hotels Tokyo in Shibuya, Japan. It may be set in a lively neighbourhood, but inside it offers a respite from the busy outside world.
At Bamford Wellness Spa (apart from Tokyo, there are other branches worldwide), enjoy restorative treatments built around organic and botanically-based products.
In Vietnam, The Anam Mui Ne has just unveiled a new collection of spa rituals inspired by the ancient Champa Kingdom. A main part of the collection involves using Vietnam’s healing traditions and practices, as well as herbs such as perilla leaves, lemongrass, pomelo leaves and turmeric.
