Top 10 Health Retreats Worldwide

Health Retreats Worldwide

The Best Health Resorts in the World


You finally want to get healthy and stay healthy. But how can you make sure to stay on track this year? With these luxurious retreats, it's easy. The properties on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Health Retreats go beyond the customary "resort with a spa" route. They offer programs designed to help you cultivate a healthy lifestyle that will last, with a focus on overall health and longevity, and teaching you tools you can use when back at home. Of course, in keeping with GAYOT's highest standards, these properties showcase the latest in style and luxurious creature comforts.

1.)USA

Westlake Village, California
California Health & Longevity Institute


Located in Westlake Village, northwest of Los Angeles, this world-class wellness facility is a leader in what's known as science-based lifestyle rejuvenation. After a certified lifestyle consultant helps you create a personalized health strategy for accomplishing your goals, you'll be advised by a team of experts — physicians, licensed dieticians, exercise physiologists, fitness trainers, stress management experts, therapists and healthy-living chefs. The Institute includes a complete medical clinic with a full range of diagnostic testing and medical assessments. Adding a level of high-end luxury is the adjacent Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California, which has partnered with the Institute to offer combined services at its 40,000-square-foot spa.
Learn more about lifestyle rejuvenation at the California Health & Longevity Institute official website


 2.)Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Health
Hilton Head Health, a top weight loss and health resort in South Carolina, enjoys a gorgeous setting on 800 acres in Shipyard Plantation. Surrounded by the beach, picturesque lagoons and the lush greenery of the countryside, Hilton Head's aim is to help guests make a healthy transformation by providing programs that can be tailored to meet each individual's needs. As part of its wellness programs, the resort offers fitness classes, such as Zumba and yoga sculpt, as well as scenic activities like Beach Boot Camp, Shelter Cove Kayaking and the Pinckney Island Bike Adventure. Hilton Head recognizes that eating habits are just as significant as exercise, so the program includes culinary demos, cooking classes and diet seminars to teach guests to feed themselves better. The resort will also boast a brand new spa facility, The Indigo, which will feature more than 50 treatments.Book your wellness escape at the official website of Hilton Head Health


3.)TURKEY

Davutlar-Kusadasi, Aydin
Natur-Med Thermal Springs and Health Resort

Anti-aging treatments, weight loss programs and pain relief — you will find all of this and more in a soothing environment on the Aegean Coast. Surrounded by pine and olive trees, Turkey's first health center offers magnetic field therapy for restoring damaged joints, muscles and nerves. Ozone therapy, blood pressure regulation therapy and massages are also available, and colon hydrotherapy is used as a preventative for dozens of disorders. All treatments are conducted under the supervision of a professional medical team. In addition, attention is paid to diet, as guests are guided away from unhealthy items such as red meat, and toward seafood, fruit, grains and vegetables. Downtime activities include yoga, facials and nature walks.
Rediscover yourself on the Aegean Coast via the Natur-Med Thermal Springs and Health Resort official website


4.)SWITZERLAND
Zermatt
Wellness at the Backstage Hotel Vernissage 

Wellness at Backstage Hotel goes back to the beginning — of the Old Testament, that is — with wellness treatments inspired by the biblical story of Genesis. Sitting in the shadow of the Matterhorn, this destination spa is nestled in the Swiss Alps, encircled by snowy peaks in winter. Artist/architect/hotelier Heinz Julen (a Zermatt native known for solo art exhibitions across Europe and unique architectural collaborations in Switzerland) has crafted a narrative spa experience with seven treatment rooms, called therapy cubes, themed after each of the days of Creation. The cubes marry visceral and visual components, utilizing lights, images, temperatures and sensations meant to cleanse and relax the body and soul. One method features video projections of images from the Hubble Space Telescope to promote the practice of “cosmic silence,” supporting the ability to focus and resist distraction. Multiple spaces emphasize the use of heat to inspire the feeling of well-being and are linked to the natural healing properties associated with sauna-induced detoxification. This can be used to treat joint pain, asthma, high blood pressure and anxiety.
Rejuvenate in the Swiss Alps! More details at the Wellness at the Backstage Hotel official website


5.)FRANCE

Martillac, Bordeaux
Les Sources de Caudalie
A retreat for all of the senses, Les Sources de Caudalie blends unique vinotherapie treatments designed to slow the aging process with an idyllic locale among vineyards near Bordeaux. Rich in minerals, the property's warm underground spring water is great for soaking away what ails you. Wraps and massages use grape extracts called polyphenols, which strengthen blood vessels and enhance micro-circulation, while slimming programs combine techniques that break down cellulite with varietal treatments such as a Cabernet scrub or Merlot wrap. The spa boasts antioxidant-based "cures" recommended for two days or more; these curative treatments promote natural beauty, slimming and energizing, and post-pregnancy health and fitness. Because the benefits of grape extract aren't just skin deep, you're also invited to savor the fruits of the vine with tasting courses at the cellar.
Go back to the source at the Les Sources de Caudalie official website


6.)MEXICO

Tulum, Quintana Roo 
Maya Tulum
Sitting pretty on the Riviera Maya, among white-sand beaches, pristine waters and tropical jungles, Maya Tulum boasts a transformative atmosphere in which guests can relax and focus on cultivating healthy lifestyles. Rightly touted for its world-class yoga events, the resort also hosts classes in life management, personal growth, weight loss, dance, meditation and a host of other modalities — all designed to foster good habits and nurture your wellbeing. If you seek relaxation, we recommend the revitalizing spa. An 80-minute "neurosedative" rubdown should unwind and de-stress even the most overwhelmed souls, but in case that does not do the trick, Maya Tulum has dipped into Mexico's rich cultural heritage to offer hot-stone therapies and Mayan clay massages.
Book your Riviera Maya wellness escape at the official website of Maya Tulum


7.)INDIA
Madikeri, Coorg
Jiva Grande Spa at Vivanta by Taj

It sits atop the hills of a subtropical rainforest in the southern state of Karnataka, India, and a five-hour drive from the major city of Bangalore gets you there. At an altitude of 4,000 feet, with treatments inspired by the rich, local culture, Jiva Grande Spa at Vivanta by Taj in Madikeri, Coorg is the ultimate in all-natural rejuvenation. The retreat’s ancient Indian Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy cleanses the body of toxins, while rejuvenating the spirit and relaxing the mind for long-term health and wellness. The spa’s three floors boast breathtaking treetop views and private treatment suites, each with a steam room and shower. Jiva’s signature offering, a wood-fired Gudda bath (hot water poured over the body in a picturesque outdoor pavilion), is a traditional healing practice in Coorg households. We suggest taking the full 14-day journey, which includes consultation with an Ayurvedic physician as well as yoga, chanting and meditation.
Explore Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy in India at the Vivanta by Taj official website


8.)USA

Maui, Hawaii
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
The Spa at the splendid Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea enhances your vacation experience with "Wellness Your Way." This program aims to help you attain optimal health through singular spa treatments, stimulating exercise classes and a nutritious gourmet menu. Activities and treatments include SUP Yoga, which blends the best of yoga and stand-up paddleboarding, Hawaiian massages, including the lomi lomi (the island's signature back rub), and amazing facials, such as the HydraFacial treatment. If you want to tone and sculpt, then the i-Lipo, the spa's most requested service, is for you. This FDA-approved treatment targets cellulite and helps firm the skin without having to go under the knife. The resort is one of the world's finest escapes, and no matter how you decide to tailor your wellness experience, the result will be absolute rejuvenation.




For more info, go to the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Waileaofficial website



















9.)THAILAND
Na Muang, Koh Samui
Kamalaya Koh Samui

Situated on the island of Koh Samui, this wellness retreat and holistic spa enjoys a truly unique location, based around a cave temple once used by Buddhist monks for meditation. Kamalaya means "lotus realm," and you will find plenty of time to practice your lotus pose here. You can also unwind by exploring your surroundings — an idyllic lagoon, white sand beaches, cascading streams and tropical gardens. Customized treatments combine both Eastern and Western healing and include holistic medicine, spa therapies and programs for detoxification and fitness. The best part of your stay: no matter what you choose to do, each activity promises to leave you feeling refreshed, revived and ready to return to the rat race.
Learn all about the "lotus realm" at the Kamalaya Koh Samui official website


10.)INDONESIA

Ubud, Bali
COMO Shambhala Estate
The COMO Shambhala group is known for delivering nirvana (Shambhala is Sanskrit for "peace"). At their lush Balinese jungle retreat, located by a sacred spring near Ubud, health seekers will find an all-immersive healing experience amid serene scenery. Choose from six holistic wellness programs such as Cleanse, Stress Management, Ayurveda or their latest, Oriental Medicine. The latter diagnosis-based, personalized approach features nutritional therapy, Qigong, acupuncture, meditation and herbal medicine. Guests can also indulge in a Javanese Royal Lulur Bath or Taksu Massage at the spa, lounge in the water garden or by the pools, hike, climb and participate in a biathlon and more. We love that they attract all types of travelers, from solo trekkers to couples, families and groups in airy accommodations featuring lots of wood and clean, beautiful design accents. Indonesian cuisine is served at Kudus House, but the in-house nutritionist can cater to specific dietary restrictions.
Discover nirvana at the COMO Shambhala Estate official website