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fromTravel + Leisure
18 hours ago

We Asked 6 Travel Pros the No. 1 Most Relaxing Destination in the World-and They All Picked the Same Place

45% of global travelers seek relaxation and well-being in vacations, with Costa Rica being the top recommended destination for this experience.
fromTravel + Leisure
15 hours ago

Your Next Tropical Vacation Could Be Mosquito-Free. Here's How

"It's not exactly a dream vacation to come and be harassed by mosquitoes," says Hervé Bossin, director of the medical entomology laboratory at Tahiti's Institut Louis Malardé.
Public health
#luxury-travel
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fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

Finders Keepers: the best new private houses in the world

Private houses offer unparalleled luxury and breathtaking views, making them the ultimate choice for travelers seeking unique experiences.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

Finders Keepers: the best new private houses in the world

Private houses offer unparalleled luxury and breathtaking views, making them the ultimate choice for travelers seeking unique experiences.
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fromTravel + Leisure
15 hours ago

9 Mistakes Travelers Commonly Make in the Maldives-and How to Avoid Them on Your Next Trip

Avoid common mistakes to enhance your experience in the Maldives, such as island-hopping and engaging with local culture.
fromTravel + Leisure
20 hours ago

These Are the 10 Best Beaches in Europe-and No. 1 Is in a Hidden Gem Italian Village With Clean Waters

Sperlonga, Italy, is home to fewer than 4,000 full-time residents, making it a prime place to go for some peace and solitude. Its shoreline is also a Blue Flag certified beach, meaning its water quality, sustainability, and environmental management practices are among the best in the world.
Europe news
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#longevity
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norway offers unique insights into longevity through its social traditions, diet, and lifestyle practices that promote happiness and health.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Wellness

The $20,000 longevity weekend for those who recognize that more time is the ultimate luxury | Fortune

Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norway offers unique insights into longevity through its social traditions, diet, and lifestyle practices that promote happiness and health.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Wellness

The $20,000 longevity weekend for those who recognize that more time is the ultimate luxury | Fortune

Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
Digital life
fromHuffPost UK
4 days ago

What Is 'Deadzoning'? The 2026 Travel Trend All About Logging Off For Real

Deadzoning is a cultural shift towards intentional disconnection during travel, prioritizing mental health over constant connectivity.
Paris food
fromCN Traveller
4 days ago

This fashion founder's secret Greek hideaway might be Paxos' best-kept secret

Paxos is a serene Greek island known for its natural beauty, privacy, and historical significance, offering a tranquil escape from overdeveloped tourist spots.
Wine
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

How We Pulled It Off: A Tuscan Villa Wedding Amid Cypress Trees and Bas Reliefs

Tina Bai and Joe Rodonis planned their Tuscany wedding by prioritizing a historic venue and a skilled wedding planner.
Berlin food
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 days ago

Bodrum EDITION Reopens with Culinary and Wellness Innovations

The Bodrum EDITION reopens for the 2026 season, offering enhanced wellness, culinary experiences, and partnerships for an unforgettable Mediterranean summer.
London food
fromElite Traveler
6 days ago

Six Senses London Aims To Bring Calm to the City - But Does It Work?

Six Senses London, a $1.3bn wellness hotel, combines Art Deco design with botanical elements, emphasizing wellness in a central urban setting.
Travel
fromSouth China Morning Post
7 hours ago

Review | Regent Bali Canggu brings coastal luxury to the island's trendiest beach

Canggu has become Bali's trendiest destination, featuring the luxurious Regent Bali Canggu resort with stunning amenities and a vibrant local scene.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

The St. Regis Bora Bora and Vilebrequin collection draws on overwater bungalows, Tahitian gardenias, and the silhouette of Mount Otemanu.

Vilebrequin launches a limited-edition collection inspired by Bora Bora's Mount Otemanu, featuring swimwear and accessories to celebrate The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort's 20th anniversary.
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
6 days ago

The best hotels in Austria, from Alpine hideaways to destination spas

Austria's modern creativity is thriving, especially in Vienna, attracting new travelers and notable hotel openings.
London startup
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'You can feel the movement of the water while looking out at the sea' - Ireland's first floating sauna to launch in Dun Laoghaire

Helios Sauna will launch a floating sauna in Dún Laoghaire Harbour this summer after securing a competitive licence.
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Best all-inclusive hotels in the Balearic Islands, Spain

The best all-inclusive hotels here are far removed from the buffet lines and wristband clichés that once defined the format. Instead, they offer thoughtfully designed spaces, ambitious dining programmes, excellent spas and an easy sense of Mediterranean leisure that suits the rhythm of island life.
Madrid food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

This wellness retreat offers a legit total mind-body reset in the California desert.

Sensei Porcupine Creek, located in the Santa Rosa Mountains, offers a tranquil environment with luxurious accommodations, a private golf course, and a world-class tennis facility, all designed to promote wellness.
Wellness
#yoga
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
5 days ago

15-Minute Slow Yoga to Boost Your Energy

Slower, purposeful yoga movements can effectively boost energy and create sustainable vitality.
fromYogaRenew
1 week ago
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4 Yoga Poses for Spring Renewal

Renewal involves letting go of the past to embrace growth and embody one's true self.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
5 days ago

15-Minute Slow Yoga to Boost Your Energy

Slower, purposeful yoga movements can effectively boost energy and create sustainable vitality.
Yoga
fromYogaRenew
1 week ago

4 Yoga Poses for Spring Renewal

Renewal involves letting go of the past to embrace growth and embody one's true self.
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

9 Must-Visit Hotels for World-Class Snorkeling

These reefs are living, breathing snapshots of a watery world that you can peek into: refreshing oases where the noise of the land falls away; in its place, an intricate and utterly at-ease slice of life that you're lucky enough to witness.
Berlin
Berlin
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

9 Hotels Around the World Where Natural Hot Springs Are the Main Amenity

Natural hot spring hotels offer therapeutic benefits and luxurious relaxation experiences.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

In Palm Springs, Wellness Is For Everyone

Palm Springs offers exceptional accessibility and inclusivity for disabled visitors, combining ancient thermal healing waters with a community culture that welcomes marginalized populations.
Paris food
fromCN Traveller
5 years ago

The best beauty and wellness spots in Paris: 15 brilliantly calming spots

Parisian style prioritizes subtle, well-maintained grooming and balanced wellness practices over effortless appearance, combining fitness with indulgent pleasures like wine and croissants.
Fashion & style
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

The 6 Best Hotel Robes Provide PTO Levels of Relaxation

Luxury hotel robes offer alternatives to traditional terry cloth, with options ranging from soft microfiber for indulgent lounging to lightweight diamond weave for summer comfort.
fromYoga Journal
2 weeks ago

WTF Is a Wellness Festival? An Antidote to Loneliness, Apparently.

A true wellness gathering is something far more ancient and far more urgent: it's any intentional space where humans are invited to arrive whole, body, mind, spirit, and leave more alive than when they walked in. That's it. That's the whole definition.
Yoga
Berlin
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

An Editor's Guide to the Best Villas to Rent This Summer

Exclusive-use villas are preferred for group getaways due to their amenities, staff, and personalized design compared to hotels.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

6 Ways I Make My Cruises Feel More Luxurious

Savvy travelers can enhance their cruise experience with strategic upgrades without spending excessively.
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

From high peaks to wild rivers, 10 European hotels for those who hate sitting still - or want to put down their phone

Active holidays featuring physical activities that prevent phone use are becoming increasingly popular as travelers seek digital detoxes and wellness-focused experiences.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 years ago

The Best Spas in the World

Well-being has never been more at the forefront of our minds than now, and there have never been more excuses to practice wellness on a daily basis. From sound baths in the Maldives to recovery lounges in Napa Valley, 2026 is set to see boundary-pushing wellness trends in the travel world.
Wellness
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

5 Family Wellness Retreats That Trade Chaos for Calm (Plus Discounts for YJ Readers)

Family wellness retreats integrate well-being practices for entire families, offering shared mindfulness experiences and activities designed for all ages and abilities.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Massage, yoga and 3,600 a night recovery plans - the rise of the postnatal retreat

In China, the 30 to 40 days after a woman gives birth are sometimes referred to as zuo yuezi, which means 'The Sitting Month' - a postpartum confinement where you stay at home, care for your baby and recuperate.
Parenting
Berlin
fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

17 Beautiful New Hotels You Should Visit in 2026-From Tuscany to Tanzania

New hotels opening in 2026 prioritize remote, isolated locations with distinctive architecture and design-forward aesthetics across diverse global destinations.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digested week: Spa days for nerds and other coping mechanisms

Friends pool money to buy a huge manor for communal, self-sufficient living; Pancake Day triggers an annual mothering ritual of savory and sweet pancakes.
Berlin
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

8 Hotels Around the World With Breathtaking Bedscapes

Luxury hotels distinguish themselves through innovative bed designs and sleep environments, from ice sculptures to canopied structures, creating memorable and immersive guest experiences.
Mental health
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Burnout Is Fueling a New Kind of Travel-and It's More Than Just a Spa Getaway

High earners increasingly spend large sums on burnout recovery retreats, but vacations often fail to address root workplace stress and constant connectivity.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

I escaped to this Indian Ocean island for a dose of winter sun, and found myself immersed in the rich culture and history

Mauritius offers an underrated alternative to the Maldives and Seychelles, combining tropical beauty, cultural diversity, and ideal weather for winter escapes.
#wellness-travel
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

The romantic suites our editors can't stop thinking about

From ordering a Singapore Sling at Raffles to taking a scenic dip at the floating swimming pool on Lake Como at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, hotels have long enticed guests via destination restaurants, bars and swimming pools.
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Design
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings This Winter for Skiers, Sun-Bathers, and Antique Hunters

Winter hotel openings across diverse destinations redefine seasonal travel with design-forward mountain boutiques, private ski clubs, beach escapes, and intimate inns.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Summer Vacations Are Out & Winter Getaways Are In

Back in chilly February, when you were bored at work, you didn't think twice about booking a wine tasting and zipline excursion back to back. By the time reality hits in July, you're desperately chugging water to try and stave off heat stroke. Just like that, your 'relaxing' getaway is not so relaxing at all.
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Mental health
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Leave me alone: in praise of the solo retreat

Solo retreats offer curated solitude and emotional restoration within comforting rural surroundings and skilled psychodynamic facilitation.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

9 best holiday spots for travelling couples

Couples can strengthen their relationship through travel by choosing destinations that balance romantic atmosphere with engaging activities, reducing stress while maintaining meaningful connection.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Staycation Isn't a Fad, It's a Reset

As we plan our next break, research suggests we should look not to far-flung destinations, but to our own backyards. The staycation offers a compelling new model for deep mental restoration. This is not merely staying home, but a curated, intentional break grounded in the psychological science of recovery-one that challenges the notion that distance equals escape. In doing so, it provides a practical approach for rebuilding our cognitive and emotional reserves right where we are.
Mental health
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the No. 1 Place to Visit in 2026, According to Tripadvisor-and It Is a Beach-filled Island Getaway

Bali, London, and Dubai top Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations ranking, offering diverse experiences from wellness and culture to modern luxury and heritage attractions.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

These are the most exciting spa openings to know about right now

Global wellness tourism expands with new thermal, ritual and longevity-focused resorts across Iceland, Europe, Middle East, Maldives, Mexico, and the US, blending tradition and technology.
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

From Bali to Mallorca, These Airbnbs Offer the Perfect Setting for Your Personal Yoga Retreat

Yoga retreats are admittedly amazing. Imagine an entire block of time to tune in to your mind and body as you move, reflect, and perhaps explore your surroundings while honing various elements of your yoga practice. There's a reason the global yoga travel market is projected to reach $222 billion by 2030. That said, you may be seeking a vacation that includes a collection of friends or loved ones-including non-yogis.
Yoga
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

Revealed: the country home to the world's best wellness retreats

India's top spas for 2026 span contemporary yoga retreats to traditional ashrams, showcasing serenity, healing and mindful traditions.
#yoga-retreats
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The New Spa Ritual Isn't a Massage - It's What You Drink

Spa beverages in 2026 focus on ayurvedic, adaptogenic, non-alcoholic drinks designed to support wellness, hydration, and mood balance.
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

Top spas in Thailand 2026: where to go for luxury and relaxation

Thailand is Asia's big-hitting wellness destination, with a clutch of grande dames and newcomers on the well-established spa scene keeping the country at the top of many people's must-visit list.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul

Playfulness is at the heart of the Art and Play holiday, based on a farm outside the Bay of Kotor. A family-friendly retreat designed to reignite joy and reconnect with the inner child, it's one for solo travellers and couples as well as parents with kids. There are creative sessions on everything from dance to painting, as well as time to enjoy the farm feeding the animals, collecting eggs or helping harvest vegetables for farm-fresh meals.
Travel
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

5 Good News Items-Because We All Need Them

Remaining present in the modern world includes noticing the good. We're not talking toxic positivity here. We're referring to a simple commitment to also noticing what's good in the world even as you navigate what's not. Whether you find these reminders burrowed in a news story, the feeling of being on your mat or out on a run, or the eyes of a loved one doesn't matter. Noticing them does.
Yoga
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

Europe's top wellness escapes: These are the spas to visit for your 2026 wellness fix

Europe's top spas combine cutting-edge technologies, world-class therapists, groundbreaking treatments, and tailored programs to reboot physical and emotional well-being in natural settings.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

14 Hotels Around the World Where You Can Swim in Your Own Private Pool

Private plunge pools are replacing expansive infinity pools as a preferred hotel amenity, offering exclusive, small-scale relaxation and private swimming at accommodations worldwide.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Wellness Retreats in the US

Luxury hotels offer bespoke wellness retreats across diverse US destinations, blending cultural traditions, technology-free experiences, and tailored activities for modern travelers.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The World's Most Romantic Valentine's Day Hotels

Romantic hotels prioritize privacy, atmosphere, and attentive service to create intimate, experience-focused escapes from rooftop spas to private islands and safaris.
Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

11 Switzerland Spa Hotels for an Elevated Wellness Getaway

Switzerland offers world-class spa hotels combining alpine scenery, thermal springs, and cutting-edge wellness and medical treatments for outdoor-focused recovery and luxury self-care.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Best Hotels for a Post-Divorce Trip, From Bavarian Spa Resorts to South African Safari Lodges

A great deal of travel advertising targets the newlywed couple, the blithesome pair in search of that perfect honeymoon hotel, where a stay will ensure a happy marriage to come. But what if you just got out of one? Where is 2001 Nicole Kidman going, after signing the divorce papers from Tom Cruise? ( This meme has since been debunked by Kidman herself, but that's besides the point.)
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Wellness
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

8 wellness 'ins' for 2026, according to the experts at Conde Nast Traveller's Wellness & Spa Awards

Condé Nast Traveller hosted a London awards ceremony honoring top global wellness and spa destinations, celebrating curated excellence across longevity, Mayr centres and restorative retreats.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Most Luxurious Destination Wedding Locations for 2026

Luxury weddings are evolving into multi-day, highly personalized, privacy-focused experiences emphasizing immersive design, early bookings, and exclusive destinations like Italy and discreet islands.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Why Home Spas Are Booming - and How to Design One That Works

Luxury homeowners are building full-floor, resort-style wellness centers that prioritize customized, social spa environments and extensive amenities over retrofitted solutions.
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The best hotels in Goa

Hotels in North GoaStay in Goa's vibrant north to be close to the party spots, new cafés and happening events. This area is home to the most popular beaches in Goa-Baga, Vagator, Candolim, Calangute, and Morjim-dotted with shacks, and offering water sports and adventure activities. Stay here for the flea markets, historic forts, nightlife and happenings bars, the live gigs and a variety of food.
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Wellness
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

14 Best Arizona Resorts for Wellness, Wilderness, and Everything in Between

Arizona offers diverse luxury resorts with desert landscapes, top spas, golf, secluded nature retreats, red rock views, and lively poolside social scenes.
Wellness
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

How wild swimming retreats became a haven for women seeking deeper connections

Wild swimming retreats foster vulnerability, deep human connection, emotional healing, and transformative experience through shared waterside rituals.
fromThe Good Life France
2 months ago

Guide to hot tubs and spas in France - The Good Life France

In 2025 the University of Oregon concluded from their research that "... hot-water immersion produced measurable changes in inflammatory markers. These effects can persist beyond the session, suggesting a sustained health benefit." Long before this the Romans knew that a good soak in hot water had therapeutic benefits for the body and mind. Hot tubs, spas, aren't considered just a luxury anymore, they're great for wellbeing as well as for fun, family time and a lot of je ne sais quoi to life in France.
Wellness
Wellness
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Win a Couples Thai Massage Experience at Thai Square Spa

Win a £350 spa voucher for two including one-hour massages and a shared 30-minute Private Herbal Steam at Thai Square Spa in central London.
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