Rest Assured: The Five Best Wellness Retreats for 2025 and beyond
From yoga and meditation in the foothills of India to foodie breaks by the British coast, this year’s best destination health retreats cover all bases.
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We all need a break from everyday life now and then. Whether it’s deadlines, family dramas or the persistent demands of everyday life, daily stresses and strains can, at times, feel never-ending.
So where do you turn when you need to rejuvenate your skin and soul? Enter the wellness retreat. Whether it’s a solo trip, group travel or a simple staycation, these life-enhancing getaways serve as a subtle reminder to put yourself first this year, guilt-free.
1. The PIG Ground and Grow
THE PIG at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall, UK
Best for: Foodies
When: contact for dates
Price: From £1,750 for single occupancy.
There’s no juice cleanses or colonics required at this soul-warming retreat courtesy of the serene British hotel brand Pig – instead expect big comfy beds, nourishing meals, calming walks through ancient temperate rainforest, meditation, wild swimming and a private beachside sauna, all on the picturesque coast of north Cornwall. Designed to leave guests feeling emotionally and physically revitalised, activities take place at both the hotel and the nearby Camilla Cornwall, with its light-filled studio spaces for yoga and sound bathing sessions. You’ll also enjoy signature treatments at the Potting Shed (the spa is adults-only so you won’t be disturbed) plus, as to be expected from a hotel most famous for its food and drink, homegrown wholesome Kitchen Garden goodness using ingredients that boost relaxation, informal group suppers and garden cocktails.
INFO: thepighotel.com/events
2. Stress Management Retreat with OM-Wellness
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Best for: CEOs
When: Contact for dates
Price: From $8,075pp (£7,458pp) based on two people sharing
Whether you find it difficult to switch off from work, are overwhelmed by pressures from stakeholders, or deadlines are impacting your personal time, sleep, and mental clarity, this 8-day 7-night from Ananda in the Himalayas, one of the world’s most renowned Ayurveda resorts, is designed to not only diagnose and address the impact of your stressors, but help you to untangle unhealthy patterns, let go of their hold on your life and create your own action plan for a rewarding future outlook. Hosted in collaboration with OM-Wellness psychologists at a former Palace Estate in the Himalayan foothills, expect plenty of Ayurveda, yoga and holistic healing, as well as modern, psychology-driven techniques to help build emotional resilience through experiential and interactive activities.
INFO: om-wellness.co
3. The Multisport Retreat
Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey
Best for: Athletes
When: Contact for dates
Price: From €5,215pp (£4,380pp) based on two people sharing
While its neighbouring city of Bodrum may be associated with its world-renowned party scene, head north to Kaplankaya and you’ll get to experience Turkey’s healing energy. There’s no better place to drink it all in that at the luxe Six Senses resort which, nestled in a pristine bay and surrounded by endless olive trees, is the perfect setting for an active fitness break. Led by endurance sports coach Vicent Beltran along with Roots Adventure Travel founders Altay Ozcan and Rikki Roath, this four-night retreat combines cycling, running, swimming masterclasses and workshops to understand how to actively train for endurance sports through daily life, with highlights including hiking through the region’s natural beauty, swimming in the crystal blue sea, yoga, breathwork and plenty of nourishing meals. If you’re looking to push your boundaries, this one is for you.
INFO: sixsenses.com
4. Detox and Contouring Retreat
The Residence Maldives
Best for: Detoxification
When: Throughout the year
Price: From $399pp (£310pp) on top of room rate.
Whether you opt for the 3-, 5- or 7-day programme, these plush packages offer daily treatments aimed at detoxifying and rejuvenating the body from the inside out, aiding the release of toxins from your body and reducing fluid retention. Guests can indulge in the likes of a Clarins contouring body wrap, anti-cellulite massages, anti-ageing facials and body sculpting sessions, all amidst the backdrop of the idyllic Maldivian island of Falhumaafushi, on which the resort resides. If you’re looking for palm-fringed perfection complete with high design, healthy food and epic views, this is it.
5. Traditional Thai Medicine for Life
Layan Life by Anantara, Phuket
Best for: Relaxation
When: Throughout the year
Price: From THB60,800pp (£1,400pp)
It may have only opened its doors last year, but Layan Life, the 1,767sqm medical wellness concept built within the grounds of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, has already been making waves with its life-changing wellness retreats that marry modern medical technologies and 'Rajasamnak' (royal style) Thai healing traditions. If you’re simply looking to disconnect, opt for the Traditional Thai Medicine for Life package which, ranging from 3- to 10-nights, involves everything from daily scrubs, wraps and massages to herbal remedies and lifestyle recommendations, nutritious meals and more. The chic Andaman Sea–fronting property itself is enough to evoke a deep contentment, as are its dreamy cloudlike beds. Just try not to spend the whole day in them.
INFO: layanlifephuket.com
