Wellness tourism is a rapidly growing travel niche and it’s no surprise. As more Americans understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, self care is on the rise.
And what better way to show self love than a spa getaway?
Yes beloved, with 4 months left of 2017, there’s plenty to do and prepare for. A spa getaway would melt away the stress and give you something to look forward to.
Call your girl friends and get out your calendars because there’s a list of the top 8 spas to visit from Travel Agent magazine July edition.
International Health and Wellness Spas
Budapest, named the “City of Spas” since the 1930s. Its wellness culture history spans as far back as the Roman era. The Ritz-Carlton Budapest, which opened in March offers a steam room, sauna, a glass enclosed pool and a 24hr fitness center. Try the Serenity on the Danube or The Royal Ritual spa treatments for a personal Hungarian experience.
The new Oberoi Marrakech, a destination spa, is located on a private island sprawling across a lake within a citrus orchard. Amenities include swimming pools, hammams, yoga in the garden, a fitness center, and treatment rooms. You can choose between Ayurvedic and Moroccan- inspired treatments or Balinese, Western and Oberoi signature rituals.
The Heavenly Spa, in The Westin Golf Resort and Spa, has six treatment rooms including hydrotherapy rooms, saunas, hot and cold whirlpools and a relaxation room. This spa offers couples massages and bridal party buyouts of up to 12 people.
Health and Wellness Spas at Sea
Silver sea’s Silver Discoverer has complimentary wellness-themed on expedition voyages to Micronesia, Melanesia, and Australia. The complementary program includes stretching, yoga, Pilates classes, daily lectures, cooking demonstrations, gym session with a personal trainer and a choice of 1 spa massage treatment.
Star Clippers Royal Clipper round trip cruises from Barbados offers complementary yoga, meditation and fitness classes.
Domestic Health and Wellness Spas
You don’t have to leave the U.S. to keep up with your wellness regimens. New York’s 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which debut in February is home to Bamford Spa, a nine treatment room facility. There’s also a fitness center, a yoga and barre studio.
The Confidente Miami Beach Hotel might suit your taste. The oceanfront hotel has recently launched a monthly Spa Nights experience. Guests and locals are invited to the rooftop Spa at The Confidante after hours to enjoy music, complimentary glass of champagne and s 15% discount on the spa menu.
The Ritz-Carlton Denver recently added a “babymoom” overnight package and a collection of pre-natal spa treatments for expanding families and moms to be. Packages include facial, manicure, pedicure, sparkling cider, and a rubber ducky and baby bib of choice.
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