Holiday Type / Health & Recuperation Spa Holidays

Found within the charming artists’ village of Deià at the foot of UNESCO listed mountains, this intimate resort is more atmospheric than you’d ever thought possible. Deià has long attracted artists, writers, musicians and poets to escape the daily grind and settle here. And sitting in the sage-shuttered buildings and rose-scented gardens that house over 800 art pieces (including 33 original Míro paintings in the café of the same name), it’s obvious that La Residencia, too, is the place to let inspiration flow. Even the artistically challenged ...

A long enduring, standout hotel in Tenerife, its status on the island has flocks of loyal guests returning to reside in its bold Moorish-inspired pastel walls. Far from a shrinking violet, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is a blooming rose citadel that closer resembles a small town than a hotel. Despite its vast size (it covers 400 acres), this is a place that feels like a quiet and exclusive club for those eager to quickly sneak off for a week of warmth in Spain’s sunniest spot. With nine restaurants/bars, seven swimming pools and over 450 keys, ther...

Reclining on 570 acres of beachfront miles away from the overpopulated suntraps, Rocco Forte’s first venture into building its own hotels is a crowd-pleasing, private affair. As Italian tradition dictates, food is taken seriously here – gourmet events range from monthly village fairs featuring guest celebrity chefs to olive oil and wine tastings from local suppliers. Meanwhile, in the cookery school, Sicilian pizza and pasta making is washed down with a mixology masterclass at the bar. When you don’t feel like cooking for yourself, the several...

Embraced by the Himalayas and enveloped by forest, Ananda is a luxury destination spa dedicated to spiritual wellbeing. It lies within the hundred acre palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, and features a myriad of attractions, from an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area to the superb cuisine of the restaurant and dedicated spa menus. In the spa, Ayurvedic experiences provide an intrinsic part of the wellness regime; with an Ayurvedic physician to advise on lifestyle and dietary changes. Yoga and meditation, healing rituals an...

Nestled within twenty seven acres of lush gardens overlooking Tamarin Bay lies an all-villa resort where guests’ every need is attended. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, no detail has been overlooked in the newly renovated villas featuring Hermès decorations and amenities that offer a mix of traditional and contemporary designs with an emphasis on latest technology. Each spacious villa is the epitome of privacy with a secluded living/dining veranda and private plunge pool outside. The Beachfront Luxury Suite Pool Villas are truly b...

An oceanfront position on the north west coast, close to fashionable Grand Baie, is the setting for this luxurious resort. Proudly maintaining the Oberoi tradition of offering deluxe accommodation enhanced by unparalleled hospitality, its seventy one luxury villas and pavilions nestle within sub-tropical gardens which lead down to the beach. Subtle colour schemes and natural fabrics are complemented by every modern comfort; the Luxury Pavilions boast spacious bedrooms with sitting areas and outdoor terraces, whilst the villas have alfresco din...

Relaxation and rejuvenation are the order of the day at recently refurbished BodyHoliday, St Lucia – a leading all-inclusive wellness resort perched directly on Cariblue Beach. Voted one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts for couples and individuals in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, BodyHoliday is continually at the cutting edge of health and wellness, offering everything from Tai Chi and Pilates to waterskiing and abseiling plus daily spa treatments are included in the price. However, there are no hard and fast rules at this ...

An A-listers’ favourite, this private island paradise includes celebrity-owned private estates with a select few available for rent. Although the spa is the real star here. An escapist’s wonderland with an emphasis on rejuvenation, COMO is renowned the world over for its wellness offerings; and Parrot Cay is the place to come if you want to fully focus on your physical and mental health. A daily hour’s yoga, Pilates, fitness or meditation session or signature treatment is included as standard. The COMO Shambhala Retreat spa itself is mind-blow...

Chiva-Som International Health Resort is dedicated to creating a personal path to health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. The privacy, tranquillity and elegance are immediately felt as you embark on a unique journey towards personal fulfilment. Located in the Royal City of the Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand it is the only destination spa in the world to have consistently appeared in the UK Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards as the World’s Best Destination Spa. Tucked away in lush tropical gardens its recently refurbished rooms have a f...