10 Global Getaways That Put Wellbeing Front and Center

Explore immersive wellness destinations that strive to take the experience beyond the spa

Few travel trends are as monumental as the wellness retreat. 

Wellness has long been a core component of a well-rounded vacation, with hotels and resorts around the world offering everything from personalized spa treatments and hydrotherapy circuits to holistic rituals drawn from ancient traditions and techniques. But the industry is expanding and consumers are responding: Phocuswright Research reveals that one in ten travelers from the U.S. and Europe took a wellbeing-centered journey in 2025. 

For many, wellness retreats are about more than scheduling a soothing treatment or two. Whether looking to reduce stress levels, improve mental and emotional clarity, impact physical health, or simply detox from the digital screens that have infiltrated our day-to-day lives, the benefits are unparalleled – and the easy, breezy feeling you’re left with when you return home is, too. 

In the spring of 2026, Preferred Hotels & Resorts took the leap into the world of wellness with the launch of Preferred Wellbeing, a curation of destinations that take the experience beyond the spa for an all-encompassing reset. Here are ten global getaways that put wellbeing front and center in all aspects of your stay. 

Boutique-style intimacy surprises and delights in Italy’s Puglia region, where Masseria San Domenico’s peaceful setting, enhanced by surrounding olive trees and the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea, blends with the historic details of the past. Housed in a 14th-century stone watchtower used by the Knights of Malta, travelers may feel as if they’ve stepped into a fairy tale while swimming in the seawater pool out front. Classically designed rooms and suites with whitewashed walls, pops of bold color, and views of the ancient gardens provide space for tranquility while the thalassotherapy spa mirrors the time-honored tradition of using seawater for therapeutic renewal. Drawn from the ground beneath the hotel, the revitalizing mineral waters are used in thermogenesis and thalgoceane baths plus the water circuit, while local seaweed is incorporated into scrubs, wraps, and massages. 

The island of Bali is known for its spiritual energy, making it one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for wellness travel. Explore Indonesia’s tropical paradise with a stay at The Meru Sanur, an idyllic beachfront resort on the isle’s southeastern coast where natural beauty, tranquility, and tradition intertwine. Taru Pramana Spa & Wellness takes visitors on a holistic journey, traversing the pre (“rooting”), during (“rebirth”), and after (“resonance”) stages of healing with a selection of massages that incorporate herbal poultices, healing gemstones, teas, local plant life and florals, fruit enzymes, and more. The journey further unfolds with traditional chanting, sound healing, heart-opening sessions, whisper walks, yoga classes, and temple ceremonies, all complemented by charming Balinese suites that blur the line between indoors and out with serene views of lush gardens filled with greenery or sparkling pools. 

Experience life well lived at this oceanfront oasis, known for its all-encompassing programs that keep health and wellness fully at the forefront. Healing starts at Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences – Singer Island’s four-story spa complex, redefining wellbeing with a storied mix of ancient Ayurvedic techniques, Chinese medicine, and state-of-the-art regenerative practices. Custom massages and facials abound, but it’s the resort’s more unique offerings that bring the world of wellness to life. Experience everything from reiki, acupuncture, meditation, sound healing, salt inhalation, and hammam wraps to hyperbaric oxygen, IV, red light, and other biohacking therapies. A unifying thread extends through the entire resort, though, with residence stays featuring ocean views, in-room yoga mats, circadian lighting, and air purification systems as well as healthy, inclusive dining options across plant-based and Ayurvedic menus. 

There’s something about getting away from it all that whispers wellness, and 7132 Hotel in Vals delivers with a pristine Alpine setting, harmonious guestrooms and suites, and a thermal spa that draws its waters from nearby St. Peter Spring. Here, travelers can explore how architectural design can be used to clear the mind and create pockets of peace, whether amid the natural woods and neutral tones of the hotel interiors or while soaking up the fresh air and unobstructed views of the Swiss mountains. Sustainable ingredients, essential oils, and marine extracts transform the body during lavish spa treatments, but the real appeal lies in the thermal baths. Made from 60,000 slabs of local quartzite and filled with warm, mineralized water, visitors can soak up the benefits throughout the day or during dedicated late-night sessions. The hotel is also home to 7132 Silver, a Michelin-Starred restaurant where dishes feature berries, herbs, and mushrooms foraged from Swiss hillsides and forests by the culinary team. 

The foothills of the High Atlas Mountains offer an unexpected place to embrace wellbeing, combining stillness and adventure in northwest Morocco. Snow-covered mountain peaks and terraced hillsides winding through verdant valleys invite discovery in nature, but Kasbah Tamadot takes it a step further with cultural experiences that connect travelers to the land. From hiking, mountain biking, and mule treks to tagine cooking classes and open-air cinema featuring Moroccan films, there is much to explore and experience during this African getaway. Follow your adventures with a visit to Asounfou Spa for a timeless hammam purification ritual, globally inspired massage, or spice-infused treatments, then delight in cuisine prepared with ingredients from Kasbah Tamadot’s gardens and retreat to a luxurious Berber tent or three-bedroom riad decorated in a traditional style for a restful night’s sleep. 

Though it sits along the dramatic California coastline, Post Ranch Inn paints a different picture than that of the glamourous, sun-soaked beaches of Los Angeles or the misty redwoods to the north. Hidden in plain sight atop a cliff next to Pacific Coast Highway, this awe-inspiring destination feels otherworldly – as if you’ve entered a realm of calm, serenity, and unparalleled beauty stretching to the horizon. Wellbeing is threaded through every stay here, with architecture that honors the color and movement of the landscape used to design sustainable treehouses, ocean-view suites, and clifftop homes. Find tranquility beside fireplaces, in hot tubs, or simply by devouring the incredible floor-to-ceiling views. During a stay at Post Ranch Inn, visitors can balance their energy, try forest bathing, meditate, dine on farm-fresh fare, swim in pools with unparalleled views, practice yoga, embark on guided nature walks, explore a sleep program, or luxuriate at the recently reopened Post Ranch Spa with forest-framed treatment rooms, an infrared sauna, and immersive rituals. Sessions with the resident shaman are also offered for those looking to reconnect, heal, or embrace spirituality. 

Grand Rajasthan heritage comes to life with marble pathways, elegant domes, stone arches, rich halls, fragrant gardens, and sprawling terraces aglow with lanterns, all set beside the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola at The Leela Palace Udaipur. Here, wellbeing thrives in the lavishness of a palatial stay, winding through royally inspired suites and villas, an infinity swimming pool, and carefully crafted dining, including nourishing courtyard breakfasts as part of the Aujasya by The Leela wellness program. Five bespoke spa tents overlook the lake, adorned with silks, luxe linens, and enchanting Thikri mirrorwork that bring an enduring sense of luxury to every treatment. Explore a menu that incorporates enriching muds, stress-reducing oils, mineral scrubs, and organic plant extracts to cleanse the mind and body. Uplifting temple ceremonies are held twice a day while folk music and dance performances display India’s vibrant culture up close. 

Feel the spirit of the land from the moment you arrive at this lakeside escape in Central Mexico. Built directly into the side of a quartz mountain, El Santuario Resort & Spa aims to harness key benefits from the crystals, allowing guests to amplify balancing energy, align their chakras, and enjoy enhanced focus. While personalized spa treatments help travelers unwind, it’s the many meditative spaces that truly captivate. Ancient healing techniques are put on full display during temazcal ceremonies, which use medicinal herbs, chants, music, and heat to symbolize the act of rebirth. A team of healers is also available on-site to assist with other spiritual therapies. But the name of the hotel translates to “the sanctuary,” and that’s exactly what the grounds offer. Explore to find symbolic spaces ranging from the transformative stone labyrinth, the Door of the Night stained glass installation, and lake-view pools to the Ovary of the Snake walking path where visitors can further explore renewal. 

Urban wellness is harder to perfect than a getaway along a secluded beach or atop a mountain, but those seeking a city escape focused on wellbeing can find all that and more at The RuMa Hotel & Residences. Set within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, this resort places travelers in the heart of the action – yet its sixth-floor wellness sanctuary offers the impression of being worlds away. Just as Malaysia itself combines deep-rooted tradition with modernity, UR Spa relies on both ancient healing techniques and contemporary science to create bespoke therapies such as UR Ageless, UR Vital, or UR a Goddess as well as salt scrubs, sleep massages, thermal mud treatments, and firming masks for sublime skin. Beyond the spa, the sixth floor houses an all-day fitness center and an elevated swimming pool with city views. Guestrooms and suites further invite relaxation with rainfall showers, traditional tea sets, and daybeds next to the windows for moments of rest and contemplation. 

Few places invite year-round exploration and relaxation quite like this sprawling Wyoming ranch. Whether arriving in the winter for a ski and spa vacation or soaking up the sun on summer adventures before retreating to rejuvenation, there is something for all types of travelers on the ranch’s 30,000 acres. Here in the Platte River Valley, the spirit of the American West is strong, with unspoiled wilderness stretching for miles and rustic wellness reflecting the resort’s roots. Delight in farm-to-table cuisine (prepared with items from The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection’s greenhouse, farm, and creamery), sunrise yoga, forest bathing, hiking and biking, sound healing, horseback riding, Cowboy Strong fitness classes, stargazing, and excursions to Saratoga’s mineral hot springs. Indigenous ingredients work their way into treatments at The Lodge & Spa’s Trailhead Spa, where a soothing steam room and sauna also await, while the Magee Homestead also boasts a stone grotto with a plunge pool, ensuring options for revitalization no matter where you rest your head.