Asia—Wellness Destination Resorts
Cambodia
Song Saa
This idyllic private-island wellness sanctuary in Cambodia’s Koh Rong archipelago is state-of-the-art sustainable—the owners even created a local NGO to conserve the natural environment and partner with local villages. songsaa.com
China
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Six Senses Chengdu is less than an hour from the city center in China’s Sichuan province. With a focus on healthy eating and longevity in the wellness programs, you can experience Tai Chi, traditional Chinese massage and Chinese reflexology. sixsenses.com
India
Ananda in the Himalayas Destination Spa
Located in the spectacular Himalayan foothills, Ananda Spa is truly one with nature. The Spa offers Ayurvedic wellness treatments under the eye of an Ayurvedic doctor using organically grown botanicals, and the Green Team has made a deep commitment to environmental sustainability. anandaspa.com
The Beach House
The Beach House, in Goa, offers an extensive list of all things wellness. After an initial consultation with an Ayurvedic specialist or one of the specially trained experts, participants get a full body analysis complete with pH balance, body composition, vitals and a chakra assessment. thebeachhousegoa.com
Vana Malsi Estate
This state-of-the-art wellness retreat in the beautiful Himalayan foothills features a Tibetan Healing Center (which joins separate centers for Ayurveda, Yoga, Wellness, Spa, and Aqua & Fitness) for serious wellness and healing. vana.co.in
Soukya International
Holistic Health Centre
Surrounded by acres of organic gardens, the Soukya Centre is an oasis and wellness destination one hour from the city of Bangalore. More than a spa, this center is an integrative medical treatment facility based on Ayurvedic philosophies. soukya.com
Spice Village
The Spice Village draws on the essence of a mountain tribal village, reimagined to modern standards. A breath of fresh air with a mountaintop climate, this wellness resort offers an on-site Ayurvedic spa and is sustainable on its own using organic gardens and fruit orchards. cghearth.com
Vivanta by Taj Bekal
The excellent Jiva Grande Spa at the Vivanta by Taj Bekal offers guests Ayurvedic and Indian herbal treatments. Plus multiweek yoga, detox, Ayurvedic wellness and spiritual retreat programs and holistic experiences. vivantahotels.com
Malaysia
The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort
Nestled in a tropical rainforest outside Kuala Lumpur and modeled after an 18th-century chateau, the award-winning organic spa is the first Euro- centric spa concept in Asia. The expert team of nutritionists, doctors and specialists create customized wellness programs in a luxurious and beautiful setting. thechateau.com.my
The Orchard
The Orchard focuses on a mindful approach to health. Experience wellness programs that draw on traditional treatments and modern medicine. Facilities include a Swiss steam room, far-infrared sauna, Kneipp foot bath, Himalayan crystal salt room and much more. orchardwellness.com
Sri Lanka
Santani Wellness Resort Sri Lanka
In a beautiful natural setting in Sri Lanka, Santani offers extensive wellness programming based on a global philosophy, including Ayurveda, and two essential components: revitalization of the body, and education of the mind, to teach guests healthy habits for overall well-being. santani.lk
Thailand
Chiva-Som International
Health Resort
Chiva-Som, the holistic destination spa on the Gulf of Thailand, offers an approach to wellness, based on integrating Asian and Western therapies with the goal of balancing mind, body and spirit. Enjoy comprehensive fitness programs, spa and light medical treatments. chivasom.com
Kamalaya
Kamalaya’s philosophy is “nurturing into health” and it does so using the freshest locally sourced ingredients in its kitchen and wellness spa. This award-winning holistic spa resort and wellness sanctuary on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Samui is known for its detox program, which offers nutritional and herbal support, and more. kamalaya.com
Six Senses Samui
Set on the shores of the shimmering Gulf of Thailand, Six Senses Samui, in Koh Samui, is an oasis of tranquility, with a focus on multipronged wellness. Or, you can just hike, snorkel and relax. sixsenses.com
Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
With white-sand beaches and views of the Andaman Sea on the southern Thai island of Krabi, spa treatments are rooted in Thai traditions and herbs. Thai Culture Experts are on hand to share culture wellness with guests, and a visit to nearby Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest is a nature-immersive experience. ritzcarlton.com
Banyan Tree Phuket
The award-winning Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of well-being, a true wellness sanctuary offering authentic Thai healing traditions. banyantree.com
Vietnam
Amanoi
At Amanoi, in Vietnam, the spa offers guided meditation, Reiki, craniosacral therapy and acupressure (with kickboxing, circuit training and boot camp for those intent on sweating it out), and two private Spa Houses, each sleeping four and including treatment rooms with hammam or banya (a giant sauna), Jacuzzi, plunge pool and outdoor deck. aman.com/resorts/amanoi
Asia—Resorts With Wellness Program
China
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute
Sangha Retreat by Octave is set on 47 acres west of Shanghai, and combines Ancient Eastern wisdom with cutting edge Western technology, offering a comprehensive health and wellness facility and 65,000-square-foot spa, complete medical facility, a healthy dining option with a Michelin chef, and a full range of classes and group activities. sangharetreat.com
Songtsam
Songtsam boutique hotels, largely throughout Tibet, focus on the inner journey to wellness, facilitated by connecting with nature, local cultures, and communities. Traditional Tibetan meditation, mindful yoga and physiotherapy, mountain hikes, and Tibetan medicated-baths and spa therapies help restore well-being. songtsam.com
Indonesia
Amankila
A beautiful wellness destination overlooking the coast in remote East Bali, Amankila offers bespoke wellness programs that feature outdoor yoga, Reiki, myofascial massage, as well as traditional Balinese spa treatments in a beach bale, guest suite or secluded open-air spa pavilion.
amankila.com
COMO Shambhala Estate
In a spiritual jungle enclave just north of Ubud in Bali, wellness experts weave their magic with effective holistic treatments, designed to restore and recalibrate mind, body and soul. comohotels.com
Four Seasons at Sayan
In the heart of Bali’s highlands, find
your center with seven different chakra ceremonies or visit a Balinese healer. The Four Seasons Sayan offers full moon yoga, a wellness mentor and Balinese healing rituals. fourseasons.com/sayan
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Nestled on the oceanfront, the Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay offers guided meditation, bamboo stretch classes and blessings of Bali. Experience therapeutic treatments from visiting wellness gurus and Jimbaran Waters Rituals, at the beautiful—and newly renovated—spa. fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Enjoy a candlelit dinner by the river, and partake in a wellness program at the spa in Bali. Each is based on pillars: Balinese Spa, Detox and Nutrition, Alternative Therapy, Body Therapy and Healing. mandapareserve.com
Laos
Rosewood Luang Prabang
This 23-room resort is spread out over five lush acres complete with a gently flowing river and mini- waterfalls. Enjoy cultural wellness programs that connect you to the destination, then head to the tented riverside spa for treatments designed with input from a traditional healer with ingredients plucked from the resort’s gardens. rosewoodhotels.com
Malaysia
Spa Village at Pankor Laut Resort
In a rainforest on a private island off the west coast of Malaysia, Pankor Laut Resort is home to the award-winning Spa Village at Pankor Laut. Core programs reflect healing treatments from China, Japan, India, Thailand, Bali and Malaysia, with Chinese Herbal, Ayurvedic, and Malay treatments. pangkorlautresort.com
Maldives
Anantara Veli Maldives
This adults-only Maldives resort features a mix of personalized Ayurvedic, holistic and medi-spa services, as well as couples’ spa journeys, resident fitness experts, visiting masters and nutritional therapists. anantara.com
Four Seasons Resort Maldives
at Landaa Giraavaru
In a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this sustainable Maldives resort celebrates nature with marine education, fresh cuisine and a wide array of outdoor activities. Overseen by a team of Ayurvedic doctors, naturopaths and therapists, the AyurMa spa takes a four-pillared approach to wellness and conscious living. fourseasons.com
Niyama Private Islands
The water surrounding the Niyama Private Islands resort in the Maldives is nothing short of astonishing, and there’s something innately soothing about inhabiting such exquisite beauty. Personalized wellness journeys are on offer, from yoga and Pilates programs to rehabilitative aqua workouts, to holistic spa treatments. niyama.com
Amilla
The beautiful Amilla Maldives takes a holistic approach to wellness, with personalized wellness packages and programs that integrate food, fitness, spa, light and sound therapy, movement and mindfulness. amilla.com
Joali Being
A nature-immersive well-being retreat, with stellar facilities and unique transformational spaces, including hydrotherapy, movement and sound healing, along with a team of wellness experts who run workshops, classes and more in this gorgeous setting in the Maldives. joali.com
Soneva Fushi
With the launch of Soneva Soul, this stunning resort in the Maldives offers guests a personalized wellness experience that is nothing short of transformative. Stitching together Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalism and medicinal mushrooms, with high-tech therapeutic biomodulation, Soneva provides a sophisticated bespoke wellness experience. soneva.com/soneva-soul
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
A 7,735-square-foot Aqua Wellness Centre with a massive custom-built hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, steam room and sauna. Plus robust wellness offerings led by in-house and visiting masters in Ayurveda, yoga, holistic medicine. waldorfastoriamaldives.com
Six Senses Laamu
Barefoot luxury is the theme of this relaxed Maldives island resort, home to an award-winning marine conservation program, organic gardens and array of sustainability initiatives. Enjoy Ayurvedic and natural wellness treatments, yoga and meditation, and personalized wellness. sixsenses.com
Thailand
Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary
Featuring a truly immersive wellness and detox program, like The Rainforest, which offers 10 different hydrothermal experiences, each designed to soothe and revitalize different parts of your body; holistic beauty treatments and century-old massage therapies, to rebalance and recalibrate your wellness barometer. banyantree.com
Rosewood Phuket Asaya Program
A personal wellness concierge, local practitioners, on-site pros and visiting experts help guests learn how to incorporate the practices and culturally authentic Thai therapies from this program into everyday life. rosewoodhotels.com
Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Senses offers a layered approach to wellness that unites the spirit with treatments that go beyond ordinary. At the Yao Noi, the spa promotes traditional Thai healing practices and incorporates the basic four elements to ensure the senses are balanced. sixsenses.com
Trisara
Though Phuket is one of Thailand’s busiest beach destinations, you’d never know it once past the gates of Trisara. Outfitted with indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the villas and stunning spa provide an idyllic setting for treatments that draw from both traditional Thai and hyper-local healing traditions. trisara.com
Vietnam
Anantara Hoi An
The Balance Wellness program offers programs to help fulfill your wellness goals, from weight loss, detox, anti-aging, de-stressing or holistic healing, with programs that offer healthy cuisine, mind- body fitness, therapeutic spa treatments, wellness seminars and more. hoi-an.anantara.com
Four Seasons Resort Hoi An
Inspired by the writings of a noted Vietnamese Zen master, this beachfront resort’s “floating” spa celebrates how we connect to the earth— body, mind and soul. Choose from therapeutic treatments, rejuvenating rituals, bathing ceremonies, mindfulness activities, anti-gravity yoga. fourseasons.com
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Tucked between towering mountains, a white-sand beach and the East Vietnam Sea, this resort gets you out into nature with jungle fitness circuits, outdoor yoga and meditation, kayaking, trekking and personalized wellness programs. sixsenses.com/en/resorts/ninh-van-bay
Asia—Thermal & Mineral Springs & Healing Waters
Japan
The Ana Intercontinental Resort
Japanese wellness seekers know Beppu, on the country’s southernmost island of Kyushu, for its many natural hot springs, and the Intercontinental offers a public or private onsen. In the hot, mineral- rich water pumped in from the nearby hot springs, you can gaze out at the tranquil Beppu Bay and calm mind and body. anaintercontinental-manza.jp/en/
The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
Set inside the cedar-filled Nikko National Park, not far from serene lakes, towering waterfalls and a UNESCO-designated shrines and temples trail, this is the first-ever Ritz-Carlton to feature a traditional Japanese hot springs onsen, complete with soaking pools filled with mineral-rich geothermal waters and therapies that incorporate breathwork and visualization. ritzcarlton.com
Tobira Onsen Myojinkan Hotel
Set on wooded grounds, the tranquil hot springs of the Tobira Onsen Myojinkan Hotel are located near the Matsumoto Castle. A historical atmosphere provides guests with traditional bathing experiences in their standing bath and open-air bath, complete with healing amenities. tobira-group.com