REST, RESTORE, RECHARGE

BY KIRSTEN CLUTHE

Wellness vacations have become one of the fastest-growing trends in travel, and it’s no wonder—the pandemic fundamentally changed how we think about our health. Plus, the solitude of the lockdown caused anxiety and depression to spike worldwide. Hotels and resorts have responded with innovative new programs that address clients’ physical and mental needs, whether it’s a mindfulness treatment to relieve stress or diagnostic tests that help build a plan for lifelong longevity.

Worth has identified the best places to reboot your health, wellness, fitness, and even your palate in 2023. The choices for setting, treatment options, and activities are vast—from a secluded desert oasis to a Japanese-inspired wellness center. These resorts offer packages that promise to transform your health, your well-being, and your approach to life.

Read on to find the perfect spa for your wellness journey in 2023.

Amangiri means “Peaceful Mountain,” a perfect moniker for this low-key but ultra-luxury retreat that’s become a favorite amongst A-listers. At the border of Utah & Arizona, Amangiri rests among five national parks, several national monuments, and the Navajo Nation Reservation, which inspires its wellness and culinary offerings. Spa journeys are designed to restore “hozho,” Navajo for “beauty, harmony, balance, and health.” Signature treatments offer comprehensive programs for all that ails— Grounding, for those seeking reconnection, stillness, and perspective; Purifying, for those seeking lightness, breathing space, and a fresh start; and Nourishing, for regeneration, recovery, and healing. Movement Journeys take you into the stunning desert landscape for restorative treatments, including hikes, yoga, and Pilates. Depending on time and desire, these programs can also include guided canyon tours and walks on one of their via ferrata trails, one of which ends on an iron climbing path designed to traverse difficult mountain landscapes and spans over a 400 ft. gorge.