Wellness Destinations

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good on those resolutions. Sometimes it’s hard to get the ball rolling, which is why wellness getaways have become a popular way to set the mental and physical tone for the New Year. Whatever your ideal wellness vision is, there is something for you out there, and Forbes says these are the best wellness destinations to visit:

Castle Hot Springs Arizona

Castle Hot Springs opened in 2020 on a 1,100-acre property centered around rejuvenating geothermal hot springs that have been naturally forged into the land over 13,000 years and flow at a clip of 200,000 gallons each day. The entire resort is focused on nourishing the mind, body, and soul by maximizing the benefits of the hot springs’ unique mineral mixture – particularly rich in Lithium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonates which together help lift your mood, calm your mind, and ease physical stress. In addition to soaking in the geothermal springs and indulging in the resort’s wellness treatments, guests can choose from a variety of outdoor activities including stand up paddleboard yoga, horseback riding, hiking, and training in archery amongst the resort’s surrounding rugged terrain; pickle and bocce ball on the great lawn; and the state’s first-ever Via Ferrata course. Additionally, Castle Hot Springs’ culinary programming ties into the resort’s overall wellness approach. The sustainable ‘Flavor Farming’-driven culinary and agricultural teams emphasize growing and utilizing crops for flavor rather than size and yield. Led by the agricultural team, the property grows more than 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and florals including distinct varieties of delicious heirloom and hybrid tomatoes on the resort’s thriving one-acre organic farm and greenhouse, all of which supply the resort’s onsite dining experience.

www.castlehotsprings.com

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club is a luxury destination in Malibu that is nestled on 250 acres of ranch land owned and operated by the Gerson family since 1937. The Spa at Calamigos Guest Ranch has a vast array of services for hotel guests including massages, skincare and body treatments that take a holistic approach to wellness. Many of their services include natural healing elements such as algae, sea salt and crystals. A few of the stand out services include a Chakra or Reiki massage, as well as the Earth and Sea Scrub. In addition to spa treatments, the resort also offers complimentary yoga and a sound bath every Saturday morning. The Ranch Club restaurant provides a variety of fresh smoothies made to order daily, which are all immunity focused and change seasonally. A guest favorite is the Tropical Golden Milk which includes Pineapple, Banana, Mango, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Turmeric, Cinnamon & Black Pepper with Coconut Milk. The lobby honor bar also has fresh aguas frescas made from locally sourced produce available from 9am-9pm daily.

www.calamigosguestranch.com

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Surya Spa at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Surya lies inside the Santa Monica Proper Hotel and is recognized as the leader of the modern Ayurveda movement, innovating within the ancient practice’s comprehensive system of well-being. Led by founder and veteran Ayurvedia doctor Martha Soffer, and through natural products, education and transformative, nourishing treatments, Surya’s Ayurveda helps restore your balance and health, and revives your natural connection with nature and spirit. The spa is designed by renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler and offers single day treatments to month long Panchakarma’s. Those who indulge in a longer treatment ranging from three to 28 days are house at The Proper’s light and airy suites.

www.suryaspa.com Sources: Health.com, Forbes.com

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

The Four Seasons Resort Maui is redefining the wellness travel experience in collaboration with Next|Health, a revolutionary health optimization and longevity center. Through customizable and cutting-edge methodologies tailor made to enhance each guest’s vitality, Next|Health’s team of professionals are able to offer premium white-glove wellness for travelers seeking an upgraded spa experience. Now, wellness seekers searching for a boost during their vacation can do so through the luxury resort’s new slate of offerings including Ozone Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, and Exosomes Therapy, ranging in price from $1,200 – $12,000. These new advanced therapies build upon the resort’s existing suite of services from Next|Health including NAD+ IV Drips, IV Therapy Drips, a Selection of Vitamin Shots, and Biomarker Wellness Testing for guests and visitors in search of further amplifying their wellness experiences. Providing accessible wellness services through cutting edge technology, Four Seasons Resort Maui is embracing the future of wellness travel through an integrative wellness program. www.fourseasons.com/maui

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