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05 Jun 2025
Wellness Escapes for Wellbeing Week (24-30 June)
Tags: evianspa, evian resort, hotel royal, Royal Mansour, medi-spa, Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, Abadia Retuerta, buchinger wilhelmi, castelfalfi, Rakxa, sisley paris, maxx royal, Gstaad Palace, san montano
From France: evianSPA, awarded France's Best Wellness Retreat in 2024.
The Hotel Royal, spanning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva at Evian Resort, is home to the only evianSPA in Europe, incorporating the benefits of water at every stage of relaxation for the body and mind. Its unique features include:
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Its fifteen-year evian water journey to travel through the Alps before becoming pure and clear
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A snow room, outdoor hydro-circuit and cold-water pool
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Partnership with Bonpoint to offer a range of treatments for children aged 5 and upwards
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Unique wellness activities including Yog'apnee, taught by yoga and diving professionals to induce a calm state of mind
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From Morocco: Newly launched Medi-Spa at Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, part of the Royal Mansour Collection, unveiled Morocco's first Medi-Spa in April 2025.
It's Longevity Programme combines the latest medical expertise and age-old holistic traditions, hosted at a world-class luxury resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. It's five key pillars include Metabolic and Functional Balance, Nutritional Balance, Physical Fitness & Energy, Sleep & Recovery and Stress & Emotional Management.
The Medi-Spa offers:
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A marine-water pool and hydrotherapy suites
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A traditional hammam
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Meditation spaces
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Yoga and Pilates studios
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Private relaxation areas
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Medi-Spa menus involve the Mediterranean Blue Zone diet
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From Valladolid: A unique Spa Sommelier experience at Abadia Retuerta
Redefining wellbeing through heritage, the Santuario Wellness & Spa at Abadia Retuerta, a member of Leading Hotels of the World is located underground and spans over a thousand square metres with 80% guaranteed natural sunlight, and water extracted from a 120-metre deep well.
At Santuario, the unique Spa Sommelier Experience pairs home-grown wines, oil blends and massage techniques:
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The Sommelier Selection – A traditional Tibetan massage
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Spa Sommelier – Oenotherapy Experience – antioxidant journey for body and senses
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From Lake Constance: A scientifically-proven 10-day fasting programme at Buchinger Wilhelmi
Buchinger Wilhelmi combines over 100 years of pioneering therapeutic fasting expertise with a holistic approach to health and wellness. With its family-owned heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, the clinic provides a sanctuary for physical, mental, and spiritual renewal.
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Programmes are guided by 12 specialised doctors and a 40-strong team, including personalised care, fasting provisions, and daily activities to reset body and mind
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Groundbreaking research on fasting's impact on gut health reinforces its reputation as a leader in integrative medicine
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Exceptional facilities include themed gardens, Kneipp hydrotherapy, a gym, sauna, teaching kitchen, and heated outdoor pool
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3- and 7-night health-focused breaks are also available
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From Tuscany: Seasonal retreats by RAKxa Wellness Spa at Castelfalfi
Located in the heart of Tuscany, just an hour from both Pisa and Florence, countryside resort Castelfalfi has partnered with the world-renowned RAKxa Wellness Spa to curate a series of rejuvenating, seasonally-inspired retreats.
As RAKxa's first flagship in Europe, the spa at Castelfalfi merges ancient Eastern healing traditions with cutting-edge technologies, enhanced by locally sourced ingredients such as essential oils and herbs native to the Tuscan terroir. Expert-led workshops and themed wellness classes
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Targeted movement sessions to awaken both mind and body
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Immersive experiences set in nature, from truffle hunting to bee keeping
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Healthy menus using seasonal and locally sourced produce
The 1500 sq m spa includes a steam room, saunas, sensory showers, indoor and outdoor granite-lined heated pools, and a vitality pool designed to alleviate inflammation and promote muscle relaxation.
From the Algarve: A Holistic Oasis at Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris
Set along the sun-drenched Algarve coast, and located within the 5* Vila Vita Parc, part of Leading Hotels of the World, the Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris offers a refined sanctuary where cutting-edge science meets the healing power of nature.
Spanning over 17,000 square feet, Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris, the only one of its kind in Portugal, features 14 beautifully designed treatment rooms and is renowned for its tailored, results-driven approach. The spa offers an extensive menu of treatments that combine advanced techniques with the finest natural ingredients, including essential oils and plant extracts carefully selected for their biological efficacy and compatibility with the skin.
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Holistic fitness studio: Floor-to-ceiling windows, group and private sessions including aerial yoga, power yoga, and chakra meditation
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Innovative wellness tech: Featuring advanced Icoone and Indiba therapies for body contouring and recovery
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Exclusive HYPOXI® Studio: The only one in Portugal, offering low-impact exercise with vacuum and compression for targeted fat reduction
From Turkey: Maxx Royal Bodrum's Flagship Longevity Centre
With Bodrum now a firm favourite with the Euro jet set alongside Saint Tropez and Mykonos, the recently-opened destination resort Maxx Royal Bodrum offers a sublime spa experience with sunshine and glamour on tap.
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The standalone spa is a state-of-the-art 5750sqm sanctuary of wellbeing comprising 21 tranquil treatment rooms, a dedicated longevity clinic, extensive hydro and thermal experiences, two 100sqm bespoke spa suites, Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, spacious Technogym fitness centre and standalone Reformer Pilates studio.
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Guests can choose from a number of in-depth wellness programmes ranging from three to 14 days focused around the Longevity, Relaxation and Rehabilitation and Ayurvedic practises or simply enjoy a blissful Hammam ritual, massage or facial from the likes of Biologique Recherche, Art of Detox Phytomer and Swiss Perfection.
Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort rates start from €1,000 based on two people sharing a luxury suite with a sea view including breakfast.
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Switzerland's fresh mountain air, breathtaking scenery and plenitude of outdoor sports offerings draws visitors every year to embark on an ultimate wellness escape. Nestled in the rolling snowy hills of the Bernese Oberland, The Palace Spa at Gstaad Palace is a 1,800sqm sanctuary of wellness, offering a state-of-the-art wellbeing experience comprising nine treatment rooms (including private spa suite), saunas and steam baths, restorative spa garden, indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi.
The indulgent spa menu includes a range of signature Swiss treatments, including the 2.5 hour 'I.D Swiss Botanical Ritual'. This innovative treatment includes a body scrub with CBD oil, rose petals, lavender and hemp dry leaves, followed by an energising 50-minute massage. Herbs and plants grown locally are also used in some of the treatments, including the signature Jardin des Monts holistic, herbal massage which uses a soothing array of local plants and flowers grown at an altitude of 1,350m.
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Run by the local De Siano family since 2009, San Montano Resort and spa embodies warm southern Italian hospitality, occupying a prime position on the island atop Monte Vico above the small town of Lacco Ameno, with a bird's eye view across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvius and Capri.
The island's therapeutic thermal waters, temperate climate, lush vegetation, crystal clear ocean and fresh air make Ischia the ideal escape to relax and rejuvenate. The hotel has a dedicated thermal experience featuring five outdoor panoramic thermal pools heated to different temperatures designed as a circuit. In addition, there are another six outdoor swimming pools including a large sea water pool. There is also a natural grotto-style sauna carved into the side of the rock which is heated by thermal waters.
Ocean Blue Spa comprises five treatment rooms, a sauna, hammam, experience showers and a Kneipp pool, specialising in soothing spa treatments using local volcanic mud and healing thermal water, such as the signature San Montano Mineralising mud treatment. There is also a secluded outdoor treatment area located within the aromatic Lemontano terrace for al-fresco massage.
