The smell of lemongrass, the sound of cascading water and the feel of a fluffy bathrobe evoke instant warm fuzzies. For travelers stepping off a long-haul flight or just craving some rest and relaxation, a spa session is the antidote to whatever ails you.
With health and well-being at the forefront of everyone’s mind for the past few years, wellness travel has seen a massive uptick. This year, experts expect the industry to rake in $817 billion — which is projected to grow to an eye-watering $2.3 trillion by 2025, according to a report from the Global Wellness Institute.
Fancy a hangover-curing IV drip or a massage from an intuitive blind healer? With a spike in demand, hotel spas around the world are stepping up their treatment options, vying to give guests wholly and holistically unique experiences. Whether you’re headed to the lush jungles of Bali or the majestic mountains of Bhutan, here are our spa picks for every type of traveler.
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Best jungle spa: Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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Bali has become a reprieve for those seeking a dose of spirituality or looking to perfect their downward dog (thanks, Julia Roberts). In the heart of the island, beside Ubud’s cascading rice terraces and the gentle flow of the Ayung River, is the Mandapa Spa. Fringed by palm trees, jungle ferns and sounds of the rainforest, this spa is a place where a Balinese healer can tend to your every ache and pain. From a massage by intuitive blind healer Ibu Ketut Murs to a Beras Kencur, a traditional Balinese rice exfoliation, this spa embraces the tranquility and ingredients of its jungle backdrop.
How to book: Cash rates start at $823 per night or 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Best overwater spa: St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
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Designed to look like a spiny sea creature when viewed from a seaplane, the St. Regis Maldives’ Iridium Spa has stand-alone treatment rooms suspended above the turquoise water. Imagine a rainbow-hued parrot fish swimming into view as a pair of hands works out that kink in your left shoulder. Aside from a menu of massages, facials, wraps and acupuncture, the spa’s dedicated Ayurvedic specialist will keep your chakras aligned and you completely blissed out. Before or after your session, take a dip in the spa’s Instagram-famous hydrotherapy infinity pool, the largest in the Maldives.
How to book: Cash rates start around $1,372 per night or 96,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
Best desert spa: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
MIRAVAL ARIZONA RESORT & SPA
There’s a strong emphasis on the spa moniker of this Hyatt desert wellness retreat. Surrounded …….
Source: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-hotel-spa-for-every-traveler/