Which spas are the best

A relative newcomer to the hotel scene, The Lake House on Canandaigua in the Finger Lakes has already made a name for itself with its chic, design-forward aesthetic and an understated but thoughtful take on luxury, with sand-colored wood juxtaposed with rich hues of greens and blues.

Its inspired Willowbrook Spa has solidified The Lake House as a wellness destination unto itself in with two signature water-view barrel saunas overlooking the serene Canandaigua Lake. Residential-feeling treatment rooms host experiences, products, and services developed in collaboration with TLee Spas and Born Bathing, with interiors from legendary designer Cate Mills. An oasis in upstate.

Treatments and therapies are bespoke, and the spa's experts treat well-being as an ecosystem that can be balanced, to help promote a more enlightened and optimized life. Six Senses Shaharut is a mesmerizing escape within the dazzling Negev Desert. Designed to preserve and reflect the natural landscapes of the Ramon Crater and the nearby Dead Sea, this luxurious wellness respite is nestled into a dramatic cliff face where panoramic views of burnt-orange sunsets close each day, leading to unobstructed dark skies at night.

The renowned spa uses camel milk in professional massage creams specially tailored for the property; the milk is rich with proteins and vitamins such as B12, A, B2, B1, C, and keratin, which are all vital for keeping the skin healthy and supple. Natural treatments help fight anti-aging and are anti-inflammatory and deeply therapeutic in healing. The products and treatments, particularly the facials, are all about Valmont's results-driven skincare. Bazaar Bride.

United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Goodbye to All That. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Where: Antelope Canyon, Utah Amangiri is the stuff of legends—and for good reason. Where : Lake Como, Italy Housed adjacent to the legendary and breathtaking Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the hotel's signature T Spa is as tranquil an oasis as that of Lake Como itself, with award-winning facilities like a dazzling infinity pool that peers out over the serenity of the lake.

Where : St. Where : Malaga, Spain Set in the rolling hills of the Costa del Sol, tucked away from all the tourists, is the stylish and stunning Finca Cortesin, an homage to Andalusian architecture that brims with Mediterranean charm and houses one of the finest spas imaginable.

Where : Anguilla Perched atop an ocean cliff in captivating Anguilla, Malliouhana overlooks crystal clear waters and perfect white sand beaches. Where : Chiang Rai, Thailand Enveloped by virgin forests on a ridge overlooking both the hills of Myanmar and Laos, this laid-back but utterly luxurious resort and spa is in a truly unique setting in Northern Thailand. Alexander Shalamov. Where : Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia Song Saa is made up of two islands connected by a footbridge and surrounded by idyllic beaches, exquisite tropical reefs, and protected virgin rainforest floating effortlessly in the Gulf of Thailand.

Score: See all of our readers' favorite hotels, cities, airlines, cruise lines, and more in the World's Best Awards for The Top 5 International Destination Spas. By Liz Cantrell September 08, Save Pin FB More. Person in a robe walking on paved pathway amongst flower blooms. Credit: Courtesy of Rancho La Puerta. Rancho La Puerta pool in the evening and view of the mountain. SHA Wellness Clinic terrace with a skyline view at sunset. Credit: Courtesy of Cap Estate.

It also has a thumping wellness philosophy that is delivered with the cheeriest of smiles by the most glowing staff. And yet it flies remarkably under the radar in the conversation about detox spots. Instead, it has been served up with a slice of traditional Alpine hospitality by the Ladurner family for the past 50 years. The central focus hinges on the Mediterranean dolce vita, with the majority of guests visiting to lose weight, get fit and recuperate.

The difference here is that they are effectively weaned off old patterns and bad habits, mindless plate-heaping and all-day grazing, without discomfort Now read our full Preidlhof spa review. And on an emotional level it excels, too, particularly at the Four Seasons just outside pretty Hoi An. If you are suffering from a broken heart, feel mildly depressed or are reeling with existential despair, hope will be rekindled here.

Sitting by a lotus-flower-filled lake with eight floating treatment rooms, this spa — called The Heart of the Earth — is stupendous. Inspired by the Buddhist teachings of the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh, treatments are grouped into the three wellbeing categories of Stability, Creativity and Non-Judgement, with homemade massage oils to match The Spa Guide in association with Healing Holidays was originally published with the March issue.

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Now read our full Ayurveda Parkschloesschen spa review Keep scrolling to see the previous winners Like this? Now read: Best yoga retreats in the world The healthiest countries in the world 10 lifestyle and wellness trends The winners. Amy Dickerson. Now read our full Preidlhof spa review Buy a copy of our March issue to read the full review in the Spa Guide James Rodd.

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