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Wellness & Spas

Welcome to our soothing Wellness and Spas section, where you’ll find everything you need to live a little better - from the best spa and retreat openings around the world, to the latest wellness trends we’re all talking about

This is what really happens when you visit a holistic healer
Transformational sages worth travelling the world for
The rise of psychedelic retreats: the most intrepid, life-changing trip
Precisely calibrated, marrying science and shamanism, new psychedelic retreats involve the mind freediving into the deep
I went on a transformative men's retreat and this is what I learned about (modern) masculinity
Toby Skinner joins a ground-breaking retreat aimed at rewiring masculinity and nurturing brotherhood
The best yoga retreats in the UK and Ireland
Sizzling in saunas, bedding down in a Koyt, foraging or remote island hopping – wellness is what you make it in 2023
Spa Guide
The best spas in the world
The best wellness destinations in the world
11 products our beauty editor always travels with
Holy grail beauty and skincare products to keep in your carry-on
5 TikTok wellness trends to know about in 2023
Welcome to WellnessTok – from gua sha tools to mindful journaling and digital detoxes, these wellness trends are making waves on TikTok
The best mental health retreats in the UK
The places in the UK to visit when everything gets a bit much. These are the best mental health retreats to unwind, relax and reset your mind.
The best affordable spas in London
The loveliest places to go for a soothing escape (that are affordable)
Aerial BVI, spa review
A Caribbean castaway island with seriously feel good menus 
The Ranch at Palazzo Fiuggi, spa review
The famous hill-yomping fitness programme makes a guest appearance at Italy’s shiniest medi-spa hotel
The complete guide to salon and spa etiquette
The do’s and don’ts during your all-important ‘me time’, according to experts 
14 best wellness retreats in the UK for 2023
Healing boltholes for your body and mind – without stepping on a plane
The latest spa trends and treatments taking the UK by storm in 2023
Recent openings are enhancing the UK spa scene, while established leading lights reveal surprising new treatments
Lanserhof Sylt, Germany spa review
Take a look inside this results-driven retreat embracing cutting-edge medicine and natural healing on the German island of Sylt
How to fit in exercise while travelling
Tips and tricks to staying fit and healthy while on the go
5 ways to care for your mental health when travelling
Does going away boost your mental health or increase your anxiety? We explore the relationship between travel and mental wellbeing
Spa Guide
The best destination spas in the world: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards
Where to unwind and reboot at the world's dreamiest destination spas, as voted for by you in our Readers' Choice Awards 2022
Claridge's Spa review: “If you’re looking for top-to-toe pampering, this is the pinnacle” 
We were one of the first in to Claridge's first ever spa
From shamanism to stem-cell spa treatments, these are the 14 latest wellness trends to know about
The world's leading feel-good spaces are becoming even more focused