Conde Nast Traveller Wellness & Spa Guide 2026

Nestled within a private 8½ hectare park overlooking the medieval spa town of Fiuggi just an hour south of Rome,  Palazzo Fiuggi boasts an assembly of scientists and doctors who will carefully craft a bespoke portfolio of medical services, wellness treatments and holistic therapies designed exclusively for you. You can go to detox, to lose weight, to get fitter, or to have a full medical MOT.

Situated just a short hop from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, RAKxa Integrative Wellness blends the latest medical science with holistic, traditional therapies such as Ayurveda and Traditional Thai and Chinese Medicine to provide a 360-degree approach to wellness.

Cleanse your gut in style at Lanserhof Lans. Tucked away in the stunning Tyrolean Alps, this modern Mayr marvel combines a five-star setting with five-star treatments and a variety of programmes.

If you are looking to explore your spiritual side and improve your Yogi poses, then Shreyas Retreat might just be your haven. A spiritual ashram with a touch of luxury.

Surrounded by the Italian Dolomities, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Engel Ayurpura offers a range of Ayurveda programmes, from short breaks to the full-on traditional Panchakarma detox.

SHA Spain may be as sexy and stylish as any resort on the Med, but don’t let that fool you - this is a serious medical clinic offering a plethora of programmes and medical diagnostics. You can do it all here, from a sleep-recovery programm

Set against a breathtaking alpine backdrop in the beautiful village of Oberau, Mount Med Resort is a serious medical clinic offering a plethora of programmes and medical diagnostics.

Lefay Lago Di Garda is a place to rebalance and rejuvenate, with its mixture of Chinese and traditional medicines. Throw in knock-out views over Lake Garda, a top-notch Spa and delicious food, and you have the full package.

Nestled in Austria's beautiful Styrian hill country, this holistic Ayurveda retreat offers a huge range of programmes, from short breaks to the full-on traditional Panchakarma detox, as well as acupuncture, and incredible oil massages.  

If you want to hunker down and do some deep healing close to home, then Euphoria’s unique blend of ancient Greek and Chinese wellness wisdom is just the ticket.

Circled by the Tyrolean Alps, Park Igls is a medical clinic that adheres to the Mayr principle. A stay here offers a major reboot to your system, so expect a light diet, a gentle exercise plan and a tailor-made course of treatments.

Set your body and mind straight at this serious Medical Spa in Italy’s picturesque South Tyrol region. With world-class facilities, expert practitioners and intensive programmes, Palace Merano is one of the best places to go for a deep detox.

Nestled among the gardens of a classic 19th century villa on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, guests flock here to visit the hotel’s Thalassotherapy Centre which has been in operation since the 1970s.

Set on a white sand beach on the sunny south coast of Sardinia, Forte Village Resort offers a wide variety of accommodation options, alongside various amenities including a thalassotherapy spa, numerous restaurants, sporting facilities and tennis courts.

Clinique La Prairie is a legendary Medical Spa set on the shores of Lake Geneva. Their holistic approach to medical wellbeing uses a combination of progressive medical expertise, internationally trained spa therapists and an exciting collection of traditional and alternative philosophies.

Created by Swiss entrepreneur and hotelier Hans Jürg Buff, Buff Medical Resort is a cutting-edge Medical Spa that combines state-of-the-art medical facilities and holistic therapies with the comfort of a five-star hotel.

Set on an idyllic beach on the island of Crete, Daios Cove combines a holistic approach to health and wellness with innovative medical technology such as cryotherapy. It also boasts a brilliant kid's club if you are travelling as a family.

Hidden deep in Germany’s beautiful Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau is perfect for solo travellers, couples, and families alike. Home to not one spa, but six, including one dedicated entirely to families, there are various heated pools, saunas and a spa menu featuring a selection of soothing and healing treatments.

Located in the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, this modernist hideaway in the mountains is the perfect destination for those wanting to relax and let go of their troubles.

Situated on the shores of breath-taking Lake Altaussee, this impressive medical spa offers guests the complete package when it comes to an effective wellness retreat and delivery of the Mayr Cure.

Nestled among Tuscany’s beautiful  countryside is the five star Terme Di Saturnia Natural Golf & Spa Resort which is located on the site of a rich thermal spring which dates back nearly 3000 years.

Under the supervision of their world-renowned medical staff, your health will be restored the Mayr way at VIVAMAYR Maria Wörth's state-of-the-art medical facility on the shores of Lake Wörthersee.

If you are running on empty and in urgent need of some serious downtime, then Six Senses Vana is the place for you. Discover its soulful solution to mental and physical stress.

If you're looking for the very best in wellness fixes then look no further than Chiva-Som. It still remains triumphantly at the top of its game with its world leading experts, classes and treatments. The best of the best.

If you are looking for a wellness and fitness reboot, then Absolute Sanctuary is your place. It takes a comprehensive holistic approach to health, delivering transformative results with long-lasting effects, and it won’t break the bank.

Located on the gentle shores of the Arabian Gulf, Zulal Wellness Resort is a pioneering wellness destination that blends Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with a holistic health and wellbeing philosophy, established by Chiva-Som, the internationally-acclaimed wellness resort in Thailand.

A stay at Kamalaya works wonders for the mind and body in equal measures - there are programmes to detox, to lose weight, to get fit and to deal with burnout, with all of them designed to help you relax, renew and revitalise.

Set in the Himalayan foothills and surrounded by lush forests, this legendary wellness retreat is world famous for its Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta.

Located north of Riviera Maya on Mexico's breathtakingly beautiful Caribbean coast line, SHA Mexico is the sister property of the multi-award winning Medical Spa, and Healing Holidays’ favourite, SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain.

You may be aware of Soukya because of its royal connections (Queen Camilla & King Charles love it here). We know it as a very serious health sanctuary offering the best in Ayurveda healing - a cure-it-all bolthole founded by the esteemed Dr Isaac Mathai.

Set in the grounds of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort overlooking the Andaman Sea, Layan Life is a pioneering wellness retreat that combines Traditional Thai Medicine  with advanced medical treatments and diagnostics, tailored nutrition and personalised fitness.

Located just three hours from the bustling metropolis of Mumbai in the serene mountains of the Western Ghats is Dharana At Shillim, a one-of-a-kind eco-wellness retreat offering a soothing sanctuary for body, mind and spirit.

Founded by life coach, chef and best-selling author Diana Stobo, the five-star Retreat Costa Rica nestles amongst lush green quartz mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers everything from detox to fitness.

REVIVO is a sustainable wellness retreat nestled amidst the breezy hills of Nusa Dua in southern Bali, offering fully immersive wellness programmes that are curated and led by a team of resident wellbeing experts.