5 Wellness Destinations That Offer Travelers Unique Treatments

Wellness tourism is big business. The industry currently generates $651 billion annually and has a forecasted average annual expenditure growth of 16.6% to 2027, according to the Global Wellness Institute. From Gen Z to Babyboomers, travelers of all ages are seeking destinations that offer a wellness component. As a result, people are “bathing” in forests, biohacking, participating in chakra sessions or taking yoga classes with goats. Regardless of the preferred wellness initiatives of travelers, there is simply no denying that health and wellness combine to create a behemoth industry whose spiraling growth seemingly has no limits.

Here are five wellness destinations that cater to travelers who are seeking a respite from the nine-to-five daily grind.

Amrit Ocean Resort, Riviera Beach, FL

Amrit Ocean Resort boasts a four-story, 103,000-square-foot wellness & spa facility. All touchpoints of the resort, including food and beverage, fitness, wellness & spa center and even meetings and events, are inspired by five pillars of wellness – mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep. A 40,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor hydrothermal circuit within the wellness & spa center offers facilities with gender specific options. Each of Amrit’s services begin with a journey through the Aayush, which features a sequence of hot and cold replenishment pools, a hydro-reflexology path, an ultra-filtered lap pool, steam and sauna rooms, an inhalation salt therapy chamber, arctic chill fountains and an effusion shower, which combines with aromas to shower guests in a fine mist, an intense storm, a downpour of rain or a mystic arctic chill. Collaboration with physicians and medical practitioners provides integrated health assessments and services – including targeted health assessments conducted by on-site personal wellness coaches, who assist guests in creating their personal wellness roadmap with health services such as flotation therapy, acupuncture, sound wave therapy, color and light therapy, ayurvedic treatments and infusion therapy in a dedicated infusion lounge. Select wellness programs are supported by the resort’s Personal Wellness Support System, a proprietary, patented technology that personalizes a guests wellness journey before, during and after a guest’s stay and is compatible with other wellness tracking devices, such as Oura Ring and InBody.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, FL

Home to one of the most impressive spas on the Eastern Seaboard, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort features an extensive list of wellness programs. The resort offers ultra-luxurious traditional spa treatments to cutting-edge “touchless” services along with rejuvenating retreats tailor-made using in-depth diagnostic testing. Wellness expert Tammy Pahel, Vice President of Spa & Wellness, predicts that four wellness trends will shape the industry in the months ahead:

1) Sleep innovation will continue: Throughout this year, resorts saw a massive increase in sleep-focused tourism, from properties offering pillow menus and sleep pods.

2) Mindfulness and mental wellness will take center stage: According to the annual State of Student & Youth Travel Report, a focus on mental health and inspirational travel are top trends among Gen Z.

3) Biohacking meets gut health innovation: The past year has seen a significant surge in interest around gut health, with new diet and beverage brands like GutRx and Olipop in demand.

4) The Rise of Innovative Water Therapies: Water therapies are poised to become a focal point in wellness trends, driven by a combination of global wellness movements such as cold plunging, a return to nature and the inherent human connection to water environments.

Cayo Levantado Resort, Dominican Republic

Cayo Levantado Resort, a luxury all-inclusive wellness resort set on a private island off the coast of the Samaná region, is truly a destination where personal transformation is emphasized. This unique resort is perfect for a “new year, new you” escape, offering holistic renewal, meticulously crafted to reset, recharge and reimagine your potential. Personalize your wellness experience via innovative concepts by developing spaces and programs dedicated to health, fitness and self-care. Wellness Paths can be combined to create a truly personalized and diverse exploration of the mind, body and soul. A cleansing and transformational journey is carefully designed to remove limitations as well as release stagnant energy and feelings. Ideal for those seeking a profound connection with their higher self, this path promises cleansing and renewal, paving the way for personal transformation and inner harmony.

The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, CA

The Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey Peninsula’s newly reimagined seaside hideaway, offers a new Burnout Recovery Journey purposefully designed to combat tech burnout and aid weary travelers and professionals in a nurturing environment. With over half of the workforce experiencing severe burnout in the past year, The Sanctuary offers holistic wellness programming that leaves guests feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after their beachside getaway. Package highlights include a 90-minute Renewal Studio & Spa Rejuvenation with a Relaxation Massage and HIGHERDose Infrared PEMF Mat experience, custom sleep hypnosis audio produced by Traveling Hypnotist Podcast, which incorporates mindful techniques and ocean soundscapes recorded at The Sanctuary.

Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort & Spa, SC

In 2025, Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort & Spa will introduce an entirely new wellness experience for guests, the first major total overhaul to its programming since “HHH” opened to guests 49 years ago. The revitalizing coastal retreats – H3 Island Healthy Getaways – available beginning in January focus on beachside wellness and self-care. Guests have the option to personalize their stay with five tracks focused on outdoor adventure, self-care and renewal, culinary, fitness or recreation. Visitors can choose from a three-day weekend recharge or a more immersive week-long retreat. The most customized wellness offering in the resort’s history will give guests their choice of “Healthy Enhancements” which range from mindfulness sessions and nutrition workshops to activities like pickleball, kayaking, spa treatments, private cooking lessons, pilates and more.

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