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
Four festival pros give us their ultimate beauty and wellness hacks for festival season
From the best multitasking beauty products to the vitamins everyone should be packing
By Anita Bhagwandas
Can flying by plane affect your sex life?
Fact or fiction: how does flying impact your sex life?
By Olivia Morelli
The best hair salons in London
Where to go for your pre-holiday hair care
By Anita Bhagwandas and Olivia Morelli
What it’s like to go on a mum and baby retreat
Five days in Tuscany to reconnect with our pre-baby selves
By Rebecca Cope
The travel beauty products you need this summer
It's sunshine season – these are the best beauty products to take on your travels this summer
By Anita Bhagwandas
Travel Well
Why detoxing, TikTok fads and overpriced treatments are making way for a new type of inclusive wellness travel
The people around the world pushing for a more inclusive wellness space
By Chloe Laws
Editor Recommendations
- Convent Square Lisbon, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel reviewPortugal, Lisbon, R. Dom Antão de Almada 4Read full reviewA modern oasis with serious history, set in the heart of Lisbon’s most walkable districtPowered By: Booking.com
- The One Palácio da Anunciada Lisbon hotel reviewPortugal, Lisboa, R. das Portas de Santo Antão 112 134Read full reviewA central Lisbon hideaway steeped in historyPowered By: Booking.com
- Torel Palace Lisbon hotel reviewPortugal, Lisboa, R. Câmara Pestana 45Read full reviewThis hilltop hotel offers some of the best views of Lisbon without the crowdsPowered By: Booking.com
- Four Seasons Hotel Las VegasUnited States, Las Vegas, 3960 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewLovely hotel that, while consistent with the high-end quality of any Four Seasons, is actually blissfully smaller and feels more privatePowered By: Booking.com
- Nobu Hotel Caesars PalaceUnited States, Las Vegas, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd SRead full reviewAn exclusive-feeling hotel that is smack in the middle of the Vegas chaosPowered By: Booking.com
- MGM Grand Hotel & CasinoUnited States, Las Vegas, 3799 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewMassive suites, a huge entertainment lineup, ever-refreshing dining options, and one of the city’s most massive nightlife complexes keeps this historic hotel freshPowered By: Booking.com
- AriaUnited States, Las Vegas, 3730 S Las Vegas BlvdRead full reviewGuests are here to relax and be cared forPowered By: Booking.com
- Vdara Hotel & SpaUnited States, Las Vegas, 2600 W Harmon AveRead full reviewA lovely sanctuary for those who don't need to be right in the action; in fact, those who prefer to be away from itPowered By: Booking.com
The best spas in Scotland
The loveliest spas for a restorative break in Scotland
By Angelina Villa-Clarke
The ultimate guide to waterproof makeup
A how-to guide for keeping your makeup in place this summer
By Anita Bhagwandas
Our Favourite Spas in the World
- RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat, Thailand spa reviewThailand, Phra Pradaeng District, 28/8 หมู่ 9 Wat Bang Nam Phueng AlleyRead full reviewHolistic healing on a lush island near BangkokPowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
- Palmaïa, The House of Aïa spa reviewMexico, Quintana Roo, PlayacarRead full reviewA free spirited, welcoming-to-all Mexican beach and jungle retreat that takes the high-end all-inclusive to another levelPowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
- Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Thailand spa reviewThailand, Hua Hin, 73/4-6 Petchkasem RoadRead full reviewWhere guided exercise and treatments combinePowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
- Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel spa reviewPortugal, Cruz da Bota Lote 27, Estrada de AlvorRead full reviewPortugal’s first five-star medical spa – anti-ageing is the focus at this one-stop-shop for body and mindPowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
- Park Igls, Austria spa reviewAustria, Innsbruck, Igler Street 51Read full reviewClinical clout meets holistic healthcare in the AlpsPowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
- Absolute Sanctuary Koh Samui spa reviewThailand, Koh Samui, 88 Moo 5, CheongmonRead full reviewNo gimmicks or gadgets, just good value and resultsPowered By: https://www.healingholidays.com
Spa Guide
The best spas in London
The editors of Condé Nast Traveller have put together the ultimate guide to the best spas in London. For inspiration just outside of the capital, see our pick of the best spas near London
By Issy von Simson
I'm a beauty editor and these are the five things I always do before a summer holiday
Top beauty tips for a hassle-free summer
By Anita Bhagwandas
A guide to travelling with wigs
Tips, tricks and advice for going on how best to travel with a wig
By Anita Bhagwandas
Spa Guide
The best spas in the UK
Getaway to Britain's best country-house spas and retreats. From Cornwall to the Lake District, these country-house hotels are home to some of the best spas in the UK
By Olivia Morelli
Is drinking on planes no longer cool?
Has drinking on planes lost its allure? Here, we take a look at why travellers are less interested in sipping alcohol on flights
By Olivia Morelli
Swollen faces, hands and ankles: why do we get puffy on flights?
Your complete guide to what causes puffiness on flights and what to do about it
By Anita Bhagwandas
Is after-dark wellness the new trend to boost your sex life?
From midnight swims to improved sleep, late-night wellness can reap dividends between the sheets
By Amy Abrahams
This ancient practice has become 2024's biggest wellness trend
Ayurveda is sparking a return to back-to-basics wellness.
By Anita Bhagwandas
The 10 best beauty and wellness spots in LA right now
Where to find celebrity-approved wellness in LA
By Taylor Jean Stephan
This hotel is using AI to help guests lucid dream – here’s what happened when I tried it
Kimpton Fitzroy’s ‘Room to Dream’ experience is taking sleep tourism to a new – deeper – level
By Charley Ward
We spoke to three people with a fear of flying – these are the methods that work
How to overcome a fear of flying, according to a psychologist
By Olivia Morelli
Inside the rise of London's wellness members' clubs
Is London the new LA? Lydia Bell investigates the elite wellness spaces popping up across the city and wonders whether London is the new global hub of wellbeing
By Lydia Bell
This new wellness treatment might cure jetlag
It’s the new wellness treatment beloved by those in the know, but what is it, is it safe - and can it mitigate against the effects of frequent travel?
By Anita Bhagwandas
Finding balance at Thailand's storied wellness retreats
The healing sanctuaries on the island of Koh Samui help a writer reset after a traumatic few years
By Chloe Bottero
Museum or spa? This 'healthy hotel’ is calling us to Québec City
Juliet Kinsman discovers how to travel better in a convent-turned-wellness sanctuary in the heart of Old Québec
By Juliet Kinsman
The London experts that got my midlife health on track
Beset by raging hormones and stress, Lydia Bell turned to London’s health, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness specialists.
By Lydia Bell
Inside the UK spa leading the way for accessibility
Is this the UK's most inclusive spa?
By Lucy Webster
Will travelling to a Blue Zone help you live longer?
How travel to a Blue Zone could impact your life
By Jen Murphy