Across the world, dozens of innovative and exciting experiences have cropped up for , making the decision to book a vacation entirely centered around a spa day all the more of a great idea. Ready to set sail abroad? Continue ahead to find out the most talked-about spa openings and treatments of the year and where you should book your next trip to.
The Ranch Malibu shook up the wellness world when it first debuted in with a seven-day health immersion, receiving numerous awards and attracting celebrity names to the property. Fast forward 12 years and the company has expanded the iconic program overseas. The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi Medical Retreat opened its doors in May of this year with a seven-night, eight-day stay that features a four-hour morning mountain hike, nap time, afternoon strength and core training classes, yoga, and a daily massage β each day.
The 30, square foot wellness destination features North America's only ocean-fed seawater pool and the spa was reimagined by architecture Ignacio Alonso, who is previously known for his work on Aire Ancient Baths in New York City. The experience includes a bathhouse, caladium, thermal baths, sauna and steam, a salt room, plus indoor-outdoor treatment suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The restoration of this landmark is debuting in August and on top of the 20 guest rooms, five guest cottages, and six landscaped acres, it will also include a full-service spa by ONDA Beauty with facial and body treatments.
Architecture buffs already love Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort for its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, and the property just completed its healing Tierra Luna Spa and opened the doors to its outdoor Sol Garden βmaking it all the more of a must-visit destination. This treatment offers a customized mud, chakra oil, and crystal selection plus the blending of oils, gemstones, and muds to apply with a naturally grown and dried luffa. In March of this year the property launched its Deep-Sea Ice Bath treatment, which immerses guests in cold water drawn from the Pacific Ocean.
Ice-cold seawater baths are said to help with everything from improved blood and lymphatic circulation to muscle recovery and joint relief. Oh, and relaxation, too. The highly anticipated opening of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad opening July will debut with a 6, square-foot spa and fitness center, including eight treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and partnerships including one with Augustinus Bader.
