It’s no secret travel is transformative for body, mind, and soul. A one-week wellness retreat that included therapeutic and leisure activities was found to improve mental health in visitors, as well as aid weight loss, a recent Australian study reveals. The best luxury wellness resorts, in particular, offer specialised amenities, expert guides, and tailored itineraries designed to help you get the most out of your stay.
Retreats like California’s Golden Door, Miraval in Texas, and Sensei Lanai in Hawaii are some of the very best in America money can buy, and promise to boost all aspects of your health.
Golden Door, California
California’s Golden Door is an all-inclusive retreat that champions a holistic mind-body approach to health. Your daily itinerary will be tailored to your individual needs right down to your spa treatments, outdoor activities, and the food you eat. In particular, your personalised meal plan will focus on garden-to-table dining and include fresh produce grown on-site.
There’s also 600-acres of beautiful grounds to explore with over 30 miles of walking and hiking trails. With plenty of butterfly meadows, citrus groves, and serene Japanese gardens to get lost in, you’ll never want to leave.
Miraval, Austin, Texas
Set on 220 acres within the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, Miraval is a unique wellness destination designed to help you relax and disconnect. So, turn off your cell phone and focus on getting some quality you-time (most areas in the resort are actually designated digital device-free spaces). Once you check-in, you’ll be asked to set your intention and goals for your stay. Rest assured, Miraval’s staff can support you through all types of life issues like grief and loss, mind balance, and weight loss. The restorative experiences on offer also include meditation, yoga, cooking demonstrations, nature walks, chicken keeping, paddleboarding, and equine therapy.
A trip to Austin also isn’t complete without a relaxing round or two of golf. Golf has actually been proven to improve mental and physical health, so it’s a great activity to fit into your wellness schedule. An electric golf cart can also add a touch of luxury to the whole experience. A cart offers a fast and smooth ride from one hole to the next, so there’s no need to waste energy lugging your clubs around on foot.
Sensei Lanai, Hawaii
Sensei Lania is an amazing wellness retreat located on the untouched Hawaiian island of Lanai. Notably, the retreat operates on a Sensei Way philosophy that centers around three pillars: movement, nourishment, and rest. Once you arrive, you’ll be assigned a Sensei Guide who’ll create your wellness itinerary that includes soul-enriching activities like boating, luxury spa experiences, golf, and even sessions in Lanai’s adventure park course. The guided wellness experience, in particular, includes private yoga and meditation sessions, and even biomarker assessments used to create a meal plan that meets your individual nutritional needs.
Luxury wellness resorts across the U.S. can restore and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. All you need is a short stay at any one of these retreats and you’ll come back feeling like a whole new person.
