A Few Travel Options to celebrate National Wellness Month
In celebration of National Wellness Month (August) there still may be time to take advantage of these wellness travel options:
MSC Cruises’ Wellness at Sea experience
MSC cruises has enhanced their MSC Aurea Spa experience. Launching across the fleet throughout 2026, the new offering combines luxury spa rituals, advanced skincare technologies, medical wellness services and personalized treatments typically associated with leading wellness resorts.
Available on select ships, highlights of the newly enhanced MSC Aurea Spa experience include:
- IV therapy, aesthetic injectables, dermal fillers and permanent make-up performed by licensed professionals.
- Hydro-microdermabrasion technology and premium skincare solutions from renowned brand Opatra London.
- AI-powered personalised skin assessments providing tailored treatment recommendations and product guidance.
- A relaxing scalp and hair ritual inspired by traditional Japanese wellness practices
- Advanced teeth whitening treatments delivered by qualified specialists using the latest technology.
Before or after treatments, guests can also relax and enjoy a wellness tea from a menu curated by team Dr. Joseph and designed to support relaxation and recovery. More about their wellness offerings on their web site
Wellness Fusion Rooms at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda
Introduced earlier this year, the new Wellness Fusion Rooms at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic were designed to enhance the resort’s other wellness offerings.
Located in the adults-only Zen Oasis, the Emerald Jungle rooms now include the following amenities:
- An Energy & Nutrition Kit* with healthy snacks and drinks paired with what they call an “energy ritual card” to support mindful refreshment and daily wellness.
- A Wellness Night Kit complete with pillow mist, sleeping mask, and a night ritual card with a promo code for an app designed to create a guided routine for restful sleep.
- A Pampering Kit with essential oil roll-on, bath salts, and a bath ritual card with a 10% discount on Spa treatments and products, plus free access to the hydrotherapy experience. Find out more about Michès Playa Esmeralda
Curaçao Offers Both Wellness and Medical Travel Opportunities
An island country located in the southern Caribbean Sea, Curaçao is working to positioning itself as a destination for both wellness and medical tourism.
Since the beginning of the year, they have introduced a number of new offerings including the following:
- Centers that specialize in therapeutic programs for children and adults with physical or cognitive challenges. One example is dolphin-assisted therapy, offered at the Curaçao Dolphin Therapy and Research Center, where structured programs are guided by trained professionals.
- A wide range of wellness experiences including water-based therapies, spa treatments, yoga sessions, and wellness retreats. One example of a water-based relaxation therapy is Wata Flow Therapy, offering guided movements in warm water.
- The natural surroundings of Curaçao allow visitors can explore hiking trails, coastal areas, and outdoor spaces that encourage movement and connection with nature.
Read about what else Curaçao offers for the wellness-minded traveler.
Rancho La Puerta Summer Specials
Consistently named one of the top destination spas in the world by readers of magazines Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure, summer specials at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico include the following:
- Valid for new reservations only and available now to September 11, you can stay seven nights for the price of five.
- With a seven-night Summer Stay and Wellness Package you can save up to $1,300 on triple occupancy and $1,200 on doubles. The package includes three signature spa treatments per person.
- Now to through to September 11 you can save 10% on three to four-night stays, and 15% on five to six-night stays
About an hour’s from San Diego, Rancho La Puerta is nestled amidst natural surroundings at the base of Mount Kuchumaa which offers about 40 miles of hiking trails.
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