There are many reasons to take a wellness retreat. You might need to recover from a demanding period at work, make changes to your lifestyle, improve your fitness or simply have some time to yourself. For others, a retreat can provide an opportunity to reflect on a life transition or take a more considered approach to their long-term health.
The challenge can then be knowing where to go. Some wellness resorts focus on relaxation and restorative treatments, while others offer structured programs centred on fitness, nutrition, stress management, emotional wellbeing or longevity. The experiences can be very different, even when the resorts appear similar on the surface.
As a wellness travel specialist, I understand what each resort does well, who it is best suited to and what you can realistically expect from the experience.
To help you get started with your planning, I’ve selected 12 wellness destinations to consider for 2027, one for each month of the year. From emotional wellbeing in Thailand to Ayurvedic traditions in India, active recovery in New Zealand and thalassotherapy in Portugal, each offers a different approach to looking after your wellbeing.
