Top Wellness Retreats of 2019: Premier Destinations for Ultimate Rejuvenation

Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa; New Chandigarh, India

Nestled beside the 8,000-acre Siswan Forest in the Himalayan foothills—a sanctuary for peacocks, barking deer, and occasional big cats—the Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa offers immersive 2019 programs. Choose from a five-day digital detox with yoga, meditation, massages, and forest bathing, or a 21-day medical weight management plan. Indulge in the 12,000-square-foot spa featuring volcanic hot stone massages and singing bowl sound baths. Explore guided forest hikes to spot wildlife, and venture to the surreal Rock Garden of Chandigarh and Le Corbusier-designed city.

Lake Austin Spa Resort; Austin, TX

Ranked among America's top spas, Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas Hill Country welcomes guests with a scenic water taxi ride along the lake (a river), spotting hawks and herons. Dive into Ripple Effects water therapies like Paddleboard Yoga, Driftaway Meditation, Aquatic Craniosacral Massage, and Float Away Massage. Kayak, SUP, or enjoy land-based fitness. Savor Executive Chef Stéphane Beaucamp's Conscientious Cuisine, blending French techniques with Texas farm-fresh ingredients and global superfoods—acclaimed at New York's James Beard House.

Adler Spa Resort Thermae; San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy

This Tuscan haven embraces indulgence over austerity, with Brunello wine baths and nearby Montalcino and Montepulciano vineyards. For medical wellness, access doctor-supervised therapies honoring the region's ancient healing legacy. Soak in historic Bagno Vignoni—visited by Lorenzo de’ Medici and Saint Catherine—then relax in Adler’s thermal pools. From March 31 to April 4, join Gravel Bike Week with pro cyclist Giuseppe “Beppe” Guerini, exploring Abbeys of Sant’Antimo and Monte Oliveto Maggiore, followed by sports massages.

Como Shambhala Estate; near Ubud, Bali

This Balinese retreat in a sacred river valley evokes serenity with misty palms, petal offerings, and yoga pavilions amid lush foliage. Hardcore wellness seekers can try the custom biathlon: rice paddy treks and temple tours. Options include cleanse programs, medically supervised Ayurveda, fitness stays, or personalized blends—no shortcuts to nirvana, but close enough.

Roving Retreats

G Adventures offers wellness tours to Peru (Sacred Valley yoga, SUP, Inca workouts, community eats) and Nepal (monastery stays, monk visits, Buddha's birthplace). Escape to Shape's 2019 itineraries span Cambodia-Laos, Botswana, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Italy, and India, featuring yoga, local fitness like Khmer boxing, massages, healthy cuisine, and adventures like Big 5 tracking. For post-binge recovery, try Destination Detox.

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