Healing Retreats: These Are the Best Addresses
Transformative, spiritual experiences are the trend of the moment - these luxury resorts nurture both body and mind.
January 8, 2024
Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Mexico
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Nestled between lush mangrove forests, calming waterways and a breathtaking coastline, the Riviera Maya is an oasis for the senses, where you can send your soul on a revitalizing wellness journey. The Healing Retreats are inspired by ancient traditions; they also include holistic hydrothermal therapy, which harnesses the regenerative effects of the rainforest. Classic Mexican charm meets Asian lifestyle in the villas and suites, making each accommodation a peaceful retreat. In the restaurants, guests can enjoy hearty Mexican, Thai and modern fusion cuisine.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Mexico
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juárez KM 298 Riviera Maya, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tel.: +52 984 877 3688
Web: banyantree.com
Price: Doubles from € 303
Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique
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This aesthetic jewel in Mozambique is almost too good to be true - on the southern tip of Benguerra Island, you can hardly believe your eyes when you inspect the paradisiacal surroundings. The mere stay here makes all worries seem far away, but in the Natural Wellness Center the healing retreat really gets going: hatha yoga, pranayama, reiki and chakra balance are just some of the offers based on the elements that pamper guests here. The Japanese Iyashi Dôme sauna also promotes healing and regeneration through infrared technology. Culinary delights include modern African cuisine.
Kisawa Sanctuary
Kisawa Sanctuary Benguerra Island Inhambane, 1304, Mozambique
Tel.: +971 4 875 2323
Web: kisawasanctuary.com
Price: Doubles from € 5000
Miraval Arizona, United States
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This is the perfect getaway for anyone suffering from seasonal depression during the gloomy months: At the stylish digital detox resort in the Sonoran Desert, an extra dose of vitamin D is guaranteed, as the picturesque area boasts a glorious 350 days of sunshine a year. You can also look forward to soothing treatments at the Life and Balance Spa, where you can focus on topics such as sleep or mindfulness during personal wellness sessions. A variety of meditation techniques and healing experiences for the soul are also on the program.
Miraval Arizona
5000 East, E Vía Estancia Miraval, Tucson, AZ 85739, United States
Tel.: +1 855-234-1672
Web: miravalresorts.com
Price: Doubles from € 849
MasQi, Spain
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The best way to a more fulfilled, more conscious and calmer life: In its Healing Retreats, the Spanish house invites you to discover a new attitude to life using methods such as yoga, meditation, bioenergetic treatments, Ayurveda and mentoring. Ten cozy rooms create an intimate and peaceful atmosphere, while yoga and other courses take place in the unique dome. The restaurant focuses on macrobiotic food of organic origin, which is both delicious and healthy.
MasQi, Spain
46880 Sierra de Mariola, Valencia, Spain
Tel.: +34 699 09 44 40
Web: masqi.es
Price: Doubles incl. full board from € 333
The Dreaming, United Kingdom
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In the heart of Wales, a storybook healing retreat awaits restless romantics. The rustic interior with the highest feel-good factor invites you to dream. Two retreats per week take you into the surrounding woods and reconnect participants with nature - and their inner child. Activities such as forest gathering tours, DIY classes and stargazing are balm for the soul, while cold water immersion improves the body's natural healing process and qigong stimulates the nervous system.
The Dreaming
Rhydoldog House, Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr, Rhayader LD6 5HB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1597 811648
Web: thedreaming.co.uk
Price: From €843 per three-night retreat
The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
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In the middle of the Malaysian rainforest, based on the Ramuan nutritional philosophy, you embark on a holistic wellness journey in a class of its own at this luxurious hideaway. Forest bathing, massages and a healthy diet regenerate the mind and the body's natural functions.
The Datai Langkawi
Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Tel.: +60 4-950 0500
Web: thedatai.com
Price: Doubles from € 442
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Fall 2023.