Spa News: How to Relax in Winter 2025
In winter 2025, there are numerous trendy destinations where relaxation and wellness take center stage. These fantastic hotels and resorts are your must-visits of the season.
January 28, 2025
Spa News
A Bathhouse with history
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The U.S. magazine Time has named the 100 most beautiful places in the world—among them is Zeyrek Cinili Hamam in Istanbul. Here, visitors can bathe not only in luxury but also in history. The Ottoman bathhouse from the 16th century shines as both a spa and a museum following a 13-year restoration. Fragments of the original blue-and-white tiles, which gave the magnificent building its name ("cinili" means "tiled"), are artfully displayed.
Zeyrek Cinili Hamam
Zeyrek Mah. İtfaiye Cad. 44, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 521 21 61 - zeyrekcinilihamam.com
Luxury in lavender
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Maslina Resort, nestled in a secluded bay celebrating the beauty and nature of Croatia's Hvar Island, has announced its reopening for May 1, 2025. The focus will be on bespoke experiences, including the Lavender Dreams and Lavender Sleep retreats, which highlight the island's iconic lavender fields.
Maslina Resort
Uvala Maslinica 11, 21460, Stari Grad, Croatia
+385 21 888 700 - maslinaresort.com
Weed instead of wine
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The green valleys of Sonoma County are famous for their vineyards, but at Mine + Farm, a different kind of green takes center stage. This former orchard has transformed into a cannabis-friendly lodge. Its main attraction? Homegrown cannabis, offered to guests—a true "high-end" experience.
Mine + Farm Inn
12850 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446, United States
+1-707-869-4466 - mineandfarminn.com
Boot camp in paradise
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Pulih—a simple word with profound meaning—defines the fitness and wellness program at The Datai Langkawi in Malaysia's Datai Bay. This idyllic destination, surrounded by majestic rainforest, naturally lowers guests' stress levels. Pulih, derived from the local language Bahasa Melayu, means "to recover." Alongside yoga and Pilates sessions, the resort offers a beach boot camp where tires are flipped, weights are lifted, and endurance is tested. Who says recovery can’t be a challenge?
The Datai Langkawi
Sdn. Bhd., Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Pulau Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
+60 4 9500 500 - thedatai.com
Spiritual wellness
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At One&Only Palmilla Resort on the coast of Los Cabos, guests can expect more than just relaxation—they’ll meet Blanquita, the resort healer, who infuses their lives with a mix of spiritual charm and sacred energy. Her rituals, deeply rooted in the mystical wisdom of Mexican traditions, are soul journeys, ranging from the Copal ceremony to the cacao ritual.
One&Only Palmilla
Kilometro 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, 23400 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
+52 624 146 7000 - oneandonlyresorts.com
Winter forest bathing
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How does winter work without skis? It’s simple: Head to Carinthia’s Lesachtal, proudly known as “the most unspoiled valley in Europe,” and leave the bustling slopes behind. At Almwellness Resort Tuffbad, three kilometers away from civilization, winter becomes a true retreat. Here, you can try forest bathing accompanied by the crunch of freshly fallen snow or swim laps in the steaming infinity pool instead of waiting in line at the ski lift.
Almwellness-Resort Tuffbad
Tuffbad 3, 9654 St. Lorenzen, Austria
+43 4716 - 622 - almwellness.com
Best Pools
Le Bristol Paris
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Perhaps the most famous indoor pool in Paris is the rooftop swimming pool on the sixth floor of the Bristol with a view of the Eiffel Tower; built in the 1980s as a tribute to - guess what - a ship.
Le Bristol Paris
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
+33 1 53 43 43 00 - oetkercollection.com
Corinthia London
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The hotel is known for its splendor, so it's not surprising that the black marble pool is considered one of the most luxurious in the British metropolis - and one of the largest.
The Corinthia London
Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7930 8181 - corinthia.com
The Charles Munich
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The 800-square-meter temple of well-being invites you to relax in a 15-meter pool with soft music and fragrant essential oils.
The Charles Hotel
Sophienstrasse 28, 80333 Munich, Germany
+49 89 544 5550 - roccofortehotels.com
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This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Winter 2024/25.