The best hotels for a spa break
From the Swiss Alps to the megacity of Tokyo
5 January 2021
There's probably no wrong time to treat yourself to some relaxing downtime at a Spa to pamper yourself. Switching off from stressful everyday life, letting your soul dangle and supplying your body with fresh energy - taking a little break is beneficial for everyone. Here are the seven best hotels for a little spa getaway that will take your mind off things.
The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland, Andermatt
Gotthardstrasse 4, 6490 Andermatt, Switzerland
The Chedi Adermatt's Spa stretches right in the middle of the imposing Swiss Alps. With its Asian-inspired style, the hotel is perfect for finding peace and tranquillity amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Relaxing is possible in ten different suites and in a wellness landscape, which is also divided into 2,400 square meters. Guests can choose between numerous pools with massage functions, several saunas and the hotel's own yoga and Pilates studios. Those who like to swim can enjoy the luxuriously designed, 35-meter indoor pool.
Especially recommended: The Omorovicza Full-Body-Massage
Six Senses Douro Valley, Lamego, Portugal
Quinta Vale de Abrão, 5100-758 Samodães, Portugal
Portugal also has a lot to offer when it comes to relaxation and wellness. The Six Senses hotel group has now also settled in Lamego and convinces with a dreamlike mixture of luxurious wellness and sustainability. The hotel is located directly in the Portuguese vineyards and offers an impressive view of the vines. If you want to experience something besides massages, sauna visits and soothing trips to the indoor and outdoor pools, you can take part in a meditation under the ancient cedars that are steeped in history. Another highlight of the hotel is the in-house vegetable and fruit garden, from which guests are served refreshing dishes.
Especially recommended: The 90-minute Detox Massage
Borgo Egnazia, Salvelletri, Italy
Strada Comunale Egnazia 72010, Savelletri, Italy
The Pompeii-style villas alone that the hotel has to offer would be worth a trip. But behind the luxurious walls of the exclusive wellness residence awaits one more thing. Relax in a simple temple of tranquillity and be pampered by the sounds of the hotel's own therapists, who will meet you in floor-length gowns.
Especially recommended: the U-Berafatt massage, to the sounds of an accordion.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, San Diego, USA
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, United States.
Those who allow themselves some time off at the exclusive Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa get a lot on offer. Early mornings start the day with spin and TRX classes. Afternoons are all about fig facials and lemon baths. Only about 40 kilometers from the lively coastal city of San Diego, this relaxing wellness resort awaits with playful outdoor pools and a breathtaking setting.
Especially recommended: The Sacred Nature Outdoor Massage
Amangiri, Canyon Point, USA
1 Kayenta Rd, Canyon Point, UT 84741, United State
The Amangiri is a resort nestled in the wilderness of Canyon Point. On a breathtakingly large area, guests are pampered with the traditional healing methods of the Navajo. Treatments are centered around the four elements, earth, air, fire and water. One of the resort's eye-catchers is a pavilion that floats in the middle of the water. There, guests can relax in a steam bath or take a relaxing dip in the numerous pools.
Especially recommended: The Grounding Massage Ritual
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, Lanai, USA
1 Keomoku Highway, Lanai City, HI 96763, United States
Those who book a time-out at the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai get to feel a stay in a class of its own. That's because the Hawaiian resort's wellness and spa treatments are designed around Dr. David Agus' "move, nourish, rest" philosophy. Every experience guests have there is individually tailored and meant to feel like a conversation between body and mind.
Especially recommended: The O'furo Bath Experience
Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
The Otemachi Tower, 1 Chome-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
A visit to Tokyo, a metropolis of millions, doesn't sound much like relaxation at first. But the Aman Hotel is located on the 33rd floor of a glass skyscraper. There, Japanese aesthetics meet contemporary design. Guests should not miss out on a visit to the 30-metre-long, black granite pool. This creates an illusion that makes guests believe they are floating above the clouds.
Especially recommended: The Nourishing Scrub & Wrap Ritual
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