You’ve spent the holidays traveling near and far to see friends and family. You even squeezed in a final business trip to wrap up your workload for 2024. But with obligatory holiday travels coming to an end, it’s time to book travel experiences that rejuvenate your skin and soul. Your first voyage of 2025 should focus on thyself.
Here are new wellness resorts and experiences launching in 2025 that are all about indulging the senses and tending to your own mental and physical wellness. Whether it’s a solo trip, group travel, or a simple staycation, this list serves as a subtle reminder to take care of yourself in the new year, guilt-free.
Top Wellness Retreats 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman – Cayman Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Spa at the Cayman Islands offers treatments from the skin experts at ESPA and 111Skin. Facials blend oceanic ingredients like algae and marine mud to heal and detoxify. Paired with cutting edge skincare technology, the hotel spa says its treatments deliver visible results by the time you check out.
Guests can opt for the 111Skin Package which includes a private jet service to a one-week stay filled with daily facial experiences and a year supply of 111Skin products. The ultra-luxurious package grants access to a private yoga class, a sound bowl experience, a massage treatment aboard a private boat, among other one-of-a-kind wellness experiences. It’s the trip of a lifetime for a skincare fanatic.
Terra Palm Springs – Palm Springs, CA
Opening January 2025, Terra Palm Springs is a luxurious yet holistic wellness retreat. Set in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Terra Palm Springs is an oasis of rejuvenation and tranquility featuring a Himalayan salt sauna, cold plunge therapy and a pool with mountain views. The center has designed a calming rain room where soothing thunderstorm sounds allow one to achieve deep meditation. Health-conscious cuisine is part of the experience, where guests can enjoy poolside bites, wellness tonics and nourishing juices. End your evening with your in-room PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) mat which is known to stimulate cells and reduce inflammation at every touchpoint. It’s the perfect precursor to a night of restorative sleep.
The Well at Chileno Bay – Los Cabos, Mexico
Nestled on the Pacific shores of Los Cabos, Mexico, The Well at Chileno Bay balances both modern and ancient ways of living. Located in the middle of the desert across 22 acres of land, this vibrant wellness destination features a sacred Bath House, rest-inducing Nap Garden & Reflexology Pool, and outdoor treatment rooms to put wellness at the center of your stay. Attune your mind, body and spirit with the healing powers of the coastal landscape and make wellness part of your every day, even on vacation.
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Longboat Key, FL
Two words: Relaxation Lounge. The St. Regis Spa, a 20,000-square-foot beachfront sanctuary, begins with a luxurious lounge designed to begin your wellness journey complete with delicate lighting and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s the perfect place to reset your nervous system before indulging in a treatment.
The overall spa’s aesthetic was inspired by Caroline Astor and the Gilded Age, resulting an opulent yet timeless escape. The services, meanwhile, are inspired by the ocean. It features a hydrothermal section, a Finnish sauna, eucalyptus steam room, snow shower, cold plunge, and sensorial showers. Signature treatments include the "Caroline Collection" with the Flawless Garden Rose experience—a luxurious combination of a skin-softening granita scrub and a full-body massage infused with Porcelain Flower oil. The Private Suite for two provides an intimate setting with a shower and hydrotherapy tub, with personalized treatments tailored to each guest.
In partnership with La Mer, the spa offers guests the signature Genaissance de La Mer Facial, a 90-minute indulgence that targets points of concern with expert massage and stimulating drainage techniques in order to smoothen and rejuvenate the skin. Guests can also unwind at The Celebration Bar where they can end the day with champagne and locally sourced beverages, while enjoying ocean views.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection – Hawai'i
For those seeking hotels and treatments that prioritize sustainability, The Auberge Spa at Mauna Lani feature treatments and practices that support and protect the natural landscapes of Hawai’i. Its traditional treatments are performed by professional therapists and serve exclusive concoctions crafted with native plants and healing botanicals. Ideal for healing during the colder months, travelers can melt away holiday stress or work tension with the Lomi Lomi, an ancient Hawaiian massage method. They can also book the goop Glow Facial, a detoxifying and moisturizing treatment featuring goop-approved products—a spa service offered exclusively at Mauna Lani.
The Ranch Hudson Valley – Sloatsburg, NY
Sometimes, we need a little more structure to spark our path to wellness. The Ranch Hudson Valley is a retreat that is just about an hour drive from New York City with 3-night and 4-night guided wellness programs. Each day features a signature itinerary of mountain hikes, naptime, strength training classes, restorative yoga, deep tissue massage and organic, plant-based culinary meals focused on detoxification and revitalization.
The historic lakefront hotel is nestled on 200 acres of forestry with inspiring views of the tranquil lake The facade and grounds showcase the original architectural style with antique furnishings and finishes, while its 25 private guest rooms feature timeless and inviting design. The property includes a 5,000 square foot Solarium, a spa, multiple pools, hot and cold plunges. Its ballroom was recently converted into a fully-equipped, spacious gym for yoga, spin and fitness classes.
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya — Mexico
A Caribbean escape to the Conrad Tulum boasts the Conrad Spa Tulum, where the spa menu is inspired by the legends of Mayan gods, and rituals inspired by the local culture and traditions of the pre-Hispanic culture. The spa’s architecture mimics a cenote, which are natural underground pools which were once used for Mayan ceremonies. The treatment to book is The Kinich Ahau Journey, an 80-minute experience named after the Sun God of Mayan culture, known as the creator of “the four directions of the universe.” The symbolic treatment begins with two masseuses providing a 4-hand massage synchronized to pre-Hispanic music, while using heat from warmed poultices to soothe the body.