Multiple Regions Wellness
The luxury wellness retreats going far beyond the spa menu
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Longevity Pathways
Aman, select locations
Aman brings the star power in tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova through its science-led Longevity Pathways series. Djokovic collaborated with the luxury hotel brand on the first in the series – a three-day Detoxification Programme – which integrates Aman’s signature spa therapies with recovery protocols inspired by the athlete’s own approach to performance and wellbeing.
Available at select Aman properties, the program includes personalised movement sessions, detox-focused nutrition, cleansing therapies, guided yoga and meditation to support mental clarity. Guests can also expect tailored treatments aimed at reducing toxin load, supporting digestive health and enhancing energy. Meanwhile, fellow tennis champion Maria Sharapova has collaborated with Aman on wellness experiences centred on recovery, strength and mental resilience.
Urban age-defying hub
Anantara Wellness, Bangkok
Proving a longevity-focused wellness experience need not require escape to a remote natural setting, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort’s 677-square-metre Anantara Wellness space reimagines the traditional spa as a holistic, diagnostics-driven hub in the heart of the city.
Guests begin with a detailed consultation and tests such as antioxidant, vitamin and Circle DNA analyses, before receiving a personalised plan built around four pillars: Nutritional Harmony, Integrative Medicine, Holistic & Preventative Wellness, and Age Reversal. Signature therapies range from epigenetic cell testing, gut microbiome balancing and immune-strengthening programs to traditional Thai and Chinese medicine treatments, while the age reversal suite adds a high-tech dimension. Think Ultherapy, ICOONE body and face remodelling, Hydrafacial Syndeo and SkinMTX Telomatrix treatments using Nobel Prize–inspired ingredients. This is science-backed wellness at its most luxe.
Genes for Health retreat
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Queensland
In the lush Gold Coast Hinterland, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat’s Genes for Health program invites guests to undergo DNA testing, then take part in epigenetic coaching sessions guided by integrative medical practitioner Dr Karen Coates.
A personalised report outlines their genetic blueprint, addressing areas such as cardiovascular health, detoxification, fat metabolism, inflammation and oxidative stress, while the coaching empowers guests to take charge of their long-term health outcomes by learning how genes influence wellness – and how lifestyle choices can activate or suppress gene expression. An added bonus is access to Gwinganna’s award-winning spa – the largest in the Southern Hemisphere – and the fact that all retreats include complementary therapies, movement sessions and Gwinganna’s organic cuisine to support the retreat’s science-based foundation.
Brain power
Cognitive health programs
Kamalaya, Koh Samui
When it comes to increasing vitality, there’s no better place to start than the brain – the health of which Kamalaya Koh Samui believes is the cornerstone of a vibrant and fulfilling life. The Thai resort’s Cognitive House supports the vital brain-heart connection, offering therapies that blend cognitive science with ancient healing wisdom to nurture mental performance, sharpen focus and enhance memory.
Guests can undergo neurofeedback sessions, as well as bioresonance therapy, meditation and breathwork designed to support neuroplasticity. Sound therapy and photobiomodulation also help to balance brain function and improve sleep quality. Beyond the brain, Kamalaya’s longevity offering goes further with epigenetics and mitochondrial health to address ageing at a cellular level, while curated nutrition guidance is also on offer. With retreats ranging from three to 14 nights and access to a Wellness Guardian mentor to provide ongoing support after guests leave Koh Samui, this is a program with long-term, far-reaching benefits.
Clinical sleep retreats
Sri Panwa, Phuket
Sleep tourism is here to stay, and luxury resort Sri Panwa in Phuket leans into the healing power of rest with sleep-focused wellness packages at its BDMS Wellness Clinic. Designed to address the growing demand for solutions that go beyond surface-level relaxation, the programs include professional sleep testing and close supervision by a medical team to identify and address underlying issues.
Two-, seven- and 14-night programs are tailored to support deeper rest and long-term recovery, and may include expert-led therapies, calming routines and personalised care. Guests can also experience holistic therapies such as Thai massage, meditation and sound healing, all set against the backdrop of Sri Panwa’s panoramic ocean views, with the resort’s luxury villas ensuring privacy and immersion in an environment conducive to rest.
Happy hormones
Longevity and biohacking
Layan LIFE by Anantara, Phuket
Part biohacking intensive, part soul sanctuary, this is one for the ladies. Designed in response to ‘the juggle’ that defines many women’s lives – careers, caring roles and the constant pressure to do more – Layan LIFE by Anantara in Phuket’s ‘Medically Guided Women’s Longevity Retreat’ focuses on energising, balancing and empowering women.
The three-night program focuses on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, with support for hormonal balance, bone density, muscle strength, metabolic and cardiovascular health, cognitive clarity and emotional wellbeing. A second three-night Holistic Women’s Wellness Retreat leans further into Thai healing traditions, mindful movement, therapeutic touch and restorative rituals for women experiencing fatigue, stress, sleep disruption, hormonal imbalance or post-partum recovery.
Guests may travel together, but each follows a personalised wellness path, making the experience particularly relevant to mothers and daughters, sisters or friends seeking a shared retreat with individual outcomes.
Cultural healing
Ryukyu Karate stay and Blue Zone wellness
Hoshinoya Okinawa, Japan
If longevity is the goal, it makes sense to look to one of the world’s Blue Zones – destinations known for a high concentration of long-lived residents. The Japanese island of Okinawa is one such place, and Hoshinoya Okinawa, located in Onna Village, draws on its location’s longevity culture and martial arts heritage through two distinct wellness experiences.
The year-round Ryukyu Karate Stay reframes karate as a path to wellbeing, combining discipline, physical strength and mental clarity. Sessions include karate practice, Ryukyuan martial arts, bodywork and locally rooted cuisine, all connected to Okinawa’s approach to resilience and daily movement. From June 2026, the hotel also offers Okinawa Blue Zone Stay, a three-night program built around Okinawan lifestyle practices, including garden walks, aquatic exercise, Ryukyu cuisine and slower rituals designed to inspire healthier habits. Thanks to the hotel’s coastal setting, the experience is grounded not only in movement and food, but in the rhythms of island life.
Spirit rituals
Shamanic Healing Journey
Cap Karoso, Sumba, Indonesia
Whether navigating a life transition, healing from grief or burnout, or simply longing for a deeper sense of connection, Cap Karoso on the Indonesian isle of Sumba offers its seven-day Shamanic Healing Journey as a rare immersion in the island’s spiritual traditions.
The experience centres on nature, community and Sumbanese shamanic practices, culminating in an encounter with a local shaman. At the resort’s Malala Spa – and in landscapes such as forest clearings, clifftops, secluded beaches and hidden caves – treatments draw on ancient Sumbanese healing practices and Indigenous Marapu traditions, often focusing on grounding, lymphatic release, craniosacral touch and body memory clearing. Immersive movement and meditation sessions include fascia release, biomechanics and Atma yoga – all designed to support nervous system regulation, release and a return to self.
Recently debuted Mondrian Gold Coast is home to CIEL Spa, a bio-wellness destination overlooking Burleigh Heads. The spa’s menu is built around science-led and biohacking-inspired experiences such as photobiomodulation light therapy, infrared sauna sessions, contrast therapy and zero-gravity dry floating. Facials, massages and body therapies using ultra-luxe skincare Augustinus Bader, alongside products from Synergie Skin and Knesko, tick all the boxes for traditional spa treatments. Or guests can take things up a notch with advanced services such as LED therapy and cosmetic skin needling. mondrianhotels.com
Andean rituals
Belmond Andean Explorer, Peru
Bringing new meaning to wellness on the go, Belmond’s Andean Explorer takes guests through the Peruvian Andes aboard one of the world’s most atmospheric luxury trains. The journey travels between Cusco, Puno and Arequipa, with Lake Titicaca among its most memorable stops.
Wellness is woven into the rhythm of the journey, from the Picaflor Spa Car and Andean-inspired treatments to rituals shaped by the surrounding landscape and altitude. Guests can retreat for massages and signature treatments using products by Spanish skincare brand Germaine de Capuccini, alongside an exclusive Andean collection utilising local natural ingredients. Paired with views of Peru’s spectacular, ever-changing landscapes, this is no regular spa treatment – and no regular train journey.
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