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Wellness & Spas

It's time for a little self-care.

Places to Stay

The Best Hotels in Costa Rica, From Luxury Glamping Sites to Sustainable Resorts

Beautiful hotels in an even more beautiful place—as chosen by our editors.
Places to Stay

7 Babymoon-Friendly Hotels That Are Relaxing, Rejuvenating, and Restorative

Quiet inns and beachfront properties to visit alone, with a partner, or with a group before baby arrives.
Hot List

The Best New Wellness Hotels in the World: 2023 Hot List

The best wellness hotel openings of the past year, selected from our global list of winners.
Wellness & Spas

Inside Luxury Safari Operator Singita's New Holistic Wellness Approach

On a trip to South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses.

How to Sleep on a Plane—Even If You're in the Middle Seat

We asked the experts for their best tips and tricks.

Air France’s Lounge at JFK Offers French Cooking and Free Clarins Facials

The two-level space in Terminal 1 offers thoughtful pre-flight amenities for fliers in the New York City airport. 

Sleep Tourism Is Trending in 2023, With A.I.-Equipped Hotel Beds and Glamping Under Dark Skies

If your idea of great nightlife is uninterrupted REM, you’ll love these nine hotels, glamping sites, and sleep spas.

Mindfulness Treatments Are the Latest Global Spa Trend—Here's Where to Find Them

From wildlife therapy to sound-bathing techniques in massage sessions, these mind spa offerings are increasingly being tied to body treatments for ultimate rejuvenation.

What It's Really Like to Join an Ayahuasca Retreat Alongside Spiritual Experts

And how to find the right one for you—from remote Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.

Spas and Wellness Resorts

Spa Guide

The 19 Best Spas in London, According to Our U.K. Editors

This is the ultimate guide to the best spas in the English capital.
Inspiration

A Sense of Wellbeing Among the Trees in Mendocino County, California

In Northern California's Mendocino County, where the crashing Pacific meets old-growth forests, encounters with nature are the key to mindfulness.
Wellness & Spas

The Best Palm Springs Spa Retreats for a Desert Wellness Escape

The Coachella Valley’s soothing desert air is a perfect excuse to steal away for a break—and these top spas want you to know the true meaning of an oasis retreat.
Wellness & Spas

This Medi-Spa in Northern Germany Embraces Cutting-Edge Medical Treatments and Natural Healing

Europe's leading medi-spa opens near the shore in north Germany—with its familiar gut-busting results.
Wellness & Spas

The Best Spas for a Weekend Getaway

For when you need some serious self-care.
Wellness & Spas

The 17 Best Wellness Retreats in the World

New year, new wellness frontier—from Connecticut to the Caribbean.
Destinations

The Best Spas and Retreats for Recharging in the Catskills and Hudson Valley

The region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least), and more recently are upping the ante.
Destinations

9 Historic European Spas and Bathhouses to Unwind At

From Iceland to Estonia, these relaxing spots in Europe will leave you blissed out—with a glowing complexion to prove it.
Shopping

34 Best Wellness Gifts for Travelers Who Deserve a Day Off

From cozy waffle knit robes to soothing gua sha sets, these gifts will help anyone relax.
Inspiration

The World’s Coolest Underwater Hotels

These over-the-top aquatic suites take “deep sleep” to a whole new level. 
Wellness & Spas

Following a Path to Healing in Germany’s Storied Spa Towns

William Cook heads to the legendary haven of Baden-Baden and points north—destinations that have drawn visitors to their thermal springs since antiquity—in search of a cure for the past few years.
Readers' Choice Awards

Top 19 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top destination spa resorts in the United States.
Places to Stay

Where to Stay When You Visit Yosemite

These are your chic, remote, vintage, and forested options.
Rentals

The Best Places to Stay Near Rocky Mountain National Park, From Swanky Hotels to Woodsy Cabins

Geothermal pools, Victorian architecture, and the inspiration for ‘The Shining’ await.
Wellness & Spas

In Baden-Baden, Learning to Heal in the Style of German Aristocrats

One writer searches for a modern-day sense of wellbeing in the old-world spa destination. 
Women Who Travel

After Loss, Helping My Mother-in-Law Find Joy Again on a Broadway Cruise

The lively sailing allowed us both to rediscover our passions—and proved that the show really does go on.
News & Advice

How to Be a Respectful Visitor to Türkiye Post-Earthquake

Istanbul resident Jenna Scatena asks locals: What does it mean to be a thoughtful traveler to the country right now?
Women Who Travel

Inside the Fight to Allow Flight Attendants and Pilots to Pump Breast Milk at 30,000 Feet

Flight attendants and pilots were recently excluded from expansive new federal laws that protect pumping in the workplace.
News & Advice

20 Best Travel Deals to Book Now, From Cheap Hawaii Flights to an Amtrak Flash Sale

Jump on these deals now, so you can travel cheaper later.

My Favorite Airbnb in California: A Romantic, Secluded Cabin Near Los Angeles

It's packed with amenities like a hot tub, freestanding fireplace, and a secret movie room.

How to Pack Valuables for Your Next Flight

Simple tricks to ensure your irreplaceable items aren't lost, stolen, or broken while in transit.

23 Best Things to Do in Chicago

How to get to know the city that’s second to none.

How I Packed for My Babymoon in Iceland

The lightweight boots, handy tripod, and yummy snacks I packed to explore the Golden Circle. 

What It's Like to Go to the World's Most Remote Disco

How far would you travel for a party? Becky Lucas went 1,251 miles from London to Iceland’s solated Westfjords to dance a few days away.