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Wellness & Spas

It's time for a little self-care.

Wellness & Spas

We Tried Out the New Dior Spa on Board the Royal Scotsman Train—Here's What It's Like

Think glossy lacquered walls, the Maison's burgundy Toile de Jouy, and one of the most comfortable spa beds in the world.
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.

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.

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. 
Shopping

31 Best Tote Bags for Travel: Luxurious, Sustainable, and Versatile Picks Our Editors Love

From roomy canvas carryalls to sleek leather work bags, a good tote is a travel essential. 
Women Who Travel

The Women Reinterpreting Henna for the Modern Generation

A meaningful exploration of the history and evolution of henna, told through the mesmerizing designs of artists old and new.
Destinations

The Best Things to Do in Munich, From River Surfing to Fine Art Museums

The Village of a Million People is a quiet haven of contentment—at least, outside of Oktoberfest—with plenty to experience year-round.
News & Advice

Is Room Service Dead?

A look at the state of the beloved hotel offering in 2023.

Where to Celebrate the Boston Pride Parade This Year

This year marks the city’s first Pride parade since 2019—here are the best block parties, drag shows, and fundraisers to check out.

You Can Still Book Cheap Summer Flights to These Destinations

From popular vacation spots like Orlando and Las Vegas to more unexpected getaways, summer savings are still out there.

17 Best Hotels in Nashville

Where to find that Music City hospitality.

These Are Italy's Most Expensive Hotel Suites

With prices over $47,000 per night, these rooms are spread from Venice to Sardinia.

Where to Eat, Play, and Stay, in Delray Beach, Florida

An artsy hamlet by the beach that's booming with new hotels, restaurants, and shops, Delray Beach packs South Florida charm without the pretension.