ESCAPE & REPLENISH YOUR SOUL AT THESE 10 EXTRAORDINARY RETREATS NOW

Escape to one of these beautiful locations to find your best self. Focusing on wellness and mental healing, each of these 10 places will leave you feeling completely revitalized. Check them out below! 

1. CHIVA SOM -- HUA HIN, THAILAND

Located on the quiet beach of Hua Hin, Thailand, Chiva Som really lets you get away in order to live in the moment. With luxury suites amidst 7 acres of tropical gardens, this wellness center surrounds you with beauty.

Enjoy a range of ancient and Western therapies, with their highly-trained professionals and personalized plans.

Chiva Som has been recognized as one of the best wellness retreats in the world by names such as Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure. 

2. STILLPOINT LODGE -- HALIBUT COVE, ALASKA

Escape to the Alaskan wilderness at Stillpoint Lodge, in Kachemak Bay Park. It offers guided meditation and yoga, an outdoor labyrinth, and a poustinia (silent meditation space), all with a connection to nature.

The restaurant features including from the property’s organic garden, like fresh-caught oysters, mussels, salmon and halibut.

If you venture out into the surrounding wilderness, you will encounter beautiful wildlife such as bears, whales, and sea otters. Hike and paddle among icebergs. And more!

3. KAMALAYA WELLNESS SANCTUARY & HOLISTIC SPA -- KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

Get away and discover life’s potential at the award winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa, on the beautiful tropical coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand.

Indulge in an original blend of healing traditions from the East and West, a vital connection to nature, and a strong emphasis on body nourishment. Check out their popular Stress & Burnout, Healthy Lifestyle, Emotional Balance, and many more.

A cave once used by Buddhist monks makes this tropical paradise particularly special.

4. ANANDA SPA -- RISHIKESH, INDIA

Escape to the Himalayan foothills, where yoga was first practiced, to restore and replenish yourself at Ananda Spa. This luxury wellness destination, housed in a hilltop maharajah’s palace, specializes in Ayurvedic healing, India’s ancient holistic system.

After consulting with the Ayurvedic doctor, a personalized treatment program is prescribed, including daily yoga and meditation classes, massage treatments, chakra healing, reiki, crystal healing, and more.

5. COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE -- UBUD, INDONESIA

Escape deep into the lush forest near Ubud, Indonesia, where you’ll find Como Shambhala Estate, an ultra-luxe wellness resort.

We love the stylish tropical design and appreciate the world-renowned health offerings, including classes, treatments, and seminars, led by renowned visiting masters.

Then get out and enjoy local adventure activities like nature hikes, biking, and rafting, as you explore Bali’s stunning rice paddies and river gorges.

6. PEPPERS SENTOSA SEMINYAK SPA -- BALI, INDONESIA

Peppers Sentosa Seminyak Spa is a beautiful contemporary spa and full-service wellness resort, where you can enjoy custom-tailored holistic healing programs, including energy healing, chakra-balancing programs, and life coaching. The spa also offers anti-aging and cosmetic medical services.

You can escape to the private garden-enclosed pool villas for personal sanctuary.

7. THE FARM AT SAN BENITO -- SAN BENITO, PHILIPPINES

The Farm at San Benito, in San Benito, Philippines, offers holistic rejuvenation in the midst of an eco-friendly, lush coconut plantation.

The Farm is known for its Detox, Prevention, and Recovery Retreats, which focus on medically guided physical and spiritual cleanses. It also features one of Asia’s first vegan restaurants as well as a raw food restaurant, using produce fresh from its own organic garden.

8. LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT -- AUSTIN, TEXAS

Escape to Lake Austin Spa and Resort where you can enjoy experience an array of outdoor healing activities amidst 19 acres of beautiful lakeside land.

With beautiful hikes and views, allow your mind to rest easy after a killer week at SXSW!

9. SHREYAS YOGA RETREAT -- BANGALORE, INDIA

Escape to Sheryas for exceptional yoga retreats. Located on the outskirts of Bangalore, this 25-acre Relais & Châteaux resort offers luxurious tent cottages, villas, a serene swimming pool, a fabulous library, and a cinema, along with its extraordinary holistic services.

Enjoy a combination of Hatha, Ashtanga, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) practices here.

10. BHUTAN

The entire tiny country of Bhutan offers some beautiful escapes.

Instead of measuring development by the production, or GDP, this idiosyncratic country turns a blind eye to material items and focuses on happiness. Bhutan is the only country with a Gross National Happiness Index!

Part ways with the everyday rat race to enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna, while truly feeling the impacts of a happy culture.

Bhutan has also been named one of the world’s 10 most important biodiversity hotspots.

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: Courtesy of Chiva-Som. Outdoor Pool. Hua Hin, Thailand.
2. Image: Courtesy of Chiva-Som.  Hua Hin, Thailand.
3. Image: Courtesy of Chiva-Som.  Hua Hin, Thailand.
4. Image: Courtesy of Still Point Lodge. Pier 2 Cabin. Halibut Cove, Alaska.
5. Image: Courtesy of Still Point Lodge. The Perch Cabin. Halibut Cove, Alaska.
6. Image: Courtesy of Kamalaya. The Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa. Koh Samui, Thailand.
7. Image: Courtesy of Ananda Spa. Rishikesh, India.
8. Image: Courtesy ofCOMO Shambhala Estate. Ubud, Indonesia.
9. Image: Courtesy of Peppers Sentosa Seminyak Spa. Bali Indonesia.
10. Image: Courtesy of The Farm at San Benito. San Benito, Philippines.
11. Image: Courtesy of Lake Austin Spa Resort. Yoga Hero. Austin, Texas.
12. Image: Courtesy ofShreyas Yoga Retreat. Poolside Cottages. Bangalore, India.
13. Image: by Richard Hopkins. Tiger's Nest. Bhutan.
14. Image: Courtesy of Lake Austin Spa Resort. Paddle Boarding on the Lake. Austin, Texas.
15. Image: Courtesy of Still Point Lodge. The Perch Cabin. Halibut Cove, Alaska.
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17. Image: Courtesy ofCOMO Shambhala Estate. Ubud, Indonesia.