A wellness getaway perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond

Love is in the air this month, and there are endless ways to express it. But if your love deserves a more luxurious gift than a bottle of Veuve or a box of his chocolate truffles (both of which are great gifts, of course!), consider the gift of a wellness trip. A wellness adventure is a great gift for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Give now and enjoy the fun of sharing later.

There’s a reason wellness trips for couples are trending. After all, sharing is caring, and if you can combine an increased sense of well-being with a fun and romantic shared experience, even better. The idea of ​​slowing down and taking an enriching and resonant wellness journey together is hitting home right now. Because it’s an opportunity to show love to your partner, close friends, and yourself.

“Wellness travel has to be one of the fastest growing categories right now,” says VP of Research at the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading global research and education organization for the wellness industry. said Beth McGroarty. “Slower experiences, less obsession with bucket lists, and more experiential and meaningful travel are all possible. “Travel with the purpose of having new, deeper, more serious experiences. People see the journey, not just the destination,” she continues.

Here are some wellness travel ideas that might surprise you and your fellow travelers.

La Cantera Resort & Spa is located at the highest point in San Antonio, offering beautiful views overlooking the rugged Texas Hill Country. Nature is everywhere on the 550-acre property, which also includes access to Lost He Maples State Park, which has 18 miles of hiking trails. Not far from the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Texas Hill Country wineries.

The property itself is lively and has lots of really fun things to do. There are 12 dining options, including Signature, a special occasion favorite with divinely delicious cuisine. championship golf course. 5 pools. and the award-winning Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness. However, guests can find plenty of hidden spots to enjoy time alone or together. The 34 tranquil villas have private pools, and La Cantera offers his SEVEN, an adults-only premium guest floor with a personal concierge, private check-in, and bar.

But when it comes to wellness, the 25,000 square foot Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness is not only one of the top spas in Texas, but one of the best in the country. Special offers for February include “Float Away with Me,” a floating his bed meditation under the Texas stars with a sound bowl and tea lights. Escape Together (available year-round) begins with a Sugarfoot scrub, followed by an energy-balancing and relaxing massage. Take home a special LOVE gift set by Tara Spa Therapy. The calming “Galentine’s/Guyentine” package includes a signature mani/pedi, a rose quartz face mask, and a glass of rose. Or, if you’re traveling alone, try the blissful 4-handed massage, All About Me, performed by two massage therapists, followed by a glass of sparkling rosé. Relax in Loma de Vida’s deep pool and order lunch at the spa cafe. Or relax at Topaz, an adults-only infinity-edge pool. With plenty of yoga and fitness, a monthly lecture series, and multiple relaxation areas, you can easily spend a full day (or more) at the spa, so plan accordingly. Hint: La Cantera is a great place to watch the solar eclipse in April.

When it comes to wellness, St. Lucia’s iconic all-inclusive wellness resort, Body Holiday, seems to have it all. Located on a beautiful private sandy beach in St. Lucia with views of the famous Pitons, Body Holidays was the Caribbean’s first wellness resort, opening in 1988 and continuing to innovate and inspire wellness seekers ever since. With 155 rooms and four luxury villas perched above the beach, Bodie Holidays offers a wide range of programs and activities. The fitness center’s schedule changes daily, with up to 40 classes per day ranging from salsa to beach yoga, boot camp, archery and scuba diving.

Guests can enroll in the BodyHoliday Body Science Program, a custom head-to-toe medical assessment at the Wellness Center, where they can work with medical professionals to address issues related to sleep, nutrition, and more. The Spa and Ayurveda Center (Pavitra) features treatments that incorporate Eastern and Western approaches to wellness, Reiki and Pilates. We offer a variety of holistic spa treatments from around the world, including acupuncture and a variety of Bhutanese massages performed by master therapists from Bhutan. We offer five restaurants, from a casual wellness cafe to his award-winning TAO, where you can enjoy a sophisticated international menu and a gentle sea breeze. Be sure to book your I-TAL Culinary Experience in advance. Rasta-inspired, plant-based dinners at the hotel’s hilltop organic farm, where much of the hotel’s produce is sourced. (You can also help harvest your own produce for dinner if you wish.) The food is unique and delicious, and the environment is dreamy.

At BodyHoliday, guests can float in inner tubes in the ocean and soak up the St. Lucian sun while sipping on cocktails and mocktails. You can also book a spot at one of his targeted wellness retreats led by sleep experts, nutritionists, and more. Whichever you choose, we guarantee you’ll come back enjoying the glow of good health.

Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome

Rome is known as the Eternal City for many reasons. But I think that’s because you can’t help but come back again and again and be captivated by its amazing beauty and eternal charm. Then, when you return, book a stay at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome. The palace is a curved 19th-century neoclassical marble palace overlooking Piazza della Repubblica and Via Nazionale. The hotel is perfectly located and within walking distance of many attractions such as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. Paying homage to history, Anantara was built over the ancient Baths of Diocletian. There is a glass area downstairs in the hotel where you can actually see the baths. You can also visit the ruins of the baths opposite the square.

A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this peaceful and beautiful hotel offers 232 rooms and suites with a unique Roman feel. Each room is elegant and spacious, with understated charm and many luxurious details, including marble bathrooms, sunny living rooms, and incredibly high ceilings. There are 5 restaurants and you will want to try them all. But SEEN, the vibrant new rooftop bar and restaurant, has to be seen to be believed. The rooftop pool is one of the few in Rome and the views are simply astonishing. You can literally see some of the most beautiful rooftops and cupolas in the city at eye level. We offer an extensive Italian-Japanese fusion menu and an extensive and impressive sushi bar. (Learn how to make traditional Roman pasta by enrolling in Anantara’s signature cooking class, Spice Spoon.)

World-famous, the Anantara Spa here is a tranquil wellness haven with a couples’ steam shower, hammam, infrared sauna, and four treatment suites. Close to the Baths of Diocletian, this spa draws inspiration from ancient Roman bathing rituals, including Emperor Diocletian’s spa and bath ritual, which used olive oil, honey, sea salt, medicinal herbs, and Etruscan mud. We offer a wide range of unique treatments. Couples Spa includes a sea salt exfoliation and mud wrap. Ayurvedic treatments such as Abhyanga massage are also available. Also featured are his Friends Moments, body treatments and massages designed to be shared with friends.

O2 Beach Club & Spa is located on Barbados’ picturesque sandy beaches where sea turtles nest in season. A relatively new luxury all-inclusive (spa treatments are separate), Barbados’ family-run O2 Beach Club & Spa is part of the Oceans Hotel Group, where you can stretch your legs in the sand or relax in a warm environment. It’s an easy place to do things. Accept Bajan hospitality.

The rooms and suites are spacious and feature a modern ‘beach’ design. Hint: Book your accommodation with an ocean view. Six restaurants, including Chef’s Table and Private Dining, offer a variety of delicious cuisines (don’t miss Oro, perfect for a special dinner). Also, spend time in the 5,600 square foot Aqua Spa. The spa is a bright and refreshing wellness temple inspired by the idea of ​​’health through water’, with serene views of the Caribbean Sea. Our menu ranges from OSEA’s Sea of ​​Life facial to the Bajan Body Blast, an invigorating body treatment using Bajan lime. In the hammam room, you can experience a refreshing hammam ritual, deliciously refreshing and detoxifying. O2 also offers a variety of mind-body modalities, including the art of meditation and yoga on the pool deck.

The expansion of wellness services includes a new women’s wellness program for those traveling with their girlfriends, offering menopause and perimenopause-focused treatments at Acqua Spa.Program includes: vagus nerve meditation massage, Designed to support women, along with lymphatic drainage and reflexology, it can help reduce symptoms of hormonal imbalances and relieve hot flashes. The resort is also affiliated with the nearby BioConnect She Medical Center, which focuses on treating midlife women. Telemedicine consultations are available prior to your arrival. Dr. Roberta Corona, a menopause expert, can help you schedule a treatment appointment before your stay.