Not yet convinced to celebrate National Wellness this August? Here are seven exceptional wellness destinations and spa properties to inspire your next restorative escape.
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Ojai Valley Inn
Nestled in the Topatopa Mountains, Ojai Valley Inn offers a refined, peaceful retreat long celebrated for its restorative atmosphere. The resort caters to active travelers and wellness seekers alike with guided hikes, bike tours, rock climbing, surf lessons and tennis. Spa Ojai provides a thoughtful menu of treatments and spiritual wellness services designed to refocus both body and mind. Signature offerings include a cleansing sage ritual, meditative drumming sessions, Native American prayer songs and psychic readings from the Inn’s resident healer.
Elemara Salon & Spa at La Concha Resort
Situated along the beachfront in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Elemara Salon & Spa blends elemental sensories with Latin elegance. The spa features seven curated treatment rooms, including two outdoor suites designed for couples, and uses clean, effective skincare products from respected brands. This season the spa introduces oncology-aware treatments, delivered by therapists certified in touch and cancer care, making it the first spa in Puerto Rico to offer specialized services for guests undergoing cancer treatment or recovery.
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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Home to one of Florida’s few five-star spas, Eau Palm Beach offers a luxurious sanctuary focused on relaxation and indulgence. Treatments feature high-end French skincare lines and a range of signature facials and massages. The spa experience extends beyond treatments to include tranquil spaces such as a reflection pool and hanging chairs, steam rooms and saunas, a Self-Centered Garden, and thoughtful touches like complimentary Champagne and seasonal treats.
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection
Susurros del Corazón recently introduced ONDA, an expansive new Auberge Spa on Bahía de Banderas. ONDA’s philosophy centers on joy and reconnecting with self, partner and community through ritualized therapies and movement. Signature offerings include Las Ondas, a rhythmic massage designed to release entrenched tension and renew vitality. Daily programs feature local healers and visiting practitioners leading meditative rituals, breathwork, and movement classes that honor both body and mind.
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Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection
SANA, the spa at Etéreo, celebrates the art of living well through sensory therapies, holistic treatments and energy work. Drawing inspiration from the jungle and nearby cenotes, the spa emphasizes healing through nature, water and indigenous self-care practices. Guests can explore Mayan healing traditions alongside contemporary modalities like detoxifying clay wraps, crystal healing, sound baths, full-moon ceremonies and bespoke scent blending to support inner balance.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
At Esperanza, the resort’s spa offers culturally rooted, holistic treatments that focus on full-body relaxation and restoration. The spa experience is informed by ancient Mexican wellness traditions and delivers immersive therapies designed to restore equilibrium and calm, helping guests reconnect with a sense of wellbeing.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
THE WELL at Chileno Bay presents a comprehensive wellness program with restorative treatments and culturally immersive experiences. The facility includes unique features such as The Bath House, a Nap Garden, a Reflexology Pool and multiple outdoor treatment rooms. For National Wellness Month, the resort typically offers curated refresh-retreat packages that include personalized amenities, daily tea service and tailored treatments to support a short yet potent reset for mind, body and spirit.