Whether you’re planning a city break in London or a secluded getaway on Panama’s Caribbean coast, four newly opened luxury properties are raising the bar for spa and wellness experiences this season. Each of these destinations introduces thoughtful, well-designed facilities that blend modern medical treatments with traditional, nature-forward practices.
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Morocco’s First Medi Spa
On March 1, a luxury Moroccan resort unveiled the next stage of its opening with the launch of what it bills as Morocco’s first Medi Spa, a comprehensive wellness complex covering approximately 46,000 square feet. The facility features nine treatment rooms and five medical cabins, including a dedicated balneotherapy suite. Thermal experiences are central to the program and range from traditional hammams to saunas, steam rooms and a Himalayan salt cave. The Medi Spa combines evidence-based medical treatments with time-honored healing traditions, with a strong emphasis on the hammam ritual. Signature therapies incorporate natural Atlas clay, and bespoke multi-day wellness programs focus on fitness, nutrition, sleep optimization, emotional balance and metabolic health.
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Treehouse Spa in Panama
Opening this May at Nayara Bocas del Toro on Panama’s Caribbean coast, a treehouse spa designed by Elora Hardy offers a nature-centric wellness escape. Constructed from locally sourced bamboo and partially petrified timber retrieved from the Panama Canal, the spa emphasizes sustainable materials and immersive design. Treatments use all-natural Biosfera products handcrafted in Costa Rica, featuring local herbs, tropical fruits and botanical extracts. The setting and product philosophy create a calm, restorative experience rooted in the surrounding rainforest and coastline.
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New Nordic-Style Spa in London
Fitzrovia’s newest hotel, The Newman, brings a Nordic-inspired wellness space to central London, offering an urban refuge from the city’s pace. The spa includes hot-and-cold therapy cabins, an active salt therapy room and a hydrotherapy pool. The hotel’s yoga studio features a dedicated salt wall designed to support respiratory wellbeing. Treatments are enhanced with medical-grade LED therapies and Hyperice recovery tools, combining traditional thermal rituals with contemporary recovery technologies for a balanced approach to rest and performance.
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andBeyond Suyian Wellness Center in Kenya
This July, andBeyond expands its Kenyan portfolio with a new wellness center at a property focused on conservation and nature immersion. After days spent on camel and horseback safaris, botany walks or exploring Stone Age–era rock paintings, guests can return to relax in a setting designed for restoration. The wellness center includes two treatment rooms, a steam room and a cold plunge pool that overlook the surrounding wilderness, creating a serene place to recover and reflect after active days outdoors.
Each of these new spas emphasizes a curated approach to wellbeing—whether through medical-grade therapies, sustainably sourced materials, traditional thermal rituals or nature-integrated design—giving travelers more options for thoughtful, restorative experiences around the world.