It’s a tradition old as time: traveling to delightful places to “take the cure.” And have we got the health retreats for you—both OGs with devoted fans and newcomers making waves; spas espousing traditional healing arts, those applying science and technology, and those combining both. Do you dream of truly transformative travel? Here you go.
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A Snob’s Guide to Bootcamp Spas
They’re designed to get you on the right track fast.
A Snob’s Guide to Seriously Sporty Spas
These retreats give you a potent combo of intense physical workouts, science-based treatments, and a big dollop of coddling.
A Snob’s Guide to Spas on Ships
One definition of bliss at sea is padding down a ship’s hallway from your suite to the spa in a robe and slippers. Here’s what awaits.
A Snob’s Guide to Ayurvedic Spas
Mind your dosha! The ancient south Asian practice of ayurveda, aficionados claim, can fix what ails us.
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Jen Murphy is a journalist who specializes in fitness, wellness, and active travel. She covers fitness for the New York Times and is the author of the Yoga (Man)ual.
Sue Bryant is an award-winning writer and editor specializing in travel, in particular cruising and experiential travel. She is cruise editor of London's The Times and The Sunday Times and also contributes to Cruise Critic, Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Cruise Passenger, Travel Weekly, National Geographic Traveller and Insight Guides.
April Long writes about beauty, wellness, and luxury skincare for Town & Country.
