{"id":18615,"date":"2016-03-01T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=18615"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:50:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:50:40","slug":"top-wellness-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/top-wellness-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Top wellness hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">One of the biggest hotel trends you will see in 2016 is an emphasis on wellness. As a frequent traveler, I have noticed that an increasing number of hotels are already making health and wellness a priority by creating more yoga rooms and healthy dining options. Here are four hotels around the world that have taken wellness to a whole new level!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Alaya Hotel in Tulum, Mexico<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Riviera-Maya-Hotels-Alaya-Tulum.h12260560.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alaya<\/a> is one of three Tulum hotels to host <a href=\"https:\/\/lifesourceretreats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Source Retreats<\/a>, a series of luxury retreats that help you with everything from managing stress to detoxifying your body. The hotel itself\u00a0is the embodiment of the Tulum spirit: beachy, Bohemian and environmentally conscious. You will feel inspired by its design at every turn. Each all-inclusive Life Source retreat involves much more than just yoga. From sound healing meditation to Mayan mud circles and Temezcal ceremonies, expert healers, life coaches, and nutritionists will help you reset and recenter you life in the most idyllic setting imaginable. All meals are included with your stay here, but you can customize dining options with a choice of an entirely raw, vegan menu, or a juice detox!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This is the ultimate rejuvenation for your mind, body, and soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Caf\u00e9 Royal Hotel in London, England <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Head to Regent Street in London and prepare to immersive yourself into the world of Akasha Luxury Spa at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/London-Hotels-Hotel-Cafe-Royal.h5349114.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caf\u00e9 Royal Hotel<\/a>. Here, specialists such as Reiki masters, aquatic bodywork instructors and intuitive counselors are on-hand to show you innovative new approaches to holistic well-being. Round out your experience with a dip in London\u2019s first Watsu pool for a hydro-treatment and a purifying scrub in the spa\u2019s exquisite Hammam. Also try the spa&#8217;s\u00a0delicious menu of teas, shakes, juices, and sugarless, gluten-free sweets!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Viewfinder Tip:<\/strong> Temezcal is a traditional purification ceremony that takes place in a stone house, or &#8220;calli.&#8221; The steam can be intense,\u00a0but you feel extremely rejuvenated afterward.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I\u2019ve always loved being in the desert. The air, the light \u2014 it\u2019s all very grounding. One of the best desert retreats is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Tucson-Hotels-Canyon-Ranch-Resort-In-Tucson.h1107715.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canyon Ranch<\/a> in Tucson, Arizona. This resort\u00a0offers guests one of the most comprehensive lists of wellness offerings in the world.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you\u2019re seeking to get fit, the hotel\u2019s exercise physiologists can design a customized plan that takes advantage of Canyon Ranch\u2019s sprawling aerobic and aqua centers. You can even take to the high ropes and challenge your fears. If you\u2019re seeking something more metaphysical, have an astrology or crystal energy session. Whatever aspect of your life that you wish to enrich, Canyon Ranch has something for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali, Indonesia\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If Bali has been at the top of your bucket list, you should book a stay at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Bali-Hotels-COMO-Shambhala-Estate.h4829582.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> COMO Shambhala Estate<\/a>. Once you step foot on this property you will feel instantly relaxed. It is a true escape from it all. Every day at COMO Shambhala Estate, you can start your morning with complimentary yoga classes, guided walks, and group wellness activities. And since you are in Bali, a place known for its healing powers, you should absolutely try a traditional Balinese healing ceremony or a temple purification ceremony. Customized Ayurvedic nutritional programs and cleanses will kick-start your metabolism and have you feeling fantastic while you soak in the sights, sounds and soul of this magical place.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dishing on the best hotels around the world to rejuvenate the soul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14316,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1828,1782,1778,1859,1780,1788,1791,2042],"tags":[65],"authors":[2226],"class_list":["post-18615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bali","category-destinations","category-features","category-hotels","category-inspiration","category-interests","category-mexico","category-wellness","tag-spa","authors-courtney-scott","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - 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