30 Wellness & Sustainability


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March 2026


and beauty longevity to the Rocky Mountains. Tattoo-friendly onsen town: Kinosaki Onsen, Hyo- go Prefecture, Japan


Reset Mode On: 14 Wellness Retreats to Start Your Year Right!


Japan’s onsen (natural hot springs) have been cen- tral to the country’s wellness culture for centuries,


drawing


travellers seek- ing their healing properties. Due to tradition, most onsen still restrict entry to visitors with tattoos. Fa- mous for onsen-hop- ping, the town fea- tures seven public baths, all tattoo-friend- ly, each with its own charm, history and style. In- dividual inns may have their own


tattoo policies, so check beforehand.


Off-grid escape: The Is- lands of Tahiti, French Polynesia Located in the heart of Te Islands of Tahiti, Niu Shack offers an unparalleled off-grid escape that blends natural beauty with holistic wellness and healthy eating. Surrounded by tropical landscapes and pristine beaches, this eco-friendly retreat in- vites guests to indulge in traditional Polynesian beauty and wellness rituals, including soothing massages using local oils, riverside beauty rituals and calming yoga sessions set against the backdrop of serene ocean views. Thermal longev- retreat:


ity Spirit


Hotel Thermal Spa, Hungary Spirit Hotel Ter- mal Spa in Western Hungary is built around its private thermal spring rich in rare minerals. A short flight from the UK, the adult-focused retreat has 22 pools, personalised de- tox, anti-inflammatory and


hether you’re looking to re- charge and reset or sim- ply want to start the year feeling your best, take this as your sign.


W Wellness in nature: Amanemu


Retreats, Ise-Shima, Japan Located in Japan’s


Ise-Shima National Park and overlooking serene Ago Bay, Amanemu is a sanctuary of wellness grounded in the art of


Japanese onsen


bathing and mindful living. Private pavil- ions house miner- al-rich hot spring baths and tailored p r og rammes range from detox to slow-ageing, inviting deep res- toration in a sub- lime natural setting. Beyond the resort, Amanemu’s team can arrange


authentic


tion on the National Register of Historic Plac- es. Indigenous communities long travelled to the springs for medicinal purposes before it was transformed into Arizona’s first wellness resort. Largest wellness re-


sort in the Middle East: Zulal Wellness Resort, Qatar Located


in Al Ruwais, a


90-minute drive from Doha, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chi- va-Som spans over 280,000 square me- tres and fea- tures two di s t in c t a r e a s : Zulal


Se-


renity, an adults-on- and Zulal


ly cul-


tural encounters, from meeting local Ama pearl di- vers to exploring coastal trails and traditional culinary workshops. Where


history and ern luxury Springs, Morristown, retreat,


Discover y, for guests of all ages. Sur- rounded by the Arabian Gulf, the re- sort combines privacy and exclusivity with easy city


mod-


collide: Castle Hot Arizona


Home to naturally restorative thermal wa-


ters and three acres of farmland supplying its restaurant, Castle Hot Springs has been a true retreat since 1826, earning it recogni-


access. Zulal is the largest wellness


resort in the Middle East, blending traditional Ar- abic and Islamic medicine as well as holistic well- ness principles to create the ultimate sanctuary. Parkside pamper: Tenaya at Yosemite, Yosemite Mariposa County,


California A spa getaway, surrounded by nature in the Si-


erra National Forest. Te spa resort, Tenaya at Yosemite, is home to one of the Sierra region’s top spas, Ascent. Access to complimentary yoga classes, indoor and outdoor pools and nightly s’mores around the fire each evening are included for overnight guests. Te lodge is situated in Fish Camp, just two miles outside Yosemite National Park’s south gate, making it an ideal location for visitors who want to easily explore the park’s wonders, with guided hikes, mountain biking and archery available. Ski-in luxury wellness: The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado Te Little Nell offers the ultimate blend of ad-


venture, luxury and wellness. Te property of- fers ski-in/ski-out spa treatments at Te Spa at Te Little Nell, and this winter, visitors will have access to one of the world’s most sought-aſter skincare experts: esthetician, Georgia Lou- ise. Georgia Louise will bring her pioneer- ing approach to facial architecture, fascia and lymphatic work, long-term skincare health


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