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The pursuit of wellness has become a priority for travelers today, and three Hot List hotels stand out for their own distinct approaches to restoration and rejuvenation. Whether you’re looking to embark on a transformative journey, immerse yourself in majestic natural landscapes, or seek serenity amid tranquil environs with age-old healing practices—there’s no singular path to wellness, as these new properties attest.
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The Ranch Hudson Valley — Sloatsburg, New York
The original Ranch in Malibu, a longtime favorite of celebrities in search of a transformation, perfected its multi-day wellness programs for more than a decade before bringing its approach to wellbeing to the East Coast for the first time. In New York’s idyllic Hudson Valley, the Ranch inhabits a stunning Gilded Age-era mansion, an unlikely backdrop for a wellness retreat. It’s been reimagined with 26 elegant rooms, a 5,000-square-foot solarium with a pool and sauna, and a fitness studio in the grand ballroom, and somehow it all works. Four- to seven-day itineraries are packed with morning hikes, afternoon yoga sessions and sound baths, daily massages, and more; menus are plant-forward and daily meals are limited at 1,400 calories, but everything is flavorful, delicious, and surprisingly filling. Given the varied activities on the schedule, you’ll want to pack your favorite workout sets, a few swimsuits, and a pair of hiking boots—but be sure to throw in some cozy outfits for downtime spent enjoying the game room or curling up by the fire in the great room to journal before dinner.
Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada
Six Senses have blazed a trail around the world for wellness resorts rooted in local rituals and design, and now the brand has brought that ethos to their first foray into the Caribbean. There’s perhaps no better destination for a concept like this than the volcanic island of Grenada, with its abundant natural splendor that’s not as well-trodden as some of its neighbors, making for a secluded, serene setting for tropical rejuvenation surrounded by rainforests and waterfalls. It’s a magical backdrop for the property’s 56 pool suites and 15 villas tucked away throughout 38 lush acres with panoramic sea views. Grenada’s Spice Isle heritage comes to the fore at ever step, from a welcome ritual infused with local nutmeg and cinnamon to seasonal dishes at Seafire to visits to the Alchemy Bar, where guests can concoct their own body scrubs infused with local ingredients. Bringing along plenty of chic swimsuits and coverups is a no-brainer, but if you want to explore farther afield, be sure to add some shorts and dresses for exploring the colorful capital of St. George’s and some activewear for hikes through rainforests and along rugged volcanic ridges.
Hôtel du Couvent — Nice, France
The French Riviera may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for a restorative retreat, but any skepticism will melt away when you arrive at Hôtel du Couvent. In the heart of Old Town Nice— a stone’s throw from the glitz and bling that’s become synonymous with the region and yet somehow still a world away—a historic 17th-century convent has been restored and reinvented with 88 rooms and suites secreted away around an assortment of courtyards and cloisters. Here, a reset revolves around dips in the Roman-inspired bath complex, swims in a lap pool with views of the Mediterranean, and strolls through the terraced gardens, inhaling crisp air fragrant with the scent of roses and orange trees. If your meanderings inspire you to take a bit of the natural abundance back home with you, the hotel’s resident herbalist is on hand to craft custom teas and oils with plants from the garden. Hôtel du Couvent is a true urban sanctuary, bringing a much-needed sense of tranquility to a vibrant and beloved swath of France, and you’re just as likely to want to loll about the grounds as you are to explore the nearby hamlets of the Côte d’Azur. Pack accordingly: swimwear and loungewear for unwinding at the hotel, and a few sharp outfits to blend in when you’re out and about in the Riviera’s tony towns.
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