Top Destinations for a Health-Focused Vacation: Best Wellness Getaways

Health and wellness travel has surged in popularity, offering significant benefits for both mind and body. Whether you’re looking to unwind at a spa, practice yoga, or elevate your wellness routine, there’s a perfect destination for you.

To help you choose, 10Best editors and a panel of experts have nominated top spots across five categories, with readers voting for their favorites over four weeks. Here are the winners:

Best Hot Springs: Warm Springs Pools at The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, Virginia
Located at the site of the nation’s first spa structure built in 1761, the Warm Springs Pools offer a historical relaxation experience. Guests can enjoy the restored 19th-century bathhouses with gender-specific, swimsuit-optional soaking times, and family or adult co-ed slots.

Best Meditation Center: Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, Cragsmoor, New York
Set on 90 serene acres, the Dharmakaya Center provides a tranquil setting for meditation and mindfulness. The center features simple accommodations, a dining hall, a meditation hall, and a library, hosting groups and retreats focused on enhancing meditation practices.

Best Spa Resort: Mii amo, Sedona, Arizona
Located in the energy-rich Boynton Canyon, Mii amo offers unique “journeys” that include classes, spa treatments, lectures, and all-inclusive meals. The spa provides exclusive services, including sound and light therapy and CBD-enhanced treatments.

Best Wellness Retreat Center: Skyterra Wellness Retreat, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Skyterra encourages guests to focus on health and well-being in a tranquil setting. With small class sizes and a capacity of fewer than 35 guests, the retreat offers personalized attention and a more intimate experience.

Best Yoga Retreat Center: Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
For over 50 years, the Himalayan Institute has been a haven for balance and well-being. Yoga retreats offer restorative practices, guided meditation, and a combination of yoga, Ayurveda, and hiking amidst the Poconos’ scenic beauty. Guests stay in simple accommodations and enjoy hearty vegetarian or vegan meals.

Explore these top destinations to find your ideal health-focused getaway.