National Wellness Month is a time when hospitality destinations around the world celebrate and promote healthy activities for travelers. Anne Dimon, owner/editor of Travel to Wellness and President/CEO of the Wellness Tourism Association, emphasizes the importance of identifying individual wellness intentions and goals when traveling with a focus on wellness. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lifestyle, making healthier food choices, or kick-starting a new fitness routine, it’s essential to have a clear purpose for your trip.
One such destination celebrating National Wellness Month is Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin. This all-inclusive wellness retreat offers a variety of guided retreats during the month, including activities like jewelry making, prose writing, photography, yoga, and more. Guests can stay in beautiful glamping units like The RicePod, Nests, and the TreeHause, all with stunning views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. The retreat also includes health-conscious meals, access to sauna and meditation spaces, and a focus on nourishment, movement, and expression.
In New York, Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, is partnering with local K-beauty retailer Besfren Beauty to provide guests with an exclusive self-care kit in honor of National Wellness Month. The hotel’s unique Art Deco style and rich history make it a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Guests can enjoy the well-equipped fitness center, luxurious guest rooms, and event spaces for gatherings of all sizes.
For those looking for a mountain getaway, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Colorado offers a modern wellness experience in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. With a top spa and a large hotel gym offering fitness classes taught by experts, guests can enjoy a variety of restorative treatments and activities. The Aqua Sanitas hydrotherapy treatment is a highlight, modeled after ancient Roman baths for ultimate mind and body rejuvenation.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills in California is enhancing its wellness offerings just in time for National Wellness Month. Guests staying in select specialty suites can enjoy an In-Room Wellness Mini Bar with products like the Margy’s Monte Carlo iMask and De-Liver-ance Antioxidant Elixir. The hotel has also installed a Cold Plunge in the rooftop Spa Cabana, offering guests the benefits of immune support, elevated energy, and stress relief.
In Puerto Rico, La Concha Resort’s Elemara Salon & Spa offers a luxurious wellness experience set against a beachfront backdrop. With seven curated treatment rooms, including outdoor suites for couples, guests can enjoy a sensory journey blending the elements with Latin culture and elegance. Each room is named after a unique crystal and features ambient lighting, ocean views, and river stones for a truly elevated aesthetic.
Lastly, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Florida offers a glamorous spa experience on the Gold Coast. Eau Spa transports guests into a tranquil oasis devoted to playful relaxation and indulgent pampering. With treatments utilizing luxury products from Yon-Ka, Valmont, and more, guests can enjoy facials, massages, and relaxation in the outdoor Self-Centered Garden featuring hanging chairs over a reflection pool.
National Wellness Month is a time to focus on self-care, relaxation, and rejuvenation, and these hospitality destinations provide the perfect backdrop for travelers looking to prioritize their well-being. Whether it’s through guided retreats, exclusive self-care kits, restorative treatments, or luxurious spa experiences, there are plenty of options to celebrate wellness this August.
