Relax at the World's Best Spa Resorts!

If sugar scrubs, hot stone massages, and soothing facials are your thing, you’ve come to the right place. What could be better than unwinding after a long day at a world-class spa? We know! Unwinding at a world-class spa — with breathtaking views!

If you head for a spa resort in one of these gorgeous overseas locations, you won’t just have top-notch service, you’ll also get to explore a brand new destination and get in that much-needed vacay time. So get ready to relax and escape the real world (for a little while, anyway) at the world’s best spa resorts.

Rancho La Puerta — Tecate, Mexico

With crystal-clear beaches offering the best of white sands, blue skies, and cold longnecks, booking cheap flights to Mexico is already a bucket list item for many. Throw in a spa and you’ll get the luxury vacation that you’ve always daydreamed about at work! Of course, there’s more to Rancho La Puerta than its spa facilities.

It’s a full-on wellness retreat, so when you’re done pampering yourself with massages and facials, you can also enjoy yoga classes, art therapy, meditation sessions, and fitness consultations. Many services are backed by holistic therapy practices such as reiki and WATSU, and you can ask for staffers that are fully certified. Another nice thing about Rancho La Puerta is that they offer a variety of vacation packages. So, whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a month-long retreat, you can find the deal that’s right for you.

BodyHoliday — Cap Estate, St. Lucia

Relaxation is sweeter when you’ve earned it, and this is something that BodyHoliday understands. This resort offers a number of action-packed activities such as cycling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, and water skiing. You can even try novel experiences like archery! After you’ve tired yourself out, you’ll be able to recuperate at the wellness center. Relax at the jacuzzi and massage clinics. Or, meditate at the on-site gazebos and Ayurvedic temples.

If you’re into mindfulness, you can sign up for yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes. If you need to open your chakras, you can get an acupuncture treatment. Other services range from blowouts at the hair salon to mani-pedis at the nail counter. At BodyHoliday, it’s possible to nourish both your mind and your body, and you’ll do it all while enjoying the beautiful tranquility of St. Lucia.

The Valmont Spa — New York City

NYC is filled with spas, but the Valmont is something special. This spa resort is located at the Carlyle, a luxury hotel on the Upper East Side. You’ll find no shortage of full-body rejuvenation opportunities from head to toe. The “spa menu” includes facials, massages, muscle sculpting, collagen masks, diamond abrasion, and more. There are even couple’s treatments if you’re looking at spa retreats for your honeymoon!

There are other amenities to enjoy at the Carlyle, too. Sip cocktails at the bar and get a scalp-tingling shampoo from a celebrity stylist at the hair salon. However, you won’t want to miss the Valmont Spa. From art deco architecture to trendy, Insta-worthy spa services, everything about this Big Apple spa resort will afford you a glamorous NYC experience.

Andronis Concept Wellness Resort — Santorini, Greece

Greece is a gorgeous place for finding yourself, especially when your journey leads you to an early morning massage at the Andronis Concept Wellness Resort. This island resort will make you feel like you’ve not only lucked out by managing to snag cheap flights to Europe, but you’ve also stumbled into paradise. The beauty of Andronis is dwarfed only by its service. The resort offers everything from spa classics like hydrotherapy to fun and unique wellness activities like aerial yoga and shamanistic dance classes.

After you’ve indulged yourself at the spa, you can continue your self-care at the resort’s other amenities, including its boutique hotels and gourmet restaurants. At the Andronis Concept Wellness Resort, there’s always something new to discover — and always at the height of luxury.

Millbrook Resort — Queenstown, New Zealand

Millbrook Resort’s core values are a dual definition of wellness. The resort highlights the importance of relaxation while also maintaining an active lifestyle. You’ll find any spa service here you could possibly want, including treatments geared specifically towards men. Plus, the resort’s located in the celebrated Gold Rush mining village of Arrowtown — a boon for history buffs!

Ready to get in shape? Practice your swing at the state-of-the-art golf course, lift weights at the fully equipped gym, or do laps in the resort’s four pools (indoor and outdoor). You’ll also enjoy access to tennis courts, saunas, and even two pétanque courts – just to name a few options! Past guests say their massage treatments alone would make their trip to Queenstown worth it, during which you’re “treated like royalty.”

Beach House Turks And Caicos — Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

Enjoy the charm and privacy of a boutique hotel, while still taking advantage of all the amenities a resort could have to offer. Elevate Spa at Beach House has some unique services including a Baby & Me massage. As you might guess, the treatment is specifically geared toward the concerns for the bodies of prenatal women. You can also exfoliate with organic sugar body scrubs like the Mimosa Champagne Sugar Scrub Treatment.

The best part is you’ll get to enjoy all of this in your own dedicated umbrella-covered “pampering pod” right on the shore of the beach. The resort is also known for its particularly warm and friendly staff. And maintaining a pristine level of cleanliness is top of the list for the resort, for all you germaphobes out there.

Miraval Resort & Spa — Tucson, Arizona

Miraval has been consistently ranked by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as one of the world’s best spa resorts — and for good reason! This beautiful escape is located amid the soothing lanscape of the Arizona mountains and desert. Plus, the resort reflects the importance of mindfulness, healthy eating, inner balance, and sustainable living.

One of the signature services you’ll find here is Ayurvedic treatments. These draw upon ancient healing techniques, including a combination of massage, scrubs, scents, and more. (Fun fact: Oprah Winfrey herself has been known to escape to this haven).

Royal Pita Maha — Bali, Indonesia

What better place to enjoy an atmosphere of luxury, serenity, reflection, and healing than in the artistic center of Bali? The Royal Kirana spa is located along the Ayung River. The spa claims to restore physical and mental balance by promoting heightened awareness of your environment. Take advantage of features such as the skin-clearing Whitening Facial, the Balinese Deep Tissue Therapy, or even explore Traditional Yoga Therapy. Guests leave boasting about the breathtaking views and the idyllic locations for meditation as well as peaceful waters.