The requirements of modern living necessitate the transcendence of wellness from mere indulgence to essentiality. This journal explores the world's most discerning spas that are redefining what it means to truly rejuvenate, from subterranean sanctuaries in London's historic streets to energy-positive havens beneath the Arctic sky.
The Spa at Séc-he Palm Springs
The ancient hot mineral springs of Séc-he travels upward via a gravity-defying natural pipeline, absorbing minerals such as calcium, magnesium and sodium along the way. The state-of-the-art day Spa at Séc-he Palm Springs affords an unparalleled experience that combines the decadence of modern day luxury with restorative powers of nature’s bounties.
The minerals in the waters of Séc-he increase circulation, soothe skin conditions, reduce inflammation and release tight muscles. The Spa also offers Epsom salt float tanks with minimal gravity, temperature and sensory stimulation, allowing the mind to empty and reset. Massage beds made of heated ground quartz and amber, and Halotherapy in salt caves stretch the body and enhance joint health, and support lung and respiratory health.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair Spa (London)
Discover a sanctuary of subterranean serenity nestled beneath Hanover Square. The spa interiors are designed with a focus on nature and art by world-renown architects, setting the newcomer spa as a challenger of the traditional spa experience through its marriage of contemporary architecture with ancient wellness philosophies.
The underground location of the spa provides complete sensory isolation from London's bustling streets, allowing a gallery-like ambiance for soaking in the curated art installations, allowing relaxation alongside a cultural experience. Oriental Essence Ritual is the spa’s signature treatment, incorporating rare ingredients sourced from across Asia with cutting-edge skincare technology.
Sisley Spa at Vila Vita Parc, Algarve
Described as palpable luxury, the ambience and experience at Sisley Spa is truly a tactile form of the greatest sensory experiences in a place of outstanding natural beauty and excellent service.
The award-winning spa is inspired by Portugal’s enchanting sea caves, including natural blue and green-toned design reflecting the colours of Atlantic ocean. 14 elegant treatment rooms are equipped with the latest Gharieni treatment beds, and a bright and spacious fitness studio hosts aerial and power yoga sessions. The spa offers sound bath meditation, Thai therapies, yoga under the raw power of a full moon, Ayurvedic treatments and many more natural therapies that help alleviate stress, soothe muscular pains, address insomnia and restore the essential mind-body connection that is dulled by the pressures of modern living.
The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
The Datai Langkawi provides transformation through profound earthly connection. Located in the heart of the rainforest, the 5 star beach resort focuses on nature, sustainability, wellness and fine dining.
Located beside a meandering stream in the heart of the rainforest, the spa's philosophy is to align wellness with nature, using the healing gifts of the rainforest's plants and herbs. The treatment villas are conceived as extensions of the forest itself, providing an unending immersion in nature that equates a respectful integration of indigenous wisdom with contemporary luxury that honors both tradition and innovation. The restorative powers of walking along the resort's special trails to meditating in the Holistic Pavilion, combined with the pleasurable experiences of fine-dining make the experience at The Datai Langkawi one of true Wellbeing.
Six Senses Svart, Arctic Norway
The most looked forward to arrival on the holistic luxury experience scene is in the first phases of building. Six Senses Svart will be one of the world's first energy-positive hotels, consuming 85 percent less energy than comparable hotels while also in time generating more energy than it took to build and will take to operate (via solar panels and geothermal wells)The concept of wellness will be integrated into the entire experience, from the Alchemy Bar offering regional healing techniques using local flora, to yoga in the midnight sun.
Perched dramatically at the edge of the Svartisen glacier, this architectural marvel represents the ultimate fusion of sustainability and luxury. Midnight sun yoga sessions, glacier meditation under the aurora borealise, indigenous botanical treatments using Arctic flora, and the unique opportunity to practice mindfulness while witnessing the Northern Lights will make Six Senses Svart the pinnacle of natural and luxurious wonder when it finally opens.
