Header photo: A breathtaking treehouse by Nelson Treehouse and Supply is nestled in seven branches of a silver maple tree and boasts sweeping views of the iconic Lake Chelan in Washington State. Resort treehouses are elevating the vacation experience. Lavish and lush, these rooms offer incredible comfort, breathtaking views, and a deep connection to nature, for a stay that exceeds even the loftiest of expectations. Luxury travel is going out on a limb, quite literally, with treehouse accommodations to add some enchantment to your getaway. Everywhere from Te ..read more

There’s no limit to the lengths some people will go to build a better version of themselves: ultra fitness challenges, arctic plunges, fasting for days, or long-term calorie restriction. Our spa columnist, the Group Director of Spa & Wellness at Mandarin Oriental, where he has worked for over 9 years, offers his perspective. When I was younger, wellness was pretty simple. You were supposed to eat a healthy diet, get some exercise (usually jogging), and try not to kill yourself with something stupid like cigarettes. But as wellness has evolved, it is getting more and more e ..read more

Checking in on some of the most luxurious and longstanding hotel spas in the capital of cool. During my years as a journalist and commentator covering major royal events, the Corinthia London had been my hotel of choice for its refined elegance, impeccable service, and proximity to both Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. I stayed there while I reported on the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton for CNN and BBC World, and again for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. This past May, I was back in its luxurious surroundings during a hectic week culminating ..read more

Grand wailea, hawaii After your Kilolani Spa experience, there is no reason to leave the resort, thanks to gorgeous Wailea Beach, the property’s 40 acres of lush tropical landscape, and Hawaii’s largest private art collection. Anyone who has ever been there can tell you that  Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, was already perfect. With stunning gardens, beachfront access, amazing restaurants, and nine individual pools on six different levels, connected by a gentle, swimming river, what more could anyone possibly ask for? Maui’s favorite family-friendly resort destina ..read more

Kimpton seafire Resort & spa. cayman islands Arguably one of the Caribbean’s most sophisticated resorts with a down-to-earth vibe, Seafire feels surprisingly comfortable, like a home away from home. From the moment you step into the Caribbean-themed lobby, greeted warmly by Seafire’s employees and a flute of sparkling rosé, you can feel yourself start to relax. Seafire, Kimpton’s first luxury property and Caribbean hotel is located directly on the white sands of Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach—one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches and one of the 12th ..read more

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St Barth There are times when you wake up in a hotel room and think: I could be anywhere right now. But the very best hotel experiences come when they’re unique to the destination. As in, you just feel it when you're there. There are times when you wake up in a hotel room and think: I could be anywhere right now. But the very best hotel experiences come when they’re unique to the destination. As in, you just feel it when you're there. And perhaps no property does the whole sense-of-place better than Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gusta ..read more

Grand Hotel Pomorie, bulgaria The fact is, Bulgaria’s Black Sea coastline is filled with spa resorts that cater to clients looking to attend to chronic health conditions with a bit of  pampering mixed in. The Black Sea may not be the first seaside you think about when it comes to coastal spa vacations, nor may Bulgaria be the first place you think of for a European spa getaway. But the fact is, Bulgaria’s Black Sea coastline is filled with spa resorts that cater to clients looking to attend to chronic health conditions with a bit of pampering mixed in. I ventured to the town o ..read more

Wellness resorts are tapping the power of nature, offering outdoor experiences that bring a whole new level of health and happiness—so you emerge with a truly fresh perspective. Getting away to the mountains or beach extends beyond the desire to downshift from regular life and lounge tranquilly in a hammock beneath a palm tree. Though that’s pretty wonderful. Something much bigger is at play when we immerse ourselves in nature—verdant landscapes and stunning seasides offer very real transformative benefits. It’s a phenomenon many of us inherently sense, and one that science is starting to b ..read more

It’s a new era for Pilates. High-end hotels and resorts are getting the message and incorporating this fitness practice into their programming, offering everything from basic mat classes on the beach to advanced reformer sessions in artfully designed studios in cosmopolitan cities. I used to have limiting beliefs about what qualified as exercise. To be challenging and count, my workouts had to involve hard-impact aerobics and competitive speed, like running, biking, hiking, and skiing. Then after a series of sports-related injuries over the years, I slowed down long enough to try Pilates. It ..read more

Spas and resorts across the globe are offering sleep experiences that deliver total rest and rejuvenation. A happy, healthy vacation no longer means packing every moment of your stay with endless activities and adventures. Now, what wellness-minded travelers want is quality sleep that relaxes and restores them.    “People are tired of needing a vacation after their vacation,” says clinical psychologist Michael Breus, Ph.D., known as The Sleep Doctor. “For most of us, a vacation is the one opportunity to try to catch up on lost sleep, so we want it to be as high-quality as it can ..read more