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Celebrate National Wellness Month at These Luxury Properties and Destinations, Part 2

by Mary Melnick

Jul 30, 2024

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Not yet convinced to celebrate National Wellness this August? Here are seven more wellness properties and destinations to entice you.

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Ojai Valley Inn

Located within the Topatopa Mountains in Ojai Valley, Ojai Valley Inn redefines luxury and has attracted travelers to its tranquil setting known as Shangri La. Ojai is the perfect getaway for wellness seekers and adventurers, offering guided hikes, bike tours, rock climbing, surf lessons and tennis. Guests can also book treatments and spiritual wellness experiences at Spa Ojai, designed to refocus and revive the body and mind. Treatments include the cleansing sage ritual; a meditative journey through drumming; and Native American prayer song and psychic readings from the Inn’s resident healer, Nancy Furst.

Elemara Salon & Spa at La Concha Resort

Elemara Salon & Spa is a new addition to La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The new spa offers a sensory experience blending the essence of the elements with Latin culture and elegance. Set against the beachfront backdrop, the resort features seven curated treatment rooms, including two outdoor suites for couples. The spa partnered with renowned brands like Luzern Labs and OSEA to offer clean and effective skincare products. This summer, Elemara Spa & Salon debuts oncology treatments, making it the first cancer-aware spa in Puerto Rico.  Treatments will feature certified spa therapists in cancer care trained by the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care.

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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is home to one of the few 5-star spas in Florida. The Eau Spa transports guests and locals into a tranquil oasis filled with relaxation and glamorous pampering. Treatments utilize products from luxury French line, Yon-Ka and Valmont, and include services like Vitamin C25 facial, Luminosity of Ice facial and self-centered massages. While at the spa, make a wish with a candle at the Wishing Well, relax in the hanging chairs in the Self-Centered Garden and reflection pool, enjoy complimentary cupcakes and Champagne, unwind in the steam rooms and saunas, and more.

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection

Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection recently opened its new spa and wellness concept, ONDA, an Auberge Spa, the largest and most innovative spa on Bahía de Banderas. ONDA is designed to ignite a sense of joy and foster a healthier connection to the self, a partner or community. Book Las Ondas, a signature experience including a rhythmic massage designed to help the body let go of its old patterns, release deep-seated tension and bring a renewed sense of vitality. Local healers and visiting practitioners will be on site to lead a daily calendar of meditative rituals and movement classes honoring the body and mind.

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Etéreo, Auberge Resort Collection

SANA, an Auberge Spa includes treatments highlighting the art of living well through sensory pleasures, holistic therapies and energy manipulation. Inspired by the jungle and local cenotes, SANA combines water, nature and indigenous self care. The spa promotes healing from within, exploring nature and utilizing aromas and textures to discover each guest’s inner healer. Experiences include Mayan healing practices and emerging wellness trends like detoxifying clay wraps, crystal healing, sound baths, full moon ceremonies and custom scent blending.

Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection

Located in Los Cabos’ most iconic luxury resort, Spa at Esperanza offers holistic and culturally immersive treatments promoting whole-being relaxation and restoration. All spa treatments and experiences are rooted in ancient Mexican wellness traditions.

Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

THE WELL at Chileno Bay offers an array of transformative treatments and enriching cultural experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. The wellness destination features The Bath House, Nap Garden, Reflexology Pool and multiple outdoor treatment rooms. In honor of National Wellness Month, book the two-night refresh-retreat offer, which includes daily tea service, personalized amenities and bespoke treatments.

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