Spa & Wellness Holidays
Sometimes, slapping a couple of cucumber slices on your eyelids and typing 'relaxing playlist' into Spotify just doesn't quite cut the self-care mustard. And, of course, by sometimes, we mean most of the time. From a classic pamper sesh to steamy saunas, Turkish baths and gin-and-tonic inspired massages (yeah, it's a thing), we've picked out a bunch of hotels that get a big fat 10/10 for zen vibes. Doesn't matter if you're travelling with your partner in crime, bringing the whole squad along or flying solo - we think it's about time you swapped that 10-minute face mask for a full week (or two) of you-time. All in favour of dunking into a Jacuzzi that's got more bubbles than your glass of fizz, say 'aye.' 🙋
Best hotels for a spa holiday
When it comes to getting your pamper on, this relaxing little trio know what's up. Hold onto your fluffy bathrobe (apart from when you're ready for a Jacuzzi dunk), 'cause Melia Costa del Sol's coming through with Bali beds for your chilled pool days and a thalasso spa for the ultimate self-care sesh. Then there's Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort where the name literally says it all - expect a decked-out spa with hot tubs, ice fountains and bespoke pamper packages here, while Hotel Monte Mulini is all about perfecting that day-to-night routine. It's the kind of place where you can relax with a G&T-infused massage by day, then down a few actual G&Ts by night. Count us in 🍸
Spa holidays in the Balearics
What could be more relaxing than a hotel near the beach? A hotel near the beach with a spa, obvs. That's what these beauts in the Balearics are all about, so you can go from that sand-between-your-toes feeling to that massage-oil-in-all-your-nooks-and-crannies feeling in a jiffy. Beach vibes 🤝 zen vibes.
Spa holidays in the Canaries
Forget measly spa corners with a couple of massage tables - these hotels in the Canaries are decked out with the full shebang. We're talking seawater treatments (what else?), hydromassage pools, sanariums (don't worry, we had to Google it too), ice fountains and emotional showers - which, FYI, is the name for a colour-changing, temperature-changing shower - not the kind of shower where you stand under the water staring into the abyss listening to Adele. Although what you get up to in your own time is your business 🤷
Spa holidays in Thailand
What better way to unwind after a long-haul flight than with a week-long spa session? And let's be honest, is it really a holiday to Thailand if you didn't go for a Thai massage while you were there? (Answer: no.) These guys have everything you need for a bit of R&R, from the award-winning spa at Banyan Tree Bangkok (no biggie), to the 100% natural treatments used at Kalima Resort & Spa, and the super-quick, super-snazzy pre-spa survey that Avani Pattaya offers, so they can help you pick whether you'll benefit most from a boosting, balancing, calming or purifying treatment based on how you're feeling. That's proper VIP stuff right there. We've just added this place to our 2025 holidays bucketlist. Annual leave request, pending...