The Wellness Reset: Where to Travel in 2026 for a Proper Reboot
Wellness travel in 2026 feels more human, more intentional and far less about ticking off treatments. The most compelling experiences now focus on connection, rhythm and long-term change, whether that’s through shared movement, ancient ritual, or simply stepping out of everyday noise. These are the global retreats and wellness concepts worth travelling for in the year ahead.
Best for Tech-Savvy Wellness: Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Portugal
For those who like their wellness structured but flexible, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve strikes the right balance. A new partnership with Taryn Toomey’s The Class introduces on-demand in-room practices alongside live, on-property sessions: ideal for decompressing after travel or easing back into routine before heading home.
It’s wellness that fits around real life, rather than taking it over.
Best for Urban Calm: Six Senses Rome
Six Senses Rome proves that you don’t need to escape the city to reset. Tucked into the historic heart of Rome, the spa reimagines ancient Roman bathing for modern life, with a gentle thermal circuit and deeply grounding treatments.
It’s the kind of place where a single afternoon - or a winter weekend - can genuinely shift your pace and perspective.
Best for a Nature-Led January Reset: Heckfield Place, Hampshire
January feels quieter at Heckfield Place, where The Bothy by Wildsmith offers a cocooning escape surrounded by winter woodland. With phones left outside, the focus shifts to slow, restorative treatments, gentle movement and time outdoors — from cold-water immersion to guided nature therapy.
It’s a reset that feels grounding rather than aspirational.
Best for Collective Transformation: SHIFT by Camp Kerala, Somerset
SHIFT is less retreat, more movement. Hosted in the Somerset countryside, this three-day gathering brings together science-led wellness, ancient practices and a strong sense of community.
Created for those craving meaningful connection as much as personal insight, it’s designed as the beginning of something ongoing, rather than a one-off escape.
Best for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: Six Senses Ibiza
In August 2026, Six Senses Ibiza will host a week-long wellness programme centred around the total solar eclipse. Guided rituals, sound healing and mindful movement unfold against a cosmic backdrop, turning a rare celestial event into a moment of collective reflection and renewal.
Best for Ancient Rituals, Reimagined: Raffles The Palm Dubai
Sand bathing is having a quiet revival. At Raffles The Palm, Psammo Therapy transforms the age-old practice into a refined spa ritual, using gently heated quartz sand to ease tension and restore balance: grounding, calming and surprisingly powerful.
