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Top wellness breaks for a luxurious getaway
Meditate in the desert of Oman, recharge your batteries in a lodge in the Baie de Somme, surf in Biarritz or visit the Scottish countryside… This guide reveals exceptional places where luxury and well-being come together for unique, deeply revitalizing experiences. Between exploration and introspection, the best wellness breaks chosen by the editorial team.
1. Wellness in the desert at Alila Hinu Bay
Where? Sultanate of Oman.
Style? Oasis chic. Head for the south-west coast of Oman to immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the desert. Located an hour from Salalah airport, Alila Hinu Bay combines traditional Omani architecture with modern design. Isolated in the middle of nature - with the peaceful town of Mirbat as its only neighbor - this sleek, mineral resort has been designed to offer total immersion during a luxury wellness break. Wherever you stand, the panoramic views are breathtaking. Alila Hinu Bay offers 112 keys ranging from rooms with terrace to 175 m² villas with private pools. In this special place, the boundaries between indoors and outdoors dissolve, and the infinite calm of the desert invites an infinitely rejuvenating immersion.
Wellness? A spa, yoga and meditation classes at sunrise and sunset.
Visit
- Tranquility: the property is set in a secluded private bay.
- Two restaurants, SeaSalt, specializing in Asian cuisine, and Orchard, offering locally inspired dishes.
- A family-friendly hotel with a kids' club and dedicated restaurant menus.
- The little touches and the extremely competent staff.
Alila Hinu Bay
Salalah, 211, Oman
From €242
2. Surfing at the Hôtel du Palais, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Where? Biarritz.
Style? Historic palace. Former home of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, the Hôtel du Palais sits unrivalled on Biarritz's Grande Plage. Founded in 1854, the 5-star hotel is the only palace in the region. Completely renovated in 2022, it now boasts 142 prestigious rooms and suites, a swimming pool, spa and restaurants, including La Rotonde, chef Christophe Scheller's Michelin-starred restaurant. Period furniture, works of art and tapestries create an atmosphere steeped in history. The fifth floor, nicknamed the "cruise ship floor", is distinguished by its porthole windows, reminiscent of the charm of luxury ships.
Wellness? Palace oblige, the Guerlain spa is a sumptuous 2,500 m² sanctuary facing the ocean, with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, VIP cabins... and a fitness room equipped with a yoga and pilates studio. In the birthplace of surfing, the Hôtel du Palais also offers wellness stays, designed as truly immersive retreats combining surfing lessons, revitalizing massages and yoga classes.
The
- Unbeatable beach location: the airport is a 15-minute drive away
- The prestige of the location, its history and patina
- Listen to the sound of the waves breaking from your room window for a luxurious, iodized wellness experience.
Hôtel du Palais
1 Avenue de l'Impératrice, 64200 Biarritz
From €331
3. Relax to the sound of Tibetan bowls at Secrets Lanzarote
Where? Lanzarote.
Style? Seaside resort. Perched on a rocky promontory 10 minutes' walk from the center of Puerto Calero, Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa is a five-star adults-only retreat. In other words: peace and quiet guaranteed for your luxury wellness stay. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the ocean views and the serene atmosphere that emanates from this Canarian jewel, one of the island's most sought-after resorts. Nothing has been left to chance. The refined architecture is skilfully integrated into the volcanic landscape, and the 335 elegant, comfortable rooms come in a multitude of categories and options. The same applies to the restaurant scene, with a pharaonic choice of restaurants, including an excellent sushi bar. No beach, but four heated outdoor pools and direct access to a small cove with a pontoon for easy access to the sea.
Wellness? Pilates, yoga, stretching, acupuncture, physiotherapy... and a lovely spa where you can enjoy regenerating massages and sound baths.
The
- Exceptional setting, incredible views, island architecture.
- An adult-only resort: what better way to recharge your batteries.
- Activities on offer: diving, golf, tennis, canoeing, cycling..
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa
Calle Hesperia Nº 1 Urbanización Cortijo Viejo SN, 35570 Puerto Calero, Las Palmas, Spain
From €202
4. Communing with nature at Bruit de l'eau
Where? Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont.
Style? Zen ecolodge. On the edge of the Baie de Somme nature reserve, this virtuous eco-lodge, founded by a former reporter, offers a soothing immersion in nature. On a four-hectare estate, five lodges furnished in the style of Japanese ryokans welcome travelers in search of serenity. Designed with the environment in mind, the site combines luxury with ecological awareness, using geothermal heating, solar panels and a rainwater recovery and purification system.
What about well-being? Enjoy an open-air, wood-fired Nordic bath, also known as a Japanese "furo", with water maintained at between 39 and 45°C.
Visit
- Zen decor down to the smallest detail: bamboo, tatami mats, incense..
- In the floating lodge: a canoe to explore the river
- Right next door: the Parc ornithologique du Marquenterre, renowned for its migratory birds.
Le Bruit de l'eau, les écolodges de la Baie de Somme
1 Chemin des Matelots, 80120 Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont
From €205
5. Experience the lifestyle of a Scottish lord at Schloss Roxburghe, a Destination by Hyatt
Where? Kelso, United Kingdom.
Style? Scottish manor house. In the elegant countryside of the Scottish Borders, just over an hour's drive from Edinburgh, the former residence of the Dukes of Roxburghe has been renovated into a superb five-star hotel set amidst immense natural beauty. A new, modern wing (Estate House) has been added to the original manor house to house the main restaurant and spa, as well as refined bedrooms where tartan patterns, four-poster beds and heavy curtains create a warm, welcoming atmosphere typical of Scottish interiors.
Wellness? The immensity of the green spaces and the beauty of the surrounding forests provide the perfect setting for rejuvenation, whether through peaceful walks or wellness sessions at the spa, where you can enjoy a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and various saunas.
Visit
- Explore the woodland trails and lose yourself in the wilderness, alternating with visits to Floors Castle and its Victorian gardens.
- Local outdoor activities: golf, clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, horse riding, croquet..
- Sample authentic Irish whisky in the hotel's three cosy bars.
Schloss Roxburghe, a Destination by Hyatt
Heiton, Kelso TD5 8JZ, United Kingdom
From €206
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