Eight Transformative Retreats to Celebrate Wellness Month. August is National Wellness Month, a time to pause, reflect and prioritise what truly restores us. Wellness isn’t just about spa days. It’s about self-care, balance, rest, and the rituals that help us feel whole again. It’s a chance to break patterns, shift perspective, and reconnect, physically, mentally and emotionally. To honour the month, we’re spotlighting eight soulful retreats that go deeper. These are the kinds of places that slow you down in all the right ways, whether it’s yoga at sunrise, ancient healing in the jungle, or breathwork beside the sea. Each destination invites you to breathe deeper, move slower and reconnect with yourself.
1. Santani Wellness Resort, Sri Lanka
Set high in the hills above Kandy, Santani is Sri Lanka’s most serene sanctuary. Here, wellness unfolds slowly and with purpose. The resort’s tri-level spa is rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, offering tailored therapies and a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy suite that rivals the best in Europe. Daily yoga and guided meditation are gently woven into your stay, while the open, minimalist architecture allows space for stillness, both outside and in. Meals are clean and nourishing, designed with your dosha in mind, and the atmosphere is one of complete calm. This is wellness that speaks softly but lingers long after you leave, a place for nervous system rest, digital detox and quiet reconnection.
2. Crystalbrook Byron Bay, Australia
A soulful rainforest escape that blends barefoot elegance with mindful, modern wellness. Tucked within 45 acres of subtropical rainforest, Crystalbrook Byron invites you to slow down and fully exhale. The pace is laid-back and restorative, with daily yoga, immersive nature walks and a spa hidden among the trees. Menus are nourishing and seasonal, inspired by the local environment and crafted with care. This is responsible luxury at its best, deeply connected to nature, designed for stillness, and grounded in sustainability. Whether you’re seeking a solo reset or a serene retreat for two, it’s the kind of place that stays with you.
3. Chablé Maroma & Chablé Yucatán, Mexico
Luxury here is deeply rooted in ancient Mayan healing traditions. Both Chablé Maroma and Chablé Yucatán offer a soulful escape where wellness feels spiritual, sensory and profoundly grounding. Expect jungle-wrapped temazcal ceremonies, crystal therapy, and spa experiences that draw on centuries-old rituals. The architecture is stunning, balancing earthy textures with modern elegance, and the natural surroundings play a central role in every experience. Whether you’re drawn to the Caribbean coast or the heart of the Yucatán jungle, these retreats offer a rare kind of reawakening, one that connects you not only to yourself, but to something much older and deeper.
4. Coral Reef Club, Barbados
Tucked among lush tropical gardens on the island’s west coast, Coral Reef Club is home to one of the Caribbean’s most exquisite spas. The setting is serene and timeless, where warm sea breezes drift through open-air treatment rooms and the pace of life slows to something softer. Organic, island-inspired treatments are at the heart of the experience, with a focus on natural healing and deep relaxation. Service is quietly impeccable, always personal and never overdone. This is wellness the Caribbean way, unhurried, elegant and infused with gentle calm.
5. Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam
Tucked between the jungle and the sea, Six Senses Con Dao is a soulful escape where wellness and design sit side by side. The resort’s brand-new wellness centre is a haven for deep restoration, offering holistic programmes tailored to mind, body and lifestyle. Mornings begin with oceanfront yoga, while afternoons invite you to explore dramatic landscapes or simply be still. The villas are breezy and barefoot, with a pared-back elegance that lets nature take the lead. It’s the kind of place that invites you to pause, replenish and return to what matters most.
6. COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Maalifushi is a sanctuary in every sense. Set on a private island in the quiet reaches of the Maldives, it offers a slower, more soulful kind of escape. Wellness is woven through every detail, from the expert therapists at the COMO Shambhala Spa to the early morning yoga sessions by the ocean. Days unfold gently, with plenty of space for rest, reflection and reconnection. The beauty here is quiet and effortless, with an atmosphere that feels both nurturing and refined. This is island life at its most nourishing, designed to bring you back to yourself.
7. MesaStila, Java
Once a dedicated wellness retreat, MesaStila has held onto its roots and it shows. Set high in the Javanese highlands and surrounded by jungle and volcano views, it offers a rare sense of stillness and space. Traditional hammam rituals, farm-to-table cuisine and open-air yoga are part of everyday life here, all grounded in the healing power of nature and heritage. The mountain air is crisp and restorative, the pace unhurried. MesaStila doesn’t just help you unwind, it gently resets the rhythm of how you live and breathe.
8. Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Jamaica Inn is a heritage hideaway with real soul. Family-owned and full of charm, it offers a slower, more sincere take on Caribbean luxury. The spa sits beside the sea and uses organic, locally sourced ingredients in treatments that feel both grounding and indulgent. There’s an easy rhythm to life here, unhurried, joyfully unpolished, and full of warmth. Whether you’re travelling solo or with someone you love, this is a place to soak up sunshine, find calm, and reconnect with what really matters.
Feeling Inspired?
Whether you’re looking to reset, recharge, or simply slow down, these retreats are an invitation to begin again.
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