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ASCLEPIOS WELLNESS & SPA
Alajuela, Costa Rica

This Costa Rican escape, named for the Greek god of healing, is less about preserving an ecosystem and more about rejuvenating the body and soul.

ALMYRA HOTEL
Paphos, Cyprus

An old Paphos beachside hotel finds new life as a modern minimalist boutique, a temple devoted to sun, sand and the Mediterranean-style good life.

THE PULI
Shanghai, China

The megalopolis of Shanghai may seem an odd choice for unplugging, but this 26-story tower hides soothing interiors and a world-class Anantara wellness center.

BULGARI HOTELS & RESORTS, BALI
Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

Both Bali and the original Bulgari Hotel would be fine choices for a high-luxury detox — combine the two and you’ve got a pairing that’s just about untouchable.

SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY
Nha Trang, Vietnam

Just across the bay from busy Nha Trang on a lush, mountainous peninsula is a villa compound that gives the word “hideaway” an extra dimension of meaning.

VENTANA INN & SPA
Big Sur, CA, USA

If the essence of the California coast is to be found anywhere, it’s here: Ventana is the original Big Sur luxury resort, and the experience is one-of-a-kind.

MEZZATORRE RESORT & SPA
Forio D Ischia, Italy

A short ferry hop from Naples and you’re on the island of Ischia, the opposite of Naples in every way — which, when it comes time to relax, is only a good thing.

SEDONA ROUGE
Sedona, AZ, USA

Here the name just about says it all: the gorgeous Red Rock country around Sedona, Arizona is the Southwest’s mecca for spiritually inclined luxury travel.

ANANTARA BOPHUT
Koh Samui, Thailand

There are few places more stunning than Koh Samui without the crowds, and the folks at Anantara know a thing or two about recharging the body and mind.

VICEROY RIVIERA MAYA
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Between the party towns of Playa del Carmen and Cancún is an unspoiled enclave that’s wholly dedicated to the sublime beauty of the Caribbean Coast.