5 of The World's Top Luxury Wellness Resorts

With crowded cities and hours of screen time as staples of modern life, going away on a retreat has never been so necessary and valuable.

To fully disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with yourself, strong and sophisticated measures are required. Thankfully, several cutting-edge and ultra-luxurious wellness retreats are powerful enough for complete renewal and rejuvenation—even if you're living the most high-stress life.

So, are you ready for a full physical and mental reboot or to realize some other profound inner and outer transformation? Check out our pick of the top five luxury wellness retreats around the globe in 2022. 

5. GAIA RETREAT & SPA, AUSTRALIA

Located on 20 acres of hinterland in Byron Bay, the healing heartland of Australia, Gaia Retreat & Spa offers restoration for the heart and soul in one of the world's most astonishing areas of natural beauty.

Gaia Retreat is different from other luxury wellness retreats in that it can cater its packages for specific occasions, such as mother-daughter retreats, pregnancy packages, and romantic couple retreats. Its four standard packages are focused on general restoration and natural healing in complete luxury.

Some of the services guests at Gaia Retreat & Spa can expect include sound healing, tarot reading, cacao ceremonies, acupuncture, cupping, reiki, craniosacral therapy, shamanic healing, and sacred rituals. Additional services for specific needs can be added to the standard packages, including detox and cleanse, weight loss, fitness, vitality, and mindfulness.

Get your Gaia wellness journey underway by getting in touch with your EliteLyfe luxury travel agent today.

4. THE ROYAL MANSOUR IN MARRAKESH

Set in one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, The Royal Mansour offers guests the chance to experience an authentic Arab medina (town) within the beautiful city of Marrakesh. 

As you would only expect from a Moroccan palace, this fully-immersive escape has one of the world's most impressive spas. The Royal Mansour Spa is a three-floor, ten-room haven where guests can enjoy a hammam, hand and foot treatments by the ‘foot genius’. Royal Mansour offers four fully customizable wellness programs designed over three, five, seven, and fourteen days.

Developed by The Spa Royal Mansour, the anti-aging program is designed to correct imbalances and purify the body and includes private sports lessons, LPG face and body sessions, traditional hair wraps, and Green Caviar facial treatments. Their emotional rebalance program is designed to slow down the effects of stress on the body and includes Tibetan singing bowl therapy and Blissful Marma massages by Subtle Energies.

Contact your EliteLyfe luxury travel agent today to arrange your luxury wellness retreat in Marrakesh.

3. THE AMAN RESORTS

Meaning Place of Peace, Amanpuri began in Asia in 1988 and has since built health and wellness resorts in spectacular properties all over the world.

Aman's approach to a luxury wellness retreat is based on reconnecting with the environment and rediscovering our inner worlds. They incorporate ancient rituals and treatments with modern techniques to create one of the most spiritually-oriented wellness initiatives on the planet. 

A program at one of the many Aman Resorts could include a personalized Ayurveda treatment, a private onsen (Japanese hot spring), hydrotherapy, training boot camps, and personalized meals.

Locations include New York, The Dominican Republic, Bhutan, Greece, and Turks & Caicos. Contact your EliteLyfe luxury travel agent to arrange your wellness journey with Aman. 

2. CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE, SWITZERLAND

The world’s most award-winning clinic that was born out of over 90 years of science, innovation, and research (founded in 1931), Clinique La Prairie is unparalleled in the world of longevity.

The luxury wellness retreat, located in Montreux, Switzerland (and with centers around the world), is home to over 50 leading medical specialists, 3 operation theaters, and 20 post-surgery rooms. Clinique La Prairie also has its own line of holistic supplements, including products such as Age-Defy, Balance, Energy, and Purity.

Programs at Clinique La Prairie combine medicine, nutrition, movement, and wellbeing to create the most comprehensive regeneration and detox therapies. For instance, their Revitalisation Program involves a highly-targeted medical approach to deeply regenerate the body’s 7 key systems: brain, heart, circadian rhythm, skin, metabolism, immunity, and microbiota.

Clinique La Prairie has over fifty rooms and suites with stunning views over the Alps and Lake Geneva. Contact your EliteLyfe luxury travel agent to book your stay.

1. RENEW YOU ASIA

When movie producer William D. Johnson failed to treat his heart condition with western medicine, he had no choice but to seek alternative options in the world of regenerative therapies.

Not only did William recover from his condition, but his results and transformation were also so phenomenal he was inspired to set up his own regenerative luxury wellness retreat. Today, Renew You Asia on the island of Phuket, Thailand is a leader in highly personalized and evidence-based regenerative health programs, including reverse aging protocols, intense detoxification, and stem cell therapies. 

Our CEO Niko Contardi underwent a health protocol at Renew You Asia for nearly 3 weeks. His trip was a life-changing voyage packed with state-of-the-art biotechnical procedures, ultra-luxury travel experiences, and world-renowned doctors and lifestyle coaches.

Here’s a taste of the treatments Niko received and what you can expect at Renew You Asia:

Folic Acid + NAC: Supports the delivery and proliferation of stem cells

Placenta shot: Promotes cell repair and tissue healing

Energy Drip + L Carnitine: Increases energy levels and revives the kidneys
Plaque X: Clears plaque from artery walls, great for prevention of heart problems and strok
Glutathione: Helps to detoxify the liver and clear toxins from the body
Myers cocktail IV: An infusion of multiple vitamins and minerals to balance the body and help you feel your best. 

We offer several regenerative medicine packages at Renew You Asia that include luxury accommodation and unique travel experiences. Get in touch with your EliteLyfe luxury travel agent today to find out more.

To find out more about Niko's regenerative medicine journey, you can read the full account here.

HOW TO PLAN & BOOK YOUR LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WITH ELITELYFE

An international, luxury trip is an opportunity to fully disconnect from daily life and be able to rest, enjoy, and experience something different. But the process of planning the trip, especially in these times, can be incredibly time-consuming and stressful. 

Here at EliteLyfe, we believe the planning and booking process shouldn’t be a drag, but rather should be the beginning of an exciting journey. With our 7 years of experience sourcing and organizing everything from superyachts and private jets to mountaintop estates and private islands — in the most sought-after destinations around the world — we have refined the whole process down to a fine art.

Here we are going to guide you through what the process of planning and booking a luxury travel experience with Elitelyfe looks like. We understand that your most valuable asset is time, and the following simple steps are designed to help you safeguard it and enjoy your trip as much as possible.

1. REACH OUT TO OUR LUXURY TRAVEL TEAM

Every trip starts with an email or call. This can be as simple as telling us what you are planning — a vacation, birthday, event, etc. — or it could be an already complete and highly detailed vision of what you need.

We ask the right questions to gather as many details about what you like/dislike as possible. The more information you provide us with at this stage, the quicker and more accurate we will be in shortlisting properties or destinations we feel meet your needs. 

Once our team has a clear image of your expectations and needs, we begin the process of gathering options. Most of our clients’ needs and preferences are based upon the following:

• Location: Beachfront or mountaintop? City break or island-hopping trip?

• Size: Big enough for an extended family or a cozy cabin for 2? Proximity or privacy?

• Dates: High season or low season? Special fixed date or flexible? 

• Services: Full service or self-catering? Luxury transfers, excursions, event tickets?

• Budget: Blowout or budget luxury vacation? Fixed or flexible?

  2. THE INITIAL REVIEW 

For the next steps, our team will be busy scouring for the best options to fulfill your needs. Once we have a selection we are happy with, within a couple of days we send over the initial personalized proposals of the trip for your review. 

You will first receive an email from a member of our team with the proposal. In this email, we will also set up a call at a convenient time to review the options based on what was sourced and located.

On this call, 90% of our clients are already happy to confirm options from the provided selection and are ready to move on to the next step. If more options are needed, no problem — our personalized service means we don’t quit until we find exactly what fits your needs. 

3. THE CONTRACT AND PAYMENT PHASE

The vast majority of clients reach this phase within a few weeks. However, it may take longer for trips that require more exclusive arrangements and organization. 

The contracts we provide here at EliteLyfe are in line with industry best practices and are designed to protect all parties — especially you, the client. The personalized and protected service we provide is one of the major reasons why clients book with us.

All of the contracts are sent to you digitally to save time. At this stage, we request the full payment before moving on to the next stage. Most of our clients execute payments via wire, but we are able to accommodate a range of payment options.

4. PLANNING THE DETAILS 

Once the contracts are signed and the payments are made, the really exciting part of the process gets underway. This is the trip planning stage, in which we work with you to determine the exact specifications of your vacation or event — right down to the very last detail.

We can plan the trip in as much o as little detail as you want, with as much or as little guidance from your personal luxury travel designer as you need. Everything from unique excursions, fun in-villa experiences, and yacht events to your favorite type of water, alcohol, and afternoon snack is accounted for. 

Your travel designer is always on hand throughout the process to make sure the details are right and really make your trip extra special.

5. ENJOYING YOUR PERSONALIZED LUXURY TRIP

The process of preparing your luxury travel experience can take anywhere from between 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on the length and complexity of the trip. We pride ourselves on efficient communication and close relationships with our clients and partners, allowing for a smooth and swift planning and booking process.

Once we’ve finalized the itinerary and orchestrated all the moving parts of your trip, the only thing left to do is to sit back and enjoy! We offer a platinum concierge program included in every booking, so you can rest assured we will be on hand from the time you leave your house to the time you return home from the trip. 

Once your trip is complete, an EliteLyfe team member will follow up with you to review the 

overall experience and close out the security deposits and any outstanding trip invoices. 

Once reconciled, we set you free and remain just a call or email away for when you decide to start to plan your next adventure!

Looking to book your next luxury travel experience but not sure where to start? Or already have a complete vision of an exclusive trip? Contact our expert luxury travel team and we will guide you through the whole process to ensure it becomes a reality.