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The World's 50 Best Wellness Resorts 2027

Have your say on the world's best

Chosen entirely by traveller votes, The World's 50 Best Wellness Resorts returns for 2027. Voting opens in October. This is your say on which wellness resort is the best in the world.

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Ways to Heal

Where science and ancient wisdom meet

Discover the evolving landscape of health and wellbeing, where science and ancient wisdom come together to deepen our understanding of the body and mind, and inspire new approaches to healing.

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Tried and tested by us, our travel journal brings together considered hotel reviews, carefully curated itineraries, exceptional travel offers and inspiring spa guides, sharing the places and experiences we know are worth your time.

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The World's 50 Best Wellness Resorts 2026

Exceptional Wellness Escapes, Chosen by You

Our annual guide to the wellness resorts worth knowing, shaped by the people who travel, experience and believe in the transformative power of wellbeing. Discover the 50 destinations our readers have voted among the very best in the world.

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WAYS TO HEAL

Exploring the paths to wellbeing

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Restore & Reset

Rest, recovery and deep renewal.

Transform & Heal

Healing journeys that change you.

Optimise Your Health

Longevity, diagnostics and proactive care.

Nourish & Glow

Juicing, fasting, immunity and detox retreats.

Movement & Energy

Fitness, adventure and lasting vitality.

WELLBEING ESSENTIALS

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Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda

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Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda

Lake Garda, Italy

A serene hillside retreat where breathtaking Lake Garda views meet holistic wellness and sustainable Italian luxury.

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OUR TRAVEL JOURNAL

Where our editors have actually been

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Health Travel Magazine · 2026

First-hand experiences from our writers and brand ambassadors

The new issue brings together editor-tested retreats, reader-voted resorts and quiet finds from the road. Reported by the people who actually went.

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WELLBEING NEWS

The latest in wellness

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The 50 Best · 2026

The World's Best Wellness Resorts

Determined by genuine reader votes, without influence from advertising or press trips.

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Kamalaya, Koh Samui

No. 1

Kamalaya, Koh Samui

Thailand

An island sanctuary blending ancient healing traditions with holistic luxury.
RAKxa Integrative Wellness

No. 2

RAKxa Integrative Wellness

Bangkok, Thailand
Villa Eden

No. 3

Villa Eden The Private Retreat

Merano, Italy
Vilalara Grand Hotel

No. 4

Vilalara Grand Hotel

Algarve, Portugal
RXV Wellness Village

No. 5

RXV Wellness Village

Bangkok, Thailand

The 2027 Awards

Have your say on The World's Best For 2027

The World's 50 Best Wellness Resorts are chosen entirely by traveller votes. Voting opens in October and closes 31 December, with the winners announced in January 2027. Every nominee is a property listed on Health Travel — explore them all and decide which deserves your vote.

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Your weekly edit of health, wellness and travel

Every week, our editors bring you the places and ideas at the forefront of modern wellbeing. Discover exceptional wellness retreats, the latest developments and the restorative destinations we believe are worth the journey.