Solo travel is a fast-emerging category in the wellness arena for good reason. As the backbone of introspection and reflection, solitude plays a pivotal role in mindfulness, a comforting quiet above the din of daily life. There’s nothing more empowering than a spa experience you don’t share with anyone but yourself.
This month our writers did their research and personally vetted top spas that cater to solitary adventures. Boxes checked include: luxurious pampering treatments, bespoke nature and cultural experiences, holistic healing therapies, fascinating classes and luscious gastronomy, all set amidst stunning backdrops. They unwound in the rugged Connecticut countryside, meandered the ancient cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, found their Zen in the white marble pagodas of coastal Vietnam, and dove deep into the kaleidoscopic beauty of the historic Catskill Mountains.
Now’s the time to entice your three best friends—me, myself and I—and start planning that perfect solo sojourn to any of these luxe locales. |
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| When autumn paints the Catskills in shades of amber, crimson, and gold, the newly opened Hemlock emerges as the go-to destination for anyone seeking some wellbeing, tranquility, pampering, and supreme kaleidoscopic beauty that will bring you to your knees. |
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| The minute I walked into the Garden Room at The Well, the spa at the Mayflower Inn, located just two hours from New York City, a wave of calm washed over me.That’s because this oversized living room was completely silent, save for the relaxing music playing through the speakers and the crackle of the fire, which gently warmed the room, filled with the comfiest of white armchairs and sofas, super-soft throws and houseplants aplenty. |
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| Tucked away below the outdoor pool and brightly colored mural of Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende is the peaceful, serene, and blissful Spa Matilda. This is the ideal place to unwind after meandering the narrow 100-year-old cobblestone streets and looking up to centuries-old Baroque and Neoclassical-style architecture and houses in shades of terra cotta, dusty rose, and yellow in this magnificent city |
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| Pampering is a must at boutique beachfront TIA Wellness Resort, in Vietnam, where alternative and traditional treatments—from sound healing sessions and Reiki-infused massages to detox hydrotherapy circuits—take center stage on four– and seven-night private retreats designed exclusively for solo travelers. |
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