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For those in need of a deep reset (body, mind, and spirit), Eupepsia Wellness Resort offers the perfect balance of nature, nourishment, and next-level self-care. Set on 250 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this peaceful retreat blends ancient Ayurvedic principles with cutting-edge wellness technology. Guests wake to the scent of warm baguettes baking […]

It just happens to be Global Wellness Day when I saunter into Mexico’s Palmaïa – The House of AïA. That seems apropos. After all, this transportive five star, wellness retreat was conceived to heal, mend and motivate. It exudes what can only be described as a sacred aura, poised amid jungle-scape on the Riviera Maya.  If that sort

Rooted in the spirit of the Atacama, healing spa rituals at this newly refurbished luxury lodge offer restorative moments of calm and renewal after days spent exploring the altiplano. With its vast salt flats and cinematic tableau of stratovolcanoes, the Atacama Desert invites awe—and nowhere is its grandeur more strikingly framed than Tierra Atacama. The newest

Park Hyatt New York’s reimagined Spa Nalai debuts with KOS PARIS, uniting urban sophistication and holistic serenity. High above the buzz of Midtown, Park Hyatt New York has unveiled the reimagined Spa Nalai, an intimate retreat on the hotel’s 25th floor that seamlessly blends French elegance with Manhattan sophistication. Partnering with the Parisian beauty and

In 1919, Frederick William Vanderbilt, heir to one of America’s wealthiest families, acquired a prime stretch of oceanfront land in San Juan’s exclusive Condado district. Determined to create an opulent Caribbean retreat, he commissioned renowned architects Warren and Whitmore—the firm behind New York’s Grand Central Terminal and the Biltmore, Commodore, and Ambassador Hotels—to design what

Perched above the Pacific, the new Spa at La Valencia offers serene signature experiences and results-driven skincare alongside mindfulness practices for the ultimate coastal California retreat. From Palm Beach to Waikiki, landmark pink hotels are synonymous with vintage glamour, but few capture that level of sun-kissed elegance quite like La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla—known affectionately as

When I signed up for the floating sound bath, I had no idea it was literal. I imagined lying on a grassy lawn overlooking Cape Cod Bay and ascending in a metaphorical sense. Ocean Edge Resort had a different idea.  Located in Brewster, just shy of the elbow’s interior on Cape Cod, Ocean Edge is an iconic

In August 1952, John Pringle and his associates unveiled plans for a modern seaside retreat on Jamaica’s north coast: Round Hill Bluff. Construction was set to begin that December, with designs modeled after Sunset Lodge; by completion, Round Hill became an ambitious vision that would soon define Caribbean luxury. On January 8, 1954, legendary playwright

If there was ever a piece of produce that packed the biggest punch no matter the meal, it would have to be citrus. Not only is citrus packed with good-for-you vitamin C, it’s a flavor enhancer for most every dish. “Citrus helps to break up fats and sweetness and helps to build flavor,” Emily Brubaker,

This school year discover stylish, sustainable backpacks that keep kids organized, make a statement, and support the planet. Back-to-school season has arrived, and if there’s one school supply that tops every list, it’s the backpack. More brands are stepping up with sustainable, stylish designs that blend function, fashion, and eco-conscious innovation. From recycled materials to