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Travel Well

This hub explores how travel for wellbeing is evolving to become more holistic and inclusive, catering to people of all ages–including families–and throughout all life phases. It examines the therapies rooted in both science and technology and ancient cultural wisdom, and showcases destinations both close to home and in far-flung corners of the world. Most of all, it celebrates the ways in which wellness is highly personal. It might mean an Ayurvedic mega cleanse, a surfing safari in Bali, or just feeling physically or mentally ready to board a plane or travel solo for the first time. Perhaps these stories will inspire a trip that helps navigate a trauma or loss; maybe they’ll remind you to slow down and make time for self-care, or provide practical advice about traveling with a chronic health condition. But most importantly, we hope that they convey the healing power of travel.

Wellness & Spas

Sexual Wellness Is the Latest Trend in Travel

Exploring our intimate needs and desires is a long overdue endeavor—this is why adding sex to your next travel itinerary shouldn’t be taboo.
Destinations

A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths

In the Central European capital, calming vibes are as abundant as rambunctious bars.
Wellness & Spas

Healing Emotional Trauma at a Surf-Therapy Retreat in Morocco

Nirpal Dhaliwal flows back to himself on the Atlantic.

Beyond Barriers

Wellness & Spas

This Hotelier Is Making Luxury Stays Wheelchair-Accessible

Tim Reynolds—a traveler, wheelchair user, and founder and owner of Àni Private Resorts—talks about why it's important to level the playing field for disabled travelers.
Wellness & Spas

An Essential Guide to Accessible Air Travel

In the second instalment of Beyond Barriers, a column dedicated to accessible travel, we provide an accessible guide to flying
Inspiration

California's Accessibility Laws Let Wheelchair Users Actually Take a Vacation

Writer Sophie Morgan describes how, thanks to California's accessibility laws, she didn't have to stress out about how to navigate the Golden State as a wheelchair user.
Inspiration

A Jetsetter Shares Her Natural Cure for Flight Anxiety

Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer shares the items she won't travel without—including her fix for in-flight nerves.
Inspiration

Psychedelic Travel Experiences Are More Popular Than Ever

It's no longer taboo to travel for mind-altering psychedelic substances—here's how to do it right.
Wellness & Spas

This Hotel Is Using Technology to Help Guests Lucid Dream—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It

The Kimpton Fitzroy London’s “Room to Dream” experience is taking sleep tourism to a new—and deeper—level.
Shopping

I Have Sciatica and Travel Regularly—These Essentials Help Ease the Pain

Along with therapy and medication, these items make long flights and train rides more bearable.
Shopping

How to Sleep on a Plane—Even If You're in the Middle Seat

We asked the experts for their best tips and tricks.
Destinations

This Convent-Turned-Wellness-Hotel Is Québec City's Coolest Spa

Juliet Kinsman discovers how to travel better in the heart of Old Québec.
Wellness & Spas

Relearning How to Relax on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai

An over scheduled fitness writer discovers that sometimes the best vacation involves doing as little as possible.
Wellness & Spas

The Best Yoga Retreats for Beginners

A yoga retreat can be the perfect way to kick-start a new daily wellness practice. Why not travel while you're at it?
Wellness & Spas

The Pleasure—and Pain—of Polar Plunging

On an expedition cruise to Antarctica, seeking mindfulness in the waters of the Southern Ocean.
Food & Drink

Lessons on Longevity and Wellbeing From Greece’s Yiayias

From fresh herbs and garden vegetables, to traditions like folk dancing and homemade wine, Greece's yiayias share their philosophies on food and life with cookbook author Anastasia Miari.
Wellness & Spas

Mindfulness Treatments Are the Latest Global Spa Trend—Here's Where to Find Them

From wildlife therapy to sound-bathing techniques in massage sessions, these mind spa offerings are increasingly being tied to body treatments for ultimate rejuvenation.
Wellness & Spas

What It's Really Like to Join an Ayahuasca Retreat Alongside Spiritual Experts

And how to find the right one for you—from remote Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.
Wellness & Spas

From Trauma Healers to In-House Psychologists, Hotels Are Increasingly Catering to Travelers' Mental Health

The stress of the pandemic prompted a spike in demand for mental health services—and as the need continues to climb, hotels are responding with beefed-up staff and programming.
Inspiration

A Sense of Wellbeing Among the Trees in Mendocino County, California

In Northern California's Mendocino County, where the crashing Pacific meets old-growth forests, encounters with nature are the key to mindfulness.
Wellness & Spas

Following a Path to Healing in Germany’s Storied Spa Towns

William Cook heads to the legendary haven of Baden-Baden and points north—destinations that have drawn visitors to their thermal springs since antiquity—in search of a cure for the past few years.
Women Who Travel

How to Make Your Wellness Vacation Actually Relaxing: Women Who Travel Podcast

A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by BodyHoliday Wellness Resort, Saint Lucia.