As the new year approaches, many travelers seek experiences that inspire transformation and rejuvenation.
From wine and wellness escapes in Argentina to culturally immersive retreats in Norway and revitalizing spa therapies around the world, these unique offerings promise to make 2025 a year of renewal, indulgence, and connection.
The following offerings nurture the body, mind, and spirit with curated travel experiences, each designed to elevate personal wellness and fulfill the desire for new beginnings.
Here are a few standout experiences that travelers can book to make their “new year, new you” aspirations come alive around the world:
Hotel Bel Ami in Paris Debuts Japanese Kobido Facial
Travelers can revitalize their complexion with the newly introduced Japanese Kobido Facial at Hotel Bel Ami in Paris. Known as the “facial of a thousand hands,” this transformative treatment combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, and reflexology to promote skin elasticity, boost circulation, and diminish fine lines. Utilizing creams for optimal tissue contact, Kobido rejuvenates and plumps the skin, offering a natural alternative to cosmetic treatments. Guests emerge with firmer, smoother, and radiant skin, ready to embrace the New Year with a youthful glow and a rejuvenated spirit. Deserving of its name “Bel Ami”, this charming 5-star hotel, ideally located in the heart of Saint Germain des Pres, is both elegant and welcoming. The Hotel Bel Ami boasts a contemporary design, housed in a building from the 19th century, just two minutes from iconic destinations such as the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots. The five-star boutique hotel features 102 rooms including 5 new apartments, its restaurant, bar and spa.
Mii amo Crystal Grotto: New Year Manifestation Ritual for 2025
Travelers can celebrate New Year’s at Mii amo’s sacred Crystal Grotto, an immersive destination nestled in the red rock majesty of Sedona, Arizona. Guests are invited to pen their hopes and intentions on delicate rice paper during this deeply reflective ceremony, honoring both the powerful energy of the region and the spirit of new beginnings. The ritual culminates with a ceremonial burning of these wishes, symbolizing their transition into reality for the year ahead. This meaningful experience, rooted in reflection and manifestation, provides a peaceful yet powerful way to step into 2025 with clarity and purpose. Surrounded by Sedona’s stunning natural beauty, known for its vortex energy and serene landscapes, visitors will find themselves in a space that fosters introspection, clarity, and renewal.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi: Signature Spa & Wellness Experiences
The award-winning Spa by Thalgo France at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Maldives offers a blend of timeless therapies and modern wellness approaches across 20 treatment rooms. Guests can enjoy a selection of 140 treatments, hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms, and bespoke yoga sessions with guided meditation. The spa’s resident Ayurvedic doctor provides personalized consultations for a holistic journey to well-being, inviting guests to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect in a tropical paradise. Nestled in the natural beauty of Noonu Atoll, the five-star Sun Siyam Iru Fushi spans 52 acres and boasts 221 villas and suites, perfecting the balance between rustic charm and understated luxury.
New Bathtub Menu Inspired by the Tree of Life at Susana Balbo’s Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites
SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, the luxury boutique hotel from Argentina’s pioneering female winemaker Susana Balbo, has introduced a transformative Tree of Life Bath Ritual inspired by the property’s signature art installation. Located in Mendoza’s renowned wine region, the experience features in-suite heated soaking tubs, shaped like the concrete egg wine tanks used in fermentation, and infused with chakra-focused aromatherapy blends representing the seven elements of the Tree of Life. Curated by the Wellness Butler, each bath uses locally sourced ingredients such as jarilla, chamomile, eucalyptus, and jasmine to deliver therapeutic benefits like stress relief, rejuvenation, and purification. Guests can indulge in blends tailored for grounding, balance, beauty, and vitality, with the spa tubs retaining heat for up to four hours to enhance relaxation. This bespoke ritual embodies the hotel’s commitment to integrating wine, wellness, and artistry into an unforgettable luxury experience.
Up Norway Partners with InRetreat for Transformative Wellness Retreats Amid Norway’s Untouched Landscapes
Up Norway, the leading curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Scandinavia,, has teamed up with wellness brand InRetreat to offer guided wellness journeys blending yoga, mindfulness, and authentic cultural experiences amid Norway’s pristine natural settings. With retreats planned for February, May, and Fall 2025, guests will explore regions from the Arctic to the fjords of Hardanger, engaging in practices that rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Each retreat features luxury eco-accommodations, regional culinary delights, guided hikes, and wellness rituals tailored to foster personal transformation through Norway’s unspoiled wilderness. Highlights include immersive experiences on Manshausen Island, spring fjord adventures, and fall harvest explorations through Norway’s vibrant landscapes. Established in 2016, Up Norway’s vision is to introduce quality conscious international travelers to truly unique Norwegian experiences. Its local expertise, sustainable approach, digital itineraries and passion for Norway open up new perspectives.
New Ancestral Traditions Wellness Offering at Velas Resorts in Mexico
Velas Resorts in Mexico is redefining luxury wellness in 2025 by blending ancestral traditions with modern practices through innovative spa offerings across its properties. At Grand Velas Riviera Maya, the SE Spa introduces a cutting-edge biohacking menu featuring sensory deprivation tanks, infrared saunas, polar plunges, and jade-and-tourmaline FIR therapy mats to optimize health and performance, complemented by CBD treatments in partnership with CauseMedic. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers Chakra Healing Sessions inspired by Mexican traditions, combining Copal Cleansing Ceremonies, sound healing, ice baths, and mindfulness practices to promote spiritual renewal. For indulgent relaxation, Grand Velas Los Cabos debuts a Head Spa Experience, integrating Moroccan Oil products, Japanese shiatsu scalp massage, and collagen eye treatments for rejuvenation. At Casa Velas, the serene Botanical Garden hosts Wellness Wednesdays, a holistic midweek escape featuring yoga, labyrinth meditation, and a botanical tea-making workshop. These thoughtfully curated experiences harmonize ancestral wisdom and modern luxury to elevate wellness in 2025.
Caribbean Wellness at Hotel Manapany, St. Barth
Start the new year with a transformative getaway at Hotel Manapany in St. Barth, where a blend of wellness, indulgence, and island charm awaits. Kick off 2025 with their signature NYE White Party, then dive into a host of vibrant weekly events like Tuesday’s “Catch and Cook” sessions with the talented new Chef Paul Bertheau, poolside BBQ nights featuring lobster on Wednesdays, and tropical Rum Thursdays with mixology demos. Guests can reconnect with themselves through invigorating wellness options including yoga, surfing, and new spa treatments, or plan ahead for the spring yoga retreat designed to rejuvenate mind and body. Whether travelers are seeking relaxation or adventure, Hotel Manapany offers a perfect setting for a “new year, new you” experience.
