As more and more consumers use their travels to recharge and reset, these resorts in traditionally high-energy destinations like Cancun and Cabo are redefining what it means to visit there. While not usually top of mind for wellness travel, they challenge the stereotype by asking, “What if the real luxury is missing out on it all?” While still being close to the nightlife, these properties remain at the heart of it all but flip the script to offer pure, unapologetic relaxation in a gorgeous yet lively tourist destination.
CORAZÓN CABO:
About Sparitual:
Tap into the healing traditions of Baja at Sparitual, Corazón Cabo’s world-class spa. Offering an array of body and facial treatments, along with amenities like a sauna, steam room, and hydrotherapy circuit, Sparitual’s serene setting promotes total relaxation and restoration — perfectly aligned with the resort’s spirit of embracing the ‘Joy of Missing Out.’ Among its most unique offerings is the Chakra Cleansing Massage, designed to clear energy blockages and reset intentions. The experience begins with a shot of Damiana liqueur, a sweet, herbal spirit native to the region, known for boosting circulation and easing the mind into a state of calm. The treatment combines chakra-balancing techniques with a soothing copal massage, using aromatic resin from the copal tree, a plant long cherished in Baja for its grounding, purifying properties. It’s the perfect way to cleanse your chakras, clear negative energy, and reset your intentions in beautiful Cabo San Lucas. Spa amenities are available to all guests who book treatments and can also be enjoyed with the purchase of a day pass.
JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA:
About the Sens-Yah Spa:
Anchored by a sprawling 35,000-square-foot Mayan-inspired spa, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa offers a full spectrum of wellness experiences, from a state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis courts to personal training programs and a Health Bar stocked with fresh juices, smoothies, protein shakes, and supplements. Guest rooms are a thoughtful blend of ancient culture and modern luxury, featuring wood carvings inspired by Mayan cross-stitching, graphic aerial photography, ocean-facing balconies, rainfall showers, and free-standing soaking tubs. Having kicked off the JW brand’s new wellness positioning in 2019, the resort goes beyond the expected with offerings like ZEN Hour, complete with guided meditation and sound healing, and the Ichtaca Massage, a signature treatment rooted in Mayan tradition and designed to harmonize the body and spirit through rituals and herbal cleansing. Daily yoga, Pilates, and spin classes keep energy flowing, while nearby cenotes provide the perfect natural escape for a refreshing and restorative dip in Mexico’s mystical waters.
ARUBA MARRIOTT RESORT & STELLARIS CASINO:
About Mandara Spa:
Indulge in the luxury and beauty of the ‘One Happy Island’ where the island’s natural, home-grown ingredients will replenish and revitalize you. Located on the pristine Palm Beach, the Aruba Marriott Resort encourages guests to embrace the wellness aspects of Aruba and the resort – especially with its locally-grown aloe incorporated, which provides health benefits in several different ways. Known for growing and harvesting aloe, Aruba is home to a renowned aloe farm that offers visitors hands-on, interactive experiences that teach all about the health benefits of aloe. The Aruba Marriott Resort’s award-winning Mandara Spa incorporates the healing plant within their experiences, boasting a luxe menu of services and treatments that has aloe-inspired options, like the Aloe and Milk Bath Wrap – a refreshing treatment infused with healing aloe gel and soothing milk. Outside of applying aloe to the skin, as we all know it is a life-saver for after-sun treatment, it is also beneficial to ingest as aloe is rich in antioxidants that boost the immune system, improve general digestion, relieve acid reflux symptoms and more. The resort’s Mercàt restaurant and Lobby Bar offers crafted cocktails incorporating locally-made aloe vera juice that creates a delightful twist, like the Aloe Breeze (Aperol, aloe vera juice, pink grapefruit, soda water and cantaloupe). Indulge in all things aloe and wellness at the Aruba Marriott Resort.
CORAL ESTATE LUXURY RESORT IN CURAÇAO:
About 8, The Experience:
Located on the vibrant island of Curaçao, Coral Estate Luxury Resort sits on a pristine beach on the west coast of the vibrant Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Guests seeking ultimate pampering are invited to 8, The Experience, the resort’s on-property spa, fully equipped with unique yet luxurious offerings such as the Rainforest, Igloo and Sahara steam rooms that pair perfectly with more traditional spa offerings. The spa features a small selection of treatment rooms with open windows that face the ocean, offering unparalleled views that allow the island’s constant trade winds from the east to flow through. 8, The Experience also offers lavish amenities such as a mediation pool, a wet room with a heated table and two cliffside jacuzzis that are accompanied by stellar ocean views. Treatments range from Thai massages and chakra-balancing to natural facials and rosemary mint body wraps. The most unique treatment offered, the Dual-Exfoliation treatment, utilizes plant-based products that deliver results similar to a medi-spa treatment, where guests will leave with the radiance and smoothness of a peel without the redness or irritation. When booking a treatment, guests have up to four hours of access to the spa’s amenities however; the primetime to book at treatment is around 5:45 pm right as the sun begins to set and the wind picks up – there is something magical about experiencing a massage in an oceanfront cabin with windows open and winds moving through. Post treatment, guests can catch Curaçao’s famous sunsets at the sleek and modern infinity pool facing the ocean. Here, guests can relax post-treatment from the comfort of private loungers and cabanas and sip on complimentary cucumber infused water, coffee or tea.
