With the holiday season in the rearview mirror and New Year’s resolutions fresh in our minds, this is an ideal time to rejuvenate and detox your mind, body, and spirit. Doing a detox doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or extreme; it can simply be the process of cutting unhealthy things out of your diet and your life. Detox spas often help people lose weight, boost the immune system, boost energy, and recover from weeks, months, or even years of unhealthy habits.
To kick-start your renewed commitment to wellness, consider joining a class, visiting a health resort, or signing up for a detox retreat. This way you can tap into the guidance of experienced professionals, hold yourself accountable to your goals, and connect with like-minded people who are also committed to health and happiness. These are some of the most rejuvenating detox spa trips to take to start your new year off right.
COMO Shambhala Estate – Bali
Bali is an excellent destination for wellness seekers and the COMO Shambhala Estate offers a purifying detox program to get rid of all those bodily toxins that have built up over time. This spa offers programs that include a wellness consultation, cleansing treatments and body treatments. Additionally, participants can attend various yoga, meditation, Pilates, circuit training, and even rock climbing classes. In addition to the cleansing and rejuvenation programs, COMO also specializes in Ayurvedic, active, stress management, and oriental medicine. The wellness programs help guests improve specific areas of their wellbeing through targeted therapies, healthy eating options and expert consultations.
The Original FX Mayr – Lake Worth, Austria
If your gut is feeling bloated from all the holiday indulgence or if you’re trying to lose a few pounds to start off the New Year, put the Original FX Mayr in Austria on your to-do list. This is a great place for digestive and gut problems, and guests use Epsom salts, restricted diets, herbal tea, and restorative massages. The deep detox program includes an applied kinesiology test, detox yoga, colon hydrotherapy with intestinal flora boost, detox infusion, Sodashi marine mineral facial, and salt therapy. It’s also a place where you are encouraged to disconnect from technology to let your mind rest and recharge. Enjoy the view of Lake Wörthersee from the beach sauna and take a dip from the private beach during the summer.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa – San Diego, California
The sunshine and laid-back vibe of San Diego have a way of rejuvenating the soul, and the Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is an excellent destination for wellness seekers. One of the best spa and wellness resorts in California, it’s located on a 45-acre compound and has a variety of wellness experiences and programs. Take yoga or a fitness class, try healthy juices and protein shakes, and get active with bike rentals to explore the area. Fitness classes range from high-energy cardio workouts and spinning to Pilates, TRX, and weight training, while relaxing outdoor massages are also available.
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda – Lake Garda, Italy
If reaching your ideal weight and feeling comfortable in your body are among your new year’s resolutions, then consider a trip to the Lefay Resort & SPA in Italy. This is a great place to get your appetite and cravings under control with treatment programs, saunas, flotation therapies, and energy consultations. These treatments are also designed to stimulate the immune system by using all-natural herbal extracts. The detox package includes an energy body scrub, aromatherapy session, wrap, massage, and salt water lake treatment. In business since 2008, the spa is located in Gargnano in a natural park surrounded by lovely hills, olive trees, and woods.
Kamalaya – Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Sumai is an island of Thailand that was once used by Buddhist monks. It’s still a spiritual place today, but one that you can visit and experience the tropical beauty of the area’s forests and beaches. There are intro, basic, and comprehensive detox packages here that include consultations, massages, fitness activities, herbal remedies, and meals and beverages. In addition to detox programs, participants can take classes for yoga, fitness, weight loss, and stress.
Mii Amo – Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is a premier destination for wellness-seekers in the American Southwest, and Mii Amo is one of the best spa resorts. It offers several all-inclusive packages, workshops and retreats. Retreats typically last between three and seven days, and the resort is located in the beautiful Boynton Canyon. Spa treatments include lymphatic drainage sessions, which speed up the detox process, stimulate circulation, and boost the immune system. Thai reflexology sessions held here are also known for their detoxifying effects, while soothing body treatments, mindful massages, Native American inspired therapies are available.
Sianji Well-Being Resort – Turkey
Turkey is a hot travel destination, so why not start your year off right with a detox spa treatment here? The Sianji Well-Being Resort’s Master Detox Retreat offers multi-day programs designed to make you feel completely rejuvenated with juices, healthy foods, seminars, and treatments. The program includes doctor consultation, body analysis, healthy living seminars and DVDs, detox juices and supplements, Thalasso seawater treatments, and complimentary classes and herbal teas. The detox programs will help rid your body of accumulated free radicals (toxins), strengthen your immune system, help you lose weight and prevent chronic fatigue and inflammation. Wheatgrass is a big part of the detox plan, and there are luxury suites to choose from when staying here.
The Farm at San Benito – Batangas, Philippines
For an ultimate detox experience, head to the center of the Philippine jungle to The Farm at San Benito. This spa specializes in detoxifying the body by eliminating harmful elements from the environment and reducing stresses that weaken the immune system. Vegan and raw foods are served and treatments include massages, scrubs, wraps, and heart health programs. The Farm Detox aims to regain a state of health balance and is beneficial to everyone to remove physical and mental toxins. Meditation and fitness classes are also held here, as well as detoxifying acupuncture, to give guests a well-rounded and holistic experience.
