Wellness Unveiled – 2026’s Must-Experience Spa and Wellness Escapes

As travellers look ahead to a year defined by restoration, longevity, and meaningful reconnection with self and nature, 2026 ushers in a new wave of transformative wellness experiences across the globe. From pioneering medical retreats and next-generation spa unveilings to immersive sanctuaries rooted in ancient wisdom and regenerative sustainability, the following destinations represent the most compelling developments shaping the future of wellbeing. Petrie PR is pleased to present a curated selection of the year’s standout wellness escapes – each offering its own distinctive pathway to renewal, balance, and elevated living.

Amanpuri Unveils New Racket Sports Facilities and Introduces the Aman Tennis Club Pop-Up for the 2025/2026 Season

Amanpuri, Aman’s flagship sanctuary on Phuket’s west coast, continues to elevate purposeful wellbeing with the introduction of new racket sports facilities and the Aman Tennis Club Pop-Up for the 2025/2026 season. The resort has added two newly constructed padel courts and refreshed two tennis courts, complementing existing facilities and offering guests active, mindful pursuits amidst the tranquility of coconut groves and the Andaman Sea. Seasonal tennis and padel professionals provide private lessons, tailored programmes, and one-to-one coaching informed by ATP and WTA expertise, allowing guests to refine technique while nurturing physical and mental balance.

Aligned with these experiences, the Aman Tennis Club collection, developed in partnership with Aman’s Global Wellness Advisor Novak Djokovic, offers a refined take on sportswear and accessories, now available for exploration at the resort’s Retail Pavilion and through the immersive Aman Tennis Club Pop-Up. Guests can engage with the collection in a curated environment, enjoying tennis-inspired cocktails and bespoke keepsakes, blending lifestyle, sport, and wellness seamlessly.

These enhancements reaffirm Amanpuri as a destination where movement, wellbeing, and purposeful recreation unfold naturally within a serene, luxurious environment.

A Wilderness Retreat Reimagined: Aman-i-Khás, India – January 2026

Aman-i-Khás, the intimate tented camp on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, emerges renewed in January 2026 with new Grand Tented Pool Pavilions and a Tented Pool Pavilion, each conceived as private wellness enclaves with heated plunge pools, sun-soaked decks, spa-style bathrooms and alfresco spaces that invite restorative pause. Days unfold in harmony with the land; daily yoga sessions beneath the Aravalli sky, mindful explorations through ancient forts and thriving wilderness, and slow afternoons beside the camp’s meditative stepwell swimming pool. As the day winds down, indulge in serene Spa Tent rituals and the stillness of the surrounding reserve. Aman-i-Khás places deep renewal at its core – here, nature is the guide, luxury is quiet, andwellbeing is a continuous, grounding rhythm where mind, body and landscape find true equilibrium.

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino Unveils The First Dior Spa In Italy

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel in Portofino, debuted Italy’s first permanent Dior Spa in June 2025, marking a luxury milestone in the hotel’s multi-phase redevelopment. The spa is spread on two levels of the historic Grande Dame and offers sweeping views of the Ligurian coastline. It integrates nature and elegance with Dior’s signature design. Guests may indulge in treatments in four sophisticated rooms, including a double cabin and a rooftop terrace, all decorated with natural materials and Dior’s unique Toile de Jouy.

The spa menu, inspired by its location in Portofino’s national park, has transforming facial and body therapies with celestial and botanical themes. Highlights include the hallmark ‘Splendidior‘ crystal treatment, innovative anti-aging facials such as ‘Kobi-Dior‘ and ‘Dior Powered by Hydrafacial,’ and half-day experiences combining garden yoga, full-body massages, and wellness food. The Dior Spa Splendido promises a sensory experience where legacy, beauty, and nature come together.

50 Years of The Original Mayr Medical Resort: From a Pioneering Idea to the Blueprint for Preventive Medicine

In 2026,  The Original Mayr Medical Resort on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, will mark 50 years since opening its doors as the first permanent home of the Mayr medical concept – long before “gut health” or “longevity” entered everyday language or became a global wellness trend. The founders transformed a former golf holiday house into something that did not exist anywhere in the world: a medical retreat offering diagnostics, fasting, rest, and rehabilitation all under one roof. At the heart of the medical offering stand two core programmes. Mayr Med Gut Health & Detox focuses on the gentle regeneration of the digestive system to build the foundation of a strong immune system and long-term wellbeing, while Mayr Med Diagnostic & Prevention unites state-of-the-art diagnostics with sustainable preventive care to provide a comprehensive view of individual health parameters and form the basis for tailored therapeutic guidance.

To mark its anniversary year, the medical resort has introduced a special programme “The Original Mayr Anniversary Edition” (from 2,500 Euros) – a refined, signature programme that brings together the essence of the Mayr principles with a contemporary medical approach, offering a deeply restorative experience. It honours the original method while allowing guests to benefit from the last 50 years of medical development. All programmes are available from a minimum stay of seven days.

Saraan Sanctuaries by Song Saa — Wild Wellbeing Reimagined

Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia’s pioneering model of regenerative luxury, is defined by its deep commitment to environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and soulful, nature-led experiences. The island’s new wild wellbeing centre, Saraan Sanctuaries by Song Saa — where Indigenous Khmer healing meets modern wellness philosophy, and where foraged botanicals are crafted into potent therapeutic oils. Saraan, meaning “love” in Khmer and inspired by the Buddhist concept of metta (“loving kindness”), underpins a holistic programme designed to restore the body, calm the mind, and nourish the spirit.

Signature experiences include the Spiritual Awakening Journey, grounded in ancient wisdom traditions to gently reset the nervous system, enhance mental clarity, and reignite a sense of purpose. The Chakra Wellbeing Night Ritual further restores balance through aromatherapy, massage, herbal hot compresses from the island’s organic gardens, and warm coconut oil poured over the third eye. By integrating ancestral healing practices with environmental consciousness and immersive nature rituals, Saraan Sanctuaries presents a “radically raw” approach to wellbeing—rooted in the wild beauty and regenerative ethos of Song Saa.

Serenity on the East Cape: Amanvari, Mexico – Spring 2026

Amanvari, opening in spring 2026 on Mexico’s untouched East Cape, brings Aman’s signature peace, privacy, and unparalleled service to the country for the first time. Set at the meeting point of beachfront, desert, and estuary, the 18-Casita retreat and exclusive branded residences immerse guests in nature while providing luxurious comfort. The Aman Spa features a temazcal, private Spa Houses, and an open-air Yoga Pavilion, while curated experiences including visits to local organic farms, orchards, snorkeling, diving, hiking, and sailing allow guests to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Interiors blend earthy materials, local stone, tropical hardwoods, and Mexican art, blurring the lines between indoors and out, and creating a serene environment for reflection and relaxation.

The PuLi Shanghai – Summer 2026

With renovations completing in Summer 2026, The PuLi Shanghai, is set to elevate its signature serenity with a reimagined, contemporary wellness experience. The renewed wellness floor will serve as a restorative sanctuary, integrating movement, nutrition, community programming, and practices designed to support deep, restorative sleep.

Enhancements include a dedicated Hair Up Bar offering complimentary daily styling, a nail studio in partnership with renowned podiatrist, Bastien Gonzalez, and an expanded wellness membership programme granting exclusive access and privileges.

Together, these innovations reaffirm The PuLi’s commitment to delivering refined, intuitive luxury—setting the stage for a new era of wellness in the heart of Shanghai.

The First Regent Spa at Regent Bali Canggu – Summer 2026

Regent Bali Canggu will debut the world’s first Regent Spa – created by IHG’s dedicated in-house Spa & Wellness consultants Raison d’Etre – inviting guests to follow a transformative path where the mind resets and the senses are elevated. The concept, set to feature at Regent Jeddah Corniche and Regent Kuala Lumpur, weaves vibrating crystal energy, soothing aromas and restoring light frequency to heal and uplift wellbeing. At Regent Bali Canggu, the experience is serene and thoughtful, tapping into Indonesia’s wellness legacy through Balinese-inspired scrubs, wraps, massages and advanced skincare. Signature treatments unfold within seven restorative rooms, including one for couples, while The Massage Revolution – performed on a warm quartz sand bed – cocoons the body as deep pressure and neroli essence calm the senses and enhance natural healing.

The journey continues through revitalising hydro-wellness facilities, including a vitality pool, ice baths and saunas designed to stimulate circulation, release tension and awaken the senses. Each touchpoint is crafted to restore balance and elevate inner harmony, complemented by a 24/7 Health Club with dual-function spaces for yoga, stretching and breathwork, alongside a well-equipped gym for more intensive training.

Regent Phu Quoc – Elevated Holistic Wellness

Regent Phu Quoc offers a serene, island inspired wellness escape centred around The Spa’s holistic philosophy of high touch, high frequency, and high energy. Guests can enjoy personalised wellbeing journeys guided by a dedicated Holistic Wellness Coach, complemented by luxurious body and facial therapies from renowned wellness partners.

A standout highlight is the Welnamis Binaural Vibroacoustic Therapy, an advanced acoustic and vibrational treatment that uses targeted frequencies to calm the nervous system, promote deep mental relaxation, and restore overall balance — delivering a profound sense of reset in just one session. Perfect for travellers seeking modern innovation paired with indulgent, restorative wellness in a tranquil beachfront setting.