5 Wellness Destinations

Siem Reap, Cambodia

By Sammy Rabin (Tzell Travel Group, New Jersey)

I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of the world’s most beautiful and interesting places, but being able to experience Siem Reap in Cambodia, the spiritual capital of the world, was a real highlight. The people are very special, the food is some of the best I have had, the scenery is awe-inspiring, the history is fascinating, and the Buddhist philosophy throughout the country can have a profound and beneficial effect on you.

The spirituality in this country and the way people think and interact with each other is on a very different level than we know, it is very compassionate and kind. You can feel that particularly when you go to Cambodia, which is the home of Angkor Wat the largest temple complex in the world. People come from all over the world to make a pilgrimage. Watching the sunrise from Angkor Wat is a truly magical Experience.

In Cambodia, you can eat incredibly healthy. Everything is vegetarian or fish, with very little junk food, and all very reasonable. You can have a wonderful dinner for two with wine that is as good as anything you can get in Manhattan. To be able to eat healthy, enjoy the spiritual aspect, do tai chi on top of a boat at sunrise, and to be able to meditate at sunrise in front of Angkor Wat, and to be able to run through the city and the countryside of Hanoi, Saigon, and Siem Reap is just a lifetime experience you can’t really get anywhere else. So, this particular trip (which also included Vietnam and a week-long Mekong River cruise) as far as wellness and health is concerned, this is truly life changing and rejuvenating.

Spa Resorts in the USA

You don’t have to travel far to enjoy some quality relaxation and wellness to rejuvenate your body and mind. Throughout the United States, you can find amazing destinations with spa resorts and retreats that will turn you into your best possible self with myriad classes, treatments and amazing food. Take for example Southern California and Tucson, CA:

“In one of the most beautiful settings in all of Arizona, Canyon Ranch still leads the pack. This hilltop meditation sanctuary is unlike any setting you’ve ever seen and is magical. You can choose from countless classes and workshops in almost any wellness category you can imagine. The resort has world-class teachers for yoga and other wellness practices, and they managed to find a way to make healthful food as delicious as most high-quality restaurants.” – Sammy Rabin (Tzell Travel Group, New Jersey)

“Terranea is a great luxury resort for wellness. Not a lot of people know about this wonderful place right on the cliff by the ocean. It can also be a great destination for a family with children. It has great wellness and spa options, adult pool, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks, spin classes right on the cliff by the Pacific Ocean with dolphins jumping in the water, yoga classes also right by the ocean, and great nature experiences for children.” – Tom Schmidt (Tzell Travel Group, New York)

Jamaica

Over the past years, Jamaica’s government has been taking big steps toward the improvement of the travel sector, including luxury and wellness travel. This beautiful Caribbean Island has realized that travelers are increasingly looking for healthier vacation options than just lounging by the beach. In order to truly recuperate from our daily stressors and get a break from our cubicles, we need to take a few days and indulge in nothing but selfcare. More and more, you can do this now in many great wellness resorts and hotels in Jamaica. Whether you want to stay fit with exercise classes and healthy food or get pampered with tension alleviating massages and spa treatments, you will find the right place here that will match your needs and fitness and activity level. There are several boutique resorts that offer rejuvenation for body and mind. You can partake in yoga classes, spa treatments with Jamaican natural healing elements, meditation sessions, or simply exercise and eat healthy all while enjoying the beauty of this tranquil destination.

For a true hidden gem that is located on one of the most beautiful and swimmable beaches in the world and that separates itself from the rest of the all-inclusive options in the Caribbean with its fitness complex, talk to our Tzell wellness expert, Sammy Rabin (Tzell Travel Group, New Jersey).

Mexico

For those who are looking for a vacation that is filled with healthful activities, such as yoga, sweat lodge programs, detox treatments, and holistic healing experiences, Mexico is the perfect fit. Depending on the area, Mexico offers options for any taste and lifestyle, from secluded and relaxing beaches to large colorful cities. It doesn’t matter where you are, you can always find a way to include wellness into your trip. Whether you visit Acapulco, Cancun, Nayarit, Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, or San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Puebla, visitors from all over the globe travel to Mexico to improve their physical and mental well-being at a wellness retreat or by enjoying the country’s natural treasures.

Hawaii

You can travel to every of its islands, Hawaii is truly a tropical paradise. If you are looking for a retreat that will help you recharge your senses and heal your body from your daily stress, you can never go wrong with a trip to our 50th state. Just listen to the calm ocean waves, watch breathtaking sunsets and energizing sunrises, and enjoy the serene natural beauty of the destination, which is ideal for a rejuvenating wellness trip. Over the years Hawaii has become more and more popular for travelers who focus on health and fitness and it is almost not surprising that Hawaii has been named the nation’s healthiest state.