Have you ever wanted to visit a health and wellness resort? If so, read on to find out more about 9 of the best that I have found throughout the world. I have been to Champneys in the UK a few times for short breaks twice to Henlow as well as Tring and Springs but never anything for a longer period or more targeted towards a certain health and wellness programme.
I really enjoyed the spa focus and my four days away - endless treatments and therapies without having to put up with the sighs and frustration by not doing more things other than wellness related. The facilities were amazing and whilst not a dedicated health resort per se, the extensive list of treatments and therapies available at their Alpine Spa, in conjunction with the Waldhotel more medical focussed spa, makes this resort more than eligible here in my book.
I definitely want to return, and having been there in summer, I think it would be good to trial a different experience in winter. There seems to be three main programmes at Chenot Palace Weggis, all of which are based on a selection of treatments and therapies across 6 days, for a plan where you stay 7 nights. The Spanish location has been there for 25 years, and benefits from days of sunshine on average every year.
Programme lengths vary from 4 to 21 days and they have a great comparison tool on their website to be able to compare and contrast what different programmes offer in their specific goals. The resort is part of Leading Hotels of the World always a favourite of mine as well as being part of Virtuoso too. This is such a classic resort with their thermal waters, and it was so interesting seeing the programme where they showed where the waters came from; how they used to get to the resort and how this has evolved over the years with science and technology.
Packages range from 3 to 7 days, or you can create your own bespoke tailored to you package if nothing fits your requirements. Again here the standard packages are very well explained on the website with a detailed PDF brochure for each along with an example of the daily itinerary too.
