Most relaxing Spas in the world

Are you tired of the hectic pace that living in the fast lane delivers day in and day out? Are you worn out, fed up, exhausted and only firing on one cylinder? If any of the above applies to you, then you’re long overdue for something completely different.  If you want a break from the real world, now is the time to book yourself a visit to one of the world’s most luxurious day spas.

We’ve hand picked some of the most qualified massage therapists and the most comfortable accommodations to help you enjoy life’s luxurious moments. So don’t wait a second longer - go ahead, we dare you to rediscover yourself at one of these exclusive resorts:

1. Chiang Mai (Four Seasons Resort, Thailand) - Chosen as the “World’s Best Spa” by Conde Nast Traveler, the relaxation experts at journeyPod agree! This exotic destination will help recapture the lost feeling of youthfulness within the walls and beautiful outdoor facility of this magical spa. Inspired by ancient Thai rituals, the treatments offered at Chiang Mai are extremely unique - the “Shirodhara” is a restorative treatment where your “Third eye” is poured with sensual oil to balance the mind and body. Give your hair the royal lashing it deserves with a Prai Hair Treatment that will send your hair follicles in a spin. Trust us - it’ll be very difficult to leave this place!

2. Como Shambhala Retreat (Uma Paro, Bhutan) - Recharge your inner power while getting spoiled at this prestigious spa located just a short hop from Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi or Kathmandu. Feel your muscles relax during a reflexology session or pose in a downward dog position while breathing in the fresh air of the Himalayan Mountains. This tree-house style retreat will make you cancel your obligations for the next month (or longer).

3. Mii Amo (Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona) - Voted #1 by Travel and Leisure Readers in 2006, Mii Amo takes its name from the Native American word for journey - which is exactly where you’re going with a visit here. Nestled in the beautiful Red Rock country, this special place will show you how to truly relax and live a healthier and happier life. Don’t believe us? Visit the place yourself and indulge in a spa treatment, get your palm read, detox or soak in a Milk and Honey Bath and leave all your worries at home. For the avid gym junkies - jump on a bike and explore the cedar forests or go hiking in Boynton Canyon. Either way you decide to spend your day, nothing is better than unwinding in one of the Spa casitas or suites here.

4. Sandy Lanes Spa (Barbados) - Tiger woods hit a hole in one by choosing this resort as his wedding destination - Elton John and Jacqueline Kennedy have also enjoyed it. then again, who wouldn’t want to try out the assortment of revitalizing and rejuvenating treatments at Sandy Lanes Spa. Situated on a beautiful beach in Barbados, this world-class resort and spa epitomizes the word luxury as guests can choose a VIP treatment suite (with mood enhancing lights for those traveling with that special someone), indulge in Bajan sugar cane scrub or a revive jet lag body treatment.

5. Chopra Center (Dream Hotel - New York, NY) - Dr. Chopra is an accomplished author with interesting titles on life and everyone’s favorite sexual therapy- Karma Sutra. So it‘s no wonder that his spa caters to your every wish.  Located in a beautiful boutique hotel in New York, treatments at the Chopra Center will help release the stress of the every day hustle and bustle. Especially the Primordial Sonna Meditation (PSM) - talk about turning off your mind and sending you into a state of utter bliss! For those of you who are coupled - we highly recommend the Oodi room where you can cover each other in mud in your own private steam room.

6. Beauty Center (Le Sirenuse Hotel - Positano, Italy) - Tagged as one of the leading hotels in the world, many of our avid movie watchers will remember the pool scene overlooking the Almalfi coast in the Robert Downey movie “Only You”. At the Beauty Center, you’ll feel the years dripping off when you experience a Rosemary Mint Awakening Body Wrap while overlooking the serene Mediterranean. Most importantly, don’t forget to let your skin breathe by indulging in a floating facial and then follow with a lazy nap by the famed turquoise pool.

7. Mandarin Oriental Spa (Miami, Florida) - Enjoyed by Mick Jagger and Penelope Cruz, this luxurious South Beach destination makes sure that guests are pampered the way they ought to be. Surrounded by bamboo, rice paper and natural linens, this spa will make you feel like you’re in the heart of a forest in Bali. Favorite Spa menu items include: Holistic treatments, Thai massage and the invigorating Indian Scalp massage.

8. Montage Spa (Laguna Beach, California) - Situated on one of the world’s most beautiful ocean-fronts, this mansion-style trendy retreat pampers the elite.  Dig your toes into the powdery white sand. Experience the four-finger massage as two experts rub out the knots on your body leaving you feel like a newborn baby. Looking for something else? Any treatment you get here will make you think you’ve just stepped out of a heavenly sanctuary.

9. Sequoia Spa (The Grove Hotel - Hertforshire, UK) - Voted “Best Spa Retreat” by Conde Nast Traveler, couples can get cozy during a couple’s stone massage followed by an intoxicatingly relaxing crystal steam room session. This swanky spa is the first to offer the new ESPA treatment, which features a full range of Ayurvedic-influenced wraps, spa rituals and other treatments.  With its Zen décor, your chi will be at its best at Sequoia Spa.

10. La Reserve Spa (Geneve Hotel - Geneva, Switzerland) - Warm up your senses after a day of skiing in the Swiss Alps and enjoy a few hours of ecstasy (figuratively speaking, of course) at this majestic destination. The Swiss are known for their cleanliness and attention to detail, which you’ll experience firsthand the second you arrive at La Reserve. Bathe in Algae or get a weight loss massage made from Brazilian coffee cream - whatever you choose, all your thoughts are likely to fade away. The contemporary feng shui-styled hotel rooms offered here will also make for a nice nightcap.

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