Escape the digital noise and recharge in nature’s embrace. Whether you’re planning a wellness holiday in Europe, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific, these six remote retreats offer a rare blend of seclusion, serenity, and soulful healing — perfect for travellers seeking deep restoration in breathtaking natural surroundings.
Eremito, Umbria, Italy: A Modern Hermitage in the Heart of Italy
Set deep within the lush Umbrian wilderness, Eremito is an off-grid wellness retreat designed for stillness and solitude. Accessible only by foot or electric buggy, this eco-luxury property blends monastic charm with mindful minimalism.
Guests stay in “celluzze” – rooms inspired by ancient monk cells – and begin each day with yoga before enjoying candlelit, tech-free evenings. The retreat offers organic vegetarian cuisine, a rock-carved steam bath, and a chance to disconnect completely in the green heart of Italy.
Località Tarina 2, 05010 Parrano TR, Italy
Opening hours: Daily, 08:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m.
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The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia: Luxury Wellness on a Private South Pacific Atoll
For those seeking tropical tranquillity, The Brando in French Polynesia delivers. Located on the untouched Tetiaroa atoll, this private island retreat is accessible only by chartered plane. Its award-winning Varua Te Ora Polynesian Spa is set beside a lagoon, offering treatments rooted in ancestral healing practices using native oils and botanicals.
Daily yoga, paddleboarding, and nature walks round out a holistic programme focused on both inner and environmental harmony.
Tetiaroa, Arue 98702, French Polynesia
Opening hours: Daily, 07:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Fivelements Retreat, Ubud, Bali: Traditional Balinese Healing by the River
Just outside Ubud in the heart of Bali, Fivelements Retreat sits along the sacred Ayung River, offering an immersive healing journey based on Balinese philosophies. Guests stay in eco-luxury bamboo suites surrounded by jungle and water.
Signature wellness experiences include plant-based cuisine, sacred water blessings, sound healing ceremonies, and Ayurvedic spa therapies, all delivered in harmony with nature.
Mambal, Abiansemal, Badung Regency, Bali 80352, Indonesia
Opening hours: Daily, 06:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Aro Ha, Queenstown, New Zealand: A High-Altitude Retreat for Body and Mind
In the majestic Southern Alps near Queenstown, Aro Ha is a purpose-built retreat focused on holistic wellness. The all-inclusive programme combines daily hikes, yoga, meditation, whole-food nutrition, and spa therapies, all designed to enhance vitality and longevity.
With panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu, the retreat is carbon-neutral and tech-free, making it ideal for a full-body reset.
33 Station Valley Rd, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 07:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.
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Arctic Bath, Swedish Lapland, Sweden: Scandinavian Spa Wellness on the Lule River
One of the most unique retreats in Europe, Arctic Bath floats on the frozen Lule River in Swedish Lapland. Designed to connect the body with the rhythms of the Arctic seasons, the retreat features saunas, cold plunges, and holistic treatments inspired by Sami healing traditions.
Visit in winter for a magical Northern Lights experience, or in summer for the glowing midnight sun.
Ramdalsvägen 10, 960 24 Harads, Sweden
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shou Sugi Ban House, New York, USA: Japanese-Inspired Serenity in the Hamptons
Located in the Hamptons on Long Island’s East End, Shou Sugi Ban House is a minimalist wellness retreat inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics. Set among lush gardens, the property features charred cedar architecture and offers seasonal retreats that include hydrotherapy, energy healing, and plant-based cuisine.
Perfect for East Coast travellers, it’s a peaceful hideaway just a few hours from New York City.
337 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976, United States
Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.
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