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For travelers seeking a way to reset in 2025 earlier than later, these global destinations provide the ancient traditions and natural solutions for those looking to reconnect with oneself as they begin the new year with a focus on what matters most: themselves. Here are four experiences to consider from the Himalayan foothills to a Costa Rican cloud forest.

Ananda in the Himalayas: Focus on Ayurvedic Traditions

Embrace tradition at Ananda in the Himalayas, a holistic wellness retreat in North India that overlooks the spiritual town of Rishikesh. Ananda’s Sleep Enhancement Program is the perfect way to begin the new year by addressing sleep issues and improving overall sleep. A customized comprehensive approach of lifestyle modifications, dietary corrections, Ayurveda therapies and Traditional Chinese Medicine improve sleep quality. The healing therapies and guidance from physicians, yogis and healers help calm the nerves, restore the metabolic and emotional balance for high energy levels and a renewed state of self. Ananda offers a range of signature programs targeting specific health issues including stress management, longevity, menopause, fertility, men’s and women’s health and more.

Customized programs take place in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, which spans 100 acres of lush grounds and gardens and embraces emotional healing and spiritual awareness. The heart of Ananda lies in its 25,000 square foot wellness center, offering therapy rooms, open-air yoga and meditation pavilions, an outdoor pool, a physiotherapy center, gymnasium, and a range of Ayurvedic therapies. Wellbeing retreats in India, such as Ananda in the Himalayas, play a vital role in fostering holistic health and wellness in today's fast-paced world. Ayurveda is a journey of self-discovery, making use of mental and emotional strengths by keeping the body healthy.

New for 2025, Ananda is hosting a group retreat in Portugal at the end of February. Set amidst the vineyards and rolling hills of Arrábida Nature Park, Casa Palmela welcomes visitors to a wellness journey designed to provide participants with a deeply personalized and transformative experience, weaving together Ayurveda, yoga, and mindfulness practices in a serene and breathtaking setting. Learn more about Ananda’s other upcoming wellness escapes to the Maldives and Wales in 2025. Visit www.anandaspa.com.

Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica: Immerse in Rainforest Tranquility

It’s back to basics with yoga and nature at carbon-neutral Hotel Belmar, which ties in sustainable practice to its wellness approach. Central America’s premier destination for enriching experiences, Hotel Belmar provides massages, and yoga for traditionalists looking for a straightforward way to reconnect in Monteverde’s cloud forest. Fresh mountain air, vibrant biodiversity, and a sense of tranquility foster introspection and renewal, while the property’s sustainable practices and immersive experiences enhance the transformative journey.

Wellness seekers at Hotel Belmar are drawn to their holistic approach, which blends the tranquility of Monteverde's cloud forest with guided forest immersions, yoga, and farm-to-table culinary experiences. Guests can expect personalized itineraries focused on mental clarity, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual connection. From hiking through their forest reserve to taking part in regenerative farming practices at Finca Madre Tierra, each activity is designed to inspire a deeper connection to oneself and the natural world.

SAVIA creates curated rainforest experiences at Hotel Belmar bringing guests up close to nature. Professional Forest Mobility Experts guide visitors as they explore the forest’s layered wonders. Trails, gardens, platforms, suspension bridges, and other surprise elements prompt participants to continually shift gears and perspectives to kindle curiosity, adrenaline, and discovery. Five unique thematic forest immersions await visitors throughout the day, whether its early birdwatching, expeditions at nightfall, or enjoying a specialty cocktail high up in the forest’s canopy. Hotel Belmar is an independent, family-owned luxury eco-lodge situated in Costa Rica’s renowned Monteverde cloud forest highlands. Its spirited hospitality has pioneered a model of regenerative tourism that enriches travelers with immersive experiences, fostering connections to nature, mindful serenity, and holistic wellness. Visit www.hotelbelmar.net.

Naya Traveler: Tap Into Ancient Traditions

The best way to get back to wellbeing basics is to be inspired by cultures that do it best. Naya Traveler’s growing list of Wellness Wanders are designed to detox, refuel and rejuvenate mind and body within a unique cultural context. They pair the transformative power of travel with the benefits of native wellbeing practices, inviting travelers to engage more meaningfully with a destination. Either private or small group itineraries are available, lasting a minimum of seven days. Carefully crafted wellness-centric experiences reflect the ancient healing and wellbeing traditions of each of their destinations around the world.

Travelers can tap into the traditional hammam baths and natural exfoliating scrubs with black soap when booking an excursion to Morocco. Visitors will be restored by local rhassoul clay, aromatic plants, rose water and henna while learning about Prophetic Medicine, a traditional form of homeopathy inspired by spiritual and natural resources of the Arabian Peninsula. A trip to Moulay Yacoub, famous for its natural hot springs, offers sulfur-rich water full of therapeutic properties. In North America, travelers can embrace Navajo healing traditions while communing with nature in Utah. It is the best way to learn wellness techniques from the masters to tap into the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water. The Colorado Plateau features the highest concentration of national parks in America with excursions available to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park, inviting visitors to explore ancient wellness traditions in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes.

Founded in 2016, Naya Traveler offers tailor-made experiential journeys to a curated selection of destinations steeped in ancient traditions and customs. Naya Traveler works with an exceptional group of local hosts and expert guides in each destination, ranging from historians and artists to ethnographers and chefs. Visit www.nayatraveler.com.

Calabash Cove Resort and Spa: Natural Scrubs and Soothing

Self-care amenities abound at Calabash Cove Resort and Spa, where the Ti Spa blends traditional European techniques with Saint Lucia's storied tradition of using plant and food-based curatives. Forget the technology and serums and get back to basics with Earth’s bounty to cleanse the body of stress and relax the mind. Therapists will gladly show the benefits of different scrubs and treatments.

It is all about embracing what’s natural, whether it’s a coffee, papaya, lemon salt or chocolate spice scrub, paired with a volcanic mud mask or a healing aloe and lavender cocoon. Papaya scrubs blend island fruits, sugar, and oils to rejuvenate skin and fight signs of aging while lemon salt scrubs leave skin glowing. The exfoliation products are all organic made from local products that are in some cases directly from the resort. Guests dip into the Caribbean and enjoy massages with a view of the ocean or in the privacy of each guest’s room. The resort’s outdoor gazebo is perched on a hill overlooking the ocean and is the perfect spot for a spa treatment while listening to the waves down below. For guests who do not want to choose just one treatment, the spa offers a detox bundle with a cleansing salt scrub, an herbal mud wrap, and a lymphatic drainage massage.

Calabash Cove Resort and Spa is one of the most popular all-inclusive, adults-only boutique hotels in Saint Lucia, a Caribbean hideaway offering seclusion, beauty, and mesmerizing views at every turn. Its 26 villas feature classic Caribbean charm coupled with luxurious resort amenities of today. From the heavenly Windsong restaurant and lively C-Bar overlooking the infinity pool to the peaceful Ti Spa, guests have everything at their fingertips when vacationing at Calabash Cove. Visit www.calabashcove.com.

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