The Wellness Tourism Association Recognizes Its First Wellness Destination

Back in July of 2019, the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) unveiled a nine-point list of assets and attributes that geographic regions of the world should possess before being marketed as Wellness Destinations. Now, the WTA will officially acknowledge and recognize select geographic regions (including towns, provinces, states and even small countries) of the world that […]
Dominican Republic as a Wellness Destination

The Dominican Republic is striving to be considered a world class wellness destination. Located in the heart of the Caribbean with an average temperature of 86° F, this beautiful island offers vast natural diversity for guests to enjoy; from rivers, mountains, waterfalls to beautiful beaches, thus making it a privileged destination for wellness and health. […]
Six Senses to open their first resort in Central America

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its sustainable and ultra-luxury footprint to Central America as it teams up with The Canyon Group to announce the development of Six Senses Papagayo. It offers a new adventure for those seeking love of life and health in a private, eco-conscious and away-from-it-all destination.
Dos Casas Hotel renews the wellness experience at Iris Spa

Dos Casas Hotel has launched IRIS SPA in charge of Bonnie Baker professional with more than 20 years of experience in the industry of wellness, hospitality and focus on “mindbodygreen” (wellness ecoturism) in collaboration with NATUROPATHICA.
Six Senses debuts the Caribbean with St Kitts’ resort

Steeped in legendary seafaring history dating back hundreds of years, the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts is the newest exotic destination for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The larger of the two-island country of St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts lies in the northern part of the Leeward Islands group of the Lesser Antilles. Its volcanic origin created an 84-mile (135-kilometer) coastline of intriguing silver-grey sand beaches and a lush fertile interior with coconut groves and plantations.
2018 World Spa & Wellness Awards winners announced

The winners of the 2018 World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced in a glamorous awards ceremony on Sunday, February 25. The World Spa & Wellness Awards, a black-tie event held at the Tobacco Dock events venue in East London, honours hotels and resort spas, and wellness destinations, around the world.
The 2018 World Spa & Wellness Awards winners are:
Costa Rica, Emerging Travel Destination For Innovative Wellness Therapies
Travelers in search of innovative wellness therapies that promote a sense of wellbeing and vitality should consider Costa Rica as their next travel destination, as many have already discovered. Costa Rica is the perfect setting for detoxification from stress and the daily grind and now offers visitors’ inventive opportunities that extend beyond classic spa services and traditional yoga retreats.