This week, The Times and The Sunday Times reveal their first-ever definitive list of the World’s 50 Best Spas, showcasing the finest spa destinations from across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean.
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Italy is The Times and The Sunday Times Spa of the Year. Holistic yet hedonistic, and family-friendly, hotels expert and consultant editor Susan d’Arcy explains in the guide:
“It is a super-serious spa that at the same time is so boutiquely beautiful that it does a very good impersonation of being a “proper” hotel. During your stay you will pick up potentially life-saving guidance on nutrition, exercise and areas of concern but, crucially, you won’t feel shortchanged on the fun front.”
The guide, available from Monday 13th October via an interactive online platform and as a special supplement on Sunday 19th October, highlights the growing trend towards wellness and self-care.
Claire Irvin, Head of Travel at The Times and Sunday Times, says;
“This rigorous, of-the-moment guide showcases the very best in wellness, from holistic retreats to luxury escapes, and offers something for everyone whether they are in search of balance, rejuvenation, indulgence – or all three!”
Full list of The Times and The Sunday Times spa guide winners:
Overall Winner: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, Gargnano, Italy
Best Detox Spa: Park Igls, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
Best City Spa: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, Belgium
Best Boutique Spa: Prés d’Eugénie, Eugénie-les-Bains, France
Best Spa for Solos: Euphoria Retreat, Mystras, Greece
Best Foodie Spa: Palazzo Fiuggi, near Rome, Italy (reviewed by Sunday Times columnist Jeremy Clarkson)
Best Romantic Spa: Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany, Italy
Best Medi-Spa: RAKxa Integrative Wellness, Bangkok, Thailand
Best Coastal Spa: Bamford Spa, 1 Hotel, Miami, Florida, USA
Best Spa for Sport and Fitness: Palace Merano, Italy
The full guide offers detailed reviews of each spa, helping readers choose the perfect destination for their wellness journey.
More from the guide available here