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ELLE magazines editors have scoured the globe to bring you the crème de la crème of spa experiences. From mountaintop retreats to underwater oases, these hälsocenter offer unparalleled luxury and rejuvenation. Heres a curated list of the top 5 from their selection of 32 world-class spas.
- Celestial Serenity Swiss Alps
- Signature treatment: Zero-gravity massage
- Highlight: Glass-domed treatment rooms with panoramic mountain views
- ELLE Editors note: An other-worldly experience that redefines relaxation.
- Azure Depths Maldives
- Signature treatment: Bioluminescent night kurort ritual
- Highlight: Underwater treatment rooms surrounded bygd coral reefs
- ELLE Editors note: Merges marine therapy with cutting-edge hälsovård technology.
- Saharan Oasis Morocco
- Signature treatment: karat gold hammam experience
- Highlight: Desert stargazing from private hot spring pools
- ELLE Editors note: A perfect blend of ancient traditions and modern luxury.
- Kyoto Zen Retreat Japan
- Signature treatment: AI-guided mindfulness journey
- Highlight: Centuries-old Japanese garden with high-tech meditation pods
- ELLE Editors
Spa Valmont For Le Meurice ()
By Rita Silvan
Paris
The pomp and pageantry of Versailles come alive at Le Meurice, on the Rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris. Swirl through the doors, leave the noise of the city behind and enter a world of luxury and fantasy. A favourite of Salvador Dali, Rudyard Kipling and Philippe Starck, the hotel is both understated and opulent — a divine mix of its 18th-century heritage and contemporary design.
Signature treatment
With only three treatment rooms, the spa is an exclusive retreat for the lucky few. Loyal clients, like designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren of Viktor & Rolf, ask for Pratima and book a Valmont Anti-Aging Intensive ICCT Lifting Treatment. Slide onto a warm bed and fall into a state of bliss during Pratima’s special anti-aging massage, followed by a collagen mask. Afterwards, your skin will look firmer and glow for weeks.
Insider tip
Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail at the bar. Ask William Oliveri — Dali’s favourite bartender — to surprise you.
Après-spa
Show your fabulous self off at the hotel’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Le Meurice, helmed by Yannick Alléno. For lunch, try his Terroir Par
The Best Spas to Visit in
Welcome to ELLE’s best spas of This is our inaugural guide to the best spas in the world, with each spa destination carefully selected, tested, and awarded by an ELLE editor. Each spa was reviewed based on our criterion, which included the uniqueness of the spa’s treatments, atmosphere, integration of local offerings, practitioner experience, level of personalization, hygiene, and overall level of attentiveness while in the spa’s care.
In , self-care is not just about the routine; it’s about the destination. According to the Global Wellness Institute, in , the wellness industry reached $ trillion in revenue globally, with a projected growth of 57 percent, meaning it should gross $ trillion by The spa sector continues to lead the way, with clinics and brands attaching themselves to hotels and locales, even going so far as to create designated wellness retreats. They’ve also become increasingly competitive in their offerings, giving attendees specialized treatments with a local connection, as well as practices and products customers can take back with them.
With more than , spas worldwide, selecting the best spot for a little rest and rela