#ashlist: Worldwide Spa Guide

#ashlist: Worldwide Spa Guide

A steam at the Faena Hotl in Miami Beach is good for the skin and the soul
Disclaimer: I'm really not a spa person. I utterly lack the ability to lie there and relax and, frankly, I just don't understand the appeal. Still, knowing how blessed I am to be able to stay at some of the most stunning hotels in the world, I always try to at least visit the hotel spa for a steam and a glass of cucumber water.

Other Disclaimer: I am not the Conde Nast Traveler. I have not tried every treatment at every spa at every hotel in the world. But I polled all my well-traveled blogger friends, and between us, we basically are the Conde Nast Traveler, so I'm confident this list is pretty legit.


 Faena Miami

Faena Miami Beach, Florida

My favorite for: Holistic healing
Honestly, this spa is located at my favorite hotel in the U.S., so it would make this list even if it was awful.

Aja Malibu

Aja Malibu, California

My favorite for: Detoxing
Points for being within driving distance of my apartment.

 Yogarosa Ibiza

Yogarosa, Ibiza

My favorite for: Getting fit
A spa where you don't have to lie around all day pretending to enjoy spas.

 Mandapa Bali

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Bali

My favorite for: A total escape
Sandals you can keep and your own personal shaman. Enough said. And there are snacks. Lots of snacks.

 Sugar Beach St Lucia

Sugar Beach, St. Lucia

My favorite for: A shot of sunshine
Treat yourself to a spa day without sacrificing a day at the beach.

 Monteverdi Tuscany

Monteverdi, Tuscany

My favorite for: Fixing my skin
Leave feeling and looking better. Or just don't leave ever.

 Epic Sana Algarve Portugal

Epic Sana Algarve, Portugal

My favorite for: Weight loss
If you get restless, take a run on the beach without leaving the spa. Really.

 Yaan Tulum

Yaan Wellness, Tulum, Mexico

My favorite for: Hiding away
Truly a spa adventure. A sparkly spa adventure.

 Anassa Cyprus

Anassa, Cyprus

My favorite for: Staying all day
A full resort experience only enhanced by its family friendliness. Because welcoming kids means offering snacks that aren't apples.

 Borgo Egnazia Puglia

Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy

My favorite for: Full-on immersion
Puglia itself is one giant spa, so consider this the Inception of spa-ing.

 Raas Devigarh India

Raas Devigarh, Rajasthan, India

My favorite for: Playing princess
How to you get non-spa-aficionado Ashley to visit a spa? Put the spa in a castle.

 Amanpuri

Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand

My favorite for: Luxury
Picking only one Aman hotel for this list was tough, but this one wins for being the most transporting. And having the best snacks.

 Banyan Tree Alwadi

Banyan Tree Alwadi, Dubai

My favorite for: Fun. Yes, it's a fun spa.
There's a rainforest room and an ice igloo. I told you it was fun.

31 comments
  1. LOVE this! Absolutely a dream to spend a day at any of these places!

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    1. You're so right! Kind of wish I was at one of these now! x

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  2. Banyan Tree Alwadi is so much more than just a spa! Like so many things in Dubai, it's in a class all it's own. Like 6 star hotels!

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    1. Dubai always going the extra mile. Also, monkeys! x

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  3. I'm not a spa person either, but I always thought it was because I'm not refined enough! Glad to know there's someone like me!

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    1. You're so not alone! Spas are just not as much of a thing any more, since now we can just go to the beauty bar for 1/10th of the price, get a treatment that's just as good, and then go home and watch Netflix, which is also relaxing. x

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  4. FAENA.
    Faena wins for EVERYTHING!

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  5. These are some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Love how you said Puglia is just one huge spa. I feel the same about so many islands, including St. Lucia!

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  6. It's my DREAM to go to Puglia! Thanks for the spa tip!

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  7. In my mind, I am at all of these right now. All of them at the same time.

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