Spas with reservation required

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

An upscale riverside resort 18 km outside Rishikesh with an in-house spa, yoga studio and restaurant, open only to overnight guests by reservation.

Los Angeles, California

A day spa on La Brea Avenue near the Fairfax area of Los Angeles offering massages, facials and hydrotherapy, with reservations recommended.

São Paulo

A holistic wellness center in São Paulo's Paraíso district running ayahuasca ceremonies, tarot sessions, massage therapy and weekend forest retreats with cabin

Ubud, Bali

An adults-only wellness retreat on Ubud's Ayung River offering multi-day healing programmes, thermal circuits and plant-based cuisine by reservation only.

Key West, Florida

A day spa just off Duval Street in Key West offering massage, facials, waxing and a Vichy shower, with walk-ins possible but reservations preferred.

Hudson Valley, New York

Day spa near Wallkill and Gardiner in the Hudson Valley offering massage, skincare and energy-healing treatments, with an on-site bed and breakfast for

Portland, Oregon

Day spa and natural medicine clinic in NW Portland's Slabtown with sauna, hydrotherapy, massage, acupuncture and a vegan café on site.

Kandy, Central Province

An adults-only Ayurvedic retreat in the hills above Kandy, Sri Lanka, with overnight stays, yoga and a restaurant, but no day-pass access.

Punta Cana, La Altagracia

Upscale day spa in Punta Cana offering massages, facials, a thermal pool and ocean-view relaxation lounges, open daily 9am-7pm.

Transylvania County, North Carolina

All-inclusive multi-night wellness retreat in Pisgah Forest, NC, combining fitness classes, spa treatments, guided hikes and farm-to-table meals in private

Vichy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Adults-only thermal baths in Vichy using the town's mineral spring water, with a hydrotherapy circuit and thermal pool, booking required.

Seville, Andalusia

A reservation-only private spa suite with pool in Seville's Casco Antiguo, booked by the hour for couples.

Solvang, California

A resort spa inside Alisal Ranch, a 10,500-acre luxury guest ranch in Santa Ynez Valley open only to overnight guests by reservation.

Palm Beach, Florida

An oceanfront resort spa in Riviera Beach combining Ayurvedic treatments with a hydrothermal circuit, hammam, salon and private beach access.

Hudson Valley, New York

Hotel spa at a small Hudson Valley inn on 75 riverside acres in Milton, NY, open to overnight guests by reservation while the spa undergoes renewal.

Berkshires, Massachusetts

An all-inclusive destination resort in the Berkshires combining spa treatments, fitness, and themed wellness retreats, open daily with reservations required.

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas

A destination spa with outdoor thermal pools near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, open daily with reservations required.

Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico

An adults-only luxury wellness retreat on the shore of Lake Avándaro in Valle de Bravo, built into a rock formation and run by reservation only.

Beitou, Taipei

A hot-spring resort in Beitou, Taipei with private suites, outdoor baths and overnight stays, open to day-pass visitors by reservation.

Maui, Hawaii

A nine-room resort spa on Maui's Road to Hana offering lomi lomi and lava-stone pōhaku wela massage, plus a eucalyptus steam room and cold plunge.

Kapaau, Hawaii

An oceanfront eco-boutique hotel and wellness retreat on Hawaii Island's North Kohala coast, open to overnight guests only, not day visitors.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hotel Zazz is an adults-only boutique hotel in Albuquerque's Nob Hill district with an on-site spa, heated pool and speakeasy lounge.

Austin, Texas

Adults-only resort spa on Lake Austin offering all-inclusive overnight stays and limited day passes to pools, saunas, steam rooms and lake activities.

Lake Tahoe, California

Lakeside day spa in Tahoe City offering massage and Dermalogica facials, open daily 9am-7pm, operating for 35 years.