Spas with upscale

Melbourne, Victoria

A Brunswick medical spa pairing traditional Hammam steam rituals with chiropractic care, Endermologie and skin treatments, by appointment only.

Istanbul

A working Ottoman hammam built in 1741 in Istanbul's Fatih district, offering traditional bath rituals with no day-pass option, only full treatments.

Istanbul

A 16th-century hammam steps from Hagia Sophia offering traditional Turkish bath rituals and massage, open daily by reservation.

Mauritius

Moroccan hammam and beauty salon in Grand Baie, Mauritius, offering steam rituals, scrubs and massages with sauna and hot tub, reservation only.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

An upscale Ayurvedic retreat in Vile Parle West, Mumbai, with five treatments, couples rooms and a relaxation lounge; reservations required, open daily

Frisco, Texas

An Ayurvedic wellness center in Frisco offering oil massage, shirodhara, dosha consultations and detox packages, led by practitioner Ritu Bhalla.

Shibu Onsen, Nagano

A ryokan in Shibu Onsen with indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths fed by two blended mineral springs, open only to overnight guests.

Los Angeles, California

Ayurvedic day spa in Santa Monica offering four-hand massage, Shirodhara and herbal body treatments by reservation, adults and couples only.

Ibusuki, Kagoshima

A ryokan-style hotel in Ibusuki with source hot-spring baths, both shared and private, open only to overnight guests.

Arima Onsen, Hyogo

Hotel spa in Arima Onsen with Arima's rare iron-rich "ginsen" waters, outdoor baths, sauna and jacuzzi, run as an all-inclusive overnight stay.

Atami, Shizuoka

A hotel spa in Atami with a thermal onsen pool, open only to overnight guests staying at Fufu Atami.

Yufuin, Oita

A small hillside ryokan near Yufuin's town center where every room has its own half-open-air bath filled with 100% source hot-spring water and a view of Mt.

Daylesford, Victoria

A boutique Ayurvedic wellness retreat in Kyneton, Victoria, offering holistic therapies and tailored programs by appointment only.