Global Wellness Day is coming up on June 10, 2023 and is an entire day that is dedicate to raising awareness about living well. It was first celebrated in 2012 in Turkey and has since grown into a worldwide event that people celebrate in-person and virtually with various wellness-focused activities.

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Hotels, spas and fitness studios around the world participate in Global Wellness Day, with many offering complimentary activities for the community to participate in. From a Tata Harper Retreat in Mexico to a 1,000 Steps Body Treatment in Washington and more, we’ve highlighted 12 wellness-focused hotels and experiences across the U.S. and beyond that are offering unique and innovative experiences for Global Wellness Day.

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1. Tata Harper Retreat at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos (East Cape of Baja, Mexico)

Created by renowned natural luxury skincare pioneer Tata Harper, this one-of-a-kind journey at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos offers the opportunity to explore the destination’s natural healing properties through bespoke experiences. From exploring the Santiago Waterfall to indulgent treatments at Oasis Spa rooted in the healing energy of the desert, Sierra de las Lagunas mountain range and Sea of Cortez, participants will seek solace, serenity and discover optimal well-being during the two-day retreat. For more information, click here.

2. Sacred Sleep at Malibu Beach Inn (Malibu, CA)

Guests at Malibu Beach Inn are enjoying the best sleep ever with Sleep Number, the ‘smartest’ bed on the market. Offered in the Master Suites, Sleep Number 360 i8 allows guests to experience the most fundamental aspects of sleep with ergonomic comfort by tracking sleep pattern, heart rate, and breathing—resulting in the deepest rests to exist and complementing the luxury boutique hotel’s established wellness destination amid ocean waves, salty air, vitamin D, spa services from CURE Daily Spa, and an extensive list of Seedlip mocktails. For more information, click here.

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3. Apothecary at Andaz Maui (Wailea, HI)

’Awili Spa and Salon at Andaz Maui offers an apothecary excursion where guests can blend local oils and ingredients to create a concoction that speaks to them to utilize within their treatment. Whether the focus is sleep or vitality, Director of Spa Teresa Frederick will guide you to optimize your blend to meet your expectations and remain intentional. For more information, click here.

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4. Disconnect at Hana-Maui Resort (Hana, Maui)

Hana-Maui Resort offers the perfect setting for unplugging from technology and outside distractions with limited Wi-Fi, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in “old Hawaii” and the secluded town of Hana, which is known for its raw beauty, wild rainforests and coastal charm. They can experience unique adventures and cultural experiences such as helicopter tours to lava tube exploration, surfing and hiking, in addition to tours of the local tropical fruit farm, Ono Organic Farms, and more. 

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After an adventure-filled day, guests can reset at the resort’s spa and experience the essence of traditional Hawaiian healing modalities with a menu of comforting signature services like a Rainforest Retreat and a variety of amenities designed to holistically relax and enjoy in a tranquil, tropical setting. For more information, click here.

5. Water Ritual at Kukui’ula (Kauai, HI)

Located on the south shore of Kauai at Kukui’ula, Hi’ilani Spa’s signature Water Ritual has become well-known on the healing island, taking guests on a journey through healing water in various forms including the Dry Sauna, Steam Room, a Hydro Therapeutics Cold Plunge, and a soothing Jacuzzi Hot Tub Soak. This ritual helps prepare muscles for a relaxing treatment and improves circulation to increase muscle recovery, fatigue and soreness.

Guided rituals are an hour-long while self-guided rituals can be experienced in as little as 35 minutes. During each transition, an herbal-infused towel, wellness shots and hot tea are provided along with an indulgent hair mask. For more information click here.

6. Align Mind, Body and Spirit at Juniper Reserve (Bend, OR)

Juniper Preserve, a recently rebranded wellness destination, hosts quarterly wellness retreats aimed at aligning the body, mind, and spirit with each changing season. The next retreat, the Solar Return, will be held July 28 to 30, 2023, and is curated to immerse participants in nature with lessons on holistic living. 

The schedule includes locally sourced meals designed for optimal nourishment, daily fitness and wellness classes, off-property excursions, access to the spa, and mindfulness and creativity experiences like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and conversation in a plush teepee and ecstatic dance, fire ceremony rituals, sound baths, sensory deprivation experiences and more in the Spirit Island and Healing Cave.

7. Wellness Concierge and Sweat Suites at The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (Sacramento, CA)

With a complimentary pre-trip consultation, the Wellness Concierge at The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel arranges nearby experiences for guests to enjoy a relaxing and healthy stay, such as float therapy, spa and IV services, and several fitness classes, including kickboxing, barre, and yoga.

The Sweat Suite Package is a unique in-room offering that provides privacy and exclusivity while staying active on the road. Guests can choose a Peloton or Mirror Home Gym to be delivered in-room, plus green juice, honey face mask, bath bomb, $25 gift card to Pure Barre, and valet parking. For more information, click here.

8. Shamanic Healing at Punta Mita (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)

Available June 3 to 11, 2023, the shamanic healing retreat at Punta Mita will be guided by a hand-selected group of five female shamans from all over the world. Guests will have the opportunity to book a range of ancient therapies develop to reconnect the mind, body and soul, individually, with a group and in multi-day sessions. For more information click here.

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9. Ayurvedic Wellness at Viewline Resort Snowmass (Snowmass, CO)

Created in collaboration with Ayurvedic brand SUNDÃRI, Lupine Spa at Viewline Resort Snowmass offers a menu tailored to a variety of wellbeing needs focused on evoking beauty from the inside out. Signature offerings include microdermabrasion-like skin treatments in partnership with HydraFacial©, the Traditional Abhyanga Massage, Alpine Sports Deep Tissue Massage, and CBD Massage.

Treatments infuse ancient wellness techniques using innovative ingredients. Carefully considering how the natural mountain elements of the destination impact the body and skin, the nourishing ingredients include neem oil, turmeric, and Gotu Kola, coupled with results oriented Ayurvedic methods. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

10. Private Spa Experience at Grand View Lodge (Nisswa, Minnesota)

In honor of Glacial Waters Spa’s 20th anniversary, the newly renovated spa is offering a 20 for $20k spa buyout package. From May 15 to June 15, 2023, enjoy a day at the spa with up to 20 guests, including up to four distinct spa sessions per person, complimentary halotherapy, a welcome gift, spa brunch with champagne, afternoon tea and more. The newly renovated spa’s highlights include state-of-the-art Himalayan salt room, Vichy shower room, new outdoor hot tub, treatment rooms, steam rooms and saunas, and much more. For more information, click here.

11. 1,000 Steps for a 1,000 Steps Body Treatment at Suncadia Resort (Cle Elum, WA)

Located in Cle Elum, WA, mountain resort community Suncadia’s 1,000 Steps covers an elevation change equivalent to the height of a 19-story building, connecting the resort’s lodge to the Cle Elum River. It features an array of artwork throughout, paying homage to the local wildlife and tribute to the area’s Native American population.

Afterwards, recover at award-winning Glade Spring Spa with the 1,000 Steps Body Treatment: a foot and hand scrub and massage to promote circulation and reduce swelling, a relaxing scalp massage, and a specialty skilled Marma point massage. For more information click here.

12. Blue Zone Certified at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey, CA)

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is the first of two hotels within the destination to become Blue Zone approved. The Blue Zones Project is a geographically based, community-by-community comprehensive approach to well-being that drives improved quality of life for guests. Spearheaded by Dan Buettner’s 20+ year longevity study, Monterey will soon be a destination that defines the world’s healthiest people.

During their visit, guests can also enjoy pampering treatments at award-winning Vista Blue Spa, which features panoramic views, as well as a private spa suite that has two soaking tubs, a rain shower, a balcony for sunbathing and in-room fireplace, all alongside spectacular vistas of the sparkling bay, in-suite refreshments and more.  For more information, click here.

For more information about Global Wellness Day, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @globalwellnessday

[Photos courtesy of individual properties]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk