This January, One&Only Mandarina invites travellers to begin the year with rare intention through itsNew Beginnings: Sanctum Residency, a three-day immersive wellness journey set in the Riviera Nayarit jungle. Led by Sanctum, the movement experience described by British Vogue as “the future of working out”, the retreat blends high-intensity mindful movement with ancient healing rituals. Guests can expect a rhythm of breathwork, sound immersions, jungle walks, temazcal ceremonies and transformative sunset gatherings, designed to release emotional residue and ground the body for the year ahead.

Each day centres on a thematic exploration, from moving “from breakdown to breakthrough” to rediscovering identity through movement, ritual and nature. With multi-sensorial practices ranging from fire ceremonies to cacao-led heart-opening rituals, the experience is designed to realign energy and reset mind and body. Surrounded by the property’s untamed rainforest and guided by spiritual practitioners, guests are invited to enter the new year with clarity, renewal and deepened connection.

For reservations and more information, please visithttps://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/mandarina/events/sanctum-residency

DISCOVER MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED RITUALS WITH IRENE FORTE SPA AT THE BALMORAL

At The Balmoral in Edinburgh, Rocco Forte Hotels introduces a forward-thinking approach to wellness through the newly unveiled Irene Forte Spa, an elevated space where Mediterranean tradition meets scientific innovation. Aimed at guests seeking meaningful, long-term wellbeing, the spa pairs advanced skincare methodologies with deeply sensorial healing rituals. Highlights include 3D skin analysis, targeted non-invasive body therapies, clinical-grade LYMA Laser PRO facials and locally inspired treatments using Scottish Cairngorm quartz, all designed to deliver instant results with lasting impact.

The space itself spans 1,102 square metres of soft terracotta, sage hues and cocooning architecture, offering a contemporary sanctuary for renewal during the winter months. Travellers looking to restore balance after the festive season can complement treatments with movement classes, Technogym training sessions or nourishing dishes at the dedicated Wellness Bar. For time-sensitive guests, the Forte Vita Bar offers express beauty rituals and fast facials, allowing wellbeing goals to be maintained even on a busy schedule.

For reservations and more information, please visithttps://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/irene-forte-spa/

ELEVATE YOUR GLOW WITH MAISON LUTÉTIA’S EXPERT CELLULAIRE TREATMENT AT THE PENINSULA PARIS

For those seeking a restorative, science-led beginning to 2026, The Peninsula Paris unveils its exclusive new Maison Lutétia Suite, a dedicated aesthetic wellness space blending cutting-edge skincare technology with the hotel’s renowned sense of luxury. As one of Paris’s foremost aesthetic medicine clinics, Maison Lutétia brings its signature non-invasive rejuvenation protocols to the property, offering personalised treatments designed to revitalise the complexion and restore cellular vitality after the demands of the festive season.

Central to the offering is the Expert Cellulaire® Treatment: a 90-minute ritual combining progressive aquapeel, electroporation, targeted electrostimulation, cryotherapy and LED therapy for immediate radiance and long-term skin renewal. Set within the largest hotel spa in Paris, the experience allows guests to pair high-performance aesthetic care with the tranquillity of pools, thermal suites and expansive relaxation areas, creating an elevated New Year reset rooted in precision, comfort and modern Parisian wellbeing.

For reservations and more information, please visithttps://www.peninsula.com/en/paris/wellness/luxury-hotel-spa

IMMERSE IN CONTEMPORARY ART WITH ARTION GALLERIES AT ULTIMA HOTEL GSTAAD

In Gstaad, Ultima Hotel Gstaad brings an artistic dimension to New Year wellness, inviting guests to explore creativity and introspection through its winter exhibition series in partnership with Artion Galleries. From 16 January, the thought-provoking works of Aubert Issachar set the season’s tone, exploring communication, memory and inner tension through near-abstract canvases that serve as portals for self-reflection, an apt complement to the meditative quality of winter in the Alps.

From 7 February, Miguel Platero’s evocative explorations of colour, form and urban–natural interplay take centre stage, offering a vibrant shift towards renewal and emotional expression. Together, the rotating exhibitions create a cultural sanctuary where travellers can slow down, contemplate and reconnect with their inner creative world, an alternative yet deeply resonant approach to wellness at the start of the year.

For reservations and more information, please visithttps://www.ultimacollection.com/experiences/gstaad/an-invitation-to-immerse-in-contemporary-art