The Best Autumn Wellness Escapes to Reset Mind and Body

As autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, many of us start to feel that familiar seasonal shift — lower energy, sluggish moods, and the first hint of a cold creeping in.

To restore balance, we’ve curated a selection of standout wellness escapes across Europe and beyond — from salt-infused sanctuaries in Mauritius to longevity programmes in Morocco — each offering thoughtful ways to recharge both body and mind this season.

Salt-Infused Serenity at SALT of Palmar, Mauritius

On Mauritius’s tranquil east coast, the adults-only SALT of Palmar introduces The Wellness Warrior — a four-day retreat designed to harmonise body, mind, and spirit.

This transformative experience blends yoga, forest therapy, and plant-based cuisine with the healing properties of salt, guiding guests towards inner balance through mindful movement, nature immersion, and salt-based therapies.

Expect daily yoga and meditation, forest walks in Bras d'Eau National Park, raw vegan dining, and halotherapy sessions at the SALT Equilibrium spa — a sanctuary for detoxification and renewal.

Vital Wellness Programmes at Vila Vita Parc, Algarve

Perched along Portugal’s sun-kissed cliffs, Vila Vita Parc — a member of the Leading Hotels of the World — offers a collection of immersive wellness journeys combining movement, nutrition, and restorative spa therapies.

The resort’s Vital Wellness programmes are available as 3- or 5-day stays and include three signature options:

• Vital Signature Wellness: A holistic blend of cardio, yoga, meditation, lymphatic drainage, and nutrition consultations.

• Vital Destress: A deeply soothing itinerary featuring craniosacral therapy, singing bowls, and aerial yoga.

• Vital Purify: A detox-focused journey combining Hypoxi-Dermology, Sisley spa treatments, and cleansing rituals.

  
  

Each programme is designed to leave guests not just renewed, but truly revitalised.

Transformative Fasting and Longevity at Buchinger Wilhelmi

With clinics in Germany and Spain, Buchinger Wilhelmi is renowned for its pioneering fasting and integrative medicine programmes.

Their 10-day fasting retreat combines medical consultations, personalised diagnostics, and guided fasting supported by nutrition experts. Guests can also undergo microbiome and genetic testing, longevity diagnostics, and intravenous therapies designed to boost immunity, detoxify the body, and reduce inflammation.

Shorter, non-fasting stays (3- or 7-nights) are also available for those seeking a health reset without a full fast.

Immersive Wellness Stays at evianSPA, Hotel Royal, Evian Resort

Overlooking Lake Geneva, the Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains invites guests to reconnect with “the source of wellness” at its award-winning evianSPA — recently crowned France’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025.

The new 4- and 7-day Wellness Stays are inspired by the natural life cycle of evian mineral water, with three core pillars:

• Celestial: A calming, water-based ritual programme with sound healing and Nordic therapies.

• Precious: A restorative journey designed to mirror water’s underground passage, combining deep tissue treatments and mindful movement.

• Vitalising: A rejuvenating mix of yoga, Pilates, and revitalising facials.

  
  

From €2,630 per person for a three-night stay, including treatments, personalised reviews, and a daily €150 dining credit.

Longevity Programme at Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay, Morocco

On Morocco’s northern coast, the newly opened Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay unveils a Longevity Programme at its 4,300m² Medi-Spa — the first of its kind in the country.

Available as a 7-, 10-, or 14-day journey, the retreat fuses cutting-edge longevity science with Moroccan wellness traditions. Guests undergo a full metabolic and nutritional review before following a tailored itinerary across five pillars: physical vitality, resilience, holistic therapies, recovery, and nutrition inspired by the world’s Blue Zones.

From 7,000 MAD (approx. £560) for two sharing a Deluxe Suite with breakfast.

Elevated Island Wellness at LUX Grand Baie, Mauritius

Designed by Kelly Hoppen, LUX Grand Baie* offers a serene sanctuary where modern design meets holistic wellbeing. Its four-level LUX ME Spa* features a rooftop wellness club, hydrotherapy pool, hammam, and sensory showers.

Guests can book Wellbeing Concierge Programmes combining yoga, meditation, breathwork, and high-tech fitness experiences, or immerse themselves in water-based therapies that soothe and revitalise the senses — all set against the idyllic backdrop of Mauritius’s most coveted bay.

Tuscan Tranquillity at Castelfalfi, Italy

Nestled among Tuscany’s rolling hills, Castelfalfi invites guests to unwind at Europe’s first RAKxa Wellness Spa, where Thai-inspired therapies meet Italian elegance.

The two-day Calm & Restful retreat includes 90-minute daily treatments, mindful movement sessions, and nourishing cuisine focused on local herbs and olive oil.

With 1,500m² of spa facilities, including vitality pools, saunas, and hydrotherapy circuits, this is Tuscany’s most luxurious escape for emotional and physical renewal.

New Year Renewal at Pan Deï Palais, Saint-Tropez

From 16–18 January 2026, Airelles Pan Deï Palais will host a Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat led by Natasha Andrews, set in a 19th-century Indo-French villa in the heart of Saint-Tropez.

Guests will enjoy holistic yoga and breathing practices, Ayurvedic-inspired cuisine, and soothing rituals including the “Princesse Banu” massage — all designed to restore harmony and open a luminous new chapter for the year ahead.