As the year ends, many travelers seek calm and restorative escapes. These six destinations offer the perfect alternatives to the traditional New Year’s crowds, featuring nature, refinement, and immersive wellness experiences to start the new year in peace.
Awasi Santa Catarina, Brazil
Nestled on a lush peninsula, Awasi Santa Catarina offers private villas with heated pools and saunas, surrounded by preserved nature. The newly opened Wellness Center includes massages, a yoga studio, and a thermal bath circuit. Guests can also enjoy boat rides, scuba diving, and forest trails—an intimate retreat for recharging body and soul.
The Lanesborough, United Kingdom
In London, The Lanesborough blends classic British charm with contemporary luxury. Its award-winning spa invites guests to unwind through holistic therapies, while chef Shay Cooper presents a special festive menu at The Lanesborough Grill through January 6, celebrating modern British cuisine in an elegant setting.
L’Apogée Courchevel, France
Perched atop Jardin Alpin, L’Apogée Courchevel reopens on December 12, capturing the spirit of the alpine holidays. On Christmas Day, Santa’s arrival turns the ski resort into a fairytale winter scene. The hotel promises cozy luxury, impeccable service, and the charm of Courchevel at its finest.
Le Bristol Paris, France
The iconic Le Bristol Paris welcomes guests to the new Spa Le Bristol by La Mer. The collaboration with La Mer introduces exclusive treatments—the La Mer Hydrating and Illuminating Facial and the Regenerating Massage—designed to restore radiance and calm before the festivities.
Jumby Bay Island, Antigua
Accessible only by boat, Jumby Bay Island offers privacy and serenity with refined accommodations, oceanfront dining, and wellness activities. Guests can celebrate under the Caribbean stars with farm-to-table dinners, sunrise yoga, and a peaceful island breeze—an ideal retreat to begin the new year with calm and joy.
