NYNext Guide to: Luxury Wellness Retreats

Sitting by the pool and sipping a spritz is no longer enough.Travelers are increasingly opting for intense health-focused vacations that leave them with benefits beyond a sun-kissed glow.According to Allied Market Research, the wellness retreat market was valued at $180 billion in 2022 and is expected to double by 2032.Twenty-one percent of global travelers cite health- and wellness-driven reasons for leaving home, according to research conducted by the luxury travel network Virtuoso and YouGov.As the market grows, longtime stalwarts are expanding, opening new locations and revamping beloved brands.Here is NYNext’s global guide to luxury wellness retreats.

Sylt, Germany; Tegernsee, Germany; Lans, AustriaPricing: Varies by location and program.At Lans, the starting price for a seven-night program is around $6,400; comparable programs start for around $6,860 at Sylt and $9,190 at Tegernsee.Past guests: Victoria Beckham, Cara and Poppy Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, Patrick SchwarzeneggerThe vibe, from someone who knows: “Lanserhof Sylt is the Hamptons of Europe,” a founder who recently sold her company to a Dubai investor, told NYNext.Each of the three locations of this longevity-focused getaway is distinct, but they all have a strict set of rules in common.

Phones are confiscated at check-in and liquids are banned during meals to sharpen focus on mastication, with guests instructed to chew each bite 30 to 50 times.Lans, the original and flagship location, pairs alpine serenity with sleek, modern architecture — light-wood interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist soaking tubs.Sylt, the most remote, is accessible only by private plane.

Tegernsee — where Beckham enjoyed sipping on moon water, a spring water bottled beneath a full moon — offers stunning views of the Bavarian alps.The resort’s approach is rooted in the teachings of the late Dr.Franz Xaver Mayr, who emphasized gut-heatlh, mindful eating and fasting.

The one-week “Lanserhof Clas...