Luxury Guide: Miami Winter 2021-2022

SEDONA, AZ ▶ The Place: Those looking for a mystical journey should check in to the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock , which is set amidst the magnificent red rocks of Sedona—a haven for spiritual wellness and pampering. ▶ Amenities: Before or after a treatment, make use of Eforea Spa’s heated outdoor lap pool and thermal elements, or take an exercise class at the state- of-the-art fitness center. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Choose from a new series of energy rituals such as the “Line of Life Palm Reading” to explore what the future might hold, or the spa’s “Signature Sedona Energy” massage, where a therapist manipulates your energy fields using a combination of touchless therapies like reiki, sound healing and chakra balancing. ▶ The Afterglow: Adventures abound in Sedona. Enjoy a robust hike, go rock climbing, paddle down the Verde River, explore the vortexes of the area, or attend a meditation workshops at the Center for the New Age. hiltonsedonaresort.com Domestic Bliss From snowy sanctuaries to tropical havens and spiritual refuges, here are our picks for spas and wellness retreats across the nation. ASPEN, CO ▶ The Place: The ski-and-spa crowd should head to scenic Aspen, where the 7,000-square-foot Spa at Viceroy Snowmass is the place to unwind after a strenuous day on the slopes with signature rituals inspired by ancient Ute, Nordic and Asian ceremonies and traditions. ▶ Amenities: The spa sanctuary boasts six luxe treatment rooms—including a hydrotherapy Vichy shower room and a couple's suite—and a meditative relaxation lounge awash in the soothing sounds of a waterfall and infinity pool. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Indulge in the “Peak Indulgence,” a blissed-out treatment that starts with a 30-minute body scrub followed by a 30-minute heavenly soak, and ends with a 90-minute custommassage that includes a warm oil scalp treatment and a CBD balm to ease tired muscles. ▶ The Afterglow: Winter activities are endless—from skiing to snowboarding— but you can’t miss magical adventures like dog sledding and sleigh rides. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass THE HAMPTONS, NY ▶ The Place: Slow down at Shou Sugi Ban House , a wabi-sabi-inspired wellness retreat and destination spa in The Hamptons, where Signature Reset Retreats are offered monthly. Or, guests can customize a retreat based on their wellness goals. ▶ Amenities: The 13-room property incorporates everything from reiki and sound healing to yoga and hikes on the beach. Reserve the hydrotherapy facilities to bounce between the infrared sauna, ice fountain, dry sauna and plunge pools. ▶ Must-Have Treatment: Go for the “Watsu Therapy,” an aquatic massage for decompression and flexibility accomplished through stretching, joint mobilization and shiatsu massage in the private, heated saltwater pool. ▶ The Afterglow: Adhering to the belief that food is medicine, enjoy meals by chef/co-founder Mads Refslund of Noma in Copenhagen, a two-Michelin- starred restaurant and the four-time winner of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. shousugibanhouse.com ▶ Must-Have Treatment: For something new, choose the “Aquatic Bodywork” experience in which you’ll float in the warm waters of the hale pool as a therapist guides you through a series of intuitive stretches combining elements of massage, joint mobilization and shiatsu for 90 minutes. ▶ The Afterglow: Take part in personalized wellness activities like yoga and hiking; enjoy golf or tennis; and indulge in nutritional meals shaped by culinary master Nobu. sensei.com/retreats/lanai

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Viceroy Snowmass

Sensei Lāna`i (Photo by Robb Aaron Gordon)

LĀNA`I, HI ▶ The Place: At Sensei Lāna`i , a secluded adults-only Four Seasons Resort tucked away on the Hawaiian island of Lāna`i, staff curate personalized wellness retreats, from a mindful reset to an adventurous couple’s retreat to an experience based on preventive health science and innovative treatments. ▶ Amenities: Spa experiences take place in 10 private spa “hales” (Hawaiian for house), where you can indulge in private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, infrared saunas, and Japanese wooden soaking tubs.

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