Wellness means different things at different stages of life. For some women, it may be a medically guided program focused on living better, hormonal health, or menopause. For others, it may be a surf camp, a friendship getaway, a creative retreat, or simply a few days away to reconnect with themselves. More and more, resorts and retreat leaders are recognizing that women’s wellbeing is not a single experience but an evolving journey—one that shifts with age, circumstance, priorities, and life transitions. From science-backed health programs to community-centered gatherings and restorative escapes, these retreats reflect the many ways women are seeking support, connection, renewal, and joy.
Four Seasons Lanai
Four Seasons Resort Lanai | Hawaii
Midlife is increasingly becoming one of wellness travel’s most important areas of focus, and Four Seasons Resort Lanai is addressing it with a thoughtful blend of science, movement, education, and connection. Its Midlife & Longevity: A Women’s Transformational Retreat was developed specifically for women seeking practical tools to navigate hormonal shifts, changing health needs, and the opportunities that accompany this stage of life. Guided by leading physicians and longevity experts, the immersive program explores topics including hormonal balance, sleep optimization, gut health, cardiovascular wellness, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. Strength training, adaptive yoga, mindfulness practices, restorative spa experiences, and meaningful group discussions are woven throughout, creating an experience that feels as empowering as it is restorative.
The Springs Resort | Pagosa Springs, Colorado
The Springs Resort has positioned itself as a destination for women seeking support through life’s many transitions, from family planning and pregnancy to the hormonal and emotional shifts of midlife. Rooted in the restorative benefits of mineral-rich geothermal waters, hydrotherapy, movement, massage, and stress reduction, its wellness offerings emphasize resilience, recovery, and whole-body wellbeing. New programs such as the Stress Recovery Reset reflect a growing recognition that women’s health is deeply connected to nervous system regulation, sleep quality, and the body’s ability to restore itself. The resort also addresses earlier life stages through prenatal-focused experiences designed to support expecting mothers and couples preparing for parenthood, creating a wellness journey that evolves alongside women’s changing needs.
AyurMa at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru | Maldives
Women’s health is a central component of the yoga therapy offerings at AyurMa, the wellness center at Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. The program recognizes the profound influence hormones can have on every aspect of a woman’s life and utilizes yoga as a therapeutic tool for restoring balance. Personalized sessions may include specific postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and mindfulness practices designed to support reproductive health, reduce stress, strengthen pelvic function, and ease symptoms ranging from insomnia to menstrual discomfort. Set amidst one of the world’s most spectacular island environments, the experience offers women an opportunity to reconnect with their bodies through movement, breath, and stillness.
From menopause and fertility support to surf camps, friendship getaways, stress recovery programs, and longevity retreats, these experiences reflect the many ways women’s wellness is evolving around the world.
Euphoria Retreat
Euphoria Retreat | Mystras, Greece
Women’s wellness at Euphoria Retreat extends far beyond traditional spa programming. The retreat’s Integrative Female Health program approaches wellbeing through the lens of metabolic and hormonal health, using advanced diagnostics to identify underlying imbalances that can affect everything from energy and inflammation to long-term disease risk. Programs range from one to three weeks and combine medical consultations, emotional healing, nutrition, movement, therapeutic bodywork, and targeted treatments within a highly personalized framework. What distinguishes Euphoria is its ability to blend sophisticated science with ancient healing traditions, creating a deeply holistic experience that addresses women’s health at the cellular, emotional, and spiritual levels simultaneously.
Raeya Wellness | Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas may not be the first destination that comes to mind for women’s wellness, but Raeya Wellness is helping change that narrative. Founded by hormone health coach Kelley Nemiro, the wellness sanctuary focuses on supporting women through every stage of life using a combination of diagnostic testing, functional wellness practices, and holistic therapies. Personalized programs may incorporate bloodwork analysis, gut health assessments, IV therapies, body treatments, sound healing, fitness classes, and recovery experiences. Particularly appealing is Raeya’s flexibility—women can drop in for individual treatments or embark on a more comprehensive wellness journey designed around their unique hormonal and nutritional needs.
Velas Resorts | Mexico
Velas Resorts has introduced a collection of mother-daughter wellness experiences across its luxury properties in Mexico, reflecting the growing interest in intergenerational wellness travel. Programs range from immersive multi-day retreats at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas, which combine spa rituals, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, mindfulness practices, and bonding experiences, to shorter shared treatments at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Los Cabos. Particularly notable is the emphasis on creating meaningful rituals for mothers and daughters at different life stages, while Riviera Maya extends the concept to younger guests through its Jungle Kids Spa, introducing wellness and self-care in an age-appropriate, playful environment.
La Réserve Ramatuelle | St. Tropez, France
Perched above the Mediterranean, La Réserve Ramatuelle brings a longevity-focused perspective to women’s wellness through its Women’s Better-Aging program. Developed within the property’s Nescens preventive health philosophy, the experience is designed to help women optimize vitality rather than fight aging itself. Following a comprehensive health assessment, guests receive a tailored itinerary that may include regenerative treatments, movement therapy, bodywork, nutrition, and personalized wellness coaching. The program recognizes that women’s health needs evolve throughout life and offers a sophisticated approach that addresses physical, hormonal, and emotional wellbeing while maintaining the understated elegance for which the French Riviera retreat is known.
Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto | Kyoto, Japan
Six Senses Kyoto has expanded its women’s wellness programming to support guests across multiple life stages, from pregnancy and motherhood to stress recovery and overall wellbeing. Grounded in the brand’s integrated wellness philosophy, the offerings combine traditional Eastern practices with modern health assessments and personalized recommendations. Highlights include Pregnancy Watsu treatments, customized maternity therapies, family-focused wellness experiences, sleep optimization programs, and non-invasive wellness screenings. Rather than focusing on a single issue or demographic, Six Senses takes a broad view of women’s wellbeing, recognizing that physical, emotional, and family needs often intersect and evolve throughout life.
GAIA Spa at Boringdon Hall | Devon, England
Menopause has emerged as one of the most important conversations in wellness, and GAIA Spa’s MenoPAUSE Escape reflects the growing demand for thoughtful, evidence-informed support. This two-night retreat combines specialized treatments, sleep-focused amenities, nutritional guidance, hormone-supportive wellness products, and restorative spa experiences designed specifically for women navigating peri-menopause and menopause. The signature treatment incorporates massage, cooling therapies, reflexology, and facial techniques aimed at easing common symptoms such as disrupted sleep, anxiety, and hot flashes. By combining luxury hospitality with practical support, the retreat helps normalize a life stage that has historically received far too little attention.
Camp Kula | White Mountains, New Hampshire
For women seeking something less clinical and more community-driven, Camp Kula offers a refreshing alternative. The annual gathering combines yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, outdoor adventure, personal development workshops, and shared meals in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Drawing solo travelers, friend groups, and multigenerational families alike, the experience reflects a growing desire for wellness experiences centered on connection rather than optimization. Whether attending with a daughter, a friend, or alone, participants are invited to unplug, reset, and immerse themselves in a supportive environment that prioritizes rest, self-discovery, and genuine community.
Ananda in the Himalayas
Ananda in the Himalayas | Uttarakhand, India
Long regarded as one of the world’s premier wellness destinations, Ananda has developed some of the industry’s most comprehensive women’s health programming. Its specialized retreats address menstrual health, menopause, fertility, and hormonal balance through an integrative blend of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, nutrition, emotional healing, and modern diagnostics. Each program is highly individualized, incorporating therapies such as Panchakarma, acupuncture, meditation, herbal medicine, and lifestyle coaching. Particularly noteworthy is Ananda’s fertility enhancement program, which supports reproductive health through both physical and emotional interventions. The result is a deeply personalized approach that treats women’s health as a lifelong continuum rather than a collection of isolated concerns.
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese | Rome, Italy
Women’s travel increasingly emphasizes connection and shared experiences, a trend reflected in Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese’s thoughtfully curated Girls’ Getaway package. Designed for friends traveling together, the experience blends wellness, culture, gastronomy, and exploration through activities that range from yoga and wine experiences to floral workshops, shopping excursions, and guided cultural tours. Rather than positioning wellness as something separate from travel, the program integrates it into the experience of discovering Rome itself. The result is a modern approach to women’s travel that celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the joy of shared adventure.
Marram Montauk | Montauk, New York
Not all women’s wellness programs revolve around hormones or health assessments. At Marram, wellness takes the form of confidence, connection, and community through She Swells, a women-centered surf experience created in partnership with local surf instructors and female-led swimwear brand Ansea. Designed for the growing number of solo female travelers, the program combines surf instruction, fireside discussions, ocean conservation initiatives, and thoughtful outdoor experiences. By encouraging women to challenge themselves physically while connecting with both nature and one another, Marram demonstrates that wellness can be as much about empowerment and adventure as it is about restoration.
The Sanderling Resort
The Sanderling Resort | Outer Banks, North Carolina
This fall, The Sanderling Resort will host Fall Release: A Return Inward, a three-night retreat designed specifically for women navigating burnout, overwhelm, and chronic overextension. Set against the windswept backdrop of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the immersive experience emphasizes nervous system restoration through movement, mindfulness, community, and time in nature. Rather than focusing on symptom management alone, the retreat invites participants to examine the patterns that often leave women depleted and disconnected from themselves. The seasonal timing feels particularly intentional, offering space to slow down and recalibrate before the demands of the holiday season begin.
The Belize Collection | Belize
The Belize Collection has partnered with Evolve Retreats to introduce a series of women-focused experiences designed around some of life’s most common needs: reinvention, recovery, and rest. Among them are the Reimagined Life Retreat for women navigating midlife transitions, the Alive Again Retreat for burnout recovery and nervous-system restoration, and the Soft Girl Era Retreat, which emphasizes self-care, sisterhood, and slowing down. Set against Belize’s Caribbean coastline, the retreats reflect the growing demand for wellness travel that provides women with space to reset, reconnect, and intentionally shape their next chapter.
Berkeley Springs | West Virginia
For more than two decades, Berkeley Springs has celebrated women’s wellbeing through its annual Hey Girlfriend Weekend, a spirited gathering that combines spa culture, friendship, and small-town charm. Held each June in America’s first spa town, the four-day event encourages women to slow down, reconnect, and prioritize themselves through a playful mix of wellness activities and social experiences. Guests can enjoy the town’s renowned mineral baths and massages alongside guided hikes, yoga, wellness workshops, shopping events, wine tastings, dance classes, poolside gatherings, and community celebrations. While many wellness retreats focus on transformation, Hey Girlfriend Weekend reminds us that joy, friendship, and shared experiences can be powerful forms of wellbeing in their own right.
Lily Stroud
Lily Stroud is a contributing editor at Insider's Guide to Spas where she covers beauty and wellness travel. Reach her at lily@insidersguidetospas.com.