5 wellness retreats for a restorative getaway in the new year

Need a reset after the holiday season frenzy? These five restorative getaways will help you start the new year well rested and rejuvenated.

By Tanvi Chheda | December 18, 2025

Start the new year with a focus on wellness at Conrad Orlando

The holiday season isn’t exactly synonymous with relaxation. But these restorative stays, from beachy Hilton Head to the desert landscape of Arizona, feature extensive spa and wellness offerings to help you step into the new year with your best foot forward. Start planning now and thank yourself later.

In this article: Wellness retreats for the new year

Scottsdale, Arizona

Orlando, Florida

Denver, Colorado

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec

Scottsdale, Arizona

The stillness of the Sonoran Desert sets the scene for a tranquil retreat full of sunrise hikes and top tier spa experiences. Sitting on 25 acres (10 hectares) near the iconic Camelback Mountain, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton, makes it easy to unwind and rejuvenate. The resort’s Luna Spa offers a full range of massages, plus body and facial treatments. Try the CBD-infused detoxifying mud wrap, a brightening and firming Vitamin C facial employing collagen-boosting light therapy, or a Himalayan stone massage. Afterward, lounge in the spa’s Zen garden or relax in the hot tub. Sound bath sessions are also offered on a rotating basis, and if your idea of wellness includes staying active, you’ll enjoy the complimentary yoga and Pilates classes, as well as access to the resort’s pickleball courts.

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Orlando, Florida

Orlando may be known for its theme parks and other high-energy fun, but for those who know where to look — and where to stay — the city also has plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation. Conrad Orlando, located within the vast Evermore Resort complex, feels like its own secluded oasis offering ample amenities. Designated wellness rooms include special amenities for a great night’s sleep and also offer access to the lush Water Garden, a restorative hydrotherapy circuit with warm whirlpools and cold plunges. Conrad Spa’s renewing rituals include Ocean Essence, which combines a seaweed body mask and scalp massage, while the Sound Healing Bath uses Himalayan singing bowls to induce relaxation. Come dinnertime, take your pick among the multitude of on-site dining options such as Mexican-inspired Ceiba and the Polynesian-leaning Papaya Club.

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Denver, Colorado

With natural hot springs nearby and the Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Denver and the surrounding areas have all the trappings of a perfect wellness destination. Just on the outskirts of the Mile High City, The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort offers a well-rounded approach to rest and rejuvenation with an 18-hole championship golf course, luxurious spa, indoor and outdoor pools, plus restaurants with panoramic views. Along with spa treatments like the sea salt and honey body scrub, take advantage of the tennis and pickleball courts or borrow bikes to explore the surrounding area and take in the stunning mountain scenery. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, with great snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter and picturesque hikes the rest of the year.

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Hilton Head, South Carolina

White sand beaches are the ideal setting for a restorative getaway, and that’s exactly what you’ll find on Hilton Head Island, just off the coast of South Carolina. With a prime location on the sand, Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island inspires guests to reset mind and body for the new year. Unwind to the meditative sounds of waves on the shore when you stay in an oceanfront room or when lounging by the heated outdoor pool. The resort’s crowning wellness jewel is Spa Soleil. Melt your worries away in the steam room and sauna before enjoying a blissful four-handed massage or an exfoliating facial. Take advantage of the mild temps with an ocean dip just steps from your room, or alternatively, visit nearby Shelter Cove Towne Center for a bit of retail therapy.

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Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec

If you can’t decide between an urban getaway or tranquil, nature-filled one, a trip to Canada’s Gatineau-Ottawa ticks both boxes, with plenty of rejuvenating activities sprinkled in between. On the quiet shores of Lake Leamy, within minutes of downtown Ottawa, Hilton Lac-Leamy offers not only wellness and relaxation by day, but also plenty of entertainment by night, with an on-site casino, concert hall, and nightclub. The hotel’s sprawling Ameri Spa boasts treatments for every preference, from hot stone massages, tea leaf-infused body scrubs, and microdermabrasion facials. When you’re not under the care of one of their expert practitioners, enjoy moments of reflection in the indoor pool, steam room, and sauna. Come dinnertime, snag a table at Arôme Seafood and Grill, a fantastic restaurant specializing in surf and turf alongside stunning lakefront views. Later, try your luck at lively Casino du Lac-Leamy, directly connected to the property.

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Tanvi Chheda

Formerly an assistant editor at Travel + Leisure, Los Angeles-based Tanvi Chheda has been freelancing for 15 years now. She writes mostly about lifestyle and travel, which often spills into arts & culture, food, design, and more. With two young children, family travel is also a passion of hers. Given her South Asian heritage, she writes about India quite frequently as well (she was born in India and speaks three Indian languages). When not traveling or writing, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, AFAR, Virtuoso Life, Four Seasons magazine, Qantas, Inspirato, Invited, Pasadena magazine, OLTRE, and Ciao Bambino, among others.