The Palmaïa House of Aïa ($1,105 per day)
Are wellness retreats more your speed? Then add The Palmaïa House of Aïa to your dream destination list. Located in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the beachside, all-inclusive retreat has it all, from a full-service spa and four outdoor pools to sauna/ice bath contrast therapy and breathwork classes. The menu is all plant-based with the option for custom-built nutrition plans to serve your unique dietary needs. And if you really want to lean into the wellness experience, there's even an onsite shaman available for ceremonies.
Read more in our review of the Palmaïa Resort.
Editor Quote:: "Though I only spent one weekend at the Palmaïa resort, I was inspired to make lifestyle changes that will extend far beyond those three days in Paradise. A few examples? There's no single-use plastic on the property and we were provided with a refillable water bottle to use during our stay, both practices I want to enforce in my home.
We also biked everywhere, and not only is that better for the environment than driving, but it was a great workout and fully reignited my love for a pastime I had mostly left behind in my childhood.
Overall, the experience did change me. From a vegan diet that reframes food as medicine to my renewed love for biking, I feel lighter, more at peace, and more connected to the environment after staying at the Palmaïa resort." — Jessica Andrews, senior content director, Shopping
