This year National Wellness Month begins on August 1 -31. Even though wellness should be practiced every day, in 2018, 'Live Love Spa' inspired people to focus on personal well-being for an entire month, and asked them to share their wellness journeys on social media.

Now this national and global initiative has hotels and resorts embracing National Wellness Month by offering special programs, celebrity guest instructors and dietary specials to inspire guests to prioritize their well-being while on vacation.

According to Forbes, “Health and wellness is in the midst of a reboot driven by technological advancements. The high-tech upgrade to wellness is transforming how we relax and recharge. The global wellness economy is forecast to reach $7 trillion by 2025.” 

The following destinations encourage guests to embrace healthy habits, relaxation and long-term self-care.

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

Along the picturesque southern coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta provides guests with first-class amenities to rejuvenate at their world-class spa. Unwind at the oceanview hydrotherapy circuit for a variety of water temperatures and treatments. 

Set among the jungle and ocean, the property offers daily all-inclusive wellness opportunities including kayaking to the famous Los Arcos in the calm Banderas Bay. Take a guided hike through the Sierra Madre mountains or channel your zen with Kundalini Yoga on the water.

There are three swimming pools and several signature restaurants for healthy dining opportunities. Make sure to relax in your lavish suite with a private terrace overlooking Mexico’s spectacular ocean views. Special summer packages are available.

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

The adults-only Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta resort provides guests with a tranquil retreat among a lush coastal rainforest and swimmable white sand beaches. Spend the day in the crystal-clear infinity rooftop pool and pamper yourself while experiencing a tranquil spa treatment. 

Visit the elegant marble steam room to open pores and encourage your body to eliminate toxins. Next, sit in the pine-finish sauna with a view of the ocean. Cool down in a lukewarm pressure massage shower that kneads your shoulders and upper back.

Now visit the six-cycle vitality pool with different mini-massage stations targeting different areas of the body. One targets the feet while another targets the lower back. One targets the shoulders, while the other one massages your upper back.

There is also a large whirlpool Jacuzzi to unwind and an ice-cold plunge pool to energize your skin and revitalize your body.

NORTH CAROLINA

Nestled amidst the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Art of Living Retreat Center offers an enriching 2025 Speaker Series through the summer and fall. The lineup features esteemed thoughtful leaders and wellness experts dedicated to guiding individuals on journeys of self-discovery, creativity, and holistic well-being with a focus on everything from longevity to breathwork to introspective writing.

Notable experts include: 

Shiva Rea Rhythmic Vinyasa (July 8-20): A rejuvenating retreat rooted in Prana Vinyasa, designed to reconnect practitioners to the rhythms of nature, sacred movement, and the heart’s wisdom.

Martha Huggins & Molly Hollibaugh The Zen Tangle Method (Sep 25-28): A creative wellness experience exploring the meditative benefits of Zentangle, a simple drawing technique used to relax the mind, reduce stress, and encourage focus. 

Katy Bowman Dynamic Aging (Oct 3-5): A movement-focused retreat blending biomechanics and natural movement practices to improve physical health, alignment, and long-term vitality.

ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is elevating wellness with the launch of the Lumati 5-in-1 Recharge Station. This new in-room wellness package is a compact, science-backed system combining five cutting-edge therapies: red light+, hydrogen inhalation, micro-impact vibration, sound therapy with various nerve stimulation and a targeted supplement stack.

This station is designed for rapid recovery and full-body renewal. It aligns with Spa Alila's holistic approach inspired by Encinita's natural coastal rhythms. 

This wellness tech-meets-nature experience provides instant calmness for better sleep while restoring one's body and soul.

Spa Alila provides a tranquil space to recharge, refresh and renew by the sea. It is open to resort guests and the public on

Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

Wellness travel is projected to surpass $1 trillion globally by 2027, and more travelers are choosing rest over an itinerary. Instead of overstimulation, guests are seeking stillness at Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Tucked in the charming Art District of San José del Cabo, next to the lively downtown square. It's located near the art walk and art galleries, enticing guests the art of slowing down. Nearby is a short walk to the beach, paved biking routes, and the San Jose del Cabo Harbor are within five kilometers.

The resort has two restaurants, two bars, an outdoor hot tub, and a heated pool. In the early morning guests enjoy locally-sourced breakfasts in the courtyard, before visiting the wellness center to participate in curated experiences such as yoga, Tibetan singing bowls and a soothing massage.

The new Savor the Stillness Wellness Getaway Package, provides guests with a 20% saving on 3-night stays through September 30, 2025. Receive round-trip airport transfer and daily breakfast at El Patio, the hotel’s garden oasis. Besides offering a healthy food and beverage menu, this resort provides restful spaces to chill, and a calming environment that embraces the slower side of Baja life.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Orange County's VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa is a coastal luxury tech-forward wellness sanctuary. Nestled along the Pacific with panoramic golf and ocean views, VEA is home to a serene, 14,000-square-foot SPA VEA. a destination where relaxation extends beyond the treatment room. Through an exclusive partnership with mindful living brand Three Sages, SPA VEA introduces “Mindful Moments” — a digital wellness platform designed to enhance the guest experience on-site and at home. This curated platform invites guests to unplug and recharge with guided meditation, immersive soundscapes, breathwork sessions, and virtual dreamscapes, all crafted to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and holistic wellbeing.

Whether indulging in a spa treatment, lounging by the private saltwater pool, or accessing “Mindful Moments” on-demand, guests of VEA enjoy a seamless blend of high-touch hospitality and next-generation wellness, redefining what it means to escape and restor

Located right on the water, Balboa Bay Resort Spa, is another ultimate escape for health and wellness. Touted as Newport Beach’s only Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond waterfront resort, the spa offers a multitude of luxury wellness treatments, including a tech-focused dual LED Light Therapy Facial that visibly transforms and revitalizes the skin through a combination of red LED Light that increases circulation, accelerates tissue repair, inflammation and decreases wrinkles. The blue LED light kills acne bacteria and improves skin tone, texture and clarity. 

Balboa Bay’s Therabody RESET Suite is designed to tune the mind and reset the body. Customizable experiences help enhance performance, speed up recovery, relieve stress, alleviate pain, and improve sleep. This all-in-one autonomous solution is perfect for achieving wellness goals.

Before or after a treatment, spa guests may also enjoy soaking in the calming whirlpool, sit in a steam room and saunas, and relax in the serene quiet lounge, complemented with curated refreshments.

The Balboa Bay Spa is open to resort guests Monday through Saturday from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM and on Sundays from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Non-resort guests may visit the spa Monday through Thursday during regular hours. 

Gorgeous sunsets and ocean breezes are right outside your balcony door overlooking the harbor. 

Special packages are available to enhance your wellness getaway.