From star-guided spa journeys in Saudi Arabia to epigenetic testing in the Maldives, the latest launches in wellness travel are a masterclass in innovation and indulgence. Whether you are craving ancient bathing rituals in London or nature-soaked serenity in Umbria, these new launches and experiences promise restoration for both body and mind.

Star-Guided Healing on the Ummahat Islands

Set on the untouched Ummahat Islands, Neyrah Spa at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers a celestial approach to wellbeing. Inspired by the nomadic tribes who once navigated by starlight, the spa’s philosophy is rooted in spiritual alignment and elemental connection.

Treatments feature indigenous ingredients such as desert minerals, sea algae and Moringa Peregrina oil sourced from AlUla. From starlit yoga and sound healing attuned to the desert to marine body wraps and couples rituals, every experience is designed as a journey through the past, present and future.

With five sea-facing treatment suites and open-air cabins that echo the patterns of Saudi Arabia’s shifting sands, Neyrah is a sanctuary for those in search of ritual, rhythm and reconnection.

Full Moons and Handpans by the Arabian Sea

A serene sanctuary on the Arabian Gulf, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is redefining soulful wellbeing through a series of community-focused experiences.

The Full Moon Ceremony invites guests to gather under the stars for cacao rituals, breath-led meditation, and symbolic bonfire release, finishing with a flower offering in honour of lunar light.

Sundays are now for slowing down, with the new Santorini Sundays experience. This weekly event includes breathwork, intention setting, slow flow yoga accompanied by live handpan music, and a nourishing breakfast overlooking the sea. Optional afternoon workshops invite creativity through painting, journaling and mandala design.

Mindfulness Screenings complete the offering with curated films exploring healing and human connection, viewed in the resort’s luxury cinema with herbal teas in hand.

Kate Moss Comes to Umbria

In the medieval hilltop town of Panicale, Umbria, boutique hotel Rastrello has become the first property in Italy to offer exclusive treatments by COSMOSS, the wellness brand founded by Kate Moss. The collaboration celebrates natural remedies and sustainability, values held by both the B Corp-certified hotel and the brand.

Treatments are designed to promote inner balance, harnessing COSMOSS’s sustainably sourced products to nurture mind, body and spirit, all set against the peaceful backdrop of olive groves and vineyard-draped hills.

Decode Your DNA On A Natural Island

Pioneering the future of personalised wellness, JA Manafaru in the Maldives has launched an immersive Epigenetic Testing Retreat. Using a single strand of hair, guests receive a 36-page report detailing their nutritional profile, from mineral and amino acid levels to environmental stressors and food sensitivities. The package includes an online consultation with a nutritionist, after which the resort’s team tailors meals and wellness rituals to suit individual needs.

Guests can opt for either a culinary or wellness-led experience. The culinary path includes bespoke meal planning, daily checks on vitamin and mineral intake, and workshops at the Alchemy Bar. The wellness route features daily mindfulness sessions, Pranayama breathing, foot reflexology, sun salutation yoga and three luxurious body treatments over the course of five or seven days, including Lymphatic Drainage and Moksha massage.

The Cotswolds’ Coolest New Treatment Has Arrived

One of the UK’s most iconic country house hotels, Ellenborough Park has introduced the much-talked-about Japanese Head Spa. Launching 24th May, the treatment transforms a simple hair wash into an indulgent scalp therapy that is both sensorial and deeply restorative.

This luxurious ritual uses gentle massage to stimulate circulation, promote hair growth and detoxify the scalp, while enhancing sleep quality and reducing tension. For guests seeking a uniquely soothing experience, this head spa trend may well become their new wellness obsession.

Champagne, Caviar and Chakra Healing

Set above the Indian Ocean, the Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is a tranquil 1,850-square-metre retreat with six treatment suites, including two Ayurvedic sanctuaries with steam rooms and soaking tubs overlooking the sea. Facilities include steam rooms, saunas, cold-drench showers and the vast Blue Hole Pool, one of the Maldives’ largest hydrotherapy pools. Expert therapists tailor treatments to each guest, offering Balinese and Thai massages, herbal scrubs and facials.

Signature rituals include the Luxurious Caviar Journey, combining bamboo exfoliation, caviar protein therapy, a neroli oil massage and a lavender bath served with Champagne and caviar. The Exquisite Maldivian Hafla features hibiscus scrub, Mococa wrap and a seashell massage with tropical oils, while couples can connect through the Yin & Yang Romantic Touch. Holistic offerings such as Chakra Blessings and yoga with resident yogi Muhammad Faizal Parayil round out the spa’s deeply restorative experience.

Ancient Rituals in the Heart of the City

London’s most stylish address for wellness seekers, the Great Scotland Yard Hotel has partnered with AIRE Ancient Baths to launch two new wellness retreats for 2025.

The London Luxe Retreat includes an overnight stay paired with a 45-minute relaxing massage and access to AIRE’s signature thermal circuit. Guests journey through baths of varying temperatures, including the Caldarium, Frigidarium and Flotarium, followed by salt exfoliation and aromatherapy steam.For those seeking a more decadent city escape, Timeless Tranquility includes a 90-minute bathing experience complete with cava and truffles, offering a moment of bliss just steps from the bustle of Westminster.