Honeymoons With a Side of Healthy
We get what you’re really there for, but you can only handle so much indulgence. Here, six of the world’s most romantic escapes that cater to the body conscious.
Monastero Santa Rosa, Conca dei Marini, Italy
Reimagined from its ruins, the once historic monastery is now a 20-room boutique hotel with a cozy, cavernous interior and lush, expansive grounds. And if your time spent on a Turkish towel by the infinity pool with views of nothing but sky and sea isn’t rejuvenating enough, an afternoon bathing in the spa’s thermal room is sure to do the trick. The aromatic steam room, ice fountain and hydrotherapy pool are all part of Italian regenerative tradition.
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia
The toughest decision you’ll have to make about your honeymoon here? Booking a private beachfront bungalow with outdoor Jacuzzi or luxury villa with lush sea views and a private plunge pool. But if you tire of either, you can hike 2615 foot Gros Piton, the larger of St. Lucia’s iconic twin volcanoes or tap into the island’s hidden beauty secrets at the rainforest spa: banana and coconut.
GoldenEye, Jamaica
With lagoon cottages that feel like secluded overwater bungalows, the vibe here is natural romance. As part of Island Outpost’s collection of Jamaican properties, GoldenEye uses fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables and honey from the island’s own sustainable farm Pantrepant in signature dishes and cocktails and in the spa’s scrubs, oils and lotions.
Casa Angelina, Praiano, Italy
The modern, minimalist design aesthetic makes Casa Angelia the exception to the Amalfi Coast’s ornate, Italian rule. And while the sweeping views of the Mediterranean from the private balcony of your white-washed contemporary suite may be the main draw, the ability to book a private training session in the most breathtaking wellness center you’ve seen, sip homemade almond milk upon arrival and nibble on a gluten free chocolate croissant over breakfast are all nice added bonuses.
Meadowood, Napa Valley
Yes, there will be wine — and comfy private suites with expansive terraces and wood-burning fire places. But this plush northern California hideaway also boasts acres of hiking trails. Try the Meadowood Loop—nearly five miles of scenic trails that wind through the woods and climb more than 600 feet, culminating in sweeping Napa Valley views.
Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica
It’s easy to get get cozy when you’re tucked away in the dry forest on Costa Rica’s Northwest Pacific coast. For your dose of healthy, there’s a tropical fruit and juice bar at the property’s Rio Bhongo restaurant featuring, most notably, the rare Central American fruit, soursop. Its juice considered a cancer fighter and is used as a treatment throughout the region.
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