Wellness has become one of those words that quietly sneaks into every part of life. It influences the music we listen to, the hobbies we pick up, the food we order, and increasingly, the holidays we book. As someone who is constantly plotting an escape from my inbox, I have learned that wellness travel is deeply personal. Case in point, a few years ago, I happily took two flights, two car rides and a long trek to Tiger's Nest in Bhutan for the promise of a great spa session on the day after the trek. Yet the thought of signing up for a mountain top yoga retreat for a week sounds far less appealing. What feels restorative to one person can feel like work to another. So, I spoke to Claudine Triolo, Country Director of Sales, Marketing & Journeys at Six Senses Bhutan, and Rajat Gera, Commercial Director at Six Senses Fort Barwara, to find out what truly matters when choosing a wellness destination. As Triolo puts it, “look beyond individual treatments and consider the overall experience a place offers.”
What is wellness travel?
For the longest time, wellness travel was seen as a holiday filled with yoga classes, green juices, and the occasional massage. Today, it is far more personal than that. It can mean better sleep, time away from constant notifications, learning healthier habits, reconnecting with nature, or simply returning home feeling lighter than when you left. The focus is not on ticking activities off an itinerary but on finding experiences that genuinely make you feel good. As Rajat Gera puts it, travellers should "look beyond the spa menu and choose a destination that supports well-being" throughout their stay.
