2019 Spafinder’s Premier Spas of Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Globe

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For those with real wanderlust, a sense of adventure or a need to sample other cultures, we offer Spafinder’s best of Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the rest of the globe. These amazing destinations provide both the therapeutic and the exotic for a wellness traveler wanting to create lifelong memories.

Sometimes it’s the trip of a lifetime. Sometimes it’s a once-a-year compulsion. Whatever the reason, this list has something for everyone.

If you can’t find exactly what you seek in the below, or if you want something closer to home, you can always visit all of our listings at find.spafinder.com.

As part of our series, we’ll also be looking at the best of California, Florida, the Southwest, the Northeast, the Midwest and South.

We begin in the middle of the Pacific with the beautiful islands of Hawaii![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”74565″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]

Spafinder’s Best of Hawaii for 2019
Premier Partner	Location	Why we love it
Mandara Spa at Hilton Hawaiian Village	Honolulu	Daily activities include hula lessons, kids’ programs, surfing, snorkeling, and deep sea fishing; once a week a Hawaiian luau celebrates the music and dance of the island, with a fireworks finale on the beach.
Moana Lani Spa, a Heavenly Spa by Westin	Honolulu	Local ingredients, such as kona coffee and Kauai clay, fuse with Hawaiian healing customs and high-end product lines like Darphin, Aromatherapy Associates, and Clarisonic.
LATHER Spa at THE MODERN Honolulu	Honolulu	Body scrubs that use luxurious, island-inspired products such as Lather’s Bamboo Lemongrass-Foaming Body Scrub, Balancing Sea Kelp Body Oil, Coconut Crème Body Whip, and Citrus Balancing Toner.
SpaHalekulani	Honolulu	There are seven “suite-style” treatment rooms, including a garden lanai suite and couple’s room with a Japanese furo.
Nalu Kinetic Spa at Turtle Bay Resort	Kahuku	Spa-goers can indulge in a massage in one of the 10 treatment rooms or in an outdoor cabana, where they can hear the sound of the surf crashing against the shore.
Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel	Kohala	The resort is situated on a white crescent beach, with the Mauna Kea volcano on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua	Lahaina	The spa offers a variety of treatments and therapies based on native Hawaiian healing and the potent plants, flowers, fruits, and herbs abundant in the islands.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa	Lahaina	Spa-goers can enjoy massage, skin-care, and body therapies that use native fruits and lavender, or use the fully equipped 24-hour gym.
Montage Kapalua Bay, Maui	Maui	Guests can enjoy treatments from a comprehensive menu in one of nine well-appointed spa rooms inside, or opt for the outdoors, indulging in services in one of 10 hales.
The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas	Maui	Amenities like the Hawaiian-inspired Spa Helani’s “treehouse” couple’s treatment cabana provide a romantic energy to this tropical resort.
Mandara Spa at Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui	Maui	There are 11 treatment rooms, including ocean-view single treatment rooms and deluxe couple’s suites, in the 9,153-square-foot facility.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort	Maui	Features 2 cold plunges, a bubbling Japanese Furo bath, three cascading waterfall showers, sauna, Eucalyptus steam room, tropical showers, and the 5 signature Healing Waters of Maui baths.
Travaasa Hana, Maui	Hana	A lava-rock whirlpool and tropical garden courtyard overlooking Hana Bay capture the spa’s laid back yet stylish feel.
Mandara Spa at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa	Waikoloa	The resort’s two-level Mandara Spa features signature treatments inspired by the region and its natural elements.

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Spafinder’s Best of Mexico for 2019
Premier Partner	Location	Why we love it
Grand Velas Los Cabos	Cabo San Lucas	The Spa’s unique seven-step water journey is a multi-sensory experience that includes an ice room, clay room and experience pool.
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort	Cancún	Spacious rooms with private balconies that feature captivating views of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Nichupte Lagoon, and beautifully manicured grounds.
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa	Cancún	17 treatment rooms, including a couple’s cabin and wet therapy areas; additional amenities include a spa boutique, steam and sauna facilities, and hot and cold Jacuzzi tubs.
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún	Cancún	The spa’s 10-step hydrotherapy circuit, comprising coed and separate men’s and women’s facilities includes colour therapy steam room, dry sauna, ice room, sensory showers, clay steam room, whirlpool, sensory pebble walkway, and pool with water bubble beds, neck jets and floor geysers.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun	Cancún	Designed for total relaxation and renewal, the spa presents water rituals, massage therapies, body treatments, and facials influenced by pre-Columbian and ancient cultures from around the world.
Remède Spa at The St. Regis Mexico City	Mexico City	And when you arrive at the Spa, you will experience luxurious amenities, including steam rooms and saunas, and a relaxation lounge where you can enjoy chilled champagne or healthy juices, teas, and snacks.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit	Nuevo Vallarta	The resort offers a”Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare®” vacation experience with exceptional dining, exquisite suites, lavish service and a full range of first-class amenities.
Cenote Spa at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort	Playa Del Carmen	The full-service Cenote Spa uses natural elements to make you feel as relaxed and revitalized as possible. Inspired by the Cenotes – a unique geological formation found in the Yucatan Peninsula area.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya	Playa Del Carmen	Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit enjoys the tranquility of the Riviera Nayarit’s beautiful waterways, pristine sandy beaches, championship golf courses, deep blue Mexican Pacific and majestic Sierra Madre Mountains.
The St. Regis Punta Mita	Punta de Mita	This award-winning destination is set on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Barceló Maya Grand Resort	Riviera Maya	The spa offers exclusive facilities: saunas, steam rooms, tropical and bi-thermal showers, a dynamic pool and immersion pools.

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Spafinder’s Best of the Caribbean for 2019
Premier Partner	Location	Why we love it
Mandara Spa at Aruba Marriott Ocean Club	Aruba	The 6,500-square-meter spa hosts 12 treatment rooms, including four VIP suites for couples with Jacuzzi baths or Vichy showers, plus eight individual treatment rooms.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba	Aruba	Features 13 tranquil treatment rooms with a complete range of island- and herbal-inspired natural body and facial treatments and massage therapies.
Mandara Spa at Atlantis Paradise Island	Bahamas	There are 33 treatment rooms, including two couple’s villas and four couple’s spa suites with private bathing amenities.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman	Cayman Islands	Treatments culled from many cultures indulge body and spirit, as the skin science of La Prairie’s Swiss heritage meets the sensual delights of the tropics.
BodyHoliday Saint Lucia	Saint Lucia	The Wellness Centre includes several outdoor patio, relaxation areas and reflecting pools, located at the top of 79 steps, offering a stunning view of the sea from arched areas.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino	Saint Kitts And Nevis	The resort offers a 35,000-square-foot Royal Beach Casino, a championship golf course at the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club, and the 15,000-square-foot Emerald Mist Spa.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas	Virgin Islands (US)	Features one of the most diverse selections of therapies and spa treatments in the Virgin Islands, a seaside enclave offers ocean-inspired relaxation and island indulgences.

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Spafinder’s Best of Asia for 2019
Premier Partner	Location	Why we love it
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village	India	Spa treatments are customized to each guest’s individual body type and integrate Kairali’s Ayurvedic-based product range manufactured in house; a majority of ingredients found in the Ayurvedic preparations are sourced from the retreat’s organic herb garden.
Ananda in the Himalayas	India	he spa’s East-meets-West approach blends ancient Ayurvedic techniques with modern Western therapies. Personal guides consult and customize programs aimed at helping guests de-stress, detoxify, and lose weight.
The Ritz-Carlton Bali	Indonesia	The holistic retreat offers signature treatments like the Indian Ocean Ritual, which takes place in a beachside gazebo and includes a Lomi-Lomi massage, beach sand body exfoliation and burying for tension release, followed by a rhythmic ocean rinse.
Six Senses Spa Laamu	Maldives	Spa offers a Laamu inspired experience that includes a foot ritual, a coconut body polish, a mini natural facial that will help detox the body and relieve stress.
Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon	Seychelles	Located on the beautiful, private island of Félicité, each of the five double treatment spa villas has been designed to reflect the island’s towering rocks, boulders and lush and verdant jungle, as well as the oceanfront.
Amatara Wellness Resort	Thailand	At the Thai Hammam, exfoliation, massage, therapy and relaxation are achieved with the use of natural products and elements, along with contrasting temperatures and environments.
Six Senses Spa Yao Noi	Thailand	Wooden walkways lead guests to seven open-air treatment salas, as well as sauna, steam, and gym facilities, while organic spa gardens produce herbs—lemongrass, ginger, and aloe vera.
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa	Thailand	The ten-acre property is dedicated to providing a holistic wellness experience through nutritious cuisine, individual and group wellness programs and fitness endeavors, and healing spa therapies inspired by both the East and West.
Asaya at Rosewood Phuket	Thailand	Signature wellness treatments are balanced with alternative therapies, and customized products handcrafted in the wellness atelier create a distinct wellbeing experience for each wellness-conscious guest.
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi	Vietnam	A varied treatment menu encompasses facials, hair and scalp services, manicures, pedicures, and massage.

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Spafinder’s Best of The Rest of the World for 2019
Premier Partner	Location	Why we love it
Spa at The St Regis Toronto	Canada	Spa at The St. Regis Toronto offers guests both a full menu of signature treatments allowing you to customize your experience in one luxurious beauty destination.
Spa My Blend by Clarins at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto	Canada	The spa offers a comprehensive selection of face, body and massage treatments in one of 16 exquisitely appointed, private treatment rooms.
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel	Costa Rica	Seasonal spa menus include the 80-minute Journeys — among them Tierra, Aire, Agua, and Fuego — which use elements of thermal mineral water, algae, mud, and herbs.
Sibö Rainforest Spa & Retreat at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort	Costa Rica	Following a Costa Rican-inspired treatment at the Sibö Rainforest Spa & Retreat, guests can take a dip in the palm tree-lined outdoor pool or enjoy a cocktail at its swim-up bar.
Mandara Spa at Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort	Puerto Rico	The spa is 7,000 square feet with 11 treatment rooms and décor blending the resort’s Spanish-Caribbean atmosphere accented with Mandara’s Balinese-inspired arts and textiles.
JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort	Panama	Ancient traditions from local cultures inspire the treatment menu, which comprises such indulgences as innovative aloe-honey wraps, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic massage services, organic and oxygen facials, and coffee and bamboo scrubs.

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