In recent years, in addition to the wild tourism trend that is very popular, there is also a new type of tourism that has emerged and received the attention of many tourists, which is health tourism. In fact, the Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2018 predicted that this health tourism market will reach a value of about 919.4 billion USD by 2022. From that, it can be seen that this is one of the hottest tourism trends in the world.
Especially after a long time of "fighting" the Corona epidemic around the world, everyone certainly wants to immerse themselves in quiet spaces and experience health exercises to both regain peace of mind and prepare the body with the most positive energy.
There are many famous health tourism destinations, such as Bali (Indonesia), Arizona (USA), Hakone (Japan), Koh Samui (Thailand),... But some places do not often appear in the list of the most famous health tourism destinations because of their "peaceful" nature even though they have very good services. And these places are really for those who want to find peace and quiet.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
“Notorious” as America’s “sin city” with its lavish casino system, America’s entertainment mecca seems to be trying to change its image to a healthier direction in the eyes of Las Vegas tourists.
In addition to world-class spas and retreats and luxury wellness offerings, Las Vegas is seeing a proliferation of juice bars, yoga studios, fitness studios and meditation classes.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a good example of this change, investing in a luxurious traditional sauna system. In addition to the sauna, you can go to Red Rock by Well & Being. Located 10 miles west of Las Vegas, this place will help you beat stress and negative emotions with "violin meditation" with famous artists.
Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Believe it or not, you can actually explore Mongolia and Tibetan meditation culture right in Bloomington, USA.
A Buddhist center named "Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center" with an area of 360,000 m2 was built here to preserve and spread the history and culture of Tibet. It was founded by professor emeritus of Indiana University - Thubten J. Norbu in 1979.
Throughout the year, the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center hosts numerous workshops, teachings, and ceremonies related to Tibetan and Mongolian culture. Visitors can practice yoga with monks or experience and observe prayer rituals for inner peace. A highlight of the landscape is the Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple with its butter sculptures and other works of art.
Scotland
Scotland may be famous for its whisky, but its health services are what you should really experience. To treat mental stress, diabetes, heart disease, etc., doctors in Shetland, Scotland will prescribe you a special treatment: strolling on the beach, watching the sky, enjoying the clouds and the peace.
The Knockinaam Lodge in southwest Scotland even inspires guests with its “Relax and Restore” service, which allows guests to walk and enjoy the sea air, then experience healthy meals with food and cooking methods that are good for each person’s health.
Alternatively, you'll find luxury spas offering Ayurvedic-inspired treatments, or head to the village of Portavadie to sample the health-giving properties of raw Scottish seaweed.
Dolomites, Italy
Famous for its hiking mountains for hiking enthusiasts, the health care here is much deeper and worth experiencing. For over a hundred years, the Dolomites have been famous for the practice of “grass baths”. Visitors simply lie on “herbal cushions” to treat their bodies and feel rejuvenated in their spirits.
The air of the Alpe di Siusi mountain range is of a truly high quality and has the ability to “cleanse” the body. Therefore, many adventure travel companies organize wellness and sports tours. Guests start the day with yoga on the cliff, then go hiking and end the day with meditation or therapy in the evening.
Finger Lakes Region, New York, USA
Covering a third of New York State, the Finger Lakes region is a unique health tourism destination. Here, there are unique treatments such as cow petting, horse therapy or experiencing absolute silence in a monastery, bringing an unforgettable experience to your American travel itinerary.
Other wellness experiences you can find here include local traditional spas that use local ingredients like wine and maple leaves to exfoliate and restore energy. There are outdoor fitness classes like HikYoga and Snow-ga with certified yoga masters.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo is known as a party paradise but it is also home to some very famous ancient health care services. Popular health tourism destinations here include: Montage Los Cabos with therapists guiding visitors to experience energy transformation methods, El Ganzo organizes moon yoga sessions or One&Only Palmilla offers ancient healing methods such as herbal smoke or herbal body cleansing combined with deep massage.
In particular, at Grand Velas Los Cabos, some therapists use the "stretching" technique with Mexican scarves in contact with the skin to relax the muscles of the body. With so many options, what you get on this Mexico tour is a feeling of refreshment and enjoyment after a series of tiring days.
