I have over 30 years of professional experience as a mental health therapist and health coach. After my life-changing mission trip to Kenya in 2014, I came home seeking the feeling of peace and calm that I had experienced on that trip. The name "Amani" means "peace" in Swahili and is the inspiration for the name of my travel business. Fill out the travel inquiry form below and let me help you get some calm.
🌸 What Is Wellness Travel?
Wellness travel is more than just a vacation — it’s a journey designed to restore balance, renew your energy, and inspire lasting well-being. Instead of rushing from one tourist attraction to the next, wellness travelers seek meaningful experiences that nurture both body and mind. From sunrise yoga by the ocean to peaceful forest walks and ancient healing rituals, every trip is a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself.
🌿 Goals of Wellness Travel
Wellness travel is all about nurturing your body, mind, and spirit—so you return home feeling refreshed, centered, and inspired. Whether you’re seeking rest, renewal, or a deeper connection with yourself, every wellness journey is designed with intentional purpose.
✨ 1. Reduce Stress and Reconnect with Calm
Escape the noise of everyday life and rediscover your inner peace.
Example: Unwind with daily meditation sessions and restorative spa treatments at a peaceful yoga retreat in Bali.
💪 2. Improve Physical Health and Fitness
Boost your strength, endurance, and energy through movement and mindful nutrition.
Example: Join a hiking and fitness retreat in the Swiss Alps where scenic trails meet expert-led workouts and balanced meals.
🧘♀️ 3. Cultivate Mindfulness and Emotional Balance
Wellness travel offers space to slow down, reflect, and realign your mindset.
Example: Experience a meditation and journaling program in Thailand designed to enhance self-awareness and emotional well-being.
📴 4. Disconnect to Reconnect
Step away from screens and daily distractions to be fully present in nature.
Example: Try forest bathing in Japan’s tranquil woodlands, focusing on mindful breathing and sensory awareness.
🌺 5. Explore Healing Traditions and Self-Care Practices
Discover ancient and modern approaches to wellness rooted in local culture.
Example: Immerse yourself in Ayurvedic healing rituals at a wellness sanctuary in Kerala, India.
🌞 Start Your Wellness Journey Today
Your well-being deserves time, attention, and care — and there’s no better place to begin than on a journey designed just for you. Whether you dream of sunrise yoga on a tropical beach, mountain hikes that clear the mind, or soothing spa rituals rooted in ancient wisdom, wellness travel invites you to pause, recharge, and rediscover what balance truly feels like.
Let your next trip be more than an escape — let it be a transformation.
Start planning your wellness journey today and return home refreshed, inspired, and renewed.
Skyterra Wellness Retreat is an all-inclusive wellness resort situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It offers lodging, meals, workshops, fitness, outdoor adventure, spa and wellness services — all integrated into one stay. They offer a wide range of classes and experiences — fitness (cardio, strength, mobility), yoga, mindfulness, outdoor adventure, nutrition education, and spa treatments. Trails, streams, a waterfall, forest and mountain views provide a natural backdrop that supports renewal and escape. On-site spa with personalized treatments including massage, body work, acupuncture, reflexology, facials, etc.
BodyHoliday Saint Lucia is an all-inclusive wellness-focused resort located on Cariblue Beach on the northern tip of St. Lucia.
It combines luxury accommodation, daily spa treatments, and a robust program of fitness, wellness, and activity options.
On each full day of your stay, you receive a complimentary spa/treatment session. There is a wide range of classes and activities, from yoga, Pilates, stretching, land sports (archery, tennis, mountain biking) to water sports (kayaking, paddle-board, sailing, swimming) and more.
The resort is situated on a beautiful beach with “volcanic” sand (dark sand) on the northern coast of St. Lucia, surrounded by lush tropical greenery and views of the Caribbean Sea.
Canyon Ranch Tucson is a high-end, all-inclusive wellness resort located in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona. It is one of the most established and comprehensive wellness resorts in the U.S., especially if you are serious about spending time focusing on your health, movement, nutrition, and mental wellness in a beautiful desert environment. Canyon Ranch is for anyone wanting a holistic stay — mind, body and spirit — where lodging, food, movement, spa and environment all align toward well-being.