It’s almost time to plan your summer holidays. If you are just looking for a relaxing place where to rest and enjoy amazing landscapes, good food and good wine, there no doubt that you should look at Italy. With an 81% surge in searches for “wellness retreats” and a 240% increase in “relaxing getaways” this year ( according to Google Keyword Planner), it’s clear that wellness travel is having a major moment in this 2025. The award-winning independent cruise travel agency Planet Cruise has compiled new data revealing the best global destinations for a wellness escape - and Italy, with the Tuscany region, comes third place.
Planet Cruise research has revealed the best destinations for a wellness escape by analysing the following factors: number of spas in the area, yoga and pilates studios, fitness clubs and gyms, thermal baths, hiking routes average temperature, sun hours and rainfall.
The top two positions are occupied by British Columbia (Canada) and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France). The first one is perfect for those looking for respite from the busy nature of daily life and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings. The second one boasts 91 yoga and Pilates studios, more than anywhere else, and 770 spas. Overall, the daily average of 10.9 hours of sunlight and high number of fitness clubs and thermal baths, make it the second best wellness destination worldwide.
The bronze medal though goes to Italy, with the Tuscany. The region owns 22 thermal baths, more than any other region in the top 10, and 1,232 hiking routes. The 318 spas in the region, 66 fitness clubs and 45 yoga and Pilates studios create the perfect environment to enjoy a restful break.