{"id":25675,"date":"2026-06-22T03:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/forget-bali-this-island-is-the-worlds-top-wellness-destination-nine-com-au\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:15:59","slug":"forget-bali-this-island-is-the-worlds-top-wellness-destination-nine-com-au","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/forget-bali-this-island-is-the-worlds-top-wellness-destination-nine-com-au\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Bali. This island is the world\u2019s top wellness destination &#8211; Nine.com.au"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><time datetime=\"2026-06-21T19:00:00Z\">June 21, 2026 &#8211; 7.00pm<\/time><br \/>Thanks to our busy schedules and hectic day-to-day lives, when Aussies plan their next holiday, all we really want to do is <a href=\"\/travel\/wellness-tourism-travel-trend-budget-women-only-physical-mental-health-20250728-p5ne3e.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">relax<\/a>.<br \/>It\u2019s no surprise <a href=\"\/travel\/international\/best-places-in-the-world-for-wellness-escape-australia-europe-new-zealand-20260324-p5uk71.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">wellness travel<\/a> is so popular right now, as people seek out vacations where they can kick back, rest, and look after themselves. <br \/>A wellness holiday can be as simple as relaxing in nature. \u00a0<cite>iStock<\/cite><br \/>Despite some misconceptions, wellness travel doesn\u2019t have to come with a huge price tag. It\u2019s not all <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.nine.com.au\/luxury\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">luxury <\/a>resorts and bougie high-end <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.nine.com.au\/spas\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">spas<\/a>. <br \/>In fact, the number one wellness destination in the world for 2026 is a<a href=\"\/travel\/travel-budget-tips-20220819-p5nc9a.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\"> low-cost<\/a> holiday spot for Aussies that\u2019s growing in popularity \u2013 and it just got even cheaper. <br \/>According to a new report from travel platform <em><a href=\"https:\/\/insights_bookretreats_com-dot-mmemails2.appspot.com\/em_WO8HbdcvqF4lY7c4GWRp?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbookretreats.com%2Fblog%2Fpress-releases%2Fthe-worlds-top-wellness-destinations%2F&amp;key=197521514d967075a6b48f6349d8ccd651fdfd6a\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">BookRetreats.com<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"\/travel\/international\/sri-lanka-best-time-to-travel-best-places-to-visit-20250129-p5ndor.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">Sri Lanka<\/a> is the world\u2019s top wellness destination for 2026, seeing a 100 per cent increase in interest year-on-year. <br \/>The island just off the coast of <a href=\"\/travel\/international\/india-travel-advice-what-to-do-where-to-go-expert-john-walsh-exclusive-20250327-p5ndt4.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">India <\/a>is sometimes called \u2018Pearl of the Indian Ocean\u2019 due to its stunning landscapes and rich culture. <br \/>In fact, this feeds into its wellness offerings: travellers can embrace itineraries rooted in doctor-led Ayurveda tradition more than 2,000 years old.<br \/>Besides that, it\u2019s also got pristine, palm-fringed <a href=\"\/travel\/best-beaches-in-the-world-2026-australia-philippines-greece-20260430-p5zsgl.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">beaches<\/a>, lush rainforests, wildlife <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.nine.com.au\/safari\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">safaris<\/a>, and year-round sunshine. <br \/>Sri Lanka has also just dropped its $70 <a href=\"\/travel\/international\/bali-travel-visa-free-new-proposal-for-aussie-travellers-20260608-p604qw.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">tourist visa fee<\/a> for Australians, making it even easier to visit. <br \/>Sri Lanka is a low-cost option for Aussies. \u00a0<cite>iStock<\/cite><br \/>Per the report, Australia is the world\u2019s second-best wellness destination, seeing an 85 per cent increase in searches. From coastal retreats in Byron Bay to off-grid camping in the Outback, we have a lot to offer in the wellness sphere. <br \/>One of the <a href=\"\/travel\/wellness-travel-trends-top-10-off-grid-sleep-tourism-cool-climate-20260607-p604n9.html\" class=\"sc-cqkqYi dZDrvo\">biggest wellness travel trends<\/a> this year, according to The Global Wellness Institute, is heat contrast therapy and rituals. <br \/>Australia is perhaps one of the best places to experience this in nature, with everything from hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula to cold-water swims in Tasmania\u2019s clear, fresh waters. <br \/>There are endless outdoor wellness experiences in Australia. \u00a0<cite>iStock<\/cite><br \/>Morocco follows in third, offering an affordable alternative to Europe\u2019s pricier wellness escapes. The draws include centuries-old hammams, treatments rooted in the land\u2019s own plants and clays, and a seawater therapy tradition born on the Atlantic coast at Agadir.<br \/>England ranked next in fourth place, driven in part by a new off-grid wellness trend. Rural wellness escapes are all the rage, and England has plenty of quaint towns and villages perfect for a low-key escape. <br \/>Travellers are swapping the spa for cold-water swimming in the Lake District tarns, sea-dipping along the South Devon coast and off-grid foraging retreats in the Cotswolds. <br \/>Morocco&#x27;s hammams are a classic spa experience. \u00a0<cite>iStock<\/cite><br \/>\u00a9 <!-- -->2026<!-- --> Nine Entertainment Co.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/rss\/articles\/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxNaHdCWG1KSE94SjZEbVMydUdjWEh0eU9GSC14MmplZHBLNnQ2a3B4d1IwR2lwRHU2Y3dqQmxiVzN4N0JvemhfTGEycWVOOGlGQnhyeDVvQktwSzZ3S0dYaUg2WmI0RU5Pa0xLZTk3UE9LNzRhRGxXYy12Sk1CTllVdk1RZXlVQkhNTk5uT0Jfa29XLWduWHNDcnFleERPOUxpS3dvLXpDMGZpbFJ0aXJNLTBpdklaYVI4bnNDeDlrSnY1UGFIV0tyV0ZJNHBfbVc0bFlqcXJxVQ?oc=5\">source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 21, 2026 &#8211; 7.00pmThanks to our busy schedules and hectic day-to-day lives, when Aussies plan their next holiday, all we really want to do is relax.It\u2019s no surprise wellness travel is so popular right now, as people seek out vacations where they can kick back, rest, and look after themselves. 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