

Aspen has always been America’s most famous frontier ski town—in this list (for winter and summer!), we tap locals and frequent visitors to decode the town’s real soul.

Whether you’re in Aspen or Atlanta, Cortina or Kyoto, half the world is in a deep freeze right now. While your first instinct may be to stock up on Heattech (same here), we’ve been inspired by images of vintage ski and old-school starlets on our Pinterest boards to lean into shearling.

For people looking to get serious about detox and gut health, We Care Spa offers a nutritionally supported fast and cleanse in a peaceful and private desert setting.

The NYC Upper East Side-based Pilates instructor and founder of The Way doesn’t compromise her wellness routine on the road. She shares the mineral supplements and snacks she won’t fly without, a Pilates hotel-room workout, French pharmacy obsessions, and other ways she keeps it up thousands of miles from home.

A beloved Southwest holistic wellness resort and spa outside of Sedona, Arizona, which reopened in 2023 after an expansive, two-year $40 million renovation.

The founder of haircare brand Crown Affair is on the road nearly 200 days a year, and somehow never gets sick or seems to have a bad hair day.

Set on the cliffs of Big Sur, CA, Esalen—the storied crucible of the human potential movement—functions less like a retreat center and more like a threshold for change. Tracy Georgiou jumps into the deep end.

A perfectly OTT and indulgent property that feels like a total oasis in NYC, with some of the friendliest staff and a renowned restaurant

A very cool newish opening in Soho that feels fresh, while nodding to timeless midcentury design with luxurious in-room amenities and great guest programming.