Book with points at these 10 wellness-centric hotels for an active start to 2026
Whether it's a summer break or a hard-earned, end-of-year getaway, there’s a certain time for the kind of vacation that involves lots of lounging, eating and drinking heartily. But we'd argue that there’s also a special moment during and right after the holiday season that's all about action: mindfully moving, trying out a new skill or sport, exercising regularly and putting your health first.
Naturally, a good time for this is the start of a fresh calendar year, a period awash in resolutions that, let’s be honest, can be hard to enforce or even implement in the first place. A deliberate, purposeful trip at a wellness-focused hotel or resort — replete with lots of inspired offerings and amenities — can set the stage for success in the long run.
If you find it tough to turn intentions into real-life habits, consider spending some points on one of these luxurious properties around the globe that make it easy to start moving your body.
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Miraval Arizona
Adrenaline amps up every physical challenge at Miraval Arizona, where the wellbeing concept is experiential and immersive amidst Tucson's spectacular desert landscape. There are wellness specialists aplenty across the 400 acres, ready to help guests unwind, and to help adventurer-seekers test their mettle with the 45-foot-high Desert Sky Zipline and Sky Island Traverse. Somewhat aggressive mountain-scaling and more moderate hiking are also an option, as are archery and Purple Sage Equine Meditation; this meditation practice may not be as physical, but it has terrific mental and emotional benefits.
Rates at Miraval Arizona start at $1,180 or 45,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
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W Punta de Mita
Surf seekers or the wave curious can find everything they desire at W Punta de Mita. It's situated on a beautiful beach with curling swell that suits beginners all the way up to pros — and winter is the best season for surfing. The resort’s surfing program includes introductory lessons and, for experienced surfers, expert coaching. After hours spent in the water, guests can head carefully into ice bath plunges on the beach, journey through cacao ceremonies led by a mother-daughter shaman duo, take a yoga class or even find bliss through sound healing therapy beside the ocean.
Rates at W Punta de Mita start at $359 or 62,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
This 45-acre, all-suite destination with major Mediterranean vibes is far from just a Southern California spa destination (though it certainly excels in that area). This Rancho Santa Fe-based resort offers more than 100 fitness classes offered weekly — everything from spin and Pilates to boxing and TRX, as well as guided hikes and longevity treatments available. There’s a special emphasis on racquet sports, too. Guests can use more than 20 total pickleball, tennis (both hard and European red clay) and padel courts, and there is an array of programming around the latter that includes advanced clinics and tournament play.
Rates at Rancho Valenica Resort & Spa start at $920 per night and can also be booked using points via American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts.
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica
Part of the divinely natural and protected 1,400-acre private Peninsula Papagayo, fitness and movement programming at this beloved resort is all about being outdoors. There are scenic running trails and a competition-grade martial arts dojo in the jungle where guests can try jiu jitsu, and then enjoy a Thai massage or stretching classes afterward. There are SurfX guides for conscious wave catching, and there's Palmares Reserve: The Outpost basecamp for mountain biking, aerial trekking and ziplining. New-in–December 2025, guests visit Papagayo Park for padel courts and a pump track. Nomads, the resort’s new adventure wellness offering, offers naturalist-led mangrove kayaking, snorkeling and e-biking adventures.
Rates at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo start at $1,150 or 45,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
COMO Shambhala Estate
You’d be hard pressed to find a more sublime Pilates studio than the one immersed in lush foliage at this wellness retreat where many guests book an inclusive "Wellness Path" meant to address a specific concern or goal. The pavilion used for circuit training and yoga is epic, too, and at the gym, guests can work with trainers who help produce lasting results. Just getting around the property, with plenty of hills and steps required, is a workout in and of itself. But it's a dreamy one, thanks to the energetic, mystical atmosphere created by tucked-away pools, a temple and wholesome restaurant surrounded by green.
Rates at COMO Shambhala Estate start at $680 per night and can also be booked using Chase Ultimate Rewards points on The Edit.
Six Senses Rome
Rome isn’t the most obvious wellness destination, but the newest signature experiences at Six Senses Rome are all about being in motion throughout the city. Offerings include a beautiful rowing experience with the River Guardians on the Tiber River, as well as guided jogs through ancient streets with Run Through History. There are full wellness programs or individual sessions, from hatha yoga and reformer Pilates to ultra-efficient EMS strength training. Plus, guests have the opportunity to book a wellness screening, comprising 40 key biomarkers that yield a detailed health assessment. Finish each day with a healing soak in the thermal Roman baths.
Rates at Six Senses Rome start at $1,295 or 247,000 IHG points per night.
Grand Hyatt Vail Resort & Spa
One of the best ways to burn calories in the great outdoors in the wintertime is undoubtedly by skiing or snowboarding. With ski-in/ski-out access, this Aspen, Colorado, resort — which sits a whopping 8,000 feet above sea level — is a beautiful choice. Follow a day on the slopes with oxygen therapy sessions and gorgeous guided snowshoeing trips at sunset, through the hotel’s Conscious Apres program. Other offerings include contrast therapy, movement sessions and scenic heated infinity pools for post-activity recovery.
Rates at Grand Hyatt Vail Resort & Spa start at $789 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
If your active interests tend toward the watery and salty, this beachfront Kohala Coast dream is the place for a healthy 2026 start. The resort’s Kainalu Ocean Sports team guide guests in a beautiful assortment of exploits on the Pacific Ocean including but not limited to two-person outrigger canoeing, paddle boarding, surfing and snorkeling (humpback whales sightings not guaranteed but very likely). For adventurous types there’s also an Intro to Underwater Rock Running course led by Extreme Performance Training coach Bullet Obra, who shepherds participants through the incredible Hawaiian-style workout.
Rates at Mauna Lani start at $724 per night and can also be booked using points via American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts.
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
At this blissful South Caicos resort and spa, the activities on offer are almost as varied as the islands' rare ecosystem. With expert guiding, vacationers can kayak through a mangrove forest past hidden coves or partake in the challenging thrill of bonefishing in the Caicos Bank shallows. Perhaps even more stimulating are wing foiling and kite boarding lessons, which harness the island’s steady breeze — and the participant’s core strength and balance — for fast-paced journeys atop the turquoise water.
Rates at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa start at $1,101 or 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
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Ojai Valley Inn
With a dry, temperate climate, this resort in the bucolic Ojai Valley, with sweeping Topatopa Mountain views, boasts an luxurious spa, abundant wellness classes on offer and a championship golf course. It’s perhaps most known for its multi-court tennis center, where on-site clinics and private coaching for guests of every ability level are led by United States Professional Tennis Registry pro Dimitar Yazadzhiev. Pickleball is an option, too, as is horseback riding, guided hiking, aerial yoga and art classes.
Rates at Ojai Valley Inn start at $769 per night and can also be booked with I Prefer points.