At the spa inside Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, treatments are performed in secluded settings amid rich foliage, body scrubs are created from native Baja ingredients, and ancient rituals are used to cleanse the body and clear the mind. At the heart of it all is the temazcal, an ancient sweat lodge ceremony that originated with pre-Hispanic peoples in Mesoamerica. Under the tutelage of a local Shaman, guests are taken on a meditative journey that taps into the healing powers of the elements. The gradual heat generated in the space promotes detoxification, while the cooling outdoor shower enhances blood flow and stimulates the immune system, fostering improved health and a holistic energy shift.

Natural beauty takes center stage on this tropical island, where you can hike through mountains to swim in hidden waterfalls or explore more than 100 Malaysian islands by Jet-Ski. Named a UNESCO World Geopark in 2007 because of its luscious, tropical fauna, opportunities for both peaceful solitude and outdoor adventure abound. After a day spent outdoors, enjoy an oceanfront performance of the traditional Dance of Thanks to the Sea at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi as the sun dips below the horizon.

The tradition of Turkish bathing dates back to the Ottoman Empire, when hammams were places where the community came together for rest and relaxation. The ritual endures, and can be experienced at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, where the spa's hammam — with separate spaces for ladies and gentlemen — is modeled after the 16th-century domed baths built for the empire's most revered woman: Roxelana, the wife of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.