

“It helped me sleep like a rock and feel deeply grounded during my stay.” The spa offers Thai massage (bodywork that’s performed on the floor, as the therapist assists you in stretches designed to increase blood flow and range of motion), as well as massages with crystals, warm poultices, and marma therapy, an Ayurvedic technique targeting energetic points along the body. “It certainly feels powerful to stand on the cliffs overlooking the Aegean, taking in the salty, mineralized air,” says WH Features Director Kristin Canning, who visited in October 2022.

The facilities sit on a caldera-the remaining outer ring of a collapsed volcano-a place that’s said to be energetically charged. On the island of Santorini, a few minutes from Oia, is the Evexia Spa at Andronis Arcadia. Post-treatment, maintain your chill in the private hydrotherapy garden with hot and cold plunge pools. At the tranquil Laniwai spa, guests are directed down a “transformation corridor,” and are encouraged to leave their worries behind by placing a wishing stone in a pool. Kids can splash in a children's water park, while grown-ups can relax in an adults-only infinity pool. Snorkel in the onsite Rainbow Reef, with thousands of fish and peepholes for viewing, or relax on a private and protected white crescent beach. It’s also the starting point for a scavenger hunt: 300 mini Menehune figures (mythical ancient Hawaiians) are hidden around the property. The massive and interactive Aunty’s Beach House is home to a complimentary Kids’ Club, where activities range from hula lessons to comedy classes to Hawaiian games and crafts. From the moment you step into the soaring, open lobby, the whole family will feel the magic. The result is a fully-immersive tropical getaway. Disney’s only Hawaiian resort was designed by the brand’s Imagineers, local artisans, and cultural experts.
