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2. THE ONE-STOP SHOPVilla Stéphanie, Germany

Located within a historic German mansion, once home to Napoleon’s adopted daughter, the contemporary medical spa Villa Stéphanie offers

full-service diagnostics and advanced treatments. You’ll leave Baden- Baden in considerably better health than when you arrived: its renowned

The Kings Way programme comprises a blockbuster schedule of 91 appointments, ranging from organ-function tests to lymphatic drainage.

Starring some of Germany’s most-revered specialists – including cardiologists, gastroenterologists and dentists, alongside a wealth of

holistic practitioners and programmes of nutritional analysis – this is the ultimate one-stop shop, designed to discover and remedy whatever ails you. Set amid the picturesque Black Forest, it offers the perfect surrounds within which to embark on a new chapter of wellness. Highlights include

the low-calorie but Michelin-starred cuisine, and the grandly decorated rooms – which have been lined with copper plates to insulate against e-smog (invisible pollution from electronics) and are equipped with a

“digital detox” panel that turns off everything from Wi-Fi to power with the flick of a switch. Whatever you’re after, it’s on offer here. OS

The Kings Way, from £8,900 a person for 10 nights, Oetkercollection.com/hotels/villa-stephanie

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Sha Wellness, SpainSha Wellness has long been considered one of the most elegant

ways to detox – situated within a fabulous modern estate on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, it appears more like the setting for a luxury

escape than a medical MOT. That said, its wellness programme is world- renowned; founded on the restorative principles of a macrobiotic diet,

it embraces both Eastern and Western medicine to kick-start weight loss, cleansing or stress management, and is built upon the philosophy

of preventative medicine. It has also launched a range of pioneering non-invasive therapies for the brain. Dr Bruno Ribeiro uses brain

photobiomodulation technology developed by Nasa to improve memory and physical endurance, and transcranial direct current stimulation, used by Harvard Medical School, which is designed to tackle chronic pain and

sleep disorders. State-of-the-art brain training at its best. A luxury getaway where you leave healthier, lighter and smarter? Sold. Olivia Singer

Detox programme, from £3,175 for seven days, Shawellnessclinic.com

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Whether it’s a luxurious retreat or toxin-busting detox programme, the Vogue editors’ guide to the best

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3. THE NATURAL HIDEAWAY Andronis Concept, GreeceNestled into a mountainside with breathtaking views of Santorini, Andronis Concept is the ideal place to recharge. Conveniently located on the famous footpath that runs from Oia to Skaros Rock, you will see ramblers striding past throughout the day – from the comfort of your private terrace complete with mini pool, of course. However, if you wish to join them (highly recommended), the hotel organises morning hikes with a local guide to one of Andronis’s other properties on the island. If hiking doesn’t appeal, stay put and try the exceptional services at the low-key Kallos Spa. It offers a hair-profiling test that, using a single strand of hair, takes just 20 minutes to provide you with a full wellness profile – this can then be used to create a detailed detox and restoration programme for the duration of your stay. Rosie Vogel-Eades Two-bedroom villa, from £4,853 for seven nights, Andronisconcept.com

5. THE 3D BODY SCAN John Bell & Croyden, LondonAs part of John Bell & Croyden’s In Residence clinic, an Electro Interstitial Scanner (EIS) is used to measure organ-function efficiency, in order to identify any potential problems before they appear. Go into a private room of this central London pharmacy and after a three-minute non-invasive scan, during which electrodes are placed on your hands, feet and forehead, you will be presented with a 3D image of your internal organs and spine (as fascinating as it is unnerving). Imbalances in vitamins, minerals, serotonin, pH and hormone levels will be highlighted, as well as cerebral and digestive functions. Practitioner Dr Vidhi Patel will explain the results, advise on further tests if more investigation is needed, and recommend lifestyle and diet changes. Ideal for anyone keen to understand the inner workings of their body. LM-S Full body scan, £180, Johnbellcroyden.co.uk

4. THE LIFE PROLONGER The Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel, PortugalThe Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel in Alvor recently opened to much fanfare, thanks to the success of its sister locations. The hi-tech medical and wellness spa offers intensive detox treatments, with unique therapies to target the chronic inflammation at the root of illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease. The star treatment is the 21-day Longevity New Life programme, which involves in-depth medical and holistic diagnostics tests to check everything from early signs of skin cancer and sleep apnea, to digestive and cognitive tests, with a prescribed list of more than 40 different treatments to boost the body on an integrative and cellular level – the goal being longevity of life. Lauren Murdoch-Smith Longevity New Life, from £24,645 for 21 days, Longevitywellnessworldwide.com

6. THE WELLNESS CONCIERGE Little Emperors members-only travel club“Wellness travel” once meant nothing more than a hotel spa with basic facials and massages to soothe weary travellers. Not anymore. Evolving with the need for dedicated and bespoke wellbeing holidays, Little Emperors is a members-only travel club specialising in wellness. It offers rates and benefits at some of the world’s best spas, including: the famous Ananda In The Himalayas in India; the flagship Aman Spa in the Amanpuri resort in Phuket, Thailand; the luxury healing and mindfulness-focused Life in Balance Spa at the Miraval in Austin, Texas; and the brand new Asaya Spa at the Rosewood in Hong Kong. Jessica Diner Membership from £200 a year, Littleemperors.com

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