{"id":17711,"date":"2026-07-10T21:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=17711"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:19:28","slug":"urban-retreat-for-your-next-weekend-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/urban-retreat-for-your-next-weekend-away\/","title":{"rendered":"5 City Wellness Escapes for a Weekend Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"key-takeaways mb-10 rounded-sm border border-accent\/30 bg-secondary p-6 md:mb-12 md:p-8 wp-block-vacayou-magazine-key-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemList\">\n\t<h2 id=\"key-takeaways-heading-1\" class=\"mb-4 font-serif text-2xl leading-tight font-medium text-foreground\">\n\t\tSnapshot\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul class=\"list-disc space-y-2 pl-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tA city wellness escape is a short stay at a wellness-focused hotel inside a major city, built around spa, fitness and recovery rather than a remote retreat, so you unwind within hours of landing instead of enduring long transfers.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tReflect in Old Qu\u00e9bec: Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines turns a 17th-century monastery into a refuge for mindfulness, guided walks and self-discovery open to guests of all faiths.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tBook a celebrated spa in Mexico City: Marquis Reforma anchors one of Latin America&#039;s top spas, with hydrotherapy and holistic treatments, on Paseo de la Reforma.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tTrain like an athlete in New York: Equinox Hotel pairs full flagship fitness-club access with dark, quiet rooms designed for real sleep and recovery.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground\/80\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\">\n\t\t\t\tSlow down beachfront in Miami: Acqualina Resort &amp; Spa combines three oceanfront pools with an Atlantic-facing spa in Sunny Isles Beach.\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once upon a time, you had to travel far and wide to get in your wellness fix while on vacation. Not anymore. Some of the best wellness-focused hotels can be found smack-dab in the middle of the world&#8217;s biggest cities. Call it the city wellness escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the bar has moved well past a basic fitness center and a smoothie bar. Today&#8217;s travelers want self-discovery, recovery and meaningful programming. They want the energy of a buzzing city as well as a place to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we share five city wellness escapes built for well-being, even if only for a weekend. Each one offers a serene counterweight to the cacophony of urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-five-noteworthy-city-wellness-escapes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five Noteworthy City Wellness Escapes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t think twice! Check into one of these five city wellness escapes and check out a better you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-le-monastere-des-augustines-quebec-city-canada\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/le-monastere-des-augustines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines<\/a> \u2014 Qu\u00e9bec City, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17721\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Le Monaste\u0300re-two women on way to yoga class\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17721\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079299\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079299\/magazine\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class\/Le-Monastere-two-women-on-way-to-yoga-class.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of Old Qu\u00e9bec, a 17th-century monastery has been reborn as Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines, one of North America&#8217;s most distinctive city wellness escapes. Inside, the Augustinian Sisters&#8217; centuries-old mission of caring for body and soul still guides every guest experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can book personalized treatments, mindfulness classes and guided walks. Mindful meals lean heavily on local and organic ingredients. Throughout the property, a museum exhibition and cultural center dedicated to the Augustinian Sisters gives guests of all faiths a space for reflection and self-discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-marquis-reforma-mexico-city-mexico\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/marquis-reforma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marquis Reforma<\/a> \u2014 Mexico City, Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1802\" height=\"1200\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17722\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1802,h_1200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Marquis Reforma pool urban retreat mexico city\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17722\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079302\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 1802w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_682,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_511,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1023,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_799,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_959,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079302\/magazine\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city\/Marquis-Reforma-Pool-urban-retreat-mexico-city.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1802px) 100vw, 1802px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marquis Reforma Hotel &amp; Spa pairs contemporary design with warm, intuitive service in Mexico City&#8217;s Paseo de la Reforma. The hotel houses one of Latin America&#8217;s most celebrated spas. Highlights include holistic treatments, hydrotherapy tubs, sensation showers and a traditional sauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three on-site restaurants span Mexican, Spanish, Italian and Argentinian cuisines. The hotel&#8217;s central location puts the city&#8217;s museums, parks and neighborhoods within easy reach. It&#8217;s a city wellness escape that engages the senses without ever feeling overdone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-seventy-barcelona-barcelona-spain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/seventy-barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seventy Barcelona<\/a> \u2014 Barcelona, Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1450\" height=\"641\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17723\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1450,h_641,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Seventy Barcelona urban retreat\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17723\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079305\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 1450w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_133,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_453,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_340,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_530,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_637,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_265,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079305\/magazine\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat\/Seventy-Barcelona-urban-retreat.jpeg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tucked into Barcelona&#8217;s Gr\u00e0cia neighborhood, Seventy Barcelona is a boutique hotel that channels the warmth of a Mediterranean guesthouse with the design sensibility of a modern, multifunctional space. Together, sophisticated decor, careful detailing and great food give the hotel an authentic, lived-in feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seventy Spa works exclusively with 100% natural, vegan products. Amenities include a hydromassage pool, dry sauna, steam bath and cardiovascular fitness room. Up top, the rooftop terrace catches the sunset and gives guests a quiet vantage point above one of Europe&#8217;s most kinetic cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-equinox-hotel-new-york-city-new-york\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/equinox-hotel-hudson-yards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equinox Hotel<\/a> \u2014 New York City, New York <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17720\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards indoor pool\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17720\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079308\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079308\/magazine\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd\/equinox-hotels-Hudson-Yards-Indoor-Pool_17720353bd.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For U.S. travelers looking for a serious city wellness escape, Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards sets the standard. The hotel is designed around an all-encompassing approach to fitness and recovery. Rooms, dining, programming and amenities all support how guests move, eat, sleep and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wellness offerings start with full access to the flagship Equinox Fitness Club. Group fitness, personal training, private Pilates and SoulCycle round out the wellness offerings. For cardio with a view, guests can tackle the Equinox Vessel Run. Above all, rooms are dark, quiet and built for actual sleep \u2014 a meaningful detail in the city that doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-acqualina-resort-amp-spa-miami-florida\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/destinations\/property\/acqualina-resort-spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acqualina Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> \u2014 Miami, Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17716\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1080,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Acqualina Resort urban retreat Miami Florida\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17716\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079286\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_169,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_576,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_432,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_864,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_675,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_810,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_338,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079286\/magazine\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida\/Acquialina-Resort-Spa-on-the-Beach-urban-retreat-Miami-Florida.jpeg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acqualina Resort &amp; Spa offers a city wellness escape with a beachfront twist. The Sunny Isles Beach property features three oceanfront pools, three restaurants, and a spa with treatment rooms, relaxation lounges and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rooms take design cues from the ocean and beach, with views of the Atlantic and the Intracoastal. Water sports, beachfront dining and walkable neighborhood access give guests plenty to do beyond the spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-a-city-wellness-escape-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a City Wellness Escape Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17717\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Equinox Hotel NYC exterior\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17717\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079290\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079290\/magazine\/Equinox-exterior\/Equinox-exterior.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"17718\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Equinox Hotel rooftop yoga view of Manhattan\" class=\"wp-post-17711 wp-image-17718\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1684079293\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_240,h_300,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA 240w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_819,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA 819w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_750,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1684079293\/magazine\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan\/Equinox-Hotel-rooftop-yoga-view-of-Manhattan.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalwellnesssummit.com\/uncategorized\/trend-urban-wellness-resorts-will-see-future-growth-after-pandemic-pause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Wellness Summit<\/a>, cities are getting a wellness rethink, and short city stays focused on recovery are gaining traction. Four reasons a city wellness escape is good for your soul:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stress Reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great city hotel can function as a true sanctuary where guests can unwind, relax and recharge their batteries. In turn, peaceful rooms and restorative amenities give guests space to lower their stress levels and return to a more grounded baseline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the primary advantages of a city wellness escape is its accessibility. No long transfers, no complicated travel days. As a result, guests can land, settle in and start unwinding within hours of arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-connection-to-nature\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Connection to Nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest city wellness escapes weave in natural elements like green spaces, water features and abundant natural light, which support mood, sleep and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Community Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of these hotels offer group classes, workshops and shared wellness experiences, fostering a sense of community and connection among guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY &#8211; YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to <strong>revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!<br><br>No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. However, the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve simplified your <strong>search for wellness and active vacations<\/strong> with Vacayou&#8217;s Instant Book, <strong>so your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.<br><br>Start the trip of your lifetime today with <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/\">Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.&nbsp;<br><br>To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.vacayou.com\/en-us\/newsletter-opt-in\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a time, you had to travel far and wide to get in your wellness fix while on vacation. Not anymore. Some of the best wellness-focused hotels can be found smack-dab in the middle of the world&#8217;s biggest cities. Call it the city wellness escape. 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