Wellness resorts are now capitalizing on the renewed public interest in weight loss, offering programs that cater to those seeking to shed pounds. One example is Hilton Head Health in South Carolina, which has revamped all its language to explicitly cater to a clientele with weight-loss goals. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is also promoting its weight-loss offerings and non-invasive treatments.
Hilton Head Health offers the rigorous LoseWell program, starting at $18,660 for four weeks, which includes workshops, group workouts, Pilates sessions, counseling, and sessions with a dietician. Another popular program, JumpStart, provides guests with tools and strategies to implement at home as they work toward their weight loss goals. Guests typically arrive at the resort aiming to lose between 10 to 20 pounds.
Lily of the Valley in southern France is a luxury wellness resort dedicated to weight loss. The resort’s consultant nutritionist allows guests to enjoy one glass of wine per day alongside luxurious menus compatible with weight loss goals. Programs at the resort start at $2,700 for four days and can go up to $8,700 for a 14-day program, with guests averaging a weight loss of 10.5 pounds over a seven-day stay.
Pine Cliffs Resort in Portugal offers a new weight loss program focused on helping guests develop a new attitude toward weight loss. The program includes fitness assessments, nutrition consultations, detox kits, massages, group fitness classes, and personal training sessions. Prices start at around $2,000 for a seven-night stay, with a multidisciplinary team of spa therapists, trainers, and nutritionists working with guests on an individual level.
Santani Wellness Kandy in Sri Lanka offers weight-loss programming that focuses on ayurvedic and Western spa treatments to detox the body, burn fat, and increase metabolic rate. The resort’s weight management program, which starts at $4,590 for five nights, is designed around guests’ individual body types and goals, using customized meals, herbal medications, and panchakarma therapies for detoxification.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar offers the Natural Slimming retreat, ranging from three to 14-day stays starting at $1,100 per night. The program teaches guests how to manage their weight long term through personalized fitness and nutrition plans. Rooms are equipped with wellness fridges instead of minibars, and meals are served with modest but visually appealing portions, without alcohol.
