Dreaming of holidays in the snow and of escapes to the sun

EDELINE LEE ON TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Welcome to ELLE’s Global Spa Guide 2026 – a blissful edit of the world’s finest wellness resorts in the most picturesque places

From frosty slopes and sharp turns to lazy lunches and evening strolls, this French getaway is pure Alpine bliss

Each year, Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, northern Sweden, is created afresh from the ice and snow of the nearby River Torne. For this winter, it has recently opened its doors. Guests arrive at Icehotel 36

Why go? Snuggled at the foot of white-cloaked mountains, the town of Montreux on Lake Geneva is a dreamy location for relaxing strolls and evenings spent sipping mulled wine. And when adventure calls,