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

From old-school training and functional fitness to the era of anti-ageing and biohacking, the health and wellness space is approaching an increasingly busy crossroads. To cut through the noise, we assembled a hand-picked group of experts to lay odds on how we’ll be training, eating and recovering in 2026

What if the antidote to stress and overwhelm isn’t rest, but fun? Amy Grier shares 10 ways to make the year ahead more playful

You don’t need a ring on your finger to experience the romance of the Maldives, Amalfi coast or Caribbean. Self-care solo holidays somewhere dreamy are the hottest travel trend around, as more of us seek self-celebration on a bucket-list break for one

The city’s wellness experts on how you can reset your health in 2026

Driven by metrics, fuelled by AI and never far from a ‘hmm, really?’ TikTok trend, wellness has never been more complex. Or innovative. Or exciting. Guided by expert intel, we place our bets on the newness you’ll be trying, tracking and tuning into this year