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

With the Winter Olympics in Cortina approaching, Alex Preston embarks on an adventurous trip to the Dolomites, where the thrill of the slopes is matched only by the pleasures of off-piste living

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

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

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

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