Destination Spa Collection

What is a Destination Spa?

The International Spa Association defines “destination spa” as a facility with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically a seven-day stay, this lifestyle transformation can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthful cuisine and special interest programming.

The SpaIndex.com Destination Spa Collection includes Luxury Destination Spas which cater to a lifestyle transformation without sacrificing on amenities or personal indulgences, Adventure Destination Spas which challenge guests to Olympic worthy challenges, including hiking, mountain climbing and cycling, and well-regarded Weight Loss and Health and Medical Retreats where health goals are met during a restorative stay which may include learning both useful and fun culinary tricks and tips, adopting new life extending eating plans, developing self awareness, and making new life plans.

We wish you good health and well-being.

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The Ranch Malibu - Weight Loss Spas and Retreats on Spa Index

The Ranch Malibu, California

The Ranch Malibu is one of California’s most acclaimed wellness resorts, and assists guests in recalibrating their mind, body and spirit through an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program. The results-oriented, no-options programs range from 7-day, 8-day, 9-day and multi-week luxury fitness retreats designed to promote weight loss, health and wellness, in beautiful surroundings 3 miles above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains. The intimate setting features private accommodations and premium amenities, including an open-air kitchen and great room, organic farm, exercise pavilion, and more.

Each day includes 4 hours of morning mountain hiking, an afternoon fitness class and restorative yoga or meditation along with nap time and deep tissue massage. The rigorous daily program is complemented by a nutritionally dense, plant-based diet to sustain you during your stay.