Beauty Voyagers: From TSA to TLC

Welcome to Well, Then, taking a look at the biggest news and trends when wellness and travel intersect.

Beauty tourism is booming.

According to Tripadvisor’s 2025 Trendcast, skincare experiences are up 400%, while beauty bookings for head spas jumped 389% and red light therapy skyrocketed 433%. The next evolution of self-care? Booking entire trips around treatments you can’t get at home.

Beauty voyagers are jetting off for next-level skincare, cutting-edge new technologies and local rituals that deliver the ultimate glow. It’s not just about looking good — it’s about feeling good and learning the secrets behind global beauty traditions. Let’s be real, snail mucin just hits different abroad.

Here are a few spots to take your self care-cation:

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BanyanTree Club & Spa Seoul, South Korea

Snail slugging is a popular beauty trend in Seoul, widely offered at spas. This hydration hack seals in moisture with a thick layer of snail mucin, creating a protective barrier for dewy, glass-like skin.

Book here, rates from $380.  

La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco

Hammams, traditional Moroccan spas like La Mamounia, offer Rhassoul mud baths and incorporate centuries-old ingredients such as black soap and argan oil.

Book here, rates from $1,751.  

Rhythm Kumarakom, Kerala, India  

Kerala’s more than dreamy backwaters — it’s an Ayurveda hotspot. At Rhythm’s Spaveda, refresh with Ayurvedic facials, herbal massages, Elakizhi, joint care and guided yoga for a full-body reset.

Book here, rates from $91.

Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel, Crete, Greece  

Fly to Crete for an olive oil massage. The 75-minute Total Hydration package kicks off with a back-and-leg massage using rich Cretan olive oil, followed by a Euphoria hydration facial.

Book here, rates from $63.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, FL

At Carillon Miami, the Prism Light Pod — the most advanced full-body red light therapy— absorbs deep into muscles, joints, and tissues, accelerating recovery four to 10 times faster than usual.

Book here, rates from $450.

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