Welcome to the second iteration of Vogue’ s global spa guide , an index of the 100 best spas in the world, built from the expertise of our global editors and trusted contributors. There is a lot to choose from in the world of wellness, and no matter how far you’re planning to travel—from a subway ride to a trans-Atlantic flight—we want to make sure it’s worth the journey. Whatever your path, let us be your guide.

Why go here?

Located just four miles south of the US-Mexico border and an hour’s drive from San Diego, this 80-year-old resort is largely considered North America’s “original wellness destination spa”—but it feels more like a magical utopian eco-village than that designation allows. Set across 4,000 acres of nature preserve, there are miles of private mountain hiking trails,

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