I Need to Unplug

Your travel prescription: A few days at Eremito, in Umbria, Italy.

“It’s a beautiful, 14-room monastic retreat surrounded by 3000 hectares of natural reserve. You look out on a valley that has nothing but greenery and rivers—it’s one of the most peaceful and soulful places I’ve ever been. There’s no Wi-Fi there, very little phone signal, and every evening they have dinner in silence, which was the most relaxing experience ever. You go on walks, you do yoga, you read a book, you sit and soak in the view, and you completely disconnect. I’d go back for a week, but some people wouldn’t want more than three days.”

I Need a Head-to-Toe Detox

Your travel prescription: An Ayurvedic retreat at Kalari Kovilakom, in Kerala. India.

“If you really want to lock yourself away for a reboot, this beautiful old palace is the place to do it. It’s a minimum stay of 14 days with absolutely no drinking, no smoking, and you’re literally not allowed off the premises, except for medical emergencies. They give you three pairs of white pajamas when you check in, and that’s all you’re allowed to wear. And the Ayurvedic doctors control everything, from what you’re doing for exercise to what you eat. But the wonderful thing about it is you don’t have to think about anything. As one person said, ‘if you have demons inside of you, you will come in contact with them.’ People go back time and time again, though. If you can get through the two weeks, it clearly does something for you.”

I’d Like to Lose a Few Pounds

Your travel prescription: A nutrition-themed stay at Sha Wellness Clinic, outside Alicante, Spain.

“Nutrition is a big thing here. When you arrive, you have a consultation with an anti-aging doctor and a nurse, and they assess which menu you’ll be on—they have three that range in severity, all based on the macrobiotic diet. Meals are very much an event, and everything is presented beautifully. You have three courses at dinner and two or three at lunch. And they do really great cooking classes, where you can learn about cooking macrobiotic food. They want you to be able to replicate your success at home.”

I Need to Get Fit