Las Vegas: A Thriving Health and Wellness Hub

Stay:

Park MGM’s new Stay Well Suites on the 23rd floor makes jetlag a relic of the past. Developed by Delos, this hotel wellness program allows you to become one with your new environment from the moment you land – thanks to nifty technology embedded within each room. A handy video greeting by health guru Deepak Chopra provides guests with a walkthrough of all the Stay Well amenities. Then get complimentary app access to award-winning Cleveland Clinic wellness programs for nutrition and sleep. Stay Well room features are plentiful and include a natural memory foam mattress for back support and comfort, circadian lighting that allows your body’s ‘internal clock’ to adjust to new time zones, a vitamin C shower infuser for energy and supple skin, and an air purification system that eliminates toxins, odours, allergens and microbes.

Eat:

In downtown Las Vegas, VegeNation is where you can find vivacious vegan eats. The colourful outpost dotted with rainbow murals and verdant foliage is ideal for tucking into chef Donald Lemperle’s modern comfort fare. You can feel good about eating at this 100 per cent plant-based restaurant. Best bets include addictive spicy-sweet buffalo cauliflower wings with cool and creamy ranch dressing; and the eggplant stack, a layered triple-decker wonder of thin eggplant slices with house-made cashew ricotta, gooey mozzarella and tangy tomato gravy that would make Nonna proud.

Sip:

Wandering the Strip can work up mighty hunger pangs but there’s no need to make a beeline for the buffet – tide your tummy over until the next meal with wholesome treats at The Juice Standard. Feel energised with its 100 per cent organic Be Excellent nut milks. They’re creamy, nutrient-dense, hydrating and can even double as a meal replacement. The Bee Legendary is a seasonal favourite and features a medley of sweet cashews, Brazil nuts, walnuts, a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and is finished with floral vanilla and local honey.

Sweat:

Get a body smack-down and butt-kicking in the best way possible with Sweat60 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, you’re guided by Palani Mak, whose intimately sized boot camp (a maximum of 14 participants) offers high-intensity interval training. Challenge your body with a seven-station circuit blitz that comprises boxing, battle ropes, burpee beams, boxing, plyometrics, core stability, strength training and more. Designed for wanderlusters, those on the go, and the busy business traveller – this is the most efficient way to sweat, have fun and burn as many as 600–800 calories in one 60 minute session.

Detox:

Beautify from the inside-out at Qua Baths & Spa inside Caesars Palace. Its Nobu Zen Treatment not only offers bespoke massages that tailor to your needs (massage therapists are trained in an array of techniques from lomi lomi to shiatsu) but it’s their use of unique Natura Bissé treatment oils that takes the experience to a new level. With four different blends to choose from, the fitness oil is optimally crafted to mitigate any decongestion issues, offers anti-inflammatory properties and an overall comforting sensation. It’s perfect for frequent travellers and those with muscle soreness from post-workout sessions.

It’s not quite the fountain of youth, but it comes pretty close: the serenity-inducing spa offers an exclusive treatment that’s the first of its kind in the United States. The BioEffect Eyglo facial makes use of a Nobel Prize-winning epidermal growth factor (EGF) serum, which sees bio-identical cell activators stimulate your blood circulation and allow for the skin to regenerate and become radiant, younger and healthier.

Zen:

The sky’s the limit with Maverick Helicopters’ HeliYoga: Limitless. Soar from the Strip to the Valley of Fire in a private helicopter and stand tall in tree pose enveloped by petrified wood and red sandstone. Attain a new and literal high with this ultimate yoga session led by award-winning Silent Savasana.

Make a splash with Mother Nature and do the wheel alongside smiling sea life. Yoga with the Dolphins at The Mirage is an underwater class that would render the Little Mermaid jealous. The aquatic yoga sessions led by industry veteran Janey Ziter is where vinyasa flows and yin poses are done in a glass room alongside dolphins who frolic beside you in Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat.

Outdoor Exploration:

Drive 25 minutes west of Las Vegas to find a spectrum of stunning beauty awaits at the Red Rock Canyon. Take a break from the Strip to absorb all of the wildlife wonderment, waterfall oasis and sandstone bluffs here. With 26 different trails on offer, this conservation area is prime territory in Nevada for hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and biking.

Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

Discover stays to inspire your everyday at novotel.accor.com.

Las Vegas: surprisingly prominent health and wellbeing hub

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