New year, new you: hotels to help you keep your NY resolutions

The data is in: 80% of people who made New Year’s resolutions have already abandoned them by 12 January.* Keeping to that new fitness plan, diet regime or well-being routine can get tricky as the year settles in and bad old habits take hold. Maybe a change of scenery is the trick you need. These hotels offer a wide range of wellness options from lush spas to detox programmes, seawater therapies to yoga classes – whether you’re staying as a guest or dropping in as a local.

Be it for an hour, a day, a weekend away or a wellness escape, these hotels may help boost your resolve to become your best self.

Get back into shape at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills where guests can ramp up their sporting activity, even while travelling. SO Fit is the largest in-hotel fitness centre in LA, where guests can book tailor-made sessions with renowned instructors, or enjoy that famous California sun on running routes around Beverly Hills.

San Diego’s Fairmont Grand Del Mar has it all: a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, tennis courts with lessons and amateur tournaments, hiking and mountain biking trails in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, and personalised sports lessons. Nearby beaches are surfing and paddleboarding hotspots, and the five-star spa and wellness centre offers cutting-edge treatments by Dr Burgener Switzerland.

The Faena Hotel Miami Beach is focussed on the physical and mental well-being of its guests, both locals and travellers. In addition to traditional wellness treatments, the Faena offers a holistic approach to health inspired by ancient traditions and modern practices, with personalised treatments including acupuncture, energy treatments, herbal steam baths and sound therapy. Supervised by expert practitioners, Faena Spa offers a peaceful environment for relaxation and revitalisation, allowing visitors to restore the balance between body and mind in a luxurious and inspiring setting.

Sydney’s Swissôtel Sydney offers its members complete wellness support with the Vitality programme to help them maintain their healthy habits while on the move. It provides a holistic wellness experience focusing on physical, mental and emotional health with carefully selected jogging and walking routes around the hotel, healthy dining options, and spa facilities for relaxation and recovery.

The Sleep Easy programme at The Reef House Adults Retreat in Palm Cove on Australia's north-east coast offers a complete relaxation and sleep optimisation experience. Sabine Christelli, Director of Relaxation, accompanies guests for personalised guided meditation and breathing sessions to improve the quality of rest. The programme also includes wellness activities such as yoga and massages, guaranteeing a rejuvenating stay.

Leave Australia’s shores to discover where Aussies go for an active break abroad! Bali is Australia’s favourite overseas destination, and Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa – Handwritten Collection is the ideal choice for sports enthusiasts looking for a luxurious yet active experience. The hotel offers a fully equipped gym, tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, outdoor yoga and fitness classes. And of course, water sports like paddleboarding, snorkelling, and surfing.

At Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, stick to your resolutions in total luxury. Start your Saturday morning routine with a delicious detox buffet breakfast at La Cuisine. At 10am, it’s time a hatha yoga session at Spa Clarins & myBlend. After exercising, relax and enjoy detox juices and free use of the spa facilities until midday. No more excuses!

Visit Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy for a wellness-inspired lunch break a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Time stands still at the specialised Spa by Sothys, which offers treatments and massages starting from 15 minutes and a heated indoor pool. To extend the experience, the cosy cocoon of Ariette restaurant will delight vegetarian taste buds with its homemade tofu and local and seasonal cuisine (menu changes every 2 months).

Discover thalassotherapy – holistic treatments using seawater, seaweed and other marine elements – at the iconic Novotel Thalassa Le Touquet, on the long beach of Le Touquet on the Opal Coast. With a wide range of wellness programmes that change every week, a large heated seawater pool with hydromassage jets and relaxation areas, steam room, sauna, and fitness room with sea views, it’s a seaside dream less than two hours from Paris.

* New Year, New Me: The Science Behind New Year's Resolutions, University of Scranton studies by Professor and Chair of Psychology John C. Norcross, conducted from 1978 to 2020