Welcome to Vogue’s second annual global spa guide, featuring the world’s 100 best spas—curated by our editors and trusted experts. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the ocean, we’ve done the research to ensure your wellness journey is worth it. Let us guide you to the perfect retreat.
Why go here?
Nestled in Italy’s picturesque Fiuggi hills, this region has been a wellness destination since the 14th century. Visitors have long sought its famed mineral water, acqua di Fiuggi, believed to have healing properties—Michelangelo even credited it with curing his kidney stones. Today, Palazzo Fiuggi carries on this legacy as Italy’s premier medical spa, blending tradition with modern innovation and warm Italian hospitality.
What’s the vibe?
Housed in a former grand hotel, Palazzo Fiuggi feels like a sanctuary from a Fellini film—if Fellini traded drama for cryotherapy and Kobido facials. This 6,000-square-meter medispa is a high-tech wellness haven, offering everything from blood tests to hydrotherapy and thermal mud baths, all tailored to your needs. While science takes center stage, the €30 million renovation preserved the building’s original frescoes and marble staircases, ensuring elegance alongside cutting-edge treatments.
The history?
Once a favorite of European elites like Picasso and Sophia Loren, the palazzo also briefly served as Allied Forces headquarters during WWII. Now, under the care of wellness experts Forte Village, it brings together top medical specialists—from endocrinologists to sleep doctors—to create programs rooted in both modern science and ancient wisdom.
What should you try?
For a full mind-body reset, book the Hiking for Longevity retreat: a three- or six-day outdoor immersion in the Italian wilderness, complete with personalized hiking routes, gourmet meals by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck, and tailored medical treatments. “Fiuggi’s untouched landscape and low pollution make it truly special,” say program leaders Stefano Maldifassi and Luca Temperini. “Guests may even discover ancient monasteries hidden in the hills—some of Italy’s oldest!”
How eco-friendly is it?
Sustainability is key at Palazzo Fiuggi. All products—from the spa to the suites—are organic or eco-certified, food waste is composted, and the restaurant prioritizes local, organic ingredients.
What else?
This isn’t just a spa—it’s a complete wellness overhaul. From gene testing to stress management, programs are designed to boost longevity, energy, and mental clarity. You’ll leave with personalized health insights, a new yoga routine, and a deeper appreciation for science-backed wellness. After all, their motto says it all: For a better life, better lived.There’s also plenty of opportunity to indulge: the Art Deco interiors, cozy lounges, and sweeping countryside views ensure that. And remember, the hotel can arrange day trips to Rome—it’s less than an hour away!
Photo: Courtesy of Palazzo Fiuggi
### Who can visit?
Palazzo Fiuggi welcomes anyone booking a wellness retreat, with stays typically lasting from three nights to two weeks. Children under 14 and pets are not permitted. While it draws a glamorous, health-conscious crowd—Oprah called it “the best wellness retreat of her life”—it’s equally inviting for solo travelers and wellness beginners. Just be prepared to leave with a newfound fascination for biomarkers and your nutritionist on speed dial.
### Booking details for Palazzo Fiuggi Spa
Address: Via dei Villini, 34, 03014 Fiuggi FR, Italy
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