Gabby Shacknai
Gabby Shacknai is a New York-based journalist, who covers travel and hospitality, beauty and wellness, and general lifestyle. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Departures, Fortune, Travel+Leisure, and Harper's Bazaar, among other outlets, and she holds a Master's in English Literature and History from the University of Edinburgh and a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.
The 15 Best Spas in New York City
From Japanese Shiatsu massage to a Roman bathhouse, New York's wellness scene has something for everyone.
Four Seasons Tamarindo
Often, it feels wrong to travel somewhere and never leave the hotel—but at this Four Seasons there’s no guilt.
Rescue Spa
The ultimate balancing act of innovative yet straightforward, modern yet comfortable, and luxurious yet essential.
THE WELL New York
What began as a high-end, members-only wellness club is now known as one of New York’s most approachable wellness centers.
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
A true hidden gem in the middle of downtown, and the ultimate chance to unwind.
The 9 Best Spas in Bangkok
Bangkok is carving out a new niche in the saturated wellness industry, and travelers near and far are taking notice.
Harnn Heritage Spa
With a refreshingly approachable take on traditional Thai therapies.
Divana Scentuara Spa
The perfect middle ground between street-side massage parlors and five-star hotel spas.
RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat
The latest and greatest in longevity practices and medical innovation are on deck.
Omroom
What really sets this wellness haven apart from other spots is its focus on the mind.
Nitra Serenity Centre at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok
The real star of the show here is the Nitra Serenity Centre.
Suvarnaveda Wellness
Doesn’t waste time with decorative frills—the treatments take center stage.
Banyan Tree Spa Bangkok
You’ll swear you’ve been transported to a secluded wellness oasis.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Traditional Medicine School (Wat Pho Massage)
Where Thai massage was born.
Auriga Wellness at Capella Bangkok
Catering to spa-goers and wellness enthusiasts of every kind.
Faced With a Birthday Alone, I Took Myself to Graceland
Finding community among Elvis's hundreds of bedazzled jumpsuits.