Australia named the world’s top wellness destination in new study
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Australia has beaten out some of the most serene countries in the world to be ranked the number one destination for wellness experiences, according to a new study.
Research from health insurance comparison service iSelect analysed Google review ratings across wellness providers in more than 35 countries, examining experiences associated with physical and mental wellbeing, including healthy eating, meditation, yoga, and spas and saunas.
Here are the top 10:
10. Brazil
Kicking off the top ten is Brazil, ranking high for healthy eating, personal care and yoga provisions. iStock
9. Malta
Malta is home to turquoise water beaches and old-world town centres, plus some of the biggest range of meditation centres in the world. Getty
=6. Poland
Poland is one of three countries that narrowly missed out on the top 5. It features over 600 specialised spa facilities, historic health resorts, and mineral-rich thermal baths. Getty
=6. Slovenia
Also in sixth, Slovenia is praised for its rich concentration of natural thermal and mineral springs, alpine retreats, and coastal therapy options. Getty Images
=6. Portugal
Portugal attracts wellness travellers due to its mild climate, safety, authenticity, and high quality of life. Think roman baths, surfing and yoga retreats. Getty Images
=4. Switzerland
Switzerland not only has the landscape and fresh air to clear any mind, but it also scored highly for meditation and healthy eating. Getty Images
=4. UK
The United Kingdom came in joint fourth place alongside Switzerland, though it outperformed the Swiss when it came to saunas and spas and yoga centres. Getty Images
3. Lithuania
Lithuania ranked in third place, with a high average rating of 4.80/5. Meditation and yoga offerings helped push it up the rankings. Getty
2. Estonia
Estonia scored highly for meditation and yoga, but was among the top performers for healthy eateries in the world. Getty
1. Australia
Australia ranked as the ultimate global wellness hotspot with an average rating of 4.82/5 stars. We scored highest for meditation centres as well as across yoga provisions and saunas and spas. Metung Hot Springs
