5 Crazy Cool Wellness Spots You Need to Visit ASAP

Jul 23, 2016

Relaxation can come in totally different forms. For some of us, it’s a Netflix binge sesh (new shows and movies!) on the sofa. Others unwind with stress-relieving yoga poses. Then there’s the group of us who love nothing more than a DIY spa day — or even better, a destination wellness trip to indulge in the real deal and experience an amazing new place. Complete bliss. Read on to get the deets on our top five picks for crazy cool wellness retreats, which include spas with salt caves, underwater experiences and more.

1. The Lime Spa, Maldives: We found it: The world’s first underwater spa! This amazing destination is THE place to go for tons of treatments that you can enjoy while looking at the actual ocean floor. If that’s not enough to give you heart eyes, the entire place is designed to match its surroundings. Our faves? Fabric that looks like kelp and cushions that can pass as coral reefs. Since channeling your inner mermaid is ultra-trendy right now, channel your inner Ariel and book a trip ASAP.

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#Winterwonderland in #Arosa - wenn die Segel der Bergoase aus dem Schnee "stechen" sieht man einmal mehr die faszi ierende Architektur hinter diesem einzigartigen SPA.
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2. Tschuggen Bergoase Spa, Switzerland: This amazing Swiss spa is anything but usual, its striking peaks standing out amid snowy, tall peaks. The fabulous design by Mario Botta was totally intentional, with its architecture set to look like trees that provide unobstructed, jaw-dropping views. The mindfulness continues inside the spa too, with treatment rooms set over four floors with totally different environments. Take your pick between pristine, natural light or underground rooms that are actually built into the mountain. Either way, this paradise will cater to ALL of your senses.

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45 minutes spent in the salt cave equates to three days stay on the beach. I was skeptical but I feel recharged! 🔌 (Still need that vacay tho) #30thingsbefore30 #19for30
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3. Galos Caves, Illinois: It’s hard to believe that this Chicago spot produces effects on your bod that will mimic those of the Black Sea, but rave reviews tell us it’s true! The crazy-looking salt caves shimmer in beautiful pinks and purples and took more than two entire decades for Ukrainian scientists to bring to life. In addition to its healing powers, the pastel-colored spa is also said to smell like flowers. Sounds like just about everything we love in a single spot.

4. The Blue Lagoon, Iceland: Reykjavik is one of the world’s most pinned places, and it’s no surprise — its incredible blue lagoon is adored by travelers and spa lovers around the globe. Aside from providing a backdrop for the most perfect spa Insta ever, the blue lagoon is a destination for its geothermal waters. The seawater is unique because of Iceland’s natural position in lava fields, and will keep you toasty at about 100 degrees. Another fun fact: Two major tectonic plates meet right at the blue lagoon, which means you get to relax between two continents.

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5. The Integratron, California: Add sound bathing in a desert vortex to your bucket list ASAP. This literal Mojave Desert hotspot is famous for its ability to rejuvenate with earthly energy. There’s no water involved here, just a dome that’s actually acoustically perfect enough for visitors to swear that the healing techniques are like a psychedelic experience. Whoa! Just outside of Joshua Tree National Park, the Integratron is owned by three sisters who are hard at work on preserving and restoring the super special structure for the future. You can only go inside with an appointment, so be sure to make one before showing up for a sonic session.

Have you been to any of the spas on the list? Which one would you like to visit most? Tell us on Twitter @BritandCo!

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Why Timothée Chalamet Abandoned “Good Friend” Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ Method For Bob Dylan Role

Austin Butler as Elvis, Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, and now Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan — there will never be enough biopics for me! (The real question is when are we going to get a Taylor Swift movie?). When pictures from the set of the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, hit Twitter, I had to do a double take because Timothée Chalamet looks so much like the musician I couldn't believe my eyes! You can watch the A Complete Unknown trailer here.

Timothée is going to be joined by Met Gala queen Elle Fanning, as well as Top Gun superstar Monica Barbaro. Here's everything you need to know about the movie — and our favorite Bob Dylan songs to listen to while you wait for its release.

Keep reading to see the latest updates from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Timothée Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown, coming to theaters December 25, 2024.
He's joined by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
The movie follows Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s as he rises to fame and later shifts from folk to rock'n'roll.

Did Timothée Chalamet take inspiration from Austin Butler’s Elvis?

Timothée Chalamet recently revealed that while he originally wanted to approach A Complete Unknown by taking direct inspiration from Bob Dylan, he quickly changed his tone...so to speak. "Somebody once said to me, you can't make a movie about a painter because it's not interesting to watch paint dry," he says in People's exclusive video. "Bob has that element because he's not one of these forward-facing musicians."

While Timmy saw Natalie Portman a sequence in Jackie "step-for-step exactly what Jackie did," and paid attention to "all this stuff that I saw my good friend Austin Butler crush it with on Elvis," he quickly realized "I gotta do none of this because this is not my style."

"Bob did not have a vocal coach," he continues. "He had two bottles of red wine and four packs of cigarettes. There's no way to impersonate that." One of my favorite things about biopics is seeing how a well-known actor portrays a recognizable figure. And you can see Timothée Chalamet's interpretation of Bob Dylan in theaters December 25!

Monica Barbaro Sings Her Heart Out

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We got a look at Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was one of the first major artists in the 1960s to record Bob Dylan's music!

I was super impressed to learn Timothée showed up and sang live for the film. "It was important for me to play and sing on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live," he says in a video from People. "Many of the artists through American pop culture that had the balls to turn their back on what was expected of them, that moment started with Bob. His words are relevant; 'Times They are A Changing' ' is relevant, 'Blowin' in the Wind' is relevant."

Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet In "A Complete Unknown"

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Elle Fanning totally embodies the late '60s vibe in this fall outfit. The bold maroon blazer, the long straight hair, and the striped turtleneck — I love it all! Elle is starring this Bob Dylan movie as Sylvie Russo, a university student and artist Bob falls for in the '60s.

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Thanks to some onset leaks, we also got a glimpse of the movie's version of The Freewheelin'! Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet look incredible as Sylvia Russo and Bob Dylan. I'm a sucker for any kind of recreation, so seeing this new version of the classic record cover is incredible!!

The First Pictures From Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

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Timothée Chalamet has totally transformed into Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown. And when I saw the pictures of Timothée carrying the guitar my jaw dropped!! He completely engrossed himself in Wonka and Dune 2 and I'm so excited to see him do the same for this Bob Dylan movie.

What is the movie about Bob Dylan called?

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A Complete Unknown Plot

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan movie is called A Complete Unknown. The movie filmed around New York City in the spring of 2024, and James Mangold is serving as director (you might recognize his name from Logan, Girl, Interrupted, and Walk the Line). The movie will cover the period during the 1960s when Bob Dylan shifted from folk to rock'n'roll, changing the face of pop culture (and culture in general, TBH), forever.

"When that movie finally comes out, people are going to be shocked because you're going to think you're hearing Bob Dylan sing," vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE. "[Timothée Chalamet] just has this uncanny ability to not impersonate, but really breathe life into it. He's embodying Bob Dylan and what he was like at that age."

Who else is in A Complete Unknown with Timothée Chalamet?

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A Complete Unknown Cast

The A Complete Unknown cast is incredible! Alongside Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, we'll see Top Gun: Maverick's Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax.

When is the Bob Dylan movie coming out?

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A Complete Unknown Release Date

A Complete Unknown will hit theaters on December 25, 2024. And since Timothée Chalamet has been seen in turtlenecks, hats, and jackets on set, this sounds like the perfect cozy movie to me!

I always need some brand new music to listen to once the weather gets chilly, and I will for sure be listening to anything Timothée records.

What song did Bob Dylan write for a movie?

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Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the 2000 movie Wonder Boys, which starred Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. This Bob Dylan song ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Songand the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song!

"Knockin' On Heaven's Door," which is arguably the singer's most popular track, was released two months after the 1973 premiere of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid as a part of the film's soundtrack.

What are some other Bob Dylan songs to listen to?

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I totally agree that one of the best Bob Dylan songs is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," but "Blowin' In The Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are also great songs to listen to if you're a new Bob Dylan fan. So far, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is my personal favorite song.

His style is the perfect blend of rock and folk that reminds me of summer picnics and walks in the woods. His sound also reportedly inspired Taylor Swift's Folklore!

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Renée Zellwegger & Leo Woodall Prove Age Gaps Are Sexy In 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Trailer

If you're a rom-com fan who also can't get enough of Jane Austen's books, you've probably seen the Bridget Jones movies. The story (which is loosely based on Pride & Prejudice) follows the titular Bridget Jones, a 30-something who sets out on a mission to improve herself over the course of a year while she looks for a partner. And, in true romantic movie form, she keeps a diary the whole time. Not only can we rewatch the original trilogy as many times as we want, but we're also getting a fourth movie! Here's everything we know about Bridget Jones 4.