Jeff Jones

March 2026 The editors at Organic Spa are busy wrapping up a new issue of The Art of Well-Being. This must-have guide, which features sections on travel, living, beauty and more, will be out at the end of April. Visit www.organicspamagazine.com to snag an issue. Meanwhile, we recently got back from a week-long trip soaking up the thermal waters of Southern California. Among the places visited were Murrieta Hot Springs in Murrieta (natch) and Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs. Both lived up to their five-star-plus accolades and are great suggestions for your high-end wellness clients. But for those looking for something a little less pricey, Azure Palms Hot …

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February 2026 Want to trot to Turkey for a free wellness stay? It can happen to you, if you tune in live to a Wellness Travel University special webinar on March 25, presented by Six Senses. The educational session will provide strategies for selling Six Senses group getaways to clients ranging from multi-generational family clans to corporate teams. Plus, one live attendee will win a complimentary three-night stay at Six Senses Kaplankaya in Bodrum, Turkey. Who wouldn’t want to gobble that up?! During this session, we’ll cover: How advisors can position wellness, retreats, and reconnecting experiences for groups How Six Senses works with group partners A look at Six Senses …

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January 2026 Wellness travel is booming and the proof is in the numbers. According to the Global Wellness Institute, over the next four years, wellness tourism will grow 9.1 percent, while the thermal and mineral springs sector is expected to expand by 10 percent. Given the continuing increase in interest, it’s a good idea to educate yourself on the sector by taking the Wellness Travel University Gold Course. The course offers a holistic view of wellness travel options. Those who complete the course get access to a range of additional educational tools, including special courses, webinars and more. Meantime, with the Olympics coming up, all eyes will be turning to …

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December 2025 Holiday Greetings! No matter what you celebrate, we here at Wellness Travel University hope the season is filled with joy and good cheer.   As the year comes to a close, we want to remind you of all of the benefits of becoming a WTU Gold Certified Travel Advisor. Aside from being highlighted as a wellness expert within the Advisors section of our website, you will also have access to a wealth of information that will help you plan trips for your clients. Among our offerings are specialty courses and webinars. In fact, we are very excited about working with Six Senses to present quarterly webinars featuring cutting-edge …

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November 2025 Winter is setting in. Temperatures are plunging and sunshine is sparse. With the seasonal blues descending, it’s the perfect time to sell your clients on a vibrant wellness vacation. In this month’s newsletter, we feature both warm-weather and cold-weather destinations where wellness seekers can nurture their bodies and spirits. At Wellness Travel University, we love introducing you to little-known wellness destinations around the world. This month, we are debuting a new specialty course featuring the Fukui prefecture, located on the Sea of Japan north of Kyoto. The scenic area offers a bounty of wellness opportunities for the traveler who likes to get off the beaten path. WTU Gold …

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October 2025 Entering our third year, Wellness Travel University is getting a refresh! The updated platform includes expanded content and certification features, multilingual access (27 languages and counting), and a new homepage design. The latter offers an improved use experience, making it easier for you to access training materials, stay updated on trends, and connect with fellow professionals. Plus, GOLD certified advisors now receive enhanced visibility, with photos and bios featured for easy search and client access. In addition to course expansions and certifications, we will continue to deliver monthly newsletters featuring wellness travel trends; hosted webinars with leading industry experts; sweepstakes and exclusive incentives; and access to Organic Spa Magazine’s premium …

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September 2025 Now that it’s back to school month. what are you waiting for? Get your degree from Wellness Travel University. Created by leading wellness experts, Wellness Travel University is the most comprehensive e-learning platform for the travel trade industry. Our community of leading experts in the wellness tourism space are developing content and continually educating travel advisors on ways to increase sales. With a Gold Course certification, you will get access to WTU’s wide range of educational tools, including webinars and specialized courses offered by our industry partners. For more great travel ideas, check out Organic Spa Magazine’s new The Art of Well-Being issue. There’s a spread about wellness …

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August 2025 As summer wraps up, frequent travelers start pondering their wintergetaways. The proof? Luxury travel advisor consortium Virtuoso reportedthis week that its holiday season bookings are pacing 35 percent ahead of2024. So, it’s a good time to serve up some winter wellness vacation ideasfor your clients. How about some hot springs in Australia and New Zealand,where our winter is their summer? Or how about a beachside holiday inHawaii or Florida, or a desert escape in Arizona or California?Of course, there’s still time to sell fall to your clients. Virtuoso says fall isthe new high season for the luxury travel market, with booking up 39percent over last year.Regardless of your …

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July 2025 For many, reading a juicy novel on the beach is the ultimate summer travel experience. Here at Wellness Travel University, our literary tastes run more to non-fiction tomes rather than can’t-put-’em-down thrillers or heady romances. Of course, we love a good wellness-oriented read. Here are some of our recommendations: Good Nature by Kathy Willis, which explores the relationship between plants and human wellness (short take: put a plant on your desk) Ikigai by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia, which dissects the Japanese concept of uniting the joy of life with a sense of purpose (this post from Calm offers a succinct definition of the term) Ageless Aging by …

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June 2025 Are you taking some time off this summer? Even if you can’t get away, don’t forget to take care of yourself. After all, if you are selling wellness, you need to walk the walk.One part of wellness is exercising your mind. So, if you haven’t done so already, take the Wellness University Gold Course and get yourself certified as a wellness travel professional. By the way, the course may also help you plan your own wellness getaway, whether this summer or later in the year.Speaking of which, your fearless WTU Newsletter editor is taking a little time off herself this month. I will be exploring wellness opportunities on …

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