WAKE UP, SAY OM
Out-of-towners may think mornings in Vegas are for hangover brunches or sleeping off the night before. But a new travel trend is hitting town that promises to help visitors leave a little healthier: wellness travel. That flavor of tourism— which boosts your mental, physical and social well-being—is growing 50 percent faster than the overall tourism industry, according to a Virtuoso Travel study. Vegas is taking action by offering a handful of top-notch wellness experiences for travelers and locals alike. Here are three of our favorites. – ME
CUT YOUR BALL AND CHAIN
The average person views their phone 84 times a day, according to scientists in the UK. Enter Mandarin Oriental’s digital detox program. You’ll turn in your phone upon check-in, then spend the weekend taking yoga, meditation and healthy meal prep classes—all while decompressing from your hyperconnected lifestyle. Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, 702.590.8881, mandarinoriental.com
WAKE AND MOVE
Venetian offers sunrise yoga in its 1.2-acre, Venetian lagoon pool space. You’ll build strength, stamina and flexibility while centering yourself before a long day (and night) on the Las Vegas Strip. Canyon Ranch Spa Club at Venetian Las Vegas, 702.414.3600, venetian.com
“OM” AT THE MOON
Not all wellness activities happen at dawn. Every full moon, Red Rock hosts a nighttime gong meditation in a secluded area of its beautiful spa pool deck. The session is led by Cosmin from the RYK Meditation Center. Red Rock Spa by Well & Being, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 702.797.7878, wellandbeing.com