Worthy Wellness Spas

Casa de Miel
Tulum, Mexico
When you see the word “cleanse” in a weight-loss context, thoughts of juice fasts, sketchy herbal supplements, and colonics come to mind. But there’s a new cleanse on the scene—that scene being Mexico’s gorgeous Riviera Maya region—that helps you shed a few pounds without sabotaging your metabolism, your health, or your mood. Casa de Miel was developed by Melissa Perlman, the brain behind Tulum’s popular Bikini Bootcamp at Amansala, and includes an activity-packed schedule and a 1,500-calorie-a-day diet. Don’t worry; you’ll eat lots of fresh fish and produce, so you won’t feel deprived.

This new complex of thatched-roof, beachfront cabanas is sandwiched between the Caribbean and the jungle, so there’s plenty to do. Mornings begin with journaling, a long power walk, and stretching, then you’re free to take fitness classes or join in the cooking demonstrations. Midday usually brings beach time, when you can do your own thing for a couple of hours. Afternoons might include massage, yoga, meditation, snorkeling in freshwater swimming holes, boat rides, exploring Mayan ruins, and more. The full activity menu combined with the low-cal (but not low-flavor) diet ensures you’ll lose just enough weight to get motivated—and stay that way once you get home.

Details From $1,825 for six days, allinclusive; casademiel.com.