Travel Trend Alert: Forget Spa Treatments - In 2025 It’s All About Spa Cuisine
Meet the Wellness Visionary Redefining How We Recharge on Holiday
While the world of self-care is well-acquainted with massages and facials, a new wellness wave is gaining momentum and this time it’s served on a plate, not a spa table.
Introducing the latest holiday wellness trend: Spa Cuisine.
Rooted in a philosophy of fresh, wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients, spa cuisine nourishes the body and elevates wellbeing – one meal at a time.
Far from the typical holiday overindulgence, spa cuisine is focused on championing wellness from within.
At the forefront of this movement is Chef Samantha Gowing – an award-winning clinical nutritionist and wellness chef.
“Spa cuisine is about redefining indulgence. It’s food that fuels joy, supports digestion, and celebrates local, seasonal ingredients in ways that are both delicious and deeply nourishing. Come with me and taste the future of travel.”
With decades of experience in evidence-based nutrition and luxury hospitality, Chef Gowing is reimagining menus that support wellbeing without compromising on taste, presentation, or pleasure.
Recognising a growing demand for holidays that truly rejuvenate, the premium all-inclusive holiday pioneer Club Med has partnered with Samantha to enrich its wellness offering and ensure a more nourishing escape where guests return not only well rested, but recharged with the right food.
A Glimpse at the Menu
Chef Gowing’s spa cuisine menus feature an array of nutrient-rich, creatively crafted dishes that delight the palate and nourish the body - all guided by her signature wellness gastronomy philosophy.
With a focus on plant-based ingredients, the menu supports heart health, gut function, and a lighter environmental footprint. Club Med Guests can savour meals that are rich in fibre, antioxidants and essential nutrients, without compromising on luxury, flavour or satisfaction.
Menu items include:
• Grilled Shiitake Mushroom Salad with Miso Orange Ginger Dressing• Plant-Based Okonomiyaki Pancake
• Mushroom San Choi Bao
• Young Jackfruit with Red Beans & Organic Red Rice
