The Blue Wellness Escape: 3 Destinations, 9 Swimsuits, One Perfect Trip
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February 22, 2026
By Internal Editor
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I chased the water reset for a year. These three spots—and nine swimsuits—are where I found it.
February is the sweet spot. Barbados, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos—warm, clear, empty enough to actually hear the waves. Last time I was in the ocean, something clicked. Not just swimming. Letting the water actually reset me. Blue Mind Theory backs this up—water literally changes how we feel. But I didn't need a book to tell me that. Since then I've been chasing that feeling. These trips aren't typical beach escapes. They're where water shapes your day— morning swims become rituals, afternoons become restoration. The swimsuits? They need to keep up. Here's where to go, where to stay, and what to pack.
Barbados: The Platinum Coast Reset
Barbados doesn't whisper. The Platinum Coast is where the island turns up the volume—calm Caribbean waters on one side, Atlantic energy on the other. And then there's Sandy Lane. This isn't some hidden gem; it's arguably one of the most famous (and expensive) hotels on the planet. Oprah, Mariah Carey, and Demi Lovato have all been spotted in this stretch of Payne's Bay. We're talking 113 rooms tucked into an ancient mahogany grove, a 47,000-square-foot spa, and three championship golf courses. They run yoga twice daily—mixed level, from gentle flows to active sessions—and on any given morning, you might find yourself stretching next to someone you recognize from British reality TV. That's just how it is here.
Abysse – Zamba Top - Swell & Malia Bikini Bottom - Swell
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This light azure set is the first thing I'd pack. It's giving retro-surf energy without feeling costume-y. The Zamba bralette delivers adjustable back straps and a knot tie that lets you fine-tune support—crucial when you're actually swimming, not just posing poolside. Double-lined with UV protection and chlorine resistance, so it holds up across back-to-back beach days. The Malia bottom sits low with mid-coverage and a front seam that subtly shapes. Pair with an unbuttoned linen shirt and slides—works for morning yoga and lunch at the open-air restaurant.
Alt Swim – Helene Top - Blue & Aya Bottom - Blue
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Image Credit:Alt Swim
The Helene triangle has dual straps with white satin bows—a playful detail that elevates it beyond basic triangle territory. The shimmer fabric catches afternoon light, shifting between matte and subtle gleam. What I love: both pieces adjust on the fly, which matters when you're in and out of water all day. Minimal coverage for confident tanners, bow details that photograph beautifully. Add a wide-brim hat and sheer cover-up to let the hardware shine.
Left On Friday – Retreat Suit - First Place
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The Retreat Suit in cobalt is that sleek, square-neck silhouette editors reach for when they want one piece that works everywhere—laps, layering, solo beach moments. Thin spaghetti straps, minimalist cut, bold blue that reads intentional. Inclusive sizing (XS to XXL) engineered to flatter across body types. Style with high-waisted linen trousers and a lightweight blazer for resort-to-dinner without trying too hard.
Riviera Maya: Cenotes and Steam
Let's be real—Sandy Lane isn't for every budget. But blue wellness doesn't require a platinum card. It just requires water that moves you.
Riviera Maya proves this. Here, wellness isn't ocean-front luxury—it's the inland cenote network, natural sinkholes where underground rivers break through limestone into pools so clear you can see fish swimming twenty feet below. The Maya called them portals to the underworld. You'll just call them your new reset button.
You don't need a five-star resort to access this. Pepem, an adults-only eco-lodge set right beside Cenote Dos Ojos, puts you footsteps from the water. Or boutique stays near Tulum's cenote corridor—simple jungle cabins where the day starts with a morning swim in turquoise light. Light hits different here. Water runs cooler. And the wellness programming—temazcal ceremonies, afternoon steam—happens in small groups that feel intimate, not institutional.
Your swimwear needs to survive all of it: cenote swims, heat rituals, jungle humidity. Here's what actually works.
Saade Wellness – The Sauna Swimsuit
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This is the piece I'd call genius—a one-piece engineered for sauna heat and water, made from 88% plant-based Lyocell and recycled elastane. Cooling, antibacterial, actually sauna-proof. The deep scoop and high-cut leg create a timeless silhouette in solid black. Made in Portugal. Wear it from steam room to cenote dip without changing, then add a linen robe and slip-on sandals for effortless spa-to-pool transition.
Acacia – Ivy Full Piece - Resort 2026
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The Ivy delivers refined elegance with piping details and crossed back straps. Front plunging V-neck, low modern back cut. The coral pink with white trim hits that soothing resort palette—sweet but not too sweet. Full coverage with thoughtful strap placement. Style with high-waisted shorts and a button-down for Tulum archaeological site day trips.
Hello Molly US – Ocean Retreat Swim Top White Floral & Ocean Retreat Swim Bottom White Floral
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Image Credit:Hello Molly US
White floral set with moulded V-bar top and adjustable lace-up back with daisy charms. Cheeky-cut bottom, elasticised fixed side straps. The delicate embroidery and white base feel perfect in cenote settings where the water is clear and the light is soft. Pair with a lightweight crochet cover-up and woven slides for a mindful, cohesive resort look.
Los Cabos: The Vertical Coast
Los Cabos is the vertical one. Desert cliffs that drop straight into the Sea of Cortez, the Pacific crashing below, cacti growing out of rock faces. This isn't gentle shoreline—it's drama. And the place to experience it is La Valise Los Cabos, a 10-room sanctuary on the East Cape that feels more private art museum than hotel. A multigenerational family of artists, architects, and sculptors spent 15 years crafting this hacienda into the landscape—adobe textures, hand-carved wood, stone walls that look like they've always been there. Wellness here matches that energy: sunrise meditation with waves pounding the sand below, poolside yoga where you feel the wind, architecture that makes you stop and stare. The swimwear needs to hold its own—clean lines, intentional hardware, pieces with enough presence for all that vertical rock and horizontal ocean.
Heart of Sun – Tropez Bralette Top and Tropez High-Waisted Bikini Bottom - Ivory
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Image Credit:Heart of Sun
The Tropez set in ivory delivers coordinated luxury that feels right for this landscape. Cut-out details and satin button hardware elevate the classic bralette-and-high-waist pairing beyond basic. Adjustable shoulder straps for actual activity—not just lounging. The high-waisted bottom has side cut-outs and full coverage that elongates the leg. That retro-inspired silhouette fashion people are reaching for right now. Style with a structured sun hat and linen button-down left open. Works for morning swims and afternoon poolside reading.
Adriana Degreas – Corduroy High-Leg Bandeau Bikini
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Image Credit:Adriana Degreas
The Corduroy Bandeau in Cacau—a rich chocolate brown that feels more 'desert at sunset' than 'poolside generic.' Stretch polyamide with a soft corduroy finish adds texture in a way most swimwear doesn't attempt. Bandeau top, high-leg bottom, clean elongating line. Unexpected, precise, the kind of detail that makes you look twice. Pair with oversized sunglasses and a wide-brim straw hat for sophisticated poolside moments, or layer the top under a sheer embroidered tunic for beachside dinner.
With Jéan – Juni Bikini Top | Red Stripe & Bailey Swim Shorts | Red Stripe
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Image Credit:With Jéan
Red and navy stripe with beige trim—this set delivers coordinated two-piece dressing that reads playful but refined. The Juni triangle has adjustable ties and contrast straps; the Bailey swim shorts offer mid-rise with contrast waistband and drawcord. High-cut leg, bold stripe pattern, retro-athletic energy that fits Los Cabos' design-forward resort scene. The beige trim keeps it grounded. Throw on a linen oversized shirt and leather sandals for polished beach-to-brunch transition.
The Real Reset
You've made it this far—scrolled through three destinations, nine swimsuits, probably checked a few flight prices. Maybe Sandy Lane isn't happening this year. Maybe none of these hotels are. Here's the thing: blue wellness doesn't care about your hotel stars. It cares that you get in the water. A public beach, a hotel pool, a lake you found on Google Maps—your nervous system can't tell the difference. The reset happens when you stop overthinking and start floating. Everything else is just packaging. Pack what you've got. Find your water. The rest is just logistics.
February's still waiting. Go chase the feeling.