Have you heard about the Blue Mind Theory wellness trend? Based on research by late marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, this theory focuses on how meditative, health-enhancing benefits — both mental and physical — can be triggered through proximity to water. Explore the idea for yourself at these destinations:

© Botánika Osa Peninsula

On Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, Botánika Osa Peninsula rests between Corcovado National Park and Golfo Dulce. Here, guests can immerse themselves in curated watery experiences like kayaking among mangroves, drinking in the sounds of waterfalls during hikes in the jungle, embarking on tours to view whales and dolphins, and taking part in canopy tours of the rainforest. On site, Cahuí Beach Club provides access to a natural, lagoon-style swimming pool and lush gardens where yoga and meditation are offered.

© Deer Path Inn

Tucked away in Lake Forest, Illinois, along the shores of lake Michigan, historic Deer Path Inn provides a serene setting for a water-themed break. Quiet paths close to the inn along Lake Forest Beach let guests soak up the scenery before returning to their cozy, Tudor-inspired luxury accommodations. The A Good Book and Spot of Tea experience treats guests to a hand-selected book from the collection at Lake Forest Book Store, a bedtime tea service that comes with snacks inspired by British traditions, plus a relaxing lavender mocktail and Sleepy Sips playlist curated to lull you into sweet dreams.

Water is part of soothing stays at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos in Mexico. The property’s expansive Ojo de Liebre Spa Thalasso is the setting for relaxing indulgences including a sauna, steam bath and chromotherapy showers. Stay on theme with a Marine Hydra Blue Original facial, Marine Body Wrap or Healing Sea Retreat experience. Even the spa’s signature scent evokes the sea with essence of sea salt delivered by ocean breezes. Be sure to visit El Gabinete Del Barco, the on-site indigenous gallery and museum, which includes a 43-foot grey whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.

At newly opened South Bank in Turks and Caicos, a collection of waterfront neighborhoods play on the property’s location along the Caicos Bank, South Bank Inlet and Juba Sound wetlands. There’s a manmade lagoon for swimming, a white-sand beach, and expansive spa and fitness facilities positioned on the lagoon. From the private marina, guests can enjoy services of the property’s Boat Concierge, who can arrange for private boat charters, diving expeditions, eco-tours and adventures involving ongoing coral reef research efforts.

© Zemi Beach House

At Zemi Beach House on Shoal Bay East in Anguilla, indulge in treatments at historic Thai House Spa. Built in Thailand of teakwood more than 300 years ago using traditional building practices, the structure was dismantled in the early 1970s and meticulously reassembled in Anguilla. Experiences include Hammam Maghrebi, a Moroccan bathing tradition. The Aty Vitality Pool provides further opportunities to embrace water-based rejuvenation.