Wondering where you should go on your next healthy holiday? We introduce the hottest holiday destinations for 2014 to whet your travel appetite. From new Caribbean health and fitness holidays to Asian well-being retreats and everything in between, our list highlights the most exciting resorts to visit in the coming year.
Wondering where you should go on your next healthy holiday? We introduce the hottest holiday destinations for 2014 to whet your travel appetite. From new Caribbean health and fitness holidays to Asian well-being retreats and everything in between, our list highlights the most exciting resorts to visit in the coming year.
All of these healthy holidays offer specialist wellness programmes so, whether you're looking to detox, lose weight, become a sports pro or get fit, there's something to suit every taste. Get up close and personal with nature on a safari spa holiday in Malaysia or try your hand at yoga in the Philippines; here are some inspirational ideas for your next healthy holiday.
If you're looking for top-drawer sporting activities and coaching, then look no further than Thanyapura in Thailand. Boasting truly world-class facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, a state of the art fitness centre and full-size football pitches, our exclusive Fusion Fitness holiday is ideal for fitness enthusiasts. Classes on offer range from boxing to Zumba and almost everything in between, so you are sure to find something, just ask the Olympic teams who regularly train here! With tailored programmes offering you the chance to de-stress and lose weight, as well as an award-winning spa, Thanyapura is a haven for fitness fanatics.
7 nights at Thanyapura from £1,489 pp or £1,687 for single occupancy including breakfast, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
New Zealand: Aro Ha Wellness Retreat
The Aro Ha Wellness Retreat offers tailored fitness and wellness retreats designed to get you looking good and feeling revitalised. The first of its kind in New Zealand, the resort utilises permaculture techniques in an effort to make it self-sustaining; crops are stored in cellars refrigerated by the ambient temperatures of the earth and solar panels help to provide energy. Start your day right at this environmentally-friendly health retreat with sunrise vinyasa yoga before embarking on a hike around the rugged surrounding terrain. Aro Ha offers something completely different to a traditional holiday and is perfect for anyone conscious of their carbon footprint.
7 nights at Aro Ha from £3,108 pp or £3,779 for single occupancy on an all-inclusive basis, flights not included
Located on the beautiful and peaceful Losinj Island, the Vitality Hotel Punta in Croatia is an excellent destination for a wellness break. With a Blue Flag standard beach only a few minutes' walk away, the resort boasts breath-taking views of the Adriatic coastline. Our exclusive Fusion Fitness programme is ideal if you're seeking an active holiday that you can customise. With your pick of activities like tennis, rock climbing, hiking trails and various water sports options, your trip is sure to match your interests. Cap off the day with a treatment in the specially designed Vitality Zone before tucking into delicious Mediterranean cuisine in the restaurant at one of 2014's hottest wellness destinations.
7 nights Vitality Hotel Punta from £721 pp or £764 for single occupancy, including half board a wellness programme and transfers
Located amongst the verdant scenery of the Batangas region, The Farm is famous for its back-to-nature approach and excellent choice of spa treatments. This luxury retreat offers you the chance to detox in complete tranquillity whilst taking part in holistic yoga and meditation classes. With the award-winning Alive! restaurant offering up delicious vegan dishes, the majority of which are sourced from the on-site organic garden, the cuisine is wonderfully in-keeping with the resort's rustic healthy theme. Offering getaways that cater to goals like de-stressing or weight management alongside our exclusive Fusion Fitness holiday, The Farm is the perfect destination for a wellness holiday.
7 nights at The Farm at San Benito from £2,015 pp or £2,386 for single occupancy including full board, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
Unwind at this luxury wellness retreat on the stunning Turkish coastline. The Gardens of Babylon resort in Bodrum is famed for delivering first-class health and fitness holidays tailored towards specific goals, including detox and weight loss. Treat yourself to a revitalising spa treatment at the on-site Muu Spa, but be warned: with an extensive list of massages, facials and specialist treatments on offer, you might be spoilt for choice! With lavishly furnished theme suites and four top-class restaurants serving nutritious and delicious cuisine from all over the globe, the Gardens of Babylon is the perfect destination for a rejuvenating detox holiday.
7 nights at Gardens of Babylon from £1,170 pp or £1,476 for single occupancy including full board, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
Get off the beaten track and embark on a tropical adventure at this luxury jungle retreat in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush vegetation and only a stone's throw from a pristine beach, Florblanca offers you the opportunity to get away from it all. Ride the waves at the resorts excellent surf school before unwinding with a relaxing treatment at the Bambú Spa; the resort provides a fantastic backdrop for a health and fitness holiday. With stunning scenery and an extensive range of retreats on offer, including our specialist Fusion Fitness, yoga, surfing and spa programmes, this stunning getaway has something to suit everyone.
7 nights at Florblanca from £2,436 pp or £3,323 for single occupancy including bed and breakfast, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
What better place to unwind and get away from the stresses and strains of modern life than at this luxury spa holiday on the shores of Lake Garda? The Lefay Resort and Spa is located inside a beautiful sprawling nature park surrounded by hills rich in olive trees and woods all overlooking the lake. The spa combines the principles of classical Chinese medicine with Western scientific research to provide a broad range of wellness options. Programmes include those tailored towards detox, sleep therapy and rejuvenation, meaning you are guaranteed to find something to suit your needs and help improve your well-being.
7 nights at Lefay Resort & Spa from £1,817 pp or £2,263 for single occupancy including breakfast, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
The Banjaran is a luxury retreat set amongst the beautiful tropical jungle of Malaysia. Renowned for its excellent spa facilities and nutritious cuisine, the resort offers a variety of programmes specially designed to help you lose weight, detox, get fit or feel rejuvenated. Enjoy a therapeutic yoga or meditation class before working up a sweat in the natural steam caves. The hotel's wellness approach is incorporated into all of the daily activities. With over 100 different holistic therapies available, you are sure to find something to suit your individual needs and help you create your own perfect healthy holiday.
7 nights at The Banjaran from £3,580 pp or £4,766 for single occupancy including breakfast, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
Talk to one of our Travel Specialists at 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect healthy holiday for 2014.
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