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Do you feel as though you need to get away to focus on your own well-being? Going on a singles holiday gives you an opportunity to do just that. Focus on your own needs, indulge in your own passions and give your body the break it deserves on any of our tailor-made solo holidays for singles. Whether you are looking to pamper yourself or boost your fitness levels, there are a wealth of destinations to choose from. With so many group classes and activities on offer, travelling solo doesn’t have to mean being alone. If you’re looking to meet other solo travellers, then pursuing your interests in a relaxed and nurturing environment is a brilliant opportunity to connect with like-minded people. Now is the chance to find the best solo holiday to boost your wellness and self-esteem.
Fly to the exotic locales of Thailand and experience the benefits of going on a yoga retreat where you can rebalance your mind, body and soul. Nurture your health to peak wellness as you find peace and serenity in any of our luxury Thai yoga retreats. Learn from the pros on how to master yoga poses as you focus on your posture, breathing and mindfulness and let the powers of yoga take over. Absorb the tranquillity and soak up the cultural atmospheres of the yoga retreats that are surrounded by the beautiful and peaceful landscapes, leaving you rejuvenated, revitalised and reenergised on departure.
The mother-daughter bond can be strengthened through exercise; a bond so powerful it affects a woman’s health, self-esteem and all her other relationships. With this in mind, we shine the spotlight on our top 5 mother-daughter fitness breaks, which make for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. From detoxing in the British countryside to swimming on the Spanish coast, strengthen your body and your bond on one of our female-friendly fitness breaks.
Read more: Mother's Day Fitness Breaks for Mums and Daughters
Between hectic work schedules and making time for family and friends, we often forget to take time for ourselves. As indulgent as it may seem, self-care is crucial for us to stay on top of our physical, emotional and mental well-being. In fact, pampering yourself can act as a good defence against poor health. It is said that 75 to 90 per cent of illnesses are stress-related and being able to manage stress helps to fight that.
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, it’s because of this distinctive ability to feel stress that our species have survived for billions of years. It triggers our ‘fight or flight’ response whenever we’re under attack or in the brink of danger, keeping us safe from potential threats. However, when left unchecked, stress becomes overwhelming – leading to a host of mental and physical problems that may consequently be detrimental to our health.
Next time you go abroad, make it a life changing journey! Forget simply sitting by the pool – that’s for the old you; we’ve put together our favourite wellness retreats that endeavour to help you to change your life. Whether you want to catalyse a new body, take up yoga, quit smoking, de-stress or turn back the ageing hands of time, we’ve got the healthy holiday for you!
Read more: The Top 10 Wellness Destinations that will Change your Life
With the spa and wellness travel industry expanding faster than overall travel tourism, Paul Joseph, co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel looks at the growth of spa and wellness tourism and how spas must now innovate to stay ahead of the curve for customer demand.
Whether you are shedding the pounds with personal training sessions in Spain or are learning to cook healthier meals at a wellness retreat in India, with our 5 most effective and intensive weight loss holidays, you’ll have everything you need to kick-start your weight-loss regime.
Read more: 5 of the Most Effective & Intensive Weight Loss Holidays
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s not too late to book a couples healthy holiday for a romantic wellness getaway. From Lake Garda and New Zealand, to Thailand and the Maldives, we recommend our top five romantic wellness retreats for Valentine’s Day.
Phuket Cleanse and Who it’s for?
After opening its doors in 2012, Phuket Cleanse has very quickly become the go-to place for an all-encompassing fitness and detox holiday. Unlike other detox retreats, Phuket Cleanse has a strong focus on complementing a raw food or juice detox with fitness and organic supplements. Designed to be structured, everything is laid out for you so you can do as many of the activities as possible. With a strong social dimension and health-oriented guests, it’s a fun and friendly atmosphere. Guests are aged between 25 to 55, and have either health issues to address or are looking to kick-start or enhance their well-being, whilst catering for everyone whether you are fit or unfit.
If you are looking for the best of the best when it comes to luxury singles holidays, then feast your eyes on the world’s best luxury singles destinations. Dotted all across the world, the choice will be made difficult as each are unique, but all share the same standard of high quality spa treatments and single friendly activities. This helps to invite you to socialise with other singles whilst boosting your well-being, as well as reconnecting with yourself and focusing on your individual all round health. With each resort being home to a collection of differently inspired kitchens, fill yourself with indescribable food that will have your taste buds tingling for the entirety of your retreat. Whether you have specific goals like weight-loss or detox, or you are looking to experience something new like paragliding, tailor make your luxury singles holiday and take home some fantastic memories.
Wellness Experts
Interviews from leading health and fitness professionals from around the world to explore a wealth of knowledge in their areas of expertise.