Detox

There are always plenty of different things to consider when you’re booking a healthy holiday, but have you ever thought about the ages of the other guests at your destination? After all, there’s a big difference between getting away with kids and getting away from kids. Whether they’re for couples in search of a little extra tranquillity or single travellers looking to mingle with a more mature crowd, adult-only holidays are worth looking into. At Health and Fitness Travel, we know that ‘adult-only holiday’ is a wide umbrella and a variety of exciting options fall under it, so we’ve prepared our 10 best venues for active, spa, fitness, solo and detox holidays around the world.

 A diet of mince pies and Christmas pudding is all fine, but have you thought about the aftermath? Set your sights on a health and fitness holiday to take you away from the chaos of New Year and escape on one of our New Year healthy holiday retreats.

Revitalise your body with a healthy spring cleanse after an over-indulgent festive season, as we round up 10 of the best detox retreats for 2015. From the foothills of India’s Himalayas to the rolling Tuscan hills of Italy, swap the toxin-inducing stress levels, lethargy and poor diets of daily life for a healthy detox holiday. With expert guidance, healthy nutrition and cleansing spa treatments; enhance your well-being for benefits from weight loss to clearer skin and improved mental clarity.

Whether your aim is to get in shape, improve your health or detox your body and mind, we have a comprehensive guide to 10 of the best healthy holidays to achieve your goals. From beach spa holidays in St Lucia to yoga holidays in Thailand and fitness holidays in Ibiza, escape from the monotony of daily life and rejuvenate yourself in stunning surroundings on one of our recommended healthy holidays. 

If you are looking for a way to transform your body with a healthy boost, our most effective and intensive detox retreats are exactly what you need to kick-start positive and long-lasting results. In destinations from Thailand and India to Italy and Spain; discover why detoxing is so good for you as you combat everything from weight gain to fatigue. By combining healthy eating plans with physical exercise and wellness treatments, our healthy detox retreats ensure you’ll get the results you’re looking for.

Your holiday away should be a time to relax, renew and escape from life’s day to day frenzy. What better way to spend it than indulging on a spectacular luxury spa holiday in some of the most beautiful and tranquil destinations in the world. From a medi-spa holiday in Portugal to an exotic island spa in the Maldives, we offer the ultimate in luxury wellness spas to give you a calming sanctuary for the senses. We have put together a collection of spectacular luxury spas that will leave you fully relaxed and free from any stresses or tensions.

Yoga has taken the world by storm, with over 15 million people now practising this ancient tradition and profiting from its mental and physical benefits. Being much more than just a form of physical activity, a regular yoga practise can also help calm the mind, increase mental and physical awareness, and renew spiritual and physical balance.

The stresses of modern life can really take their toll, so we’ve chosen our top 10 spa holidays to revive and relax your mind, body and soul. Spa holidays are a great way of giving yourself the break you deserve, allowing all aspects of your health to improve. From clearing your mind in the Caribbean to boosting your immune system in the Austrian mountains, here’s our top 10 luxury spa breaks to cure any complaint you may have.

Whether embarking on a multi activity holiday or a weight-loss retreat, matching the right diet to the right type of healthy holiday can have a great influence on how effectively you reach your health and fitness goals. Vital to learning a healthier lifestyle on holiday, whilst a detox holiday would require a cleansing diet, a fitness holiday would demand a diet to keep up your strength. Really feel the benefits of what healthy eating can do on a nutrition friendly retreat as we recommend the right diet for the right healthy holiday.

Quitting smoking is not easy, and watching others succeed can make you wonder why you are struggling. We don’t live in a one size fits all world; what is good for one may not be good for all. If going cold turkey feels like walking on a tightrope and conventional methods fail you, then it might be time to go for the alternative. There exists natural and healthy ways to stop smoking which can be tailored to your personal requirements, ranging from Acupuncture to a full liver detox. Escape from the usual pressures of daily life on a de-stress holiday where you can learn to manage stress, target health issues and battle withdrawal symptoms. Return home after a relaxing wellness break having conquered your smoking addiction and learnt healthy habits which will make the lifestyle change maintainable.

Modern life can be time consuming and stressful; work commitments, commuting and deadlines can often leave strains on relationships. Take the chance to reconnect with your partner by indulging yourself in luxurious surroundings and holistic activities. Pamper yourselves with spa therapies from full body wraps to massages and wine and dine at exquisite restaurants that serve exotic cuisine at its best. All of our well-being holidays offer spa facilities which offer full relaxation designed to revitalise and replenish mind, body and soul.

Many of us battle with balancing our hectic daily schedules and home life. Between work-related issues, personal problems and struggling to find the time to catch up with yourself, it becomes increasingly easy to fall into a trap of feeling burnt-out, exhausted and stressed. In fact it is so common that in 2012, around 428,000 people suffered from work-related stress. Chronic stress is not only bad for your emotional state, but also for your physical health and well-being in general. Symptoms can include a lack of focus, irritability, migraines, and a cycle of poor nutrition and sleepless nights.

Look past the notion that your children might not fit into the zen-like atmosphere of a rejuvenating body cleanse and discover the hidden benefits of a detox spa retreat where you can bring the kids along too. Here, we share the best wellness holiday destinations where you can take some me-time to detox and unwind on a family holiday without the worries of childcare arrangements. With Kid’s Clubs offering an exciting range of action-packed activities to keep them fully entertained, stressed-out parents need no longer compromise their well-being.

Unplug from technology and swap virtual tweets for the sound of real birdsong on a digital detox which will leave you with a restored sense of wellness. With many of us spending the majority of our day scrolling down our smart phones or responding to emails, it is difficult to fully switch off and relax. This over-exposure to technology can leave us feeling disconnected to the present, stressed and overwhelmed; affecting sleep, focus and even our relationships with others.

Unplug from technology and swap virtual tweets for the sound of real birdsong on a digital detox which will leave you with a restored sense of wellness. With many of us spending the majority of our day scrolling down our smart phones or responding to emails, it is difficult to fully switch off and relax. This over-exposure to technology can leave us feeling disconnected to the present, stressed and overwhelmed; affecting sleep, focus and even our relationships with others.

Investing in the latest celebrity endorsed beauty secret in pursuit of the promise of flawless skin is something we have all fallen victim to. Instead of bankrolling an endless collection of moisturisers, toners and anti-ageing creams; get out of your body what you put in to it, by making some healthy eating changes. With the right food choices capable of giving you the healthy glow you have been longing for, swap sugary snacks for leafy greens and you will be amazed at the changes you see in your complexion, just one of the many benefits of healthy eating.

Detox your brain as well as your body and escape to a luxury hideaway for a much-needed tech break. It is no secret that technology is having a negative impact on human interaction, not only affecting our relationships with others, but also, our relationships with ourselves as mental health studies continue to reveal worrying statistics. This negative psychological and social impact has meant there’s never been a better time to take some time out from digital world and learn the benefits of a digital detox retreat on your mind and body. So, swap the screen time for some me-time with these 5 luxury holidays that will allow you to disconnect and reconnect.

Travelling solo as a woman is no longer associated with uncomfortable situations and lonely trips, but hailed as a haven of indulgence as you take time to focus on yourself, meet new people and gain new experiences. With our healthy a singles holidays for the over 30s, take a break from the commitments and responsibilities of everyday life and embrace doing exactly what you want to do with your holiday. Re-centre yourself with group yoga in Ibiza, hike through the mountains of Utah or pamper yourself with holistic spa treatments in Thailand; the solo holiday world is your oyster.

Recover from the whirlwind of wedding planning and unplug from technology as you swap virtual tweets for the sound of real birdsong on a digital detox healthy honeymoon which will leave you both with a restored sense of wellness. Allowing you precious time to connect with each other as newlyweds; be present in the moment and enjoy your surroundings as you disconnect from the digital world. Clear your minds with meditation, soothe your system with holistic therapies and indulge your senses with stunning scenery. Embrace joint interests or activities that may have been swiped aside during constant flicking between apps and share experiences together. Be in the moment, rather than seeing it through an electronic screen, and return home from your digital detox honeymoon recharged and renewed.

From Europe and beyond, if you’re looking to escape on a gay friendly spa holiday at a heavenly destination, explore our hand-picked selection of the best spa breaks that offer a warm welcome to the LGBT community. Focus on your well-being on a healthy spa holiday that will leave you feeling like you’re on top of the world as you re-energise with therapeutic spa treatments and blissfully stress-reducing wellness activities. From Thailand to Ibiza, tailor-make your gay friendly spa break with a combination of detox, weight loss or yoga for the healthy couples' holiday of your dreams.