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Alison Morgan one of Australia's leading health & wellness industry connectors –also known for her expert Business Coaching for small businesses in the industry, through her business Relauncher. Alison recently took part in an amazing wellness adventure in the form of a 4 night/ 5 day Invigorate & Enrich retreat at Aro Ha, in New Zealand's South Island, created with a vision for their visitors to experience adventure, movement, results-orientated fitness, mindfulness and optimal nutrition. Here Alison shares her experience:

Well, where do I begin? Let’s start at arriving at Verona airport in Italy. The bags arrived promptly within 20 minutes of landing. As I walk through to the arrivals lounge, my driver from the hotel is there waiting for me and I am driven from the airport to Lefay Resort & Spa in complete comfort and luxury – this sets the tone for the whole trip from now until I come back to this airport in a weeks’ time.

Promote your general health and well-being by creating a balance between your mind, body and spirit on an Ayurveda Spa Holiday. With a huge variety of medicinal oils to choose from, Ayurvedic specialists can choose the best treatment for each individual’s health and well-being needs in order to maximise the benefits of Ayurveda. Revive your senses and relieve yourself from daily stresses with soothing therapies and relax in total tranquillity.

Multi award-winning Ananda in the Himalayas is once again recognised as one of the world's BEST destination spas, this time being voted 'Number One Spa in the World' at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards 2012, held in London's Corinthia Hotel last night.

Overlooking the majestic Himalayas and hidden away from city life, Ananda provided me with complete escape from the world. At first I was sceptical about trying to relax near the bustling capital city of Delhi, but upon arriving to this magical paradise, I knew that my doubts would easily be put to rest. At Dehradun Airport, I was greeted by an Ananda chauffeur whilst on our way to the resort, passionately described the quaint villages that we passed on the way to the palace so I could get an overall feel for the destination.

There is no denying the ticking of our biological clock, but why feel old before your time? The stress of modern day life as well as the usual factors, age, weight and diet can often make you look and feel years beyond your alleged age. 

Health and Fitness Travel congratulate preferred partner Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, New Zealand who placed in the top 10 of the 2014 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Awards. The prestigious awards are renowned worldwide for recognising “the best of the best of travel” and over 76,600 dedicated readers contributed to selecting the best 100 hotels in the world.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulate the winners of the 2014 AsiaSpa Awards. Created in 2005 to give recognition and thanks to the sensational spa industry of Asia, the AsiaSpa Awards set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the region and we were delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive well deserved awards.

Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort is a chic, boutique retreat for those seeking healing and rejuvenation. Located on the hills of Paphos, Cyprus the resort's unique history and natural resources make it an idyllic retreat  to restore, explore and transform yourself.

With the fit and active 'baby-boomer' generation now reaching 65 years plus, they are making a big impact on the health and fitness travel sector and it's set to continue. More than 10 million people alive today will live to be more than 100 years old. The older generation are seeking holiday destinations which encourage more physical and mental activity. Having that spending power to go on holiday, baby boomers consider holidays no longer an indulgence but a necessity of life for their well-being.

Escape the hectic pace of everyday life to a rejuvenating coastal holiday at Bali Bliss Retreats from 7 to 11 November and save 25% for all booking made from today until 27 October. Let us whisk you away to the beautiful Nirvana Biru Villa, sitting on top of the breathtaking limestone cliffs at Bingin beach to experience the sun, white sands and cool tropical winds on a relaxing wellness break.

Soon it will be the Queen's birthday weekend but why not celebrate like it's your own birthday by making most of the long weekend and booking a short wellness break or plan your annual leave and secure an extra day's leave.

We recommend our best short and long healthy holidays during this period.

Thanks to an extra UK bank holiday for the Diamond Jubilee weekend, smart travellers can book less time off work for more days on holiday. With one month to go, it's not too late for travellers wanting to make the most of the long weekend and take advantage of the double bank holiday bonanza.

Add some vitamin D and sea salt to your yoga practise on an exotic yoga and beach holiday that will leave you sun-kissed, rejuvenated and with a feeling of total wellness. Rather than a fly-and-flop beach holiday, give yourself the gift of sunrise yoga performed on white sandy beaches, supplemented by exhilarating water sports and indulgent spa treatments. Welcoming yogis of all levels and under the guidance of expert tuition you can choose to start learning yoga on holiday, or focus on strengthening and developing your existing practise. Whichever path you choose, you will return home re-balanced, rested and restored.

Add some vitamin D and sea salt to your yoga practise on a coastal yoga holiday that will leave you sun-kissed, rejuvenated and with a feeling of total wellness. Rather than a typical fly-and-flop holiday by the coast, give yourself the gift of sunrise yoga performed on scenic coastlines, supplemented by exhilarating water sports and indulgent spa treatments. Welcoming yogis of all levels and under the guidance of expert tuition you can choose to start learning yoga on holiday, or focus on strengthening and developing your existing practise. Whichever path you choose, you will return home re-balanced, rested and restored.

If you need some time-out from the pressure of everyday life without worrying about the hassle of long haul flights, this list of the best health retreats in Australia has you covered. A perfect option for a quick healthy getaway, these Aussie healthy holiday destinations deliver a world-class experience. From a de-stressing holiday to a fitness boosting retreat, achieve your personal wellness goals with a range of programs, activities and therapies that can be tailored to your wants and needs.

Experience the benefits of personalised health and fitness programs with our a-list affordable healthy holidays that will never have you scrimp on style and luxury. Enjoy the indulgences of a wellness retreat, including healthy cuisine, specialised spa treatments and facilities equipped to help you reach your goals. With a variety of choices from yoga to detox and spa to fitness, this collection of wellness holidays will give you nothing but great value and well-being perks to last a lifetime.

Experts are urging mums to take a break and go on what they now call a Mumcation, a kid-free holiday spent solo or with friends or other mums who are in dire need of me time. Taking a healthy retreat from your kids can have some serious benefits for your overall well-being. Whatever your idea of wellness is, from a spa-filled holiday in Bali to a fitness boosting retreat in Thailand, these Mumcation retreats offer the right combination of pamper time and activities to make your time away with the kids all worth the trip. Whether an outdoor aficionado or spa connoisseur, you can find everything you need to cultivate calm and channel a more balanced motherhood mindset.

Whether you and your partner are an adventure-driven couple, fitness fanatics, or if you prefer to unwind on a healthy getaway, we have you covered with our best spa holidays and wellness retreats for couples. Each destination boasts its own range of exciting wellness programmes specifically tailored to suit every need. If you are a couple who can work out from dawn till dusk, or if fitness is the furthest from your idea of fun, these wellness programmes have it all. Set in some of the most beautiful locations in the world, from the serenity of the tropical Thai jungle, to the unspoilt island paradise of St Lucia, these couples spa holidays are guaranteed to rekindle your romance. Unwind in perfect harmony as you reconnect together on one of the best spa holidays and wellness retreats for couples.

As if wedding planning isn’t stressful enough, Covid-19 has turned up the heat for all the brides-to-be this year, and our best spa holidays for hen weekends might be just the thing you need to de-stress before the big day. A wholesome trip for the whole bridal party, why not spend your last moments of single-life indulging in spa treatments, relaxing classes, and sauna sessions with your nearest and dearest girlfriends?