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Lusting for more from your romantic getaway this Valentine’s? We share the best fitness retreats for health-conscious lovebirds. Exercise is a feel-good way to spend time together so give your relationship a healthy boost this Valentine’s Day. Studies have shown that exercising together with your partner increases feelings of love and overall satisfaction with your relationship.

So, whether you and your better half want to break a sweat on a boot camp holiday in Marbella or venture the great outdoors hiking in Morocco, there’s something for every duo to enjoy on a couple’s healthy holiday . Beat stress and unwind, whist meeting your fitness goals on one of these couple’s fitness retreats this Valentine’s.

Celebrate the merry season with the most relaxing and rejuvenating wellness escapes from all over the world. Swap the yuletide bloat for a healthier start to the year ahead as we share our best Christmas and New Year holiday destinations. Alongside soothing spa treatments, indulge in hearty healthy meals and sweat it out with fun fitness activities. Jet off to one of these beautiful healthy holiday destinations and get a head start on your resolutions with a wellness program that’s right for you.

Whether you’re in need of an indulgent massage amongst the snow-capped Dolomites or you’re looking for a happiness haven in Puglia’s untouched countryside, our best wellness spa retreats in Italy are the perfect escape for your mind, body, and soul. Taking the time to step back from obligations and responsibilities can have a positive long-term effect on your wellbeing, so why not relax and recuperate with energy massages, guided walks, and aromatherapy sessions surrounded by breath-taking mountains and beaches?

Change your life in ways you may never have thought possible on The Mind Makeover Retreat™. Led by international master of mind-improvement and celebrity coach, Steve McKeown, this ground-breaking wellness retreat promotes positive mental well-being and launches this September at the luxurious Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, in the western Algarve.

Our co-founder Paul Joseph looks at how holidays can have an impact on our health beyond a tan that fades and how our well-being is generated by a holiday to increase our longevity.

Charlotte Dormon finds a delicious way to detox at the Absolute Sanctuary Retreat in Koh Samui.

After battling through another cold winter and the stress of London life grinding me down, I decided it was time to recharge the body, relax the mind and book in some well-deserved 'me time'.

Experience newly-wedded bliss and find a child-friendly honeymoon retreat perfect for a family-moon so you can also include your children. Forget the complications of leaving your kids behind and discover an exceptional, child-friendly honeymoon destination that will bring happiness to the entire family. Create new memories as newlyweds in the relaxation of a luxury spa, while your kids have the time of their lives in the Kids Club, packed full of exciting activities, excursions and budding friendships. You will find a luxury honeymoon retreat that is suited to the whole family’s needs, with activities that will appeal to children of all ages and interests. Make the most of family time on a family-moon, where you can all experience a dream, child-friendly honeymoon that none of you will ever forget.

What is SHA Wellness Clinic and who’s it for?

SHA Wellness Clinic is an award-winning luxurious destination, ideal for anyone looking to cleanse their body & mind in gorgeous surroundings and in the hands of the best detox specialists in Europe. Their approach is based on a macrobiotic inspired cuisine, western philosophies and high-end eastern technology. During my four days at SHA, I’ve witnessed the life-changing power of these three elements combined, and how they can contribute to improve health. During my stay I met a variety of guests, some were simply looking to kick-start a balanced lifestyle while detoxifying the body, others were suffering from serious illnesses in search of healing therapies, and some with high weight-loss goals. With different lengths of stay, we all felt our intentions had been achieved and returned home feeling healthier.

What is BodyHoliday and who’s it for?

No wonder the mantra here is “Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.” Working on our bodies whilst being kind to ourselves is an amazing way to relax the mind and bring clarity into our lives. It allows us to access our full potential and discard anything that keeps us from living life in full. This is precisely what BodyHoliday has in mind for its guests; the attention to detail, the thoughtfulness of the service and the in-house expertise make BodyHoliday not only a very special place in paradise, but also a great option for anyone looking for an all-inclusive wellness holiday to re-connect with nature, have fun and get the mind and body back on track. It’s one of the most popular wellness destinations in the world for solo travellers, but it’s equally exceptional for couples, friends and adult families. I can speak from personal experience when I say it’s exceptional for honeymooners, like my newlywed husband and I!   

Stress is the 21st Century version of a health epidemic. At its’ subtlest level, stress will ruin your day; but at its most harmful, it’ll ruin much more than that – your self-value, relationships, sleep, and health. The worst thing is, we often don’t notice how stress creeps up on us. So isn’t it about time to fight back and address it ourselves?

Last night, Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London. At this prestigious event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane, Como Shambhala Estate in Bali was awarded the honour of the Best Destination Spa 2013 in the world! Condé Nast Traveller was clearly impressed with this luxury wellness resort's amazing range of daily spa treatments, holistic activities and world-class facilities.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulate the winners of the 2014 Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards. Renowned worldwide for recognising the best spa holidays we were delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see two of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see four of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Join us in congratulating the winners of the 2018 Asia Spa Awards, an annual prestigious distinction for outstanding spas in the Asian region. This gives recognition and credit to the best and innovative spas and properties around the region selected through 26 categories in the luxury and leisure industry.

Searching for a mindful makeover in a dream destination? Look no further as whatever your wellness whim, create some headspace and combine mindful living with a fitness practice for the ultimate mind and body experience. From oriental palm-fringed retreats in Thailand and secluded jungle stays in Sri Lanka to beachside tropical escapes in the Caribbean and luxury hotels fit-for-royalty in Spain, our new collection of Mindful Triathlon Holidays is available in 15 stunning locations around the world, offering an ideal wellness escape for the health-conscious traveller.

Begin newlywed life exploring new corners of the world and discovering new experiences on a healthy honeymoon to remember with our exclusive Discover Recover Holidays, perfect for a cultural wellness honeymoon escape. Create everlasting memories as you combine cultural tour discovery with wellness retreat recovery at a range of worldwide destinations from Costa Rica and St Lucia to Bali and the Philippines.

Deepak Rawat

Deepak Rawat, Spa Manager at Shanti Maurice, Mauritius shares with us the health benefits of practicing yoga and Ayurveda on our mental and physical well-being, as well as explaining how the healing practice of naturopathy can naturally assist with chronic illness and stress-related symptoms.

Olympia Kwitowski, Media professional and founder of Deluxe Edition, an online platform for luxury goods and services, paid a visit to New Zealand’s wellness gem at Aro Ha to experience a healthy adventure of a lifetime.