Discover how to cleanse and nurture your body in just a few days with our top 7 short-haul detox retreats. Prepare to expel those nasty toxins and break unhealthy habits in a choice of superb destinations, including Italy, Greece, Turkey and France....
Health and fitness holidays are becoming more and more popular, as they not only allow you to enjoy beautiful natural surroundings, but return home fitter than when you left. Fitness holidays are built around your health and well-being and aim to...
It’s time to get to know the quadruplets of happiness: Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphin. Gain control of this fun foursome and you’ll gain control of your own happiness. Here, we look at how each one of them works and recommend a way to...
What is THE BARAI and who’s it for? THE BARAI is a luxury spa and wellness destination in Hua Hin, Thailand, set across 4.5 acres of pristine beachfront land and now offering a range of healthy lifestyle programs, perfect for a solo wellness adventure,...
As we focus on the latest fitness crazes and packing our diets with superfoods, it can be easy to forget that emotional health is just as important for living a healthy and happy life. Being emotionally healthy is about more than being free of anxiety...
Europe is the epi-centre of medical spas, and a must visit for anyone who’s mindful about their well-being. Checking in to a medical retreat means you’ll always have expert support on hand and your health will come as a priority to everything else....
Also known as moving meditation, Tai Chi is the art of slow, gentle and controlled movements teamed with calming breathing techniques. A diverse wellness activity for body, mind and soul, the many health benefits of Tai Chi have been found to include;...
In a world full of distractions, it has never been more important to take time out and reconnect with yourself, and what better way to do this than on a relaxing wellness spa holiday at one of the best spa hotels in the world. Run by expert...
I started in the fitness industry in the mid 1990’s working in nearly every role possible. I was initially based in Australia but then started working internationally from group exercise, to commercial equipment sales, then into education and training...
With the celebrity cult well and truly on the wellness wagon, scenic social media snaps of hikes in Ibiza and treetop yoga in St Lucia are evoking worldwide workout wanderlust. Letting you in on the celebrity secret, here we share the best wellness...
Euphoria Retreat in the heart of Greece is an inspirational wellness destination with a focus on healing. Situated next to a small, quaint village with stunning views of the Peloponnese mountain valley that bear their significance.
Combining the expert knowledge of a doctor’s clinic and the relaxing atmosphere of a luxury spa, medical spa holidays focus on improving your health. Yet, far removed from the clinical environment of a hospital, these medical spa retreats are situated...
We’re all aware of the term ‘wellness’ - a 21st Century buzzword that has evolved into a multi-billion industry. We share the 10 key developments that have emerged over the years, from eco-friendly tourism to digital detox retreats, and what the future...
What is Thanyapura and who’s it for? Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort is a world-class facility with an extensive offering, ideal for anyone interested in optimising their sports performance, mental health or physical well-being. Perfect for a fitness...
With the New Year comes new opportunities to go on holiday, especially for those seeking a healthy break at the beginning of 2018. However, the emergence of so many new retreats can make picking the right holiday a real challenge, even for experienced...
With a global pandemic showcasing the need to prioritise our mental and physical health, there has never been a better time to start planning a post-lockdown wellness holiday and active trip for late 2020 and 2021. Lockdown has shown the importance of...
Whether your aim is to shed a few pounds, boost your fitness, de-stress, cleanse your body, seek mind renewal, indulge in luxury spa therapies, improve your sleep or get an adrenalin hit, we share 10 of our best well-being escapes which will guarantee...
There’s no better time than the New Year to start planning your wellness holidays, be smart and enjoy 18 days off work by booking just 9 days of leave, thanks to our bank holidays in 2017. Grab your diary as we have created a wellness travel...
If you like yoga and would like to book a yoga holiday, you might just love Aerial Yoga! This craze, also known as AntiGravity Yoga, has swept the globe, with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Gisele Bündchen and Kourtney Kardashian advocating it.
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...
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