10 Best Adult-Only Luxury Wellness Holidays

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.

Active Adults

Adult active holidays are good for people who’d like some help getting off the couch, as well as people who are already used to an active lifestyle. These locations provide top of the line resources and guidance so that you can enjoy everything from traditional sports to more extreme adventures and nature-centred activities. Of course, these holidays are all about creating well-rounded healthy retreats that cater to more than just the body. Guests can count on a number of other benefits ranging from spa facilities and yoga to cooking classes and wellness programmes. With the encouragement of like-minded people, and no one to slow you down, now’s the time to get active.

New Zealand: Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

Amid the beautifully rugged landscape of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, which are mirrored in crystal clarity by the stunning Lake Wakatipu, Aro Ha is a custom-built retreat that stimulates both the body and the mind. On the wellness adventure programme, you will partake in a generous selection of activities to enrich mental, spiritual and physical well-being. Fill your day will yoga and meditation, helping to restore inner balance and peace, TRX training to improve physical strength and body tone, and sub-alpine hikes to energise the body and explore the region. After a busy day, relax and unwind with a therapeutic massage to soothe sore muscles. Aro Ha has no shortage of ways to keep you moving, and all at the pace that best suits you.

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India: Atmantan Wellness Resort

At Atmantan Wellness Resort, in the northern Indian region of Hadashi, adults can enrol on a Fusion Fitness programme for an all-round and intensive boost of well-being. Integrate a variety of cardio and strength based exercises, such as kick-boxing, cardio ABS and bootcamp training, with activities that embrace a mind-boy connection, such as yoga and meditation. However, it’s not all go, go, go.  Try some of the renewal treatments such as Moxibustion, reflexology or deep tissue massage, to reduce muscular aches and help you relax. No matter which set of activities you choose, there’s still plenty of down time to take advantage of the spa cuisine and tranquil grounds of this luxurious retreat, not to mention the highly-trained staff working to ensure you have a positive experience.

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Spa Adults

When so much of what ails us comes down to stress, the best way to find wellness is a nice relaxing stint at a spa. Our adult-only spa holidays offer a variety of different well-being experiences from Ayurvedic therapy, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, wraps, facials, massages and more. But don’t just let these idyllic retreats de-stress you for a short time, with yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates classes, you can take what you’ve learnt away with you and make stress reduction a way of life.  

Bali: Como Shambhala

You might not know it, but when you daydream of escaping to a tropical paradise, you’re dreaming about Bali. From its sprawling beaches to its dizzying volcanic peaks, this Indonesian gem is blessed with natural beauty and Como Shambhala Estate is located right at the heart of the island. Considering its lush surroundings and natural spring water, it’s hard to imagine a better setting for a holistic spa holiday, but Como Shambhala also features nutritious food, soothing therapies and a variety of group activities aimed at improving physical and spiritual health. With everything from meditation to massage, the spa’s friendly experts can find the right relaxation solutions for everyone. And once you start to feel refreshed, you can take it up a notch with adventure activities like hiking and rafting.  

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Cyprus: Casale Panayiotis

Carved into the dramatic slopes of the Troodos Mountains, the Myrianthousa Spa fuses modern technology including Chromatherapy with ancient therapy techniques to cultivate a calming energy that radiates from the inside out. Indulge in a sulphur spring or royal milk bath ritual alongside a Rasul Dead Sea Mud experience for the ultimate pampering experience. Dine at one of the three of the resort's exclusive eateries and take advantage of a free room upgrade (subject to availability) when you book with Health and Fitness Travel.

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Fitness Adults

Going on holiday isn’t just good for relaxation; it’s also a great opportunity to get back into shape. If the hustle and bustle of your daily routine has been keeping you from working out, one of our adult-only fitness holidays can help you make a fresh start and lay the groundwork for some healthy new habits as well. There’s an extremely wide range of diverse classes and activities on offer at these venues, so whether you’re into dance or kick boxing, you’ll find something to get you moving.   

Spain: The Body Camp

Ibiza's iconic 'The Body Camp' offers a truly immersive experience providing the perfect balance between fitness and mind training for those ready to make a change in their lives. 100% plant based, you'll be fuelling your healthy activities with a seasonal, local and sustainable diet as well as having access to the chefs in order to gain valuable insights into nutrition. Additionally there are private sessions available in yoga, weights and hiking to name but a few - with the central theme being having fun, you'll thrive at this adults-only Ibizean retreat!

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Thailand: Chiva Som 

On the coast of tropical Thailand, the experts at Chiva Som offer adults a holistic approach to health and one of the most comprehensive fitness schedules around. The personal training options at this luxury spa include Kinesis, Pilates, Body Conditioning and private boot camps and guests can also enrol in up to eight classes a day. With everything available from Tai Chi to beach power walking in the shade of palm trees and reformer Pilates to Zumba, there’s no shortage of ways to keep busy and improve your personal fitness levels. Not only does the staff help you to improve your physical health, they also work with you on mental and spiritual wellness with things like meditation and learning how to manage stress.

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Solo Adults

While couples and groups tend to keep to themselves on holiday, solo adults often look forward to meeting new people and they deserve holiday options that reflect that. That’s why our adult singles holidays are designed to offer more opportunities for solo travellers to socialise with each other. What better way to mingle then during a shared new experience like a fitness class or at a solos table over a delicious dinner and drinks? When it comes down to it, all travellers have at least their journey in common, if not more, and our solo-friendly holidays provide the chance you need to make the most of that common ground.  

Thailand: Kamalaya 

At Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort, you can experience a great solo-friendly South Asian getaway. Located on the Thai island of Koh Samui, this luxury wellness holiday offers an extensive range of group classes like super stretch, fitball, aqua aerobics and yoga, where solo adults can meet and mingle. In addition to these activities, Kamalaya’s dining experiences can also be very social. If you pull up a chair at Soma Restaurant’s community table, you can strike up a conversation with other like-minded people while you all enjoy the tantalisingly fresh food. Whether or not you’re sharing this little slice of paradise, there are plenty of facilities to enjoy on your own, like the 24 hour library or the variety of available spa treatments. 

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St Lucia: The BodyHoliday  

For a Caribbean spa holiday with a lively atmosphere, a wide variety of activities, a superb wellness centre and fresh locally sourced food, The BodyHoliday at LeSport is an excellent choice. Located on the beautiful island of St. Lucia, LeSport offers a long list of fitness classes, so whether you sign up for Beach Fit or BodySpin you’ll have great chances to meet other guests with similar goals of weight loss, body toning or learning to de-stress. After a satisfying day of scuba diving or golf, travellers can also meet each other around the solos table at LeSport’s cosy Piano Bar while they relax and enjoy the live entertainment. Please note that, while the spa is child-free all year round, The BodyHoliday accepts children over 12 during July and August.

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Detox Adults

With all of the stressful demands of modern life, it can be easy to slip into a number of unhealthy habits, but our adult-only detox holidays can help you clean out your system, get focused and get back on the right track. The superb selection of eastern and western treatments works to re-energise and harmonise the mind, body and spirit. This refined approach to wellness involves careful attention to diet and activity, but it also allows room for fun, games and adventures. After all, spa therapies are perfectly compatible with golf, hiking and mountain biking.

India: Ananda Detox in the Himalayas

Located at the feet of the tallest mountains on earth, Ananda offers a truly unique adult-only healthy holiday experience. This Himalayan spa retreat combines a controlled diet with the best western and traditional Indian treatments to provide guests with a clear path towards mental, physical and spiritual wellness. The thorough detox programme includes a variety of detoxifying therapies from Abhyanga to earth stone massages; but there’s plenty of extra time built into the cleansing schedule so you can still enjoy lots of other activities like yoga, meditation, cooking classes, and a range of excursions into the culturally and naturally rich surrounding areas.

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Spain: SHA Detox 

Situated on a hilltop with sweeping views overlooking Spain’s Mediterranean coast, SHA Wellness Clinic offers guests a wide variety of ways to achieve wellness and develop long-term life-changing strategies. For example, in addition to enjoying the immediate benefits of their macrobiotic cuisine, you can also take lessons in healthy cooking and apply what you’ve learned to your future diet. Of course food is only one aspect of rejuvenation process with a variety of  detoxifying treatments from hydro aromatherapy to lymphatic drainage massage. When you’re not enjoying one of these invigorating sessions, you can take advantage of SHA’s other facilities and activities.

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