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There is no greater place to get motivated to lose weight than on a weight loss holiday, where you can be supported by other weight loss travellers and guided by wellness experts. Discover the most effective and intensive weight loss holidays to help kick start your metabolism with effective diet plans and personal training sessions. In our beginner’s guide to weight loss holidays, you can learn how to break down the barriers that are preventing you from reaching your ideal weight. Escape from the daily stresses and temptations of everyday life and immerse yourself in a positive, motivational environment.

Do you feel as though you need to get away to focus on your own well-being? Going on a singles holiday gives you an opportunity to do just that. Focus on your own needs, indulge in your own passions and give your body the break it deserves on any of our tailor-made solo holidays for singles. Whether you are looking to pamper yourself or boost your fitness levels, there are a wealth of destinations to choose from. With so many group classes and activities on offer, travelling solo doesn’t have to mean being alone. If you’re looking to meet other solo travellers, then pursuing your interests in a relaxed and nurturing environment is a brilliant opportunity to connect with like-minded people. Now is the chance to find the best solo holiday to boost your wellness and self-esteem.

Fly to the exotic locales of Thailand and experience the benefits of going on a yoga retreat where you can rebalance your mind, body and soul. Nurture your health to peak wellness as you find peace and serenity in any of our luxury Thai yoga retreats. Learn from the pros on how to master yoga poses as you focus on your posture, breathing and mindfulness and let the powers of yoga take over. Absorb the tranquillity and soak up the cultural atmospheres of the yoga retreats that are surrounded by the beautiful and peaceful landscapes, leaving you rejuvenated, revitalised and reenergised on departure.

The mother-daughter bond can be strengthened through exercise; a bond so powerful it affects a woman’s health, self-esteem and all her other relationships. With this in mind, we shine the spotlight on our top 5 mother-daughter fitness breaks, which make for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. From detoxing in the British countryside to swimming on the Spanish coast, strengthen your body and your bond on one of our female-friendly fitness breaks.

Between hectic work schedules and making time for family and friends, we often forget to take time for ourselves. As indulgent as it may seem, self-care is crucial for us to stay on top of our physical, emotional and mental well-being. In fact, pampering yourself can act as a good defence against poor health. It is said that 75 to 90 per cent of illnesses are stress-related and being able to manage stress helps to fight that.

Stress is not necessarily a bad thing.  After all, it’s because of this distinctive ability to feel stress that our species have survived for billions of years. It triggers our ‘fight or flight’ response whenever we’re under attack or in the brink of danger, keeping us safe from potential threats. However, when left unchecked, stress becomes overwhelming – leading to a host of mental and physical problems that may consequently be detrimental to our health.

Next time you go abroad, make it a life changing journey! Forget simply sitting by the pool – that’s for the old you; we’ve put together our favourite wellness retreats that endeavour to help you to change your life. Whether you want to catalyse a new body, take up yoga, quit smoking, de-stress or turn back the ageing hands of time, we’ve got the healthy holiday for you!

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 customer demand.

Whether you are shedding the pounds with personal training sessions in Spain or are learning to cook healthier meals at a wellness retreat in India, with our 5 most effective and intensive weight loss holidays, you’ll have everything you need to kick-start your weight-loss regime.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s not too late to book a couples healthy holiday for a romantic wellness getaway. From Lake Garda and New Zealand, to Thailand and the Maldives, we recommend our top five romantic wellness retreats for Valentine’s Day.