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Cultural awareness has been proven to have a significant impact on mental health, and as such progressively more travellers are seeking a holiday that not only enriches the mind, body and soul, but also actively promotes the discovery of a different culture. By stimulating and refreshing the mind through a mixture of various wellness activities, these tours meet this growing trend, combining the benefits of exercise and invigorating the mind, with new experiences and cultures. From white water rafting through the black water rivers of Argentina, to unwinding in the naturally heated Blue Lagoon of Iceland, these tours have something for everyone. 

Active tours are ideally suited to adventurous travellers who can explore the chosen destination on a range of different energetic activities, in the company of like-minded individuals. Whereas, well-being conscious travellers can unwind and embark on a health journey of self-discovery, delving deeper into the culture of their chosen destination on a wellness tour. Active and Wellness Tours ensure an enriching experience, rejuvenating the mind and body to improve overall well-being. Let’s take a look at 10 of some of the top active and wellness tours to embark on, ones you’d definitely treasure for a lifetime.

We all know how addicting smartphones can be, and how much of our daily lives they can consume. In fact, according to a study published by King University, people touch their phones at 2,617 times per day! It can be surprising how much time we actually spend on our phones, and we can actually get fatigued quite easily if we don’t take a break! Our eyes need a rest after spending so many hours each week looking at bright screens, and our minds need a break too! It can be stressful constantly looking at what people are doing on social media and FOMO can have an effect on us, making us feel anxious and depressed when we compare other’s seemingly picture-perfect lives to our own. That’s why it can be extremely beneficial to your health to embark on a technology-free wellness retreat.  

In the 21st Century, all tourists seek unique travel experiences, tailored to their needs. But are all travel operators providing sustainable, accessible, and inclusive destinations that allow people to enjoy their holidays without hindrance? There are 13.9 million people living with a disability in the UK. That’s 20% of the population – which means 1 in 5 customers are likely to have a long-term health condition that impacts their day-to-day lives. Championing wellness for everyone, we have extensively researched and put together our accessible travel offering to help travellers make informed decisions about where to go when it comes to booking a wellness holiday that caters for their unique needs. 

What is a wellness incentive break you ask? Well, first of all let’s look at what a wellness incentive actually is shall we? A wellness incentive is a strong emotion or desire that impacts the well-being of an individual and can be present in both internal and external forms of motivation. Wellness incentives are often used by employers to promote wellness within their workplaces, to offer rewards and recognition to their employees as a result of hard work and meeting business goals. 

Dr. Carlo Barbieri is one of the leading health specialists at Lefay Spa & Resort Lago di Garda, developing their retreats and ensuring each one is an all-encompassing wellness experience. With a background in medicine in multiple Italian cities as well as Beijing, China, we believe Dr. Barbieri is an interesting and unique resource in the medical field. We were fortunate enough to ask him some questions about his background, what his training means for your holiday at Lefay, and much more!  

It’s no secret that stress can take a hold on all of us from time to time, filling our minds with worries and negative thoughts. However, when stress builds up and maintains itself in our heads long-term, it can become unhealthy and lead to adverse long-term health effects such as mental health and depression. In fact, according to a medical review by The American Institute of Stress, 77% of people have experienced stress that affects their physical health, and 73% of people have experienced stress that affects their mental health. We worked with Dr. Vicente Mera of the SHA Wellness Clinic to learn more about stress and ageing, especially during their anti-ageing retreat. Let’s break down different causes and factors of stress and how they can affect our physical and mental health.

Though it may seem as if there is no correlation between your love language and where you should spend your wellness holiday, you may just be surprised how much our choices for each respective love language suit your needs. Love is a force that cannot be quantified by science, and neither can your love language. Whether you most prefer giving gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, or physical touch, we’ve got you covered on where you can fall head over heels on holiday!  

Thinking about somewhere to travel to this year? Why not explore the UK and experience all the amazing natural beauty and great experiences that are just waiting to be discovered. Take a plunge into the wealth of activities the UK has to offer. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, fitness fanatic or even craving a relaxing spa retreat, there’s plenty for all sorts of people, with all sorts of healthy aspirations! Here we will delve into some of the top UK wellness retreats, where they’re located and what sort-after benefits they can bring you.  

With warmer weather on the horizon and fewer barriers to international travel then there have been in the last two years, it's no surprise that everyone's thoughts are turning to where to go on holiday for wellness in 2022. In fact Google searches for 2022 summer holidays are the highest they have been all year! With this in mind, we're taking a look at the best places to visit to attend to all aspects of your wellness this summer.

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Without further ado let's explore the best places to visit for summer wellness in 2022! For Eco-Friendly Flexibility in Portugal: Yoga & Sea at Alamos Retreat We’ve all been missing sandy beaches and warm blue oceans, there’s no question about that. This retreat is perfect for travellers looking for a holiday that blends relaxation and fun. Alamos Retreat’s unique water sports and yoga combination holiday allows travellers to have fun and relax. The eco-chic vibe of the hotel radiates a nurturing, organic feel. Located just a few minutes from the shores of Albufeira, challenge your active side by learning poses and techniques in yoga as well as skills in either surfing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. With daily classes, switch it up and try all three water sports in the crystalline water that Portugal is world-famous for. With intimate class sizes, improve rapidly and keep your newfound skills for years to come! Booking and Information: Alamos Retreat To Kickstart Your Summer of Wellness in Ibiza: Fitness at Six Senses Ibiza Some of us are guilty of letting our fitness habits slip during summer, especially whilst on holiday. However, Six Senses Ibiza can provide the perfect kickstart to summer wellness. Engage your mind and body by focusing on movement, low and high intensity training as well as recovery treatments, meditation and sleep. Six Senses take a personalised approach towards full body wellness so you can really gauge how to make the most of your break. Help yourself improve muscle tone and strength, flexibility, agility and help reduce the risk of weight gain and chronic disease on this tailored fitness retreat. Being an extremely bespoke experience, this retreat can be done at your own pace and at your own ability level, so you can feel fully confident and happy with your own progress and achievements. Booking and Information: Six Senses Ibiza Feel Amazing Together in Italy: Wellness for 2 at Preidlhof Summer retreats can be the perfect chance to treat you and your significant other to the break you both deserve amidst the pleasant season’s climate by embarking on a couple's wellness retreat. Wellness for 2 at Preidlhof is a versatile and engaging retreat that promotes new ways of being connected through a variety of sensory and interactive spa rituals. Relax, release and regenerate with your partner in the beautiful rural setting of South Tyrol. The hotel lies between the Stelvio National Park - the oldest natural park in Italy, with its mountain landscape and wild nature - and the Texel Group Nature Park. Share your journey to wellbeing and learn more about each other in the process. Spend precious time together on the ultimate couple's wellness retreat and leave with a stronger bond and happy memories to look back on! Booking and Information: Preidlhof Learn How to Drift Off in Greece: Sleep at Porto Elounda Sleep at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is perfect for those looking to improve their sleep pattern, de-stress and restore energy levels during the day. Offering unique wellness approaches such as Yoga Nidra, meditation, low intensity training, relaxing treatments and amenities will help you feel better equipped to face all your daily challenges. An effective combination of these resources and helpful advice from Porto Elounda’s Sleep Doctor will help pave the way to a happier, healthier life. Introductory and closing screenings alongside sleep tracking reviews will help you gauge how you sleep and thus how you can improve it, allowing you to feel well rested and refreshed for years to come as a result of learning more about your body on this sleep-enhancement retreat. Booking and Information: Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort Boost Your Immunity in Austria: Immune System Booster at Park Igls Summer months can provide the perfect motivation to pursue new healthy diets, practices and routines. And where better to do so than on a dedicated health retreat? The Immune System Booster retreat at Park Igls is specially designed to strengthen your immune system and make you much more resilient to illnesses. Exclusive access to lab tests which determine the current state of your immune system allows you to gain a helpful insight in how to enhance it further. Challenge yourself to embark on the Mayr diet. Predominantly a fasting diet style, this is a great unique approach for full body detoxification, instigating healthier habits and cleaner living! Booking and Information: Park Igls Restore Your Equilibrium in Thailand: Comprehensive Balance & Revitalise at Kamalaya Taking the time to recover and re-charge during the summer months is essential for keeping stress levels low and overall wellness high! If the high demands of modern life have been affecting you acutely then a stress management retreat could be perfect for you. Comprehensive Balance and Revitalize at Kamalaya is a restorative and healing retreat, carefully designed to deal with the symptoms and underlying causes of adrenal burnout. It is to assist with stress prevention and recovery from a mind, body and spirit perspective. It encourages and teaches to make the best of future challenges and opportunities by helping to maintain the balance during stress and change. Not only combining restorative therapies and nutrition with personal consultations in Naturopathic Lifestyle, Nutrition and Stress Management, the programme also includes nutritional and herbal supplements and remedies to support recovery. Booking and Information: Kamalaya Make Family Memories in Morocco: Family TimeTogether™ at Paradis Plage Taking the time to relax, get fit or even learn something new with your family can be the perfect opportunity for to experience beautiful settings and healthy activities together. The first of its kind in Morocco, this eco-retreat resides on the Agadir coastline, with its own private beach overlooking the sapphire Atlantic. The perfect destination for a family holiday as it rests away from your regular tourist spots with extensive facilities and activities for all the family to enjoy! Catch a wave surfing or kayaking, try a mindful group Yoga session indulge in tailored spa treatments for all ages 4+. Not to forget that guests will enjoy the swimming pool and the calm-inducing zen garden. Booking and Information: Paradis Plage Become an Active Explorer in The Galapagos: Active Tours - Galapagos There’s a lot of excitement revolving around exploration and new adventure following the pandemic, and with restrictions easing, summer 2022 is the perfect time to embark on an active tour of the mythical islands of Galapagos. Walking in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, embark on an electrifying discovery of unusual animals on land and underwater including, from inquisitive manta rays and docile Galapagos tortoise to the playful sea lions, roaming freely around the island. Putting on your explorer hat, hike high over the island to the peak of Sierra Negra Volcano, cycle around the island and snorkel the glistening waters of the archipelago to feed the endlessly inquisitive nature of our being and get fit whilst doing so. 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The daily pressures of work can have a great impact on mood, motivation as well as overall performance in the workplace. In fact, wellness initiatives have been proven to increase the productivity of individuals by around 12%. So, being able to provide employees with social, active escapes can be the perfect opportunity to bond with the people you work with every day, improve mental and physical well-being and most importantly, have fun together! Here we will go through some of the top sports holidays, perfect for competitive teams or afficionados of particular sporting pursuits to embark on together as part of an invaluable bonding and team development experience.