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I think it is nice to ensure that your holiday is a holiday, and that your time away leaves you feeling rested and recharged… that being said a lot of us live busy lives and day to day we don’t always put enough time aside for ourself. In these situations holidays are the perfect opportunity to make time for exercising and focusing on your wellbeing whist also relaxing and having fun – these things are not mutually exclusive of one another! You can absolutely have fun when making healthy choices whilst on holiday! 

2022 is set to be a momentous year for wellness travel. The demand for wellness holidays that cater for both our physical and emotional wellbeing is only set to rise further as we collectively try to offset the adverse effects of pandemic related restrictions, increased stress, and ever more sedentary lifestyles. With this in mind, we’ve put together the 12 hottest wellness destinations to travel to in 2022 including everything from family wellness holidays to immunity-boosting retreats in some of the world’s most exciting emerging tourist destinations.  

Without further ado, let’s explore the best wellness retreat experiences to be had for each month of 2022! 

Follow the stars in 2022 and let them guide you towards your dream wellness experience in a destination befitting of your horoscope. Whether you’re a fiery Aries or an unconventional Aquarius – we have just the health-enhancing wellness holiday for you! 

Today is World Osteoporosis Day (or at least that is when we published this article), we wanted to raise awareness around osteoporosis prevention and help you to understand how you can maintain and even optimise your bone health to help prevent osteoporosis. 

Autumn wellness holidays have now got the green light from the UK Government thanks to their latest travel update on Friday 17th September which simplifies travel for the doubly vaccinated. The new rules coming into place on October 4th sees the combination of the green and amber lists and the waiving of pre-departure PCR tests for those that have had two shots of the COVID-19 vaccines – doubly-vaccinated travellers will now only be required to take a lateral flow test before returning to the UK. This welcome news gives travellers the confidence to book a much-needed wellness retreat to replenish and refresh after the last 18 months of complicated and expensive barriers to travel.  

I love yoga, I love holidays, I love nourishing food, time spent with a book, the chance to unwind… and when you bring that all together you have yourself a yoga retreat. So, if you are sat on the fence and thinking about whether or not a retreat is for you let me share a few words of encouragement… 

As the saying goes – there’s strength in numbers and when it comes to fitness retreats, it couldn’t be truer! Whether you want to take a short drive to the Scottish Highlands or fly to a completely different climate, you better believe your loved ones or friends will want to join along on your incredible adventures.

Aashly Jayan, Health and Wellness Advisor at Chiva-Som discusses the role of technology in our lives and when it might be time to consider a digital detox.

If you’re looking for the ultimate culinary experiences to enjoy on holiday, then look no further! For many of us, food is one of the top things we look forward to on a holiday – from trying local delicacies to indulging in luxury restaurants and exemplary service!

As early as our 30s, muscle strength and bone density begin to decline. When we hit our 40s, a drop in levels of growth hormone leads to reduced muscle mass, increased fat and reduced energy levels. In turn, this all contributes to a slower metabolism. Women may also notice more fat storage around the abdomen due to a drop in oestrogen and should be aware that this also causes a sharp decrease in bone density.