Healing Holidays

Lucia van der Drift is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, working both with groups and one-to-one to support people developing their mindfulness practice and creating more clarity, resilience and focus in their lives.

Whether it is your physical, mental or spiritual well-being that needs attention, these healing hotels will help restore you to optimal health. Focusing on treating the person as a whole and promoting overall wellness, these healing hotels from Spain to Thailand, will regain balance and renew your energy. Return home after indulging in a series of healing treatments and wellness activities tailored to your needs, having revived and boosted your well-being.

Looking to indulge in a well-deservedhealthy break? Treat yourself to a tailor-made health retreat which gives your body and mind the attention it deserves. Whether it’s a medically focused break you’re interested in or a weight loss, sleep enhancement or anti-aging programme, we’ve put together our top recommendations to help you discover your perfect health retreat. Keep reading to discover some of the best health retreats to book now to help you along your healthy journey towards new vitality! 

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 or depression; it is feeling content with life, creating rewarding relationships and adapting to change. You may not be able to buy happiness, but embarking on a healing holiday can boost your mental well-being and leave you with an improved sense of overall wellness.

Disease prevention and healthy living have become top priority for many over the past year. Until a vaccine is produced, our only defences against COVID-19 are the personal protective equipment we wear and our immune system. Neglecting your body’s natural defences with unhealthy living is far more dangerous than it has been in the past. Given the easy transmission of COVID-19, having a strong immune system is not just important for your own health but also important for the safety of others.

“I’m just too busy, I can’t take time off work”. The notion of being too busy, not wanting to miss out on opportunities, piling more work on to colleagues or the judgement of superiors are just some of the reasons why we are working late, skipping lunch and passing on annual leave that could be spent relaxing on holiday or embarking on longer term wellness sabbaticals. 

Elli Soumaki

Elli has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of spa, fitness and wellness. She is Spa Director at the Six Senses Spa, at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort. An integral role as the wellness facilities are a central part of this retreat’s ethos and allure. Holding this position since 2004, Elli also currently works as the getaway’s Area Director since 2011. She graduated from the University of Physical Education and Science in Athens and achieved a Masters in Sports Management from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Elli has been a member of the Greek national swimming team and always actively promoted the goodwill and spirit of the Olympic games. A true believer that our health and the overall state of wellbeing can be enhanced via exercise, movement, nutrition, and holistic treatments, to fulfil your mind, body, and spirit.

Win a taste of our Ultimate Luxury Around the World Wellness Trip as we give away an incredible 4 night stay for two people on our Epic Sana Fusion Fitness holiday. Nestled within 8 hectares of pine forest gardens, overlooking the magnificent Falesia beach on the Portuguese Algarve, this wellness retreat offers the perfect destination for a healthy getaway.

From the gushing waterfalls of St Lucia to the crystal-clear waters in the Maldives, life’s too short not to explore the most sublime wonders of the world. Experience the ultimate in rest and relaxation with our beach spa holidays in the most stunning islands where you can escape the hassles of daily life. Surround yourself in lush foliage and pristine waters as you unwind with luxury spa treatments and holistic therapies. With our bespoke touch, you can also choose from a range of health and fitness activities, from group workouts, personalised fitness training, and water sports. Ideal for a couple’s wellness getaway, our paradise island wellness retreats are also excellent for solo travellers, groups, and families and can be tailor-made for anyone looking for some heaven-on-earth holiday experience.

With the brand new year just settling in, now is the ideal time to give your body a fresh reboot. But where, you ask? In this blog, we have compiled the world’s best detox spa retreats to do just that (and more!). This is the only list you’ll ever need to spark your wellness wanderlust and kick-off 2019 with a clean slate. From the vibrant archipelago of the Philippines to the beautiful Mediterranean coast, swap poor diets, fatigue and bloated bellies for the perfect balance between health and hedonism on an awe-inspiring detox and spa holiday. Make this year your best one yet as you reset your body’s natural systems on an away-from-it-all sanctuary that will leave you fully recharged and renewed.

In support of ‘World Mental Health Day’ we’re covering the top 6 wellness centres that help guests balance their mental well-being and reconnect to their inner self. Our selection of mind healing holidays all focus on aspects of emotional rebalancing and use practices such as mediation, yoga and life coaching to help guide people on the path of mental wellness. Indeed, this is a great chance for anyone to step back from the stresses of daily life and realign to their true path.

A defining point in any relationship, proposing is a moment that will be recounted to friends and family for the rest of your lives. Take the pressure off and choose one of our healthy holidays for couples at a romantic retreat in a stunning destination, for a memorable start to the next part of your lives together. Pop the question on a thrilling spa safari in South Africa or tree top dining in Thailand, as we present our top romantic retreats for a unique proposal that will surprise and delight your loved one.

This gluten-free, pescatarian salad is packed full of all the goodness you need. Longevity Health & Wellness have concocted a light meal rich in proteins and healthy fats, a great post-workout meal to fuel your muscles for growth. A salad low in carbohydrates but big in flavour, this is also a wonderful option for a hot summer day, refreshing taste without the heaviness.

Biohacking: it's the new craze taking over the world of health and fitness travel:it is the buzzword surrounding current wellness trends, and is revolutionizing the way we travel for our health. Fromanti-aging technology andimmunity boosters to increasing cell efficiency throughoxygen chambers: healthy holidaying is in. 

Maintaining good physical fitness is essential for overall health and well-being. As we all know, exercise and a balanced diet are crucial in shaping our health. However, understanding the intricate relationship between physical fitness and health can shed light on why it's so essential to prioritise our fitness journey. In this blog, we'll explore the science behind this relationship, exploring how exercise, nutrition, and even the occasional fitness retreat can profoundly impact our overall well-being.

Feeling stressed and need a break to take your mind off of things? Take this opportunity to re-energize yourself by escaping on one of our holistic hideaways where you can focus on re-balancing your body, mind and soul. From Thailand to Spain, choose from our great range of healthy holiday destinations which offer a variety of holistic wellness activities, in addition to tailored spa therapies suited to your personal needs.

Are you in need of inspiration for where and when to go on your healthy honeymoon in 2015? Start married life the healthy way and get involved in this growing trend; allow us to inspire you with our wide range of luxury honeymoon retreats, destinations and activities for you and your newlywed to enjoy.

With the art of healing just as important for our emotional well-being as our physical health, the need for spiritual healing should never be overlooked. Playing an important role in times of emotional stress, bereavement, loss, mental and physical illnesses, our spiritual life is what drives our overall well-being and supports all aspects of our life.

With the art of healing just as important for our emotional well-being as our physical health, the need for spiritual healing should never be overlooked. Playing an important role in times of emotional stress, bereavement, loss, mental and physical illnesses, our spiritual life is what drives our overall well-being and supports all aspects of our life.

The past year has been like no other; social restrictions have distanced us from family and friends, we have been ripped from our normal routines and it often feels like we are fighting a losing battle. Anxiety levels are at an all-time high, as well as feelings of hopelessness and depression. Many of us have lost jobs and loved ones to coronavirus and it is easy to feel our mental health slipping as the effects of the pandemic impactanother year of our lives.