Luxury

As the heat rises and the winter layers of clothes lessen, every year summer prompts us to ditch the couch and lace up our trainers in pursuit of our best beach body. Instead of hurrying to your nearest Spinning class, why not book a spa holiday that will boost your health and fitness whilst offering relaxation too with 5 of the best spa breaks for summer fitness.

If you are looking for a healthy holiday with your partner which will set you both on the pathway to a healthier lifestyle, look no further as we round up our top 5 luxury couples wellness retreats from around the globe. 

If you're looking for a fitness holiday with your partner which will set you both on the pathway to a healthier lifestyle, look no further as we round up our top 5 luxury fitness holidays for active couples.

Home to charming traditional villages, stunning mountain hillsides and long stretches of golden sands, Portugal’sstriking and diverse landscape provides the perfect backdrop to rejuvenate on a luxury spa holiday. Whether you retreat to the infamous Algarve coastline or the peaceful pine forests of Portugal’s nature reserves, soak up the sunshine whilst enhancing your well-being with rejuvenating spa treatments and wellness therapies.

After all of those chocolate eggs, what most parents want this Easter is a fun-filled active family holiday to burn off all that extra energy the kids have built up. From sports breaks in Thailand to active holidays in Portugal, we share our top five family friendly retreats for the 2015 Easter break. A great time to venture abroad on a family getaway, with two consecutive four day weeks and without the peak summer prices, we have some special offers available around the globe.

Get your Pimms, strawberries and cream at the ready as we round up our top 5 solo friendly tennis holidays for single travellers. If you’re looking for an active holiday to really give your fitness and tennis game the boost it needs, escape on one of our tennis holidays in some of the world’s most desirable destinations and luxurious retreats.

Whether you’re turning 30 or 50, a wellness break is undeniably a great way to mark your coming of age. Kick-start the upcoming decade by rewarding yourself with a soul enriching milestone birthday getaway. Swap the hustle and bustle of daily life with some much-required peace and quiet. Celebrate amidst the peaceful Himalayas or fulfil your childhood dream of mastering the game of tennis at BodyHoliday in St. Lucia. Go solo or with family and friends but be assured to immerse yourself in a holistic and rejuvenating experience, leaving you with unforgettable memories.  

The idea of a luxury spa holiday is always a particularly attractive one but which type of spa is for you? At Health and Fitness Travel we have many different types of spa holiday, ranging from Ayurvedic spa breaks to medical spa retreats.

To coincide with its third anniversary, the award winning SHA Wellness Clinic is proud to reveal its new look after an extensive expansion and renovation.

Relying once again on the talents of prestigious designers Elvira Blanco Montenegro and Francisco Palacios to enhance the distinct style of the complex, they more than deliver, using their unique classic minimalist style to create a space where peace and serenity reign. From the moment you step into the spa the prevailing black and white, continual light and modern undulating wall design enhances your experience. Each treatment room is personalised with different finishes and details.

When juggling work and family life, finding the best family holiday to suit your needs can be an arduous task. Not every family has the same idea of the perfect family escape; some want to be active during their holiday and some want to relax at the beach while the kids have the time of their lives playing games and making new friends. To help you with your multi-generational family holiday dilemmas, here are our top picks for the best family-friendly holidays that’ll cover any interests, from sports to spa for the whole family to enjoy.

Unsure of where to go on your active and wellness holiday this year? Don't panic, as we present you with our month-by-month guide to this year's top holiday experiences and destinations. From the Austrian Alps to the jungles of Bali, there's a holiday for every season.

The demand for healthy honeymoons is amassing rapidly, and newlyweds are increasingly looking for something a little more than the stereotypical champagne-fuelled, lazy break in the sun. Days by the pool are being replaced with activity days where honeymooners can take part in exhilarating fitness activities, or go on excursions where they can hike, bike and kayak to local attractions. Indulgent and gluttonous menu options are swapped for nutritious, balanced and refreshing dishes, and ‘detox’ programmes are not uncommon.

Celebrity getaways are often remote and exclusive, they are known for going on magnificent holidays to the world's most exciting destinations to escape the pressures of their busy and public persona lifestyles. Celebs have their image to maintain and a health-fulfilled inspired lifestyle is fundamental for them. We share the top five healthy spa holidays where celebs go to keep well.

If you are looking for a holistic healing experience, look no further than our luxury spa holidays. Now a mainstay of travel, the demand for longer wellness breaks is increasing as people look to de-stress from the hectic demands of modern life. From beauty treatments to authentic Ayurveda therapies, traditional massages to hydrotherapy, you can experience an extensive array of indulgent therapies to help you achieve your individual wellness goals. Give in to complete tranquillity and relax on your own terms on a luxury spa break.

We have teamed up with bestselling author Jackie Collins in celebration of her fabulous new bestsellers, 'Goddess of Vengeance' and 'The Power Trip'. We are offering one lucky person the chance to win a trip of a lifetime for two worth £5,000! The prize is to stay at the stunning Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun in Mexico. Look out for national rail adverts and billboards around Central London advertising the book and our fabulous competition. 

Win a fabulous all-inclusive active adventure holiday with Health and Fitness Travel and Women's Fitness Magazine

Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in tailor-made healthy holidays worldwide and Great Walks of Australia are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a luxury all-inclusive 4 day 3 night guided walking retreat taking part in the exclusive Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk.

We understand that modern life can be very chaotic and demanding, making difficult to find the time to relax and be mindful. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tea Pigs, the UK’s premium tea brand, to offer one lucky person a complete mind, body and soul makeover on a luxury wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. We’re giving you and a friend the opportunity to alleviate any pent-up stress and tension on a revitalising four-night wellness break to Santani Wellness Resort & Spa.

We understand that modern life can be very chaotic and demanding, making difficult to find the time to relax and be mindful. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Tea Pigs, the UK’s premium tea brand, to offer one lucky person a complete mind, body and soul makeover on a luxury wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. We’re giving you and a friend the opportunity to alleviate any pent-up stress and tension on a revitalising four-night wellness break to Santani Wellness Resort & Spa.