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  • Shanti Maurice: My health & fitness holiday getaway

    Shanti Maurice: My health & fitness holiday getaway

    Located in the untouched south of Mauritius, set in a tranquil bay on a curving lagoon of white sand Shanti Maurice is the ideal holiday destination to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. With a choice of many other luxury resorts in Mauritius, I considered myself lucky to have found this gem of a place.

  • Sporty Father’s Day Escapes for Active Dads

    Up the ante from the predictable pair of socks this Father’s Day and treat the world’s greatest Dad to a sporty escape. With a range of active holiday getaways, from tennis in Greece, to surfing in Morocco and adventure sports in Oman, choose a tailor-made activity holiday designed around his favourite past times to give your old man a fun filled break that he'll never forget.

  • The 10 Best Luxury Hotel Gyms in the World

    Two tiered gym with a row of treadmills

     

    With a market value of just under £5 billion, it is no secret that the fitness industry in the UK has exploded over the past ten years. Gym culture has become the norm with 4.5 million of us having an active membership. The change in culture can be seen in hotels, which now prioritise their health and fitness facilities rather than their former luxuries. Nowadays in this health-conscious world, state of the art gym equipment has become a more important indicator in defining the luxuriousness of a retreat. With as many hotel gyms as plates on a squat rack, we’ve put together a roundup of the best luxury hotel gyms in the world. Take the guesswork out of your fitness holiday and pick a hotel with a gym that’s right for you.   

  • The Best Active Holidays for Running

    The Best Active Holidays for Running

    Going on holiday is no excuse to leave your running shoes behind, with our active holidays offering a change of scenery and culture, whilst improving your health and fitness. Whether you’re an athlete, or just looking to keep up with your running routine, make the most of the opportunity to explore your beautiful surroundings by foot. From scenic coastline trails in Portugal to sprinting up mountain paths in St Lucia, we have tracked down stunning running trails from our fitness holidays in luxury destinations worldwide. So, take your pick, don’t forget to pack your trainers and run towards your dream running holiday.

  • The Best Coastal Yoga Retreats

    Add some vitamin D and sea salt to your yoga practise on a coastal yoga holiday that will leave you sun-kissed, rejuvenated and with a feeling of total wellness. Rather than a typical fly-and-flop holiday by the coast, give yourself the gift of sunrise yoga performed on scenic coastlines, supplemented by exhilarating water sports and indulgent spa treatments. Welcoming yogis of all levels and under the guidance of expert tuition you can choose to start learning yoga on holiday, or focus on strengthening and developing your existing practise. Whichever path you choose, you will return home re-balanced, rested and restored.

  • The Best Fitness Holidays to Book in 2017

    The New Year is time for a new you, so get ready to bring out the best version of yourself with our top fitness holidays to book in 2017. You’ll be able to catalyse a bodily transformation just the way you want, as you jump into an active break located in a beautiful destination. From group fitness in Ibiza to DNA fitness in St. Lucia, we’ve got a fitness retreat to suit you.

    Everyone’s body and lifestyle is different, so we’ve put together a range of fitness holidays that span from simple bootcamps to complex medical spas that study your DNA fitness and find out the type of exercise and nutrition that will serve you best. Needless to say, there are lots to choose from out there, so do some research and get ready to dive into a new you!

  • The Best Healthy Holidays for Wild Swimming

    The Best Healthy Holidays for Wild Swimming


    A low impact sport that is great for strengthening and burning calories, the health benefits of swimming have long been championed by health and wellness experts. However, for some people the chlorine used in indoor pools can have harmful side effects, from skin irritations to more serious respiratory implications. Fortunately, there is an all-natural option for swimming in some of the most stunning luxury wellness destinations around the globe. From the glittering waters of the Mediterranean to the healing springs of the Philippines, we present the best healthy holidays for wild swimming. 

  • The Best Healthy Holidays for Wild Swimming

    A low impact sport that is great for strengthening and burning calories, the health benefits of swimming have long been championed by health and wellness experts. However, for some people the chlorine used in indoor pools can have harmful side effects, from skin irritations to more serious respiratory implications. Fortunately, there is an all-natural option for swimming in some of the most stunning luxury wellness destinations around the globe. From the glittering waters of the Mediterranean to the healing springs of the Philippines, we present the best healthy holidays for wild swimming. 

  • The Best Holidays for Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Woman Paddleboarding on a lake with a mountainous backdrop

    Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports for so many reasons and it is becoming increasingly accessible on watersports holidays. It is a brilliant way to get in shape while having fun! It offers a full-body workout, which can burn more calories in an hour than most sports as it combines strength, balance, core and endurance. You’ll most certainly build up your tan and look even more radiant on and off the water. Being around large bodies of water can be incredibly calming, therefore paddling along while soaking up the natural surroundings is meditative.

  • The Best Retreats to Get You Ready for Summer

    The Best Retreats to Get You Ready for Summer


    As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, the anticipation of summer brings both delight and dread; the latter as we expose our well-hidden ‘winter layers’. What better way to boost your health and fitness than on a wellness holiday, as we share our best fitness and detox retreats for a complete pre-summer shape up and cleanse. From bespoke fitness in Lake Garda, to back-to-nature detox in Sri Lanka, these healthy retreats will have you summer-ready in no time.

  • The Best Sports Holidays in Europe

    Calling all fitness enthusiasts! Take a look at our best sports holidays in Europe to discover which are the most exciting destinations to explore on the continent. There is a sporting adventure perfect for your individual health goals, as each European wellness destination offers a tailor-made fitness programme to ensure you can pursue the sports you are most attracted to. Whether you are interested in water sports like surfing and scuba diving or keen to perfect your sporting passions in the sun on world-class golf courses, tennis courts and more, there is certainly a sports holiday to suit everyone regardless of age, interest or ability. If you are looking for a fun and exciting sports retreat with your family or are planning to travel solo, there is no need to travel far, with the best sports holidays in Europe offering a wide range of sporting activities to keep you more than satisfied.

  • The Best Surfing Honeymoon Destinations

    If you’re looking for a healthy honeymoon destination to boost your fitness levels and tone up amid the excitement of newly-wedded bliss, hit up the waves and learn to surf on holiday as a couple in destinations from Morocco to Costa Rica. A fun-filled way to tone up and lose weight together, burn as many as 400 calories in an hour on the water, whilst simultaneously improving your balance, co-ordination and body strength for a fitness holiday with a difference.

  • The Best Water Sports Holidays in Europe

    The Best Water Sports Holidays in Europe

     

    The best holidays are those that give you the opportunity to explore new and exciting environments and experience new activities that you otherwise may never have had the opportunity to enjoy. Europe is home to some of the best luxury water sports holidays and resorts in the world, from the heart of the Mediterranean to the south coast of England Europe has no shortage of beautiful natural coastline just waiting to be explored by adventure hungry travellers who aren’t afraid to get their hair wet.

    Let us walk you through some of the best water sports themed holidays in Europe.

  • The Health Benefits of Swimming on Holiday

    We all look forward to a much-anticipated dip in the swimming pool on holiday or snorkel in the sea, but do we ever take into account the rewarding effects it has on our bodies? For many of us, swimming is more of a hobby rather than exercise and a quick swim can be an excellent way to unwind and de-stress or cool-off on a hot day. But few people actually consider the positive outcome it can bring about for our health. With some of these tips, why not try and make your next trip to the retreats pool or the beach a more beneficial one?

  • The Latest Yoga Trends: Anti-Gravity & Paddle Board Yoga

    People are very excited about the latest yoga workouts that are popping up around the world, Anti-gravity Yoga and Paddle Board Yoga are definitely worth trying. Anti-gravity Yoga uses a combination of aerial arts and yoga practices, where hammock like suspensions hold the body in the air in different yoga positions. Whereas, Paddleboard Yoga uses a stand up paddle board and Yoga techniques, while trying to balance on the water. Both are great for strengthening and toning the core, while ultimately being enjoyable.

  • The Latest Yoga Trends: Anti-Gravity & Paddle Board Yoga

    People are very excited about the latest yoga workouts that are popping up around the world, Anti-gravity Yoga and Paddle Board Yoga are definitely worth trying. Anti-gravity Yoga uses a combination of aerial arts and yoga practices, where hammock like suspensions hold the body in the air in different yoga positions. Whereas, Paddleboard Yoga uses a stand up paddle board and Yoga techniques, while trying to balance on the water. Both are great for strengthening and toning the core, while ultimately being enjoyable.

  • The World’s Best Solo Surfing Holidays

     

    If you’re looking for a new way to boost your fitness levels and tone up on a singles retreat, hit the waves and learn to surf on holiday in destinations from Morocco to the Maldives. A fun-filled way to lose weight; burn as many as 400 calories in an hour on the water, whilst simultaneously improving your balance, co-ordination and body strength for a fitness holiday with a difference. 

  • Top 10 Active Family Beach Holidays

    Top 10 Active Family Beach Holidays

    Find the key to a drama free family holiday by keeping the kids active and entertained by the beach as they explore their sandy surroundings whilst trying new experiences. From learning to surf in Morocco to kayaking in Bali, say goodbye to boredom on our active family beach holidays where everyone can have fun in the sun. Make the most of sharing new experiences with the kids, or take some adult time out to relax and unwind as the little ones are entertained at the Kids Club, with everything from tennis to treasure hunts.

  • Top 5 Offers for Family Activity Easter Holidays

    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.

  • Top 5 Pre-Wedding Yoga Retreats

    Pre-Wedding Yoga Retreats

    Whether you are looking to tone up or de-stress before the big day, with our top 5 pre-wedding yoga retreats, yogi loving brides-to-be are invited to re-connect and improve well-being whilst exploring new corners of the world. With a yoga holiday offering the perfect pursuit for a pre-wedding health retreat, from sunrise salutations on idyllic Thai islands, to practicing your Pranayama in exotic Morocco, return home ready for your wedding day a happier and healthier you.

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