Wellness

With our hectic daily lives leaving us already juggling family, friends and work, it can sometimes be difficult to find the motivation and time to work on our fitness, but where there's a will, there's a way. 

Yoga has taken the world by storm, with over 15 million people now practising this ancient tradition and profiting from its mental and physical benefits. Being much more than just a form of physical activity, a regular yoga practise can also help calm the mind, increase mental and physical awareness, and renew spiritual and physical balance.

Travel the world in style on one our savvy single short-haul breaks which prove that travelling solo is a rewarding and life-enhancing experience that everyone should embark on at some point in their life. With a range of different activities to take part in, including helicopter tours in Turkey and canyoning in Portugal these single-friendly breaks are a sure-fire way to meet new people whilst exploring lush surroundings. The fantastic wellness facilities are also not to be missed. With everything from massages and facials to reflexology and shiatsu, these luxury trips are guaranteed to have something for everyone. 

With these 10 short-haul destinations for yoga and spa lovers, you don’t have to go very far to get your holistic fix. Discover why yoga is so good for you as you stretch those muscles in these luxury spa destinations around the world. Be sure to relax with the stunning spa facilities where treatments range from water rituals in Portugal and Reiki in Greece to bath treatments in Turkey and therapeutic treatments in Portugal.

The stresses of modern life can really take their toll, so we’ve chosen our top 10 spa holidays to revive and relax your mind, body and soul. Spa holidays are a great way of giving yourself the break you deserve, allowing all aspects of your health to improve. From clearing your mind in the Caribbean to boosting your immune system in the Austrian mountains, here’s our top 10 luxury spa breaks to cure any complaint you may have.

Rejuvenate your system with the finest spa holidays for therapeutic re-balancing. Treat yourself to a range of treatments including body wraps in Indonesia and Reiki in Greece for a truly soothing experience. In addition to rejuvenating and nourishing your body, keep fit with a range of activities including yoga, core stability and hiking which will ensure that you develop greater physical well-being. Develop greater cultural awareness too with traditional dance classes and cooking classes for a well-rounded holiday experience.

We are constantly being fed information from new studies about what is good and bad for our health. The facts can often contradict each other and be misleading, so instead we have compiled a list of simple, useful and lesser-known facts about our health. Here are our top 10:

We are constantly being fed information from new studies about what is good and bad for our health. The facts can often contradict each other and be misleading, so instead we have compiled a list of simple, useful and lesser-known facts about our health. Here are our top 10:

Being confined to the cramped space and stuffy recirculated air of an aeroplane for several hours can have a number of detrimental effects on our bodies, leaving us to feel not so fresh when we eventually reach our destination.  Following a few simple steps could make the journey much less tedious and enervating. Here are ten helpful suggestions for how you can stay healthy whilst travelling:

Stress is a crucial process in our bodies that triggers a reaction in the event of an emergency. It’s when this bodily function works overtime that damage is done to our health. The ill effects of stress range from digestive disorders to a weakened immune system - not to mention a poor quality of life.

Kick-start a fitness journey like no other with our 10 ultimate fitness holidays around the world. With a variety of activities and treatments to choose from you’ll be buzzing for more after a stay at any one of these retreats. Try you hand at boxing in Thailand or surfing in Costa Rica to build muscle strength and improve your balance. Be sure to wind down each day with some of the luxurious treatments at your disposal, including Ayurvedic massages, Reiki healing and much more. After a trip to any one of these resorts you’ll be right on track for a happier, healthier lifestyle. 

The workplace is where most of us spend the majority of our time and so plays a big part in our health. Lots of things can distract us from work, for example, hunger, tiredness, joint aches, and dehydration so we share our top ten tips on how to minimise these and feel happier and healthier at work.

Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean lounging by the pool all week and watching all of your hard training back at home go to waste. There are so many fun and effective ways to keep entertained and boost your fitness on holiday; from joining in with a variety of fitness classes to rediscover your favourite sport and stretching your legs on a trek, as you explore your surroundings. With our tailor-made fitness holidays allowing you to mix and match your favourite activities, depending on what you fancy each day, we've rounded up a little inspiration with our top 10 ways to boost fitness on holiday.

Unwind and recharge with our top twelve spa escapes which are perfect for Autumn and Winter 2018. Each spa boasts a long list of treatments from invigorating salt scrubs and cleansing body wraps to soothing aromatherapy massages and relaxing facials. In addition to these rejuvenating treatments, you can also participate in a range of fun-filled activities like sunrise stretching, belly dancing and aqua fit classes. Many of these resorts also offer unlimited access to the spa facilities, fitness centre, and more meaning a moment of wellness is never far away!

Dana Brown has 15 years of caregiving experience, and after seeing some patterns of poor health she became determined to help inform people about healthy living She created HealthConditions.info, to provide Internet users with helpful content and resources that will lead them to making healthier decisions.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulates all the winners of the 2015 Spafinder Wellness Travel Awards, honoring the top spas, hotels, resorts and retreats around the globe. Voted by over 10,000 consumers worldwide, we are delighted to see three of our partners on the Crystal Awards listing, holding the title of the best properties offeringwellness holidays on six continents.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulates all the winners of the 2015 Spafinder Wellness Travel Awards, honoring the top spas, hotels, resorts and retreats around the globe. Voted by over 10,000 consumers worldwide, we are delighted to see four of our partners on the Crystal Awards listing, holding the title of the best properties offering wellness holidays on six continents.

Forecasting the next big trends in wellness travel for 2016, from fitness DNA to healthy foodie holidays, here, we predict the emerging trends that will shape the wellness world of 2016.

Forecasting the next big trends in wellness travel for 2016, from fitness DNA to healthy foodie holidays, here, we predict the emerging trends that will shape the wellness world of 2016.

What seems to be ages ago, I decided to venture out into the world of wellprenuership—a trend in business I know I’d be well suited for. And yes, indeed I am. Combining my knowledge about health and wellness to my passion for travel is nothing short of ideal. People often think it must be nice, being your own boss, talking about dreamy holiday destinations and getting to experience these destinations first hand. I cannot lie, it is nice, but it isn’t easy either.