Any holiday that brings about an improvement in your physical and or mental health can be described as a wellness holiday or wellness retreat. You can choose a holiday or retreat completely focussed on wellness, such as an intensive detox programme, immersive yoga retreat, an anti stress programme or fitness bootcamp and this is most likely to take place in a dedicated wellness hotel or clinic, a destination spa or a retreat setting.
Or your regular summer holiday can become a wellness holiday if you add in some activity such as tennis, Padel, spa, yoga etc. If it includes healthy food choices, rest and relaxation and it boosts your physical or mental health, then consider it a ‘wellness holiday’.
If you’re serious about a wellness holiday, that is, you have a specific goal in mind – be it improving fitness, losing weight, reducing stress, then the recommended option is to travel to a dedicated wellness hotel, or ‘destination spa’. Other guests are also there for wellness and so guests are serious about why they’re there and what they want to achieve with their time.
These hotels suit the solo traveller perfectly as they can focus entirely on themselves and their own wellness goals for the duration of their stay without any distraction.
JOALI BEING is the first dedicated wellness immersive retreat in the Maldives. Located in the northern reaches of the Maldives, JOALI BEING enjoys the tranquillity...
SHA Wellness Clinic is Europe’s first luxury medical clinic for wellness retreats. It is beautifully designed with serene whites throughout the property. The hotel offers...
Chiva Som is a world-leading destination spa set on a long stretch of sandy beach, which offers exceptional health & wellness retreats. Whatever your health...
RAKxa Integrative Wellness Retreat is one of southeast Asia’s best wellness and medical retreats. Although situated in Bangkok, it offers guests a very different ambience...
This holistic island wellness retreat, Kamalaya, is a wonderful place of sanctuary where you can do as much or as little as you want. Set...
Absolute Sanctuary offers excellent healthy food, lux spa wellness treatments and yoga in a peaceful away-from-it all retreat setting. World class experiences at excellent prices....
Shanti Som is a delightful little wellness retreat in Andalucia close to Marbella. It is like a little slice of south east Asia in the...
Longevity Alvor Health and Wellness Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Alvor on the Algarve. It is part of the Longevity Group along with Longevity...
Situated on a UNESCO World Heritage site, Euphoria Retreat is a luxurious escape for those seeking an exceptional wellness holiday in the stunning Greek countryside....
Palazzo Fiuggi is an exciting new medical spa that opened in 2021. An excellent team of medical specialists have come together to provide scientific wellness...
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, and with a backdrop of the stunning Alps, Clinique La Prairie is the only holistic health & wellness...
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, one of Switzerland's leading spa destinations, is set in the lush green foothills of the Swiss Alps, with its clean crisp...
Only a few kilometres from Innsbruck and surrounded by the breath-taking Tyrolean Alps, Park Igls Medical Spa Resort offers the perfect setting for those wishing...
Located on the shores of scenic Lake Lucerne is the Chenot Palace. With panoramic views over the lake and Mounts Rigi and Pilatus, the wellness...
Expertly combining renowned Qatari hospitality with Chiva Som’s meticulous approach to wellness, Zulal Wellness Resort promises to provide guests with unrivalled full-immersion experiences. The world’s...
Located on the pristine shores of Costa Mujeres, SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico is an idyllic haven nestled within 17 acres of unspoiled wilderness and an...
Set in the stunning beauty of the Costa Rican jungle, The Retreat offers an immersive wellness experience combined with the luxury of a boutique hotel....
Founded in 1940, Rancho La Puerta has grown into a world-renowned wellness resort with an extraordinarily high percentage of repeat guests. Perfect for a healthy...
Palmaia (Palmaïa), the House of Aia is located on the stunning Riviera Maya in Mexico. This wellness retreat offers long stretches of white sandy beaches,...
The Body Holiday is a lively resort tucked away on the pretty Cariblue Beach on the northern tip of the island of Saint Lucia. It...
Santani, which means ‘in harmony with’, is a blissful wellness retreat nestled in the hills and rainforests in the heart of Sri Lanka. A wonderful...
Six Senses Vana in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is one of northern India’s best wellness retreats. This no expense spared retreat sits on a hilltop surrounded by...
Hidden among the hills of Bali’s South Coast REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort is a true oasis. Set in three hectares of lush rain forest surrounded by...
Zoya Health and Wellbeing Resort is the region's first dedicated wellness retreat destination. They offer unique cutting-edge medical science, physiotherapy, prime nutrition, and the latest...
For fully-focussed wellness immersion group retreats are an excellent option. They provide an opportunity to focus on your health and wellness, encouraged by professionals and surrounded by like-minded people.
Whether travelling solo or in a pair, a group retreat is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive, lasting change. We have group holidays throughout the year in Morocco, Southern France, Majorca and Tuscany via our specialist sister companies, in:spa retreats and Destination Yoga.
You’ll find our 2024 retreat dates below.
In the most part, the options above however only cater for adults, which makes it less easy to have a dedicated wellness holiday if you are travelling with your family. However the hotels below provide serious wellness options, such as fitness and detox programmes and lots of activities but are either very family friendly, or will happily accommodate children in some areas. We expect to see more and more wellness programmes emerge at 4 and 5 star family-friendly hotels, so choices should increase. Equally we expect to see more wellness focussed hotels start to offer accommodation for families over the next few years.
Originally the private beach residence of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe and set in a Mediterranean paradise of sub-tropical gardens at the heart of what has...
The experts at Longevity have a beautiful beach-side home at Vilalara Thalassa Resort for their highly regarded wellness programmes. Vilalara Thalassa Resort is located in a...
Pine Cliffs is located in the most southern region of Portugal, the Algarve, famous for its year round sunshine and long sandy beaches. The resort...
Epic Sana offers an excellent selection of wellness programmes from its beautiful cliff top location overlooking the spectacular Praia de Falésia beach. Epic Sana sits...
Lefay Resort & Spa is set high on a hill above Lake Garda, a retreat in the heart of the beautiful Italian Lakes. The nearby...
Set in the heart of the French Riviera, Lily of the Valley is just a few minutes from the regions iconic centre of St Tropez....
Six Senses Kaplankaya is nestled in the breathtaking natural beauty of the South Aegean coast of Turkey, near Bodrum, offering an extensive range of health...
Palmaia (Palmaïa), the House of Aia is located on the stunning Riviera Maya in Mexico. This wellness retreat offers long stretches of white sandy beaches,...
Fairmont The Palm Dubai is a luxurious resort on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, offering modern sophistication and Arabian elegance. Ideal for families and couple, this...
Six Senses Zighy Bay is located in a secluded bay on Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, hidden behind a range of dramatic mountains and set on a...
Expertly combining renowned Qatari hospitality with Chiva Som’s meticulous approach to wellness, Zulal Wellness Resort promises to provide guests with unrivalled full-immersion experiences. The world’s...
Located on the south coast, Shanti Maurice is spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean....
Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cape Panwa on the southeastern tip of Phuket Island, Amatara is a fabulous luxury resort offering a selection...
Set on the shores of the Arabian sea, just 8 kms away from the world famous backwaters of Alappuzha, the luxurious all-villa Carnoustie Ayurveda &...
Como Shambhala is a sophisticated health & wellness retreat in a simply spectacular wilderness setting with access to talented health consultants and genuinely holistic health...
An all-inclusive specialist spa retreat located only 20 minutes from the ancient town of Hoi An (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and located on one...
Six Senses Vana in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is one of northern India’s best wellness retreats. This no expense spared retreat sits on a hilltop surrounded by...
You don’t need to rely on the hotel to make your holiday a ‘wellness holiday’. The setting can give you the opportunity to indulge in your favourite outdoor activities such as tennis, padel, surfing, swimming, watersports, horse riding. Head to these pages for some inspiration.
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