If you’re starting to think about how you’re going to spend your holiday allowance this year, why not mix things up this year? Although summer getaways are synonymous with relaxing, sunbathing and eating your weight in the local cuisine, we’ve found the best fitness and wellness retreats that offer all of that in healthy alternatives. Time to dig out that passport!
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Wildfitness Food+Fit Retreat Located in the dramatic mountainous region of Milia, this 10-day retreat is a must for the outdoorsy. With al fresco sessions including climbing, running and jumping and masseuse Uju Eze on hand, you’ll leave completely rejuvenated. Runs June 28th to July 8th wildfitness.com -
Skyros Holistic Holiday Mix music, singing, dance, yoga, art, writing, windsurfing and so much more on this seven night retreat. Open to solo travellers of any age, you can embark on an adventure with a difference on the beautiful island of Aegean. Weekly from July 15th to September 16th skyros.com -
Ayurvedic Rejuvenation at Ananda in the Himalayas De-stress and escape the busy summer with an Ayurveda retreat during India’s monsoon season. Thanks to the clean, moist air, your skin is looser and your digestion is improved making it perfect conditions for the “Panchkarma” therapies. Available in August Come for seven, 14 or 21 nights. wellbeing escapes.com -
In:Spa Yoga, Fitness Detox Holiday Summer’s not quite over so lap up the last of the sun shine in the south-west of France. Just an hour from Toulouse, you can enjoy daily yoga, countryside hikes, fitness classes and healthy cookery classes as well as two massage appointments. Where do we sign? Runs September 13th-20th. inspa.co.uk -
The Gut Retreat As our second brain, our gut is often overlooked. But this five-night retreat in Menorca will teach you how it can help you in your beauty, weightloss and fitness goals. With the help of nutritionist Jeannette Hyde, you will indulge in gut-restoring meals, spa treatments, sport performance-based Pilates, and engaging classes and consultations with Jeannette. Available 4th-9th October cugogranmenorca.com
