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Healthandfitnesstravel.com features in the Independent's 50 Best Travel Websites, with author Rhiannon Batten 'seeing the world the smart way', recommending healthandfitnesstravel.com in the article that leads readers where to 'bag a bargain and load up on local knowledge'.

Read more: The Independent voted Healthandfitnesstravel.com in the top 50 best travel websites

Tone muscles, cleanse out toxins, calm your mind and restore an overstressed body, leaving you rejuvenated and energised at the world's first spa and organic wellness resort in Malaysia. Called The Chateau and nestled serenely in the Berjaya Hills, it opens its doors to the world on 11th July 2011.

Read more: World’s First Organic Wellness Destination Spa Resort

In today's fast-paced, frenzied society, increasing numbers of stressed out individuals are shunning their slick, mirror-tiled high-tech gyms to pursue yoga as a form of exercise. Not only does yoga produce a cardiovascular workout, but it can help to reduce blood pressure, heart disease, depression and stress as well as improving focus and concentration. And did we mention fun? Yes, yoga is a lot of fun. Holidays with yoga classes are proving more and more popular, especially as they help to enhance a holiday's wellness element.

Read more: Popular yoga practices; from Asanas to Ashtanga to Acro

I was very excited about visiting SHA Wellness Clinic to rejuvenate and energise for a few days in Spain. It's making quite a name for itself and with regular visits from the likes of Kylie Minogue, Simon Cowell and Naomi Campbell, it seems everybody wants to reap the rewards from coming here.

Read more: SHA Wellness Clinic; the health break I needed

Of the most common excuses men and women use for not exercising 'lack of time' is possibly the worst. You can try justifying your excuse with a hectic job or demanding family life, but in reality there is always time for exercise; you just have to be willing to find it.

Read more: Make your lunch break your fitness escape

Having just returned from a seven-night stay at Jewel Dunn's River Resort, it's safe to say that it goes above and beyond any other all-inclusive resorts I've stayed at. I ended my holiday in Jamaica feeling refreshed, revitalised and keen to book my next trip back.

Read more: My escape to The Jewel Dunn's River Resort

 Yoga June. The heading says it all - yoga throughout the whole month of June at LeSport, The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia. Their Wellness Centre's usual weekly activities schedule includes daily yoga classes, but in the month of June, there are many more classes and of different varieties, for guests to indulge in while on holiday.

Read more: Yoga June, at The BodyHoliday.

Bored of the same old gym routine? Some people like regularity and familiarity, however for those that don't, you often need some excitement and invention when exercising! The recent trend towards hybrid workouts and fusion classes combines two or more sports or classes to create an even more powerful concept. As you would expect, weird and wonderful creations have emerged, some more successful than others, all aimed at getting you into shape. We give you our 3 top new fusion fitness trends, which are a convenient 45 minutes long, guaranteed to get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face! 

Read more: Top 3 Fusion Fitness Trends

Health and fitness, the newest growing trend still yet evolving in travel with more people ditching the traditional fly and flop for the more active and healthy holiday, didn't just start a few years ago.  Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona kick started the wellness revolution in 1979.

Read more: Discover Canyon Ranch; the wellness resort to transform you

Experience a fitness boot camp like no other. The BodyHoliday Well Fit retreat, run by Olympic legend Daley Thompson and former Gladiator Kate Staples, is back for its second consecutive year at The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia.

Read more: Well Fit at The BodyHoliday

Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort is a chic, boutique retreat for those seeking healing and rejuvenation. Located on the hills of Paphos, Cyprus the resort's unique history and natural resources make it an idyllic retreat  to restore, explore and transform yourself.

Read more: Ayii Anargyri - The Spa with a Heart

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