Dream Fitness Retreats for 2015: 18 of the World’s Best
Dare to dream big as Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, round up 18 of the world’s best dream fitness retreats for 2015. Whether practicing yoga in Vietnam, perfecting your tennis serve in Cyprus or relaxing on a de-stress break in Ibiza; you will be spoilt for choice with a fanfare of healthy and active holidays in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
Dare to dream big as Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, round up 18 of the world’s best dream fitness retreats for 2015. Whether practicing yoga in Vietnam, perfecting your tennis serve in Cyprus or relaxing on a de-stress break in Ibiza; you will be spoilt for choice with a fanfare of healthy and active holidays in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
1. For the Scuba Diver & Healthy Traveller
Discover Bali’s vibrant coral reefs and rare marine life, such as the elusive mimic octopus, on a diving holiday at this luxury retreat. With professional PADI dive masters, experience some of Indonesia’s best macro and cliff wall diving sites. Complement your holiday with spa treatments, sunrise yoga and sunset meditation classes to improve your breathing technique.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Zen from £2,140pp or £2,315 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a scuba diving programme, return flights and transfers.
2. For the Cyclist & Hiker
Explore the natural beauty and medieval villages of Tuscany’s idyllic, Val d’Orcia, with professionally guided tours across 200km of hiking and cycling trails, or venture out independently with over 1,000km of GPS guided mountain bike trails. Enjoy complimentary group fitness classes and treatments at the luxury spa, with its own natural hot springs and healing thermal waters.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Adler Thermae from £1,095pp or £1,480 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a fitness programme and return flights.
3. For the Fitness Fanatic
Re-energise in Spain with a bespoke fitness holiday, boosting your regime with three fitness sessions a day and a 4-week after care programme. Focus on core, cardiovascular, and resistance training with a combination of beach and gym workouts. Relax with massage and hydrotherapy treatments or keep active with a variety of land and water sports.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 4 nights at F12 from £1,195pp or £1,195 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a fitness programme, return flights and transfers.
4. For the Skier & Spa Lover
Escape on a luxury winter ski & spa escape in the snow-capped Alps of Austria’s Gastein Valley, and hit the piste at an altitude of 2,600m. Whether skier or snowboarder, try new winter activities including cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking and horseback riding. Off-piste, unwind with alpine inspired spa treatments and therapies.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Grand Park from £1,595pp or £1,625 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a ski & spa programme, return flights and transfers.
5. For the Sports Enthusiast
Discover Phuket whilst triathlon training in the great outdoors as well as Olympic standard fitness facilities. Swim, run and cycle with private and group training sessions to beat your personal best. Go further with mind training, performance seminars, video analysis and a physiotherapy or chiropractic assessment. Soothe aching muscles with a revitalising sports massage or yoga class.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Thanyapura from £1,480pp or £1,680 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a triathlon training programme, return flights and transfers.
6. For the Yoga Enthusiast
Re-balance your mind, body and soul with a yoga holiday in Vietnam. Taught by international instructor, Bhavini Kalan, this luxury wellness retreat boasts a signature yoga style, suitable for all levels. Enjoy daily private lessons and group classes with a choice of Fusion Flow or Fusion Restore. Rejuvenate with all-inclusive spa treatments, daily workshops and group excursions.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Fusion Maia from £2,285pp or £2,995 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a yoga programme, return flights and transfers.
7. For the Pilates Reformer Devotee
Tone-up with a Pilates holiday on the idyllic island of Koh Samui. Workout on state of the art reformer machines with two group classes a day, plus private sessions tailored to the results of your postural analysis. Unwind with soothing massages and Thai stretch classes before re-energizing with healthy and delicious cuisine.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Absolute Sanctuary from £2,090pp or £2,340 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a Pilates programme, return flights and transfers.
8. For the Golfer
Play in picturesque luxury with a golf holiday on the south-east coast of Madeira. Trial-run two golf courses before selecting one for unlimited play throughout your stay. Choose from 18-hole Palheiro and 27-hole Santo de Serra, created by renowned course designer Robert Trent Jones. Relish in complimentary access to the wellness area, fitness club and private beach.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Galo from £815pp or £960 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a golfing programme, return flights and transfers.
9. For the Tennis Player
Founded by former British number one, The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy in Cyprus welcomes all levels with diverse tennis holidays, offering 2.5 or 5 hours of coaching per day, private lessons, ball machine practice and complimentary court hire. Relax with holistic treatments at the luxury spa or raise your adrenalin with water sports and biking trails.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Aphrodite Hills from £865pp or £1,010 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a tennis programme, return flights and transfers.
10. For the Active Family
With a dedicated kids club this luxury family holiday on the Adriatic coast offers a fitness break for the whole family. Adventurers will love jet skiing and wall climbing, whilst sport and fitness enthusiasts can enjoy activities from yoga and aquarobics, to tennis and football. Visit the award-winning OCCO Spa and choose from 30 luxurious treatments.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Radisson Blu from £975pp or £1,320 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, return flights and transfers.
11. For the Healthy Single Traveller
Escape to an island paradise and meet like-minded single travellers on an all-inclusive spa and activity holiday. Before indulging with your daily spa treatment, shape-up with group fitness classes, from spinning to beach fit and yoga to Pilates, or enjoy a selection of water and land sport activities on a singles holiday to remember.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at The BodyHoliday from £2,140pp or £2,140 for single occupancy. Price is all-inclusive, with a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
12. For the White Water Rafter and Trekker
Explore India with a choice of 3 treks in the Himalayan foothills and discover local farms and villages whilst learning about indigenous plants and wildlife. A white water rafting trip down the river Ganges promises enough excitement for beginners and adrenalin junkies alike. Build your ideal Fusion Fitness holiday with a choice of cardio, sport, relaxation and spa treatments.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Ananda from £3,230pp or £3,475 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a fitness programme, return flights and transfers.
13. For the Surfer
Ride the tropical waves of famed surf beaches Playa Hermosa and Playa Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, minutes from your door. Whether beginner or intermediate, with 6 private surfing lessons, life’s a beach at the luxury Florblanca retreat. Enjoy complimentary access to the fitness centre and group yoga classes or unwind at Spa Bambu for some R&R.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Florblanca from £2,235pp or £3,035 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a surfing programme, return flights and transfers.
14. For those wanting to combine Workouts with Wellness
Re-balance with this Fusion Fitness holiday in Koh Samui as you raise your heart rate with fitness classes, such as Muay Thai boxing and TRX suspension training, or take a gentler approach to your well-being with a yoga or meditation class. Rejuvenate with Ayurveda therapies and treatments at the luxury spa, before taking a cooking class or health workshop.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Kamalaya from £2,550pp or £2,965 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a fitness programme, return flights and transfers.
15. For horseback riding and Healthy living
Discover Malaysia’s Berjaya Hills whilst horseback riding within 16,000 acres of natural paradise. Beginners can explore with trail rides and escorted outrides, whilst experienced riders looking to saddle-up will love the progressive riding lessons and exclusive riding camps. Choose from a range of alternative sport and wellness options at this organic spa and wellness retreat.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at The Chateau from £2,850pp or £3,320 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
16. For the Ultimate Luxury Wellness Traveller
Cyprus: Antara Palace Wellness Destination Spa
Re-visit the glory of ancient Greece at luxury retreat Antara Palace. Bring out your natural beauty with a daily indulgence of organic and holistic spa treatments to return home radiant and glowing. Harmonise with yoga and meditation classes and take advantage of specialist wellness programmes including; detox, weight balance, fitness and de-stress.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 9 nights at Antara Palace from £7,655pp or £8,480 for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
17. For the Stressed-Out
Ibiza: 38 Degrees North Ibiza Ultimate Stress Recovery
Banish stress with a luxury wellness holiday on the quieter northern coast of sunny Ibiza and return home stress free. Combine life coaching sessions with a tailored nutritional food plan and personalised stress-relieving fitness programme. Unwind with private yoga and meditation classes or deep tissue massages, reflexology and Watsu at the luxury spa.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at 38 Degrees North from £2,780pp or £2,970 for single occupancy. Price includes half board, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
18. For the Culture and Adventure Explorer
Home to eclectic cultural towns and stunning landscapes, this Philippines Discover Recoverholiday is the ideal choice for a cultural adventure. Discover the vibrant culture of Manila on a guided city tour or challenge yourself on an adventurous trek to Mt. Pinatubo’s volcanic crater, before recovering in paradise at a luxury wellness retreat.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 10 nights in the Philippines from £2,735pp or £3,300 for single occupancy. Price includes 3 nights breakfast and 7 nights full board, a Discover Recover programme, return flights and transfers.
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