Hobby Holiday Solutions for Contrary Couples
Saving couples from the relationship aftermath of ‘opposites attract’, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, share their top hobby holiday solutions for contrary couples. Having seen a 52% rise in couples going away without their other half, these diverse retreats offer a solution to keep both parties happy.
Saving couples from the relationship aftermath of ‘opposites attract’, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in wellness holidays worldwide, share their top hobby holiday solutions for contrary couples. Having seen a 52% rise in couples going away without their other half, these diverse retreats offer a solution to keep both parties happy.
With some hobbies making obsessives out of their followers, golfers want to golf and yogis want to yoga, but for the other half who doesn’t share the passion, these hobby holidays offer the solution for duos of all kinds, whether family or friends. Eliminating the need to leave the other half at home, planning a holiday no longer has to be an act of sacrificial compromise.
The Diving Solution: Escape to the lagoons of the Maldives, for crystal clear waters that offer dream conditions for diving enthusiasts. The perfect habitat for whale sharks, manta rays and schools of tropical fish, PADI pros are even offered the chance to explore the waters of the Indian Ocean on a night dive.
For the non-diver: If you’d rather stay above the waves, Maalifushi offers a fantastic range of non-motorised water sports. As your other half dives, discover the sea your own way by learning to surf or sail. On dry land, enjoy calming yoga and Pilates classes in the open air pavilion, followed by luxurious spa treatments from experts in holistic health.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Maalifushi from £4,840pp. Price includes full board, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the golfer: Set on the south east coast of Madeira, trial two courses at Galo Resort, before choosing your preferred course to perfect your swing on for the rest of your stay. Including a 27-hole course created by the celebrated course designer Robert Trent Jones, complimentary services like t-time reservation are also provided.
For the non-golfer: Tailor your stay on the Fusion Fitness programme, handpicking up to ten 1-on-1 activities, from dance lessons to personal fitness training. Re-balance mind, body and soul with holistic Ayurvedic treatments, combined with daily yoga and meditation sessions. Meet your partner at the end of your day in the wellness centre to enjoy relaxing massages together.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Galo Resort from £815pp. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the cyclist: Offering a dedicated triathlon training holiday, the local roads surrounding Thanyapura in Thailand allow you to train amongst tropical rainforest and mountainous scenery. Private training, together with strength and conditioning programmes improve your fitness and ability, whilst video analysis perfects your technique. After an active day, sooth and re-energise tired legs with a sports massage.
For the non-cyclist: Put Thanyapura’s state-of-the-art facilities to the test, in the 50m pool or on the tennis courts. Take to the athletics track to work on your technique and fitness, then venture further afield running amidst Thailand’s magnificent scenery. Or focus on your well-being with a full detox programme, designed to cleanse the body with nutrition and treatments.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Thanyapura from £1,480pp. Price includes full board, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the yogi: Deepen your yoga practice amidst the tropical scenery of Kamalaya, set upon the south coast of Thai island Koh Samui. Customised to your individual skills during private sessions, you will receive instruction in areas such as physical posture, breathing and meditation. Following daily yoga sessions, indulge in Ayurveda therapies from experienced holistic therapists.
For the non-yogi: For those who would rather focus on their overall well-being, Kamalaya offers a wide range of focused wellness programmes, from fitness and weight loss to detox and sleep enhancement. Learn how to embrace change from wellness experts, keep active with personal fitness training or explore the coastline whilst kayaking.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Kamalaya from £2,502pp. Price includes full board, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the spa lover: Nestled upon the Caribbean coastline of St Lucia, unwind with daily spa treatments at this all-inclusive luxury spa retreat. De-stress in the award-winning wellness centre with Ayurvedic therapies and relax with delicious treatments inspired by the scents of the island, such as the Lucian Lime & Ginger Scrub.
For the non-spa lover: For a more active holiday, take to the ocean with kayaking and windsurfing or explore your surroundings during an extreme mountain biking session. Get sporty with tennis or golf and boost your fitness with classes from kettle bells to circuit training. As the sun sets, share your adventures with your partner on a private boat cruise.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at The BodyHoliday from £2,140pp. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the detox cleanser: Kick-start weight loss on a cleansing detox holiday at this medical spa retreat on the Portuguese Algarve. Following comprehensive medical and biophysical evaluations, detox with a strict anti-inflammatory diet alongside cleansing spa therapies, including lymphatic drainage. Enhance your cleanse with complimentary group classes, from yoga to healthy living workshops.
For the non-detox cleanser: Join your other half in the spa for an ocean inspired Thalassa treatment, or experience the real thing with a variety of water sports available, including surfing and jet skiing. Get moving during personal training sessions, explore on a nature walk, take to the tennis courts, and dive into a choice of 5 fresh or sea water pools.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Vilalara Longevity from £1,400pp. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
For the surfer: Open to beginners and experienced surfers alike, hone your skills on the exotic coast of Morocco, under the tuition of expert surf school instructors. Choose from 2 packages depending on your skill level, or opt to mix surfing with yoga, for a touch of variety on your healthy holiday.
For the non-surfer: With an average of 340 days of sunshine, this beach front retreat provides a multitude of alternative water sports, from stand-up paddle boarding to kayaking. Find your balance in the beach front yoga pavilion, work up a sweat with a personalised boot camp session, and relax with Moroccan inspired spa treatments, including an open air massage on the beach.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 5 nights at Paradis Plage from £820pp. Price includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.
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