Travel Doctor
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Q. I want to go somewhere chic and boutique in Europe where I can be healthy and active, any suggestions? A. Head to Tuscany in Italy and stay at the Adler Thermae, famous for its thermal waters and hot springs, this boutique retreat combines the old spa tradition of healing and cleansing with modern luxury in a natural and beautiful setting. Enjoy mountain bike tours, Nordic guided walking and daily group wellness activities which include yoga, Pilates, Aqua gym, meditation and personal training. Otherwise fly to Cyprus and stay at the Ayii Anargyri, a natural healing retreat with a stunning spa, including sulphur inhalation therapy, volcanic stone baths and mud therapy. Enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine and an abundance of scenic attractions that will delight any nature lover. |
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Q. I’m looking for a golf holiday somewhere sunny with a fabulous golf course, any recommendations? A. Swing on over to Penha Longa in Portugal which has been ranked in the top 30 golf courses in Europe. The 18-hole Atlantic course offers a challenging game with breath-taking views over the ocean and set amongst spectacular rolling hills, lush gardens and clear lakes off the southern Sintra mountains. Alternatively enjoy a luxury golf holiday in Cyprus. Hone your driving accuracy and practice your putting at Aphrodite Hills which is home to a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course, spread over 6,889 yards with outstanding views of the Mediterranean Sea. Both resorts offer unlimited golf programmes, private coaching, good restaurants and beautiful spas to relax and unwind in. |
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Q. I would like to go somewhere with guaranteed sun, fitness programme and spa facilities. My overall aim is to relax, de-stress, detox, lose weight and get fit.
A. If you’re looking for somewhere spectacular to shape up and de-stress, experience Zighy Bay in Oman, set in its own secluded bay. The contrast of the spectacular mountains and sparkling beaches makes it the perfect location to recharge your batteries and there are a number of activities, fitness classes and detox programmes to choose from. Otherwise, improve your health and combat stress at The Chateau Organic Spa and Wellness Resort, nestled in the Malaysian hills, and try horse riding, yoga, jungle trekking or mountain biking. Both locations offer stunning world-class spas and a warm climate. |
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Q. I’m looking to go on a tennis holiday in the Caribbean, do you know of any fabulous places? A. Yes the Casa de Campo in Dominican Republic is a superb tennis getaway and has been dubbed the Wimbledon of the Caribbean. With 13 immaculate fast-dry Har-Tru courts and a spectacular sea view, this is the perfect tennis holiday guaranteed to sharpen and improve your skills, whilst soaking up the Caribbean ambience. Over in St Vincent and the Grenadines, try the Buccament Bay tennis holiday and benefit from daily private coaching and group tennis lessons at the Pat Cash Tennis Academy, for all levels. When you’re not playing tennis, unwind on the beautiful beach, try some water sports or enjoy group exercise classes. |
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Q. I am looking for a holiday to lose weight. I want a nice place with a very efficient weight loss programme, what do you recommend?
A. The Absolute Sanctuary in Thailand, a beautiful Moroccan inspired retreat offers an efficient and tailored weight-loss programme with a combination of personalised fitness sessions, group fitness and yoga classes, slimming treatments, crafted balanced meals and hands-on cooking lessons, designed to help you reach your ideal weight. Alternatively, the pioneering SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain helps guests to lose weight, keep it off and increase longevity. With a personalised diet designed to balance metabolism, SHA will introduce you to a low fat macrobiotic meal plan to facilitate the elimination of excess fat so you return home feeling positive, healthier and motivated. |
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Q. I have had a couple of very stressful months, where can you recommend for a de-stressing break away?
A. Escape to the majestic private island of Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos and enjoy daily yoga and Pilates classes. Activities include paddle boarding, kayaking, trekking and mountain biking, or, unwind in the oceanfront infinity pool, Japanese baths or with an Asian inspired treatment at their award-winning spa. The enchanting and exotic nature of this island is guaranteed to diminish stress. Alternatively fly to Bali and stay at COMO Shambala Estate for the ultimate de-stressing experience with a fixed daily schedule of outdoor circuit training, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, guided hikes and meditation. A variety of holistic treatments and wellness programmes will leave you feeling energised and restored. |
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Q.I'm interested in a week's yoga and fitness holiday in Ibiza, Mallorca or Portugal, what can you recommend?
A. Elevate yourself on a tailor-made holiday at Aguas de Ibiza and let their dedicated M Wellness gurus tone and shape you whilst enjoying some renowned Ibiza sunsets. From kickboxing to rooftop yoga classes, hiking to mountain biking, enjoy a full schedule of group exercise and personalised training for maximum results, unwind with spa treatments, meditation and enjoy healthy revitalising meals. Alternatively venture to Mallorca and stay at Reads, an intimate health escape by the Tramuntana mountains. Increase your flexibility, stamina and energy with 90 minute one-on-one yoga classes along with tennis, group exercise, walking and cycling. Relax with invigorating spa treatments and delectable nutritious cuisine. |
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Q.I’m looking for somewhere to go for a health, diet and fitness boost. I am relatively fit, what can you recommend?
A. For a health and fitness boost try Canyon Ranch in Miami, with 40+ indoor and outdoor fitness movement classes daily including; yoga, Pilates, Zumba, kickboxing, cardio circuits and beach boot camps. Re-evaluate your diet with nutritional gourmet cuisine and be inspired and informed from renowned health experts in nutrition, medicine and fitness. For a more intense health kick, try the Sense of Detox or fitness programme at Kempinski Bodrum in Turkey. Cleanse your body with a healthy diet, detoxifying treatments and daily exercise such as strength and circuit training, enjoy a private beach with activities such as water sports, Nordic walking and mountain biking. |
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Q. I’m looking for a spa and fitness weekend away with my friend, close to London. Any suggestions?
A. A stone’s throw from London, you can find an oasis of luxury and tranquility at the luxurious Lifehouse Spa retreat. Located in the heart of the countryside in Thorpe-le-Soken in Essex, easily accessible by train from central London, the hotel is surrounded by 12 acres of English Heritage gardens and offers an extensive range of fitness classes from yoga to Zumba, fabulous food and relaxing spa treatments in a beautiful and contemporary setting. Alternatively, Grayshott Spa in Surrey set in an old country manor house, is perfect for a quintessentially English health retreat. There are a number of sports, activities and fitness classes on offer along with healthy food and spa treatments. |
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Q. I’m looking for a cultural wellness holiday in October to somewhere exotic where I can discover beautiful scenery with daily activities, any recommendations?
A. Fly to Saint Lucia and enjoy sunrise meditation, beachside Tai Chi, mud baths at Sulphur springs and healthy cookery demonstrations on a health and wellness retreat which runs from 4th October. Taking place in some of Saint Lucia’s most spectacular and picturesque spots from Pigeon Island in the north to the World Heritage Pitons in the south of the island, this exciting program will be led by renowned wellness experts to include; Lindsay Wagner, John Schumacher and Dr. Stephen Brewer. Each day enjoy a choice of seminars and activities such as guided rain forest hikes, yoga, beach boot camps and boat rides. |
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Q. I’m looking for an active and solo friendly holiday as it’s the first time I’m going away on my own, can you recommend somewhere? A. Enjoy the best elements of health, well-being and fun with other like-minded solo-travellers at The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia. The September Solos retreat is designed for like-minded solos to enjoy fun sports, inclusive spa treatments, hosted dinners and dedicated fitness classes such as Zumba and yoga. Alternatively try Buccament Bay September Solo month in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Stay in a beautiful private villa surrounded by a tropical rainforest and enjoy dedicated group activities including; tennis, football, fitness classes, hiking and kayak excursions. Unwind with spa treatments, sunset cruises and hosted dinners. |
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Q. I want to make the most of a long weekend away. Do you have any suggestions for a healthy break? A. Travel to Saint-Tropez and stay at the stunning French retreat La Réserve Ramatuelle. Select a personalised programme to include fitness, health, nutrition, beauty or relaxation. Enjoy sport and health activity classes such as Pilates, body awareness, yoga, cardio, aqua-energy, healthy cooking lessons and nordic guided walks. Unwind with a hydrotherapy or a therapeutic treatment like reflexology or shiatsu. Otherwise if your budget is tighter, fly to Budapest and stay at Danubius health retreat on Margaret Island. Enjoy salt cave healing sessions, mud treatments and massages along with access to daily activities including yoga, Pilates, fitness and aqua aerobics. |
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Q. I'm looking for a Yoga and Pilates retreat in Europe with an excellent teacher that's suitable for solo travellers and offers good value. Can you recommend anywhere? A. Fly to Portugal and stay at award-winning Longevity Wellness Resort, a mountain retreat in Monchique who is launching an exclusive Yoga and Pilates retreat with TV and health expert Angie Newson (Exploreyogapilates.com) on 5th September. The holiday is very single friendly with a group of no more than 18 and offers good value for an all-inclusive 5 night luxury retreat. Enjoy daily yoga and Pilates practise suitable for all levels, healthy meals, group exercise classes, health lectures and morning walks. Unwind with a spa treatment and increase your flexibility, stamina and energy on this specialised retreat. |
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Q. I'm looking to escape London for an active and healthy holiday, do you have any recommendations? A. Escape London and travel to Turkey. Stay at Kempinski Bodrum set in an area of unspoiled natural beauty over the Aegean Sea and choose a personalised programme such as fitness or detox. Tone up with circuit training, yoga, outdoor strength training and unwind with spa treatments like deep tissue massages or Shiatsu. Alternatively stay at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus and choose from an array of activities such as golf, tennis, mountain biking, horse riding or personal training. Enjoy group classes such as Zumba, TRX training, kick-boxing, Yoga and Pilates, then unwind at the retreat spa with a Thai massage and Detox thalasso wrap. |
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Q. I'd like to get away on a cycling holiday this summer, but I'm single and none of my female friends are keen. Are there any group-based cycling trips I could join, in Europe or elsewhere? A. Cycling holidays offer a good way to venture out into the open, explore new places, get fit and meet other cyclists. Cycling at Reads Hotel in Mallorca attracts individuals and group cyclists and they have created a luxury cycle centre featuring high spec GIANT bikes. Enjoy cycling in the Tramuntana Mountain range along with healthy food and spa treatments. If you fancy going further afield for more adventure, then try a 14 day scheduled group cycling tour in Cape Town, South Africa, widely recognised as one of the most beautiful places in the world. With stunning scenery, a rich cultural history and unusual wildlife encounters makes this a fantastic destination to discover by bicycle. |
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Q. I want to be body beautiful for the summer but need to lose weight first. Can you recommend a weight-loss holiday to help me achieve my goals? A. Try a Caribbean fitness holiday in St Vincent & the Grenadines at Buccament Bay resort who launch their new luxury bootcamp retreats from May. Through a mixture of high intensity physical training, nutritionally balanced food and personal health coaching, you will be encouraged to reach and sustain your weight and fitness goals. Alternatively visit Longevity Wellness Resort in Portugal and opt for their boot camp retreat or weight management programme to achieve maximum results. Maintain your ideal weight with support and guidance from health and fitness professionals and bikini-proof your body in time for summer. |
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Q. I'm looking to get away, ideally somewhere hot in June for a spa and sport holiday. Do you have any suggestions? A. Fly to Mallorca and stay at Reads Hotel, a boutique stunning retreat at the base of the Tramuntana Mountains and enjoy an all-inclusive spa and sport programme with Sports Nutritionist and Fitness Trainer Katie Handyside. Participate on guided cycle rides and walks, aqua-fit classes, body pump, circuit training and private yoga tuition along with spa treatments. Otherwise visit Miami and stay at Canyon Ranch, a luxury oceanfront resort which offer over 40 complimentary fitness classes daily from cycling to yoga. Enjoy beach conditioning, rock-climbing, Qi Gong and Boxer’s workout along with golf, tennis, kayaking and surfing, then de-stress with a Turkish hammam bath ritual or ayurvedic massage. |
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Q. My sons are mad on football and I love tennis, can you recommend a holiday which offers good facilities and coaching for both? A. Martinhal luxury beach resort in the Algarve, Portugal, has high-grade artificial grass tennis courts and two padel courts along with a football sports field. Tennis and football coaching is offered to both adults and children who want to improve or maintain their game. For a more exotic holiday try Buccament Bay in St Vincent & The Grenadines which has a Pat Cash Tennis Academy and a Liverpool FC Football Academy. This all-inclusive resort offers free coaching and Pat Cash himself along with football legends such as Andy Townsend and Gareth Southgate are even there to coach on select weeks to give master class programmes. |
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Q. I'm looking for a de-stressing holiday in Thailand, something that includes yoga, spa treatments and exercise classes, must be a quiet place close to a beach. A. Enjoy the beautiful island of Koh Samui and stay at Absolute Sanctuary, choose a bespoke programme which includes unlimited daily yoga classes, group fitness classes and daily spa treatments. Challenge yourself to a Muay Thai boxing lesson or a Capoeira workout and then unwind with a coffee body scrub. Alternatively head to the south of the island and stay at Kamalaya, an award-winning wellness and holistic spa retreat. Enjoy daily yoga, meditation and Tai-Chi classes along with beach boot camp training, Body Combat and other cardio classes. Soothe tired limbs with daily spa treatments to include Thai massage and acupuncture. |
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Q. I'm looking for an adult's only resort which offers Zumba, yoga, spinning, tennis and spa treatments all included. Can you recommend anywhere? A. Escape to the Caribbean and stay at The BodyHoliday in St Lucia, an all-inclusive adult’s only resort. Enjoy morning spinning and group tennis lessons along with one complimentary spa treatment every day. Participate in group yoga and Zumba classes whilst enjoying an array of other fitness classes and activities from beach boxing to power walking. Alternatively try Canyon Ranch Tuscon in Arizona, another adult’s only resort which offers spinning, tennis, Zumba, yoga, spa treatments and other fabulous fitness classes all included. Set in the spectacular desert and surrounded by mountains, sporting activities on offer include basketball, hiking and trekking to mountain biking. |
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Q. I'm looking for a 7-day fitness holiday but not a boot camp, something which offers a more holistic approach where I can be rejuvenated too. Can you recommend anywhere? A. Travel to Oman and stay at Zighy Bay with spectacular mountains and 1.6 miles of broad sandy beach. Enjoy adrenaline-fuelled workouts such as paragliding, hiking and mountain biking along with tailored personal training sessions, tennis, jogging and relaxing spa treatments. Reconnect with nature while staying active and healthy on this functional fitness holiday. Alternatively fly to Mauritius and tone up your physique at Shanti Maurice, nestled between sugarcane fields and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy circuit training, yoga, Pilates, powerwalks, tennis, water sports, golf, Aqua-fit and jogging. Unwind with a meditation session, detox hydrotherapy or body scrub. |
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