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Dive beneath the surface of some of the world’s most beautiful oceans on a luxury scuba diving holiday, as you discover vibrant coral reefs and come face-to-face with a rich array of marine life. Set sail for the white sandy beaches and dazzling waters of the Maldives, where marine encounters include diving with whale sharks and manta rays, or holiday in Jamaica, to experience a real taste of the Caribbean and discover turtles, sting-rays and seahorses.
With a range of luxury diving holidays in stunning destinations world-wide you can hand-pick your healthy holiday through our tailor-made programmes. Unwind in luxurious surroundings with indulgent spa treatments and well-being activities, from yoga and Pilates to cycling and personal training. Find your dream escape with our hand-picked selection of the world’s best scuba diving holidays to feel inspired to delve beneath the surface and discover something new.
Parrot Cay: COMO Parrot Cay
Explore the colourful reefs at COMO Parrot Cay
Seek adventure in tropical climes as you discover a variety of exotic marine life at this luxury wellness retreat in Parrot Cay. Ease into the new day with sunrise yoga and transfer the calming breathing practices processes into your diving training as you explore the underwater world with a professional divers. After coming face-to-face with rich coral reefs and beautiful fish, unwind with an evening of sunset meditation and calming breathing practices. A beautiful destination for relaxing spa holiday, rejuvenate with holistic spa treatments before waking early the next morning for a sunrise paddleboard.
More information: view COMO Parrot Cay
Maldives: COMO Maalifushi
Dive with an array of marine life at COMO Maalifushi
Discover the beauty of Thaa Atoll and delve into this world-renowned diving destination on a healthy holiday perfect for water enthusiasts. Surrounded by soft, white sands and sparkling azure waters, whale sharks Manta Rays and beautiful schools of colourful fish can be seen around the retreat’s island on your daily diving trips. Ideal for a yoga holiday, take part in yoga classes to calm both body and mind before delving into the awe-inspiring underwater world of the Maldives. Return to the surface and make a splash with a surfing before unwinding in luxurious spa facilities.
More information: View COMO Maalifushi
St Lucia: BodyHoliday (All-inclusive) at BodyHoliday
Discover the underwater world at BodyHoliday (All-inclusive) at BodyHoliday
Whisk yourself away to this stunning secluded retreat on St Lucia's crescent, rounded coastline for an incredible variety of water-sports. Explore the beauty of this underwater world whilst diving through the depths of the Caribbean to spot sting-rays, turtles, blue marlin and seahorses. A great destination for a water sports holiday, keep active in the water with everything from water skiing to windsurfing and kayaking, before ending the day with a sunset cruise and candle-lit dinner under the stars. Work up a sweat back on dry land with group fitness classes, from salsa dancing to yoga and bootcamp to HIIT.
More information: View BodyHoliday (All-inclusive) at BodyHoliday
Bali: Wellness Tours - Bali
Dive as a group at Wellness Tours - Bali
Escape to the Bali’s coastline to immerse yourself on a wellness tour that offers opportunities perfect for diving enthusiasts and beginners alike. Benefit from expert training with diving instructors in some of Bali’s top diving sites and easy access to an impressive house reef. Explore the coral reefs and wreck dive spots of these tropical waters and discover the rich array of marine life, including lion fish, barracudas and large grouper. A beautiful destination for a spa holiday, rejuvenate after an active day with a Balinese massage, before tantalising your taste-buds with a delicious fusion of Indonesian and international dishes.
More information: View Wellness Tours - Bali
Portugal: Galo Resort
Let the PADI instructors take you to secret destinations at Galo Resort
For an unforgettable diving experience within Europe, retreat to the sun soaked coastline of Madeira. Swim alongside barracudas, manta rays, and the occasional inquisitive seal with professional PADI dive instructors who will guide you through the protected house reef, with perfect year round diving conditions. After a day spent discovering the depths of the ocean, explore your surroundings on land with a range of activities, from triathlon training to mountain biking and trail running to golf lessons. A great destination for a fitness holiday, break a sweat with group fitness classes, including spinning and Pilates, before reviving with a holistic Ayurveda spa treatment.
More information: View Galo Resort
Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect diving holiday.
Whether you’re struggling with physical issues, such as sports injuries or poor posture, battling internal digestive, heart, or lung concerns, or even tackling emotional problems, such as insomnia or high levels of stress; address the issue head on with our 10 healing holidays to target health problems. Offering a tailor-made wellness programme to target your specific health needs, these healing holidays will leave you feeling back to the best version of yourself.
Get more out of your next solo holiday, than a fly-and-flop week on the beach. Utilise that precious ‘me time’ by learning a new skill and achieving a life goal that will benefit you long after you get home on a learning holiday to enhance your well-being. From learning the basics of yoga to cooking in Vietnam, a learning holiday is a fantastic way to meet like-minded individuals with a shared interest.
Read more: 5 of the Best Learning Holidays for Solo Travellers
Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean lounging by the pool all week and watching all of your hard training back at home go to waste. There are so many fun and effective ways to keep entertained and boost your fitness on holiday; from joining in with a variety of fitness classes to rediscover your favourite sport and stretching your legs on a trek, as you explore your surroundings. With our tailor-made fitness holidays allowing you to mix and match your favourite activities, depending on what you fancy each day, we’ve rounded up a little inspiration with our top 10 ways to boost fitness on holiday.
Whether you are looking to tone up or de-stress before the big day, with our top 5 pre-wedding yoga retreats, yogi loving brides-to-be are invited to re-connect and improve well-being whilst exploring new corners of the world. With a yoga holiday offering the perfect pursuit for a pre-wedding health retreat, from sunrise salutations on idyllic Thai islands, to practicing your Pranayama in exotic Morocco, return home ready for your wedding day a happier and healthier you.
Gain new experiences, build new friendships and enhance your well-being on a range of luxury wellness holidays for single female travellers. With our top tips for solo female travel, there’s no reason to hold back from making time to focus on yourself and leave behind all of your troubles and cares.
Read more: 5 of the Best Singles Holidays for Female Solo Travellers
As the heat rises and the winter layers of clothes lessen, every year summer prompts us to ditch the couch and lace up our trainers in pursuit of our best beach body. Instead of hurrying to your nearest Spinning class, why not book a spa holiday that will boost your health and fitness whilst offering relaxation too with 5 of the best spa breaks for summer fitness.
Light dining is often what comes to mind when talking about spa cuisine, with fresh, low calorie, detoxifying foods found on many spa holidays focused on reviving your well-being. Spa cuisine aims to provide healthy and nutritious cuisine that caters to your specific diet and body type, avoiding any processed foods that are high in fat. Choose from spa cuisine of a juice detox, alkaline, raw, macrobiotic or an Ayurvedic diet, on a nutrition friendly spa holiday and you will soon discover the benefits of healthy living.
Read more: A Guide to Spa Holiday Cuisine for Healthy Eating
In the swing of hectic daily life it’s rare to find a moment where the whole family is together, let alone all getting along. Too often a family holiday can leave parents more exhausted than when they left. Once you have finished with all the lead up planning, the airport madness and the stressful task of keeping the kids safe and occupied all day, it’s no wonder there’s no time left for you to relax.
Discover the answer to all of your family holiday woes with our inspiring guide to our healthy family holidays, which combine the perfect combination of quality family time, fun for the kids and rejuvenating relaxation for the parents. From learning healthier lifestyle habits as a family, to showing the kids new corners of the world on a cultural wellness holiday, let us guide you through a new kind of family holiday.
Learn Healthy Habits as a Family
Learn to Kayak as a family at Porto Elounda
With Ipad’s and T.V leaving more children inactive and out of shape, the importance of parental influence on the younger generations health is more vital than ever. Revamp your stagnant family holidays lounging by the pool with a healthy change of pace by getting the kids active whilst soaking up the sun.
From ocean kayaking to hiking, set a good example for the kids and get active together with a host of fun-filled outdoor activities on a family activity holiday. Cycle and Zumba on a family fitness holiday or help the kids discover a new hobby with football academy training and tennis programmes on a family sports holiday.
With a selection of family friendly restaurants that offer healthier cuisine, remain confident that your family are eating nutritiously rich and healthy dishes.
A Treat for All Ages
Mother and daughter relax together at Shanti Maurice
No longer having to choose between family time and relaxation, release stress and revitalise your mind and body with our family friendly spa holidays, where the whole family can indulge in luxury. With many of our family holidays offering spa treatments specifically designed for children and teens, Mum and daughter can bond over a girly pedicure and massage while Dad and son can play sports together.
Cultural Experience
Kids will love the Kid's club activities at Soneva Kiri
Teach your children about cultural awareness and different traditions around the world as you explore your chosen destination on a family cultural wellness holiday. Choose from a range of tailor-made activities and excursions from spring roll making in Vietnam and deep-sea fishing in Mexico, to cultural tours in Turkey and mountain biking in Morocco. Special kid’s clubs excursions, including visits to animal parks, dolphin spotting and treasure hunts keep them well entertained.|
Time Out
Enjoy some time for yourselves on a family holiday at Fusion Maia
With professional babysitting services and world-class kids clubs, Mum and Dad can happily opt for some alone time and take the pressure off of entertaining the kids, confident that your children are having fun and learning new skills in a structured and safe environment. Whether making time for a long lunch together, a game of tennis or an indulgent couples spa treatment, our family friendly resorts offer as much for the parents as they do the kids.
Fewer Planning Worries
Enjoying quality family time at The BodyHoliday
Booking with Health and Fitness Travel means you can relax completely, knowing our meticulous team have organised every aspect of your family holiday and leaving no unwanted surprises. All our healthy holidays have been hand-picked against a strict criterion to ensure that we offer the most beautiful worldwide destinations that are also family-friendly, safe and easily accessible.
Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect family wellness holiday.
Embrace your adventurous side whilst exploring the untamed beauty of Asia through our exclusive range of Discover Recover holidays, designed for travellers looking to combine their perfect active and adventure holiday with the very best ventures in local culture.
Whether you’ve recently welcomed your first child or a new addition to the family, having a baby is a beautiful, although stressful, time of your life. Make this transition easier on one of our family friendly wellness retreats, tailor-made to provide you and your family with just what you need to start a healthy and happy life together.
Read more: The Best Wellness Retreats for Families and New Mums
Wellness Experts
Interviews from leading health and fitness professionals from around the world to explore a wealth of knowledge in their areas of expertise.