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 Airport transfers, the flights themselves, the huge resort complexes sporting bright lights and cheap drinks, make holidaying a worrying increase on our carbon footprints. Even excluding carbon emissions, the construction of large hotels contributes to the despoiling of natural beauty and produces tonnes of waste. Travel though need not be as detrimental to the environment, there are now eco-friendly and sustainable wellness holidays to counter the more carbon heavy traditional holiday.

It is believed that travel and a change of pace can impart a new vigour on the mind and as the world begins to reopen its borders and become more accessible, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore those breath-taking vistas and cultures that our planet has to offer. Now is the time to flick through the bucket list and pick out the destinations that have gone unchecked for too long, whether you want to practice yoga in the jungles of Bali, set foot along the path less travelled exploring the Himalayas of Bhutan, or adventure through Patagonia’s icy wonderland. 

It is rare that any products or diet plans can offer the proven benefits of a supervised fasting retreats. Unlike the gimmicks that fill our bathroom cabinets, fasting offers an almost unrivalled variety of health and mind benefits without the hassle. Detox holidays offer fasting and juice cleanse programmes to fight off the easily accumulated toxins picked up in the world of takeaways and ready meals. Single holiday goers can fast and socialise with the friendly and open atmospheres of these retreats while fostering lasting health benefits. Couples can sustain mutual weight loss with each other’s support and as part of a larger group. Even entire friendship groups can book nutrition-friendly retreats to de-stress and bring back a collective Zen. The ancient spiritualistic practices of fasting are no longer the virtue of a handful of Buddhist monks, we can all experience the benefits.

Looking for a getaway to break the half-term boredom but not break the bank? Luxury doesn’t have to be unaffordable with these week-long family holidays to some of the best resorts in Europe. With something for everyone, you won’t be disappointed with our affordable half-term holidays in Europe in 2020! There are resorts specialising in getting your kids active and learning skills. Others specialise in crafting a truly relaxing family holiday that will keep your kids entertained. Whichever resort you fancy, these family holidays will rid the winter blues and create precious memories.

There is always another reason not to go travelling. We are always stuck in the fast lane of life, working frantically to the next ‘important’ goal or just holding on for dear life as to not be left behind... but we say forget it! Start putting your health and wellbeing first with our selection of the best wellness tours for when you’re single. Each wellness tour provides the perfect mix of a healthy holiday and adventure tour, whether it’s hiking through picturesque valleys to the sacred Machu Picchu or voyaging to the home of the Dalai Lama, they’re sure to enthuse a new energy into the mind, body and soul and give you a renewed positivity for life. A job may fill your pockets, but adventure fills your soul, so set out time to head off into the world and uncover its secrets on these fantastic solo adventures.

Immerse yourself in the calming world of yoga and meditation with our top five affordable yoga retreats in Portugal that prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to be able to rediscover your inner self in this sunshine paradise. Our yoga retreats include one-to-one practice and group classes with like-minded yogi’s to give you an inclusive and relaxing experience, regardless of your ability. Combine this with a range of delicious culinary options, invigorating water or land activities, and indulgent spa treatments and you’ve got the ultimate meditation escape at a great pricepoint.

There’s no doubt that travelling abroad will be a little different for the foreseeable future, but there’s no need for pre-holiday panic with our Covid-19 checklist to help prepare you for the ‘new travel normal’. With Government guidelines constantly changing it’s hard to know where’s safe to travel to and what’s the entry requirements and regulations are for each destination, so it’s a good idea to check the government travel advice website before you go anywhere. To make things easier, we have brought together everything you need to know about Covid-friendly travel, from borders, insurance, and visas, to airport regulations, accommodation, and masks. 

Relax into yoga sessions, wellness consultations and indulgent treatments with our ultimate vegan travel guide that ensures you can satisfy your holiday needs in a vegan-friendly environment. As the vegan community is growing, it’s becoming increasingly important to cater to plant-based diets and ethically conscious travelers, and we’ve found our best wellness holidays that make your dietary and wellbeing requirements as much of a priority as everyone else’s.

Release any post-lockdown pent-up energy and get your body moving on a singles-friendly active holiday where you can learn how to stay fit whilst you travel. Taking time off to be active abroad provides you with both the health benefits of exercise and the mental benefits of travelling, so why not boost your wellbeing to its full potential and reconnect with yourself on a solo adventure?

Treat yourself to water sports, workout classes, relaxing treatments and spectacular views without the fear of damaging your bank account with our best value fitness breaks to book now. The health and wellbeing movement is progressing and with it comes a whole new wave of fitness fanatics, whether you’re starting from scratch or you’re wanting to boost your healthy lifestyle to the max, our fitness breaks offer you the chance to relax your mind and reboot your body away from home.