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Everyone needs a break every now and then, but the fly-and-flop holidays that involve nothing more than lazing around by the pool won’t provide you with the long-term benefits that your mind, body and soul really needs. You may have a relaxing break, putting the stress and strains of everyday life to one side, but as soon as you arrive back home you will soon feel these same stressors and tensions arise. Focusing on not only providing a relaxing holiday but the tools you need to lead a more balance lifestyle long-term, here we take a look at how a holistic holiday can offer healing benefits for both your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

In the run up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week (13th-19th June) is dedicated to raising awareness of the physical and mental health problems impacting the men in our lives. With many modern day Dad’s living high-powered lifestyles where work and family often take priority, unhealthy eating habits and lax fitness regimes can often take hold, leading to weight gain and related health issues. With heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure ranking as the top three health problems plaguing men, all three can be prevented on a healthy learning holiday through adopting a healthier lifestyle. Helping Dad’s around the world to take a more pro-active approach to their well-being, we share our top healthy Father’s Day escapes. From boxing and mindfulness coaching in Ibiza to stress management and heart health in the Philippines, give your Dad the gift of wellness this Father’s Day.

Holidays, a time to re-charge and escape the stresses of everyday life. For most of us, dreaming of our next holiday destination is what keeps us going most of the year! Helping you to maximise your free-time, here, we get the inside scoop from Paul Joseph, Co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel, about how to make the most of your annual holiday leave, from deciding on the length of stay to when to book.

We all have those days—when we feel tired the moment we wake up and unable to resist crawling back to bed. Sometimes we feel mentally foggy or irritable, it’s no surprise that we go through a lull in the middle of the day when even a smidgen of energy seems impossible. Getting a quick natural energy fix can be really easy by switching up your daily routine or escaping on a sleep retreat to banish lethargy and rediscover a good night’s sleep. Wherever you are in the world, start your day right as we share five healthy ways to energise your morning!

More than just a fad diet, eating gluten free is in fact vital to individuals suffering from a condition called coeliac disease. A lifelong autoimmune disease in which the small intestine reacts with hypersensitivity to gluten, this reaction leads to difficulty in digesting food. According to Coeliac.org.uk, this disease is affecting approximately 1 in 100 people with over 80% of this number remaining undiagnosed. With an increasing demand for nutrition friendly retreats offering gluten free cuisine we share our top 5 gluten free healthy foodie holidays, opening the doors even wider to a world of gastronomic globetrotters.

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your fitness levels and tone up on a singles retreat, hit the waves and learn to surf on holiday in destinations from Morocco to the Maldives. A fun-filled way to lose weight; burn as many as 400 calories in an hour on the water, whilst simultaneously improving your balance, co-ordination and body strength for a fitness holiday with a difference. 

Feeling stressed and need a break to take your mind off of things? Take this opportunity to re-energize yourself by escaping on one of our holistic hideaways where you can focus on re-balancing your body, mind and soul. From Thailand to Spain, choose from our great range of healthy holiday destinations which offer a variety of holistic wellness activities, in addition to tailored spa therapies suited to your personal needs.

Escape for some fun in the sun and make sure you’re not left in the lurch when the school holidays roll around as we round up our top seasonal family holidays for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. From kayaking the coastline of Madeira in summer to Thailand treasure hunts in Autumn, with these seasonal family holidays you’ll find the perfect destination for you and your mini-me any time of year.

In today’s fast paced and supercharged world, sometimes we all need a moment to reboot our mind and re-connect with our inner-calm. With the rising popularity of mindfulness giving us the tools to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life, our 5 best mindful retreats offer practical techniques for staying present, balanced and calm. Whether you’re more of a yoga guru or spa holiday worshipper, you’ll find everything you need to cultivate calm and channel a more balanced mind.

Travel Specialist Samantha spent 48 hours at luxury 5 star property, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa on a recent trip to Bali and this is her snapshot review…