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With the spa and wellness travel industry expanding faster than overall travel tourism, Paul Joseph, co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel looks at the growth of spa and wellness tourism and how spas must now innovate to stay ahead of the curve for customer demand.

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Whether you are shedding the pounds with personal training sessions in Spain or are learning to cook healthier meals at a wellness retreat in India, with our 5 most effective and intensive weight loss holidays, you’ll have everything you need to kick-start your weight-loss regime.

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s not too late to book a couples healthy holiday for a romantic wellness getaway. From Lake Garda and New Zealand, to Thailand and the Maldives, we recommend our top five romantic wellness retreats for Valentine’s Day.

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Phuket Cleanse and Who it’s for?

After opening its doors in 2012, Phuket Cleanse has very quickly become the go-to place for an all-encompassing fitness and detox holiday. Unlike other detox retreats, Phuket Cleanse has a strong focus on complementing a raw food or juice detox with fitness and organic supplements. Designed to be structured, everything is laid out for you so you can do as many of the activities as possible. With a strong social dimension and health-oriented guests, it’s a fun and friendly atmosphere. Guests are aged between 25 to 55, and have either health issues to address or are looking to kick-start or enhance their well-being, whilst catering for everyone whether you are fit or unfit.

Read more: Adam’s Review of Phuket Cleanse in Thailand


If you are looking for the best of the best when it comes to luxury singles holidays, then feast your eyes on the world’s best luxury singles destinations. Dotted all across the world, the choice will be made difficult as each are unique, but all share the same standard of high quality spa treatments and single friendly activities.  This helps to invite you to socialise with other singles whilst boosting your well-being, as well as reconnecting with yourself and focusing on your individual all round health. With each resort being home to a collection of differently inspired kitchens, fill yourself with indescribable food that will have your taste buds tingling for the entirety of your retreat. Whether you have specific goals like weight-loss or detox, or you are looking to experience something new like paragliding, tailor make your luxury singles holiday and take home some fantastic memories.

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To find the best fitness holiday destination, you don’t have to travel halfway around the world. Whether you choose to improve your well-being in the picturesque mountain scenery of Italy or on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, uncover the finest fitness retreats in Europe for a short-haul body boost. Experience a personalised healthy holiday designed by wellness experts to meet your individual needs on a fitness retreat tailor-made to help you reach your goals.

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Whether you’re a yogi pro or a complete beginner, the ancient art of yoga is for absolutely everyone, so get yourself on one of our yoga retreats in Asia for a range of mental and physical benefits. Learn from the pros on how to master yoga poses as you focus on your posture, breathing and mindfulness and let the power of yoga take over. From India to Thailand, absorb the tranquillity and soak up the cultural atmospheres of a wellness holiday in Asia as you reconnect with your inner-zen in an exotic destination.

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Wouldn't it be nice to avoid feeling as bloated as the Christmas turkey this year? Escape the Christmas chaos and jet-off to paradise for a relaxing and healthy holiday. We round-up our top 10 Christmas healthy getaways this year, so you can have a festive holiday to remember and return home feeling rejuvenated and alive.

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Your holiday away should be a time to relax, renew and escape from life’s day to day frenzy. What better way to spend it than indulging on a spectacular luxury spa holiday in some of the most beautiful and tranquil destinations in the world. From a medi-spa holiday in Portugal to an exotic island spa in the Maldives, we offer the ultimate in luxury wellness spas to give you a calming sanctuary for the senses. We have put together a collection of spectacular luxury spas that will leave you fully relaxed and free from any stresses or tensions.

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If you find yourself struggling to shift those extra pounds, take the time to re-assess and learn a healthier lifestyle in the lap of luxury with our 8 best spas for weight loss. Through a combination of indulgent spa treatments, fitness classes, nutrition and educational lectures, our healthy spa holidays will help you learn not only how to achieve, but how to maintain your ideal weight long-term.

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Welcome to our beginners' guide to fitness holidays where we take you through the initial planning stages of your retreat to your final results and holiday completion. From how to prepare, to what to expect, and getting ready to embark upon your fitness journey.

Read more: A Beginners Guide to Fitness Holidays: 10 Things You Should Know

Wellness Experts

Interviews from leading health and fitness professionals from around the world to explore a wealth of knowledge in their areas of expertise.

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