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After nearly 8 weeks I am now at the end of my PR and Marketing internship here at Health and Fitness Travel, and although it has flown by, I feel that I have learnt a lot in such a short period of time. From the moment I arrived I was given a wide range of tasks and responsibilities which increasingly varied as time went on, keeping me busy and far from boredom. Planning my tasks using an action list that I updated weekly, helped me improve my planning and organisational skills, as well as giving me a clear overview of all the different tasks I had been doing.

In a world of daily stress, anxieties and expectation, the human mind can often come under a lot of pressure which directly affects our mood, making us less positive and self assured. Meditation has a profound, rich and calming effect on the human body and is said to clear our minds and advocate feelings of peace and a sense of awareness. It is a chance to tap into an abundance of creative energy that is said to give a more meaningful experience of life that will enrich us permanently.

Feeling as though you need to get away to focus on your well-being? Take the time to rejuvenate your mental and physical health with 5 of the best solo friendly short breaks for singles travellers. Offering a huge variety of fitness and well-being based activities that are close to home, escape on one of our exclusive BodyBreaks with the option to tailor-make your singles holiday to exactly what you desire. From Spain and Italy, to Morocco and Portugal, choose from a range of fitness boosting activities and revitalising spa treatments in destinations only a short flight away. For solo travellers in search of a healthy singles holiday these short breaks away give you the freedom to choose exactly what you want to do. Wherever you travel to on your solo friendly short break, you are guaranteed a healthy escape that will return you home replenished and renewed.

The range of health and fitness classes available is so vast that many people don't know where to start and what each one entails. Having an understanding of what each class offers and how it will benefit us is a key component when formulating a fitness regime, because it is easy to get stuck in a class that's not suited to your goals. Here is a breakdown on some of the most popular fitness holiday classes from cardio to strength training and what areas of the body they target, strengthen and tone.

Changing your fitness routine with the seasons will help you reach your fitness goals faster, so we’ve picked out two fitness holidays for each season to help get you started. We all have different health and fitness goals; whether you are looking to lose weight, gain strength or even train for a marathon. The thing they all share is their need for variety. Switching from your favourite routine may not come as welcome news, but it’s essential to vary what you do every 3 months or so.

The idea of a luxury spa holiday is always a particularly attractive one but which type of spa is for you? At Health and Fitness Travel we have many different types of spa holiday, ranging from Ayurvedic spa breaks to medical spa retreats.

Absolute Sanctuary, Thailand’s Premier Detox & Yoga retreat has collaborated with Absolute Pilates, to introduce Pilates group reformer classes and Pilates reformer bootcamp holidays at their boutique resort in Koh Samui.

Quitting smoking is not easy, and watching others succeed can make you wonder why you are struggling. We don’t live in a one size fits all world; what is good for one may not be good for all. If going cold turkey feels like walking on a tightrope and conventional methods fail you, then it might be time to go for the alternative. There exists natural and healthy ways to stop smoking which can be tailored to your personal requirements, ranging from Acupuncture to a full liver detox. Escape from the usual pressures of daily life on a de-stress holiday where you can learn to manage stress, target health issues and battle withdrawal symptoms. Return home after a relaxing wellness break having conquered your smoking addiction and learnt healthy habits which will make the lifestyle change maintainable.

The new Kamalaya Embracing Change programme will be Kamalaya’s 12th wellness programme (in addition to their detox, stress & burnout, healthy lifestyle and yoga options). The first of Kamalaya’s wellness programmes to focus on exploring your inner self, Kamalaya’s meditation & life enhancement mentors will tailor up to five sessions alongside carefully selected treatments to help support and ease life challenges and transitions.

From the Sanskrit meaning "The knowledge for long life", traditional ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Hindu healing system that is widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world. It aims to improve one's health and well-being by creating a balance between mind, body and spirit through an assessment of lifestyle.