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My wellness break at Penha Longa; a secluded retreat in the countryside outside Lisbon made me feel like royalty. A sophisticated and large golf and spa resort with 194 rooms, set among the spectacular Sintra Mountains and in the beautiful grounds of a 14th-century monastery and, later a 19th century palace. Penha Longa resembles nature, history and luxury with world-class service, spreading over 220 hectares of pine forest in fairy-tale hills, just 15 minutes north of Cascais town and beach.

If you are searching for the best of the very best in luxury wellness spa resorts, look no further. Feel your imagination whisk you away to an opulent oasis of health and well-being, as we dive in to our top 10 most expensive and luxury wellness spa resorts which make up our Ultimate Collection.

Despite yoga being created by men, for men, it’s still seen as predominantly a woman’s activity. It takes a brave man to walk into a class full of women but the health benefits of yoga far outweigh this initial worry. So if you are looking to escape on a dedicated yoga holiday or start small with weekly lessons, here is our comprehensive guide to why yoga is good for men.

Having been to the Algarve many times, I’ve always loved holidaying in Portugal but have never been to the North. I booked myself a healthy break to The Oitavos, a wonderful high-tech and ultra-modern coastal resort in a natural setting amongst sand dunes and umbrella pines. Built in 2010 on the Quinta da Marina Estate, The Oitavos is just 5 minutes from Cascais town and half an hour from Lisbon.

Dare to dream big as we round up 18 of the world’s best dream fitness retreats. Whether you’re into cycling, skiing, yoga, tennis, hiking or surfing; you will be spoilt for choice with a fanfare of healthy and active holidays in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

With Wimbledon approaching once again there’s never been a better time to get into tennis. But instead of simply sipping Pimm’s and eating strawberries and cream whist you watch the pros hard at work, this summer why not pick up a racket and hit the court?  It’s easy, fun and offers a whole range of health benefits. So whether you are looking to perfect your serve on a dedicated tennis holiday or simply work up a sweat on your local courts, we’ve listed our top 5 reasons why tennis is so good for your health.

I've always loved Tuscany as it's my favourite part of Italy and simply beautiful, although I've never been to southern Tuscany before so booked myself a healthy break to Argentario Golf & Spa Resort. Built in 2009 and located between the beautiful Porto Ercole and Porto Santa Stefano; the resort has a quiet ambiance, is very modern with 73 rooms and has a stylish minimalistic look and feel about it with sweeping swirl staircases, high ceilings, quirky but cool furniture and very spacious.

A detox holiday is a fantastic way to cleanse your body, clear your mind and improve your health. Asia is the spiritual home of healing and many people travel to this expansive continent to achieve emotional and physical wellness. The idea of a detox holiday may sound a daunting prospect but nothing could be further from the truth; choose from a variety of carefully chosen treatments and holistic activities to compliment a personalised fresh and healthy diet. Detox holidays can vary and are tailored around your needs; you may spend the time on a special diet supplemented with exclusive spa treatments at a specially designed type of spa, or if you'd prefer, you could spend your time exercising and working up a healthy sweat.

Avoid pre-holiday anxiety and concentrate on preparing yourself for an indulgent spa holiday. Nobody likes the stress of booking and arranging a holiday abroad, so we have made the whole experience as easy as possible for you. As well as offering tailor-made wellness breaks at award-winning spas across the globe, at Health and Fitness Travel we provide useful hints and tips to make your healthy holiday go off without a hitch. Pack light, avoid jetlag, improve your diet and make the most of your stay with our helpful guide to preparing for your spa holiday.

Sleep problems and insomnia are common issues for today's busy generation, stemming from stressful working lives, anxiety and lack of exercise, which can have long term effects on our health and well-being. We have handpicked a range of our luxury wellness holidays which give you the perfect chance to return to your normal sleeping pattern and achieve deep relaxation. With key lifestyle consultations, helpful advice and indulgent spa treatments on offer, the benefits of our sleep retreats for sleep enhancement will continue even after you return home.