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With solo female travel rapidly on the rise, there has never been a better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with a wellness retreat. Discover the best female-only wellness retreats worldwide for solo travel. From relaxing on the glistening shores of the Algarve with an immersive yoga experience, to increasing your fitness on an intensive bootcamp overlooking the striking Thai mountains, these exclusive health and fitness retreats are guaranteed to enlighten and empower every woman.

Read more: 8 of the best Female-only Wellness Retreats Worldwide

This Mother’s Day treat your mum to the luxury spa retreat she craves. We recommend the best Mother’s Day wellness breaks for health-conscious Mums. From a spa carved into the dramatic Troodos mountains to soothing treatments that overlook sandy Mediterranean beaches, these spa holidays have everything your mum will need to restore calm and tranquillity to her life.

Read more: 8 of the Best Spa Retreats for Mother’s Day

Ben, a senior Executive from Melbourne took part in a Basic Optimal Fitness retreat at Kamalaya over a 7 night stay, joined by his wife and a good friend the trio all took part in different programs but enjoyed dining and relaxing together around their scheduled activities and treatments. When asked if he would book this type of trip in the future, he says, “Absolutely” 

Read more: Ben's First Fitness Retreat, Here’s why he loved it!

Travel Specialist Manuel spent 48 hours at luxury wellness retreat, COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali and this is his snapshot review…

COMO Shambhala Estate is nothing short of spectacular! A world-class luxurious wellness retreat in Ubud, Bali with breath-taking views of the dense tropical jungle. The award-winning wellness retreat creates an unforgettable experience for their guests. Whether you're a wellness newbie and kick-starting your wellness journey or you wanted to achieve optimal health on a fitness holiday, your stay at COMO Shambhala Estate will help you to reach your goals and boost your overall well-being.

Read more: Manuel’s Snapshot Review of COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali

Angie Newson has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years - teaching all aspects of fitness over the years from aquatics to yoga and Pilates. Author of Get Fit for Free and The Detox Factor, she has also many years’ experience of health club management running studios and formerly as a General Manager of a private top London health spa.

Read more: How Pilates Can Change Your Body, with Angie Newson.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, rediscover romance with the best Valentine’s Day wellness breaks to suit every couple. From adventure-loving, Globetrotting and sporty couples to those looking to rediscover their zen this Valentine’s Day, we hand-picked the best couples wellness holidays to reconnect with your partner and enjoy the activities you love doing most.

Read more: The 7 Most Romantic Couples Getaways for Valentine’s Day.

Euphoria Retreat in the heart of Greece is an inspirational wellness destination with a focus on healing. Situated next to a small, quaint village with stunning views of the Peloponnese mountain valley that bear their significance.

Read more: Adam’s Review of Euphoria Retreat, Greece.

Arjuna Ishaya used to be an outdoor instructor in New Zealand until he discovered the joys of the Ishayas’ Ascension meditation in 2003. He sold up shop, became a Bright Path monk and travelled the world teaching. Ending up in North Yorkshire, he met a girl, married and settled down to have a family.

Read more: Meditation Can Help You Experience a Life You’re Truly Proud Of, and Excited By, with Arjuna Ishaya.

Our wellness travel specialist Olivia Trussell spent 7 amazing nights at Komune Resort and Beach Club Bali and tells us why all mum's deserve and need a mumcation…

I will preface my review with four words - sublime, rejuvenating, hidden gem.

Read more: Olivia's Review of Komune Resort

Given the apparent explosion of conversation and the presence of debate spread across the internet discerning Cannabidiol (CBD) - including using CBD for health and wellness purposes and its legality - anyone would be forgiven in thinking that it is a new phenomenon.

Read more: A medicinal phenomenon? The possibilities of using CBD for health and wellness.

Anandi (Alison Francis) was given her spiritual name, which meaning ‘in bliss’, by her guru in India in 2007. She has been in the wellness field for 30 years as an Ayurvedic practitioner, senior yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer and a certified Chopra meditation teacher. Anandi is the founder of The Sleep Guru, the author of ‘Breathe Better Sleep Better’ which explains how to use the breath as a healing tool and the creator or Sleepology by Anandi®, a new wellbeing process and in-depth enquiry into the causes of stress, exhaustion and sleep issues.

Read more: How sleep impacts your lifestyle, with Sleep Guru Anandi.

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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