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You know the drill, “I’ll start my diet on Monday”, “I’ll go to the gym 4 times a week”, “I’ll make sure I see my friends more” – these little promises we tell ourselves we will do to live a more balanced lifestyle that never seem to happen. It is hard, in this fast paced, technologically driven society, to find the time to follow up on our little promises. They are put to the back of our mind as we try and multi-task balancing our work, family and social life and as a result we can feel stressed.

Embrace your adventurous side whilst exploring the untamed beauty of Asia through our exclusive range of Discover Recover holidays, designed for solo travellers looking to combine a singles holiday with adventures in local culture. From volcano hiking in Bali, to visiting the floating markets of Vietnam and experiencing the breath taking Taj Mahal in India, discover your chosen country on a cultural solo travel adventure. Recover after your active adventures at one of our luxury wellness retreats, with group fitness classes and relaxing spa treatments.

The thought of flying solo can be pretty daunting. You may ask yourself what if I get bored or lonely? Fear not, as our specially selected solo luxury spa breaks in Europe are sure to inspire and entice you to take that small leap to an independent single traveller. Here is your chance to be truly selfish and do what you want to do on our singles holidays. Repeat single travellers will already know that you will be so busy relaxing and meeting new people that you will forget you went on your own in the first place. Escape to our Mediterranean paradise in Italy or to the forests of North France, which will certainly make you, go 'ooh la la'. We share ou rtop 5 favourite spa breaks for singles that will be difficult not to resist.

Break the marital mould and experience something different from the traditional honeymoon of lounging on the beach as we share 5 of the best alternative honeymoon ideas for couples in search of an out of the ordinary experience. From newlywed yoga to romantic eco warriors, discover the world of inspirational healthy honeymoon, to begin married life on an escape that will stand out from the rest.

With the FIFA World Cup Finals in Brazil fast approaching what better way to get fit than with an active football sports holiday? Get into the World Cup spirit with one of our exclusive activity holidays all which feature top class coaching to help get you football fit. Any coach will be able to explain the merits of football training; from increased cardiovascular endurance to improved levels of balance and co-ordination, football offers a great workout.

Embrace the freedom to spend your singles holiday exactly the way you want to with our top solo friendly escapes for single women over 40. Meet other women who share your interests as you spin together in a treetop studio in St Lucia or explore temples in Thailand. Escape from the demands and responsibilities of everyday life on a singles holiday designed to restore and relax.

Feeling exhausted and energy drained? Lift your mood and energy levels as you rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with 5 of the best energy healing health spas. From the Italian Lakes to the Himalayas in India, embark on a journey where the healing surroundings of tranquillity and calmness can be felt. Much more than a relaxing spa break, energy healing health spas offer long term benefits by focusing on enhancing your overall wellness and improving your lifestyle to a healthier way of living. Tailored to your personal requirements to ensure you receive the healing treatment you need, return home feeling completely re-energized and rejuvenated.

The world is now more open than ever to the single traveller. Travelling solo no longer means travelling alone, with more and more singletons jetting off in search of relaxation and a break from their hectic schedules there will always be the option to socialise when you feel like it, whilst de-stressing and discovering a new destination at your own pace.

With Wimbledon fever set to strike, those inspired to dig out their dusty tennis rackets can now rediscover the racket wielding sport as we round up our top tennis holidays worthy of the pros. Gain the advantage whether training on a tennis holiday in Thailand at a specialist sports retreat frequented by sporting stars, or diversifying your hand-eye-coordination skills with tennis, golf and boxing in the Algarve of Portugal. After working up a sweat, ward off tennis elbow through the expertise of professional chiropractors and rejuvenating spa treatments on a spa and sport holiday that will leave your body ready to hit the courts again tomorrow. Game, set, match.

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.