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With wellness becoming even greater of a priority for travellers, new travel trends within this niche are always emerging to fit the needs of all manner of people. For the past year, travelling has become accessible once more, but the memories of the COVID-19 pandemic remain. Health anxieties, mental health awareness, sober-curiosity, and other factors are seeping into the industry,and will undoubtfully continue into 2023.   

Other wellness travel trends set to dominate in 2023 include more provision of sustainable and air-free wellness retreats, as well as more affordable holidays due to the cost of living crisis. We know that you want a wellness holiday that adapts to your current mindset and living situation. Taking into account our most requested retreat types for 2022, here are the top 10 wellness travel trends for 2023. 

Booking a holiday can appear intimidating, there are so many factors to consider; travel costs, accommodation, activities when there, the ease of travelling around destination and more – especially when you’re booking every element of your holiday by yourself. With this in mind we wanted to explore what travellers think of tailor-made travel companies like ourselves. 

Menopause, a shared experience that many women must go through at some point in their life. Yet, so many are left without the support they need to cope with the symptoms, making this transitional time of life isolating. Juggling work, social and family life whilst also navigating menopausal symptoms can be overwhelming. But you don’t need to suffer and endure this alone. On these retreats you can get the personalised attention you need to better manage the symptoms and with over 30 recognised ones for menopause, you can target the ones that effect you. Handle your hormones, say goodbye to exhausting hot flushes, and rid yourself of debilitating mind fog, with a tailored retreat! Without further ado these are our picks for the best 5 menopause wellness retreats: 

Balancing work, family, friends, hobbies, staying healthy, fitness goals; there’s never enough hours in the day to look after everyone and all aspects of life that need attention! Our own goals and healthy ventures tend to be pushed aside to prioritise other people’s needs. But you deserve to put yourself first for once! And going on a holiday that doesn’t break the bank helps… No matter what wellness retreat you seek, whether it is to kickstart your fitness journey, cleanse your body to be a temple, or perhaps you need a destress, there’s something for you! Read on to see our top 10 picks for affordable solo wellness retreats.  

If you want to dedicate time to pursuing your own health goals than a solo fitness retreat in the UK could offer the perfect opportunity to kickstart or even level up your fitness journey. For those of you already based here, you’ll enjoy shorter and cheaper travelling costs whilst also having access to state-of-the-art luxurious facilities. Allowing all your focus to be invested in your own wellness ambitions. Life can often get in the way of looking after yourself, whether it is a deeply cathartic detox, an energy release intensive workout, or a countryside escape that you need, our list of solo fitness retreats in the UK covers all bases, read on to find out more! 

A luxurious solo travel trip – a brilliant opportunity to focus your concentration on your own personalised goals and escape from the busy, bustling, hecticness of normal life. Explore the wide range of countries that are available for you to choose from, the direction of your solo wellness holiday is up to you! Solo travel does not have to be intimidating with retreats offering ultimate, indulging luxury and experts readily available to guide you where needed. Just because you can’t or don’t want to travel with others, does not mean you shouldn’t travel at all! Adventure through our list of top destinations for your wellness trip.  

Life begins at 40! The kids are quickly flying the nest, or at the very least gaining more independence, and suddenly you have lot more time and energy to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. As such, you think it’s the perfect time to go on that dream getaway you had always envisioned. Whatever your ideal holiday looks like, whether you want to jet off across the Caribbean or sail through the Adriatic Sea, planning your own holiday can be a difficult undertaking. In fact, it is often the case that the better the holiday is the more of a headache it can be to put together.

Let us offer you some advice to help you plan the holiday of your dreams, after all you deserve it!

Whether we’re hunched over a computer or curled in front of the TV at night watching repeats of gogglebox, we can all be a bit guilty of not giving our bodies the love they deserve; modern life has become more online and reduces the opportunity to be more active. Yoga, whether you never have a moment to sit down or your back has cramped and seized up, is a brilliant way to stretch out your body, and give it some much-needed attention. It can not only improve movement and flexibility within your body but also train your mind, nurturing your mental health. With this in mind, we’ve put together our best yoga retreats – from budget to luxury to suit all budgets and occasions.  

As the weather turns cooler we're sure we're not the only ones whose thoughts are turning to where to go on a wellness retreat this Christmas and New Year to improve our health, wellness and boost immunity over the winter. From luxury ski and spa breaks in the Italian Dolomites to family wellness holidays in balmy Vietnam, there is a healthy retreat to suit all types of travellers whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or group or with family. 

Booking a holiday can be a daunting experience, with an endless list of crucial factors to consider and the price sprinting past the budget. There's a common misconception that wellness retreats are the reserve of the very wealthy, but in reality, there is a tailored retreat to suit all budgets from shoestring to ultra luxe. The cost of wellness retreats can vary dependent on a number of factors.  

At Health and Fitness Travel we believe everyone should be able to embark on a wellness retreat, no matter their budget and can tailor a holiday that perfectly suits you and your requirements! Keep reading to see our recommendations for catering a wellness holiday that suits your health and wellness goals as well as your bank account: