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What is Shanti Som and who’s it for?

Shanti Som is a serene health retreat in Andalucía’s breath-taking Sierra de Las Nieves valley. Tucked away in the mountains, it’s ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet, escaping the bustle of city life and hectic schedules. This boutique wellness retreat focuses on yoga, health, detox and weight-loss, offering time for total rejuvenation. 

Read more: Laura’s Review of Shanti Som, Spain

Unwind and recharge with our top twelve spa escapes which are perfect for Autumn and Winter 2018. Each spa boasts a long list of treatments from invigorating salt scrubs and cleansing body wraps to soothing aromatherapy massages and relaxing facials. In addition to these rejuvenating treatments, you can also participate in a range of fun-filled activities like sunrise stretching, belly dancing and aqua fit classes. Many of these resorts also offer unlimited access to the spa facilities, fitness centre, and more meaning a moment of wellness is never far away!

Read more: 12 Spa Escapes in Autumn/Winter 2018

Searching for a mindful makeover in a dream destination? Look no further as whatever your wellness whim, create some headspace and combine mindful living with a fitness practice for the ultimate mind and body experience. From oriental palm-fringed retreats in Thailand and secluded jungle stays in Sri Lanka to beachside tropical escapes in the Caribbean and luxury hotels fit-for-royalty in Spain, our new collection of Mindful Triathlon Holidays is available in 15 stunning locations around the world, offering an ideal wellness escape for the health-conscious traveller.

Read more: Create Some Headspace on our New Mindful Triathlon Holidays

Travel the world in style on one our savvy single short-haul breaks which prove that travelling solo is a rewarding and life-enhancing experience that everyone should embark on at some point in their life. With a range of different activities to take part in, including helicopter tours in Turkey and canyoning in Portugal these single-friendly breaks are a sure-fire way to meet new people whilst exploring lush surroundings. The fantastic wellness facilities are also not to be missed. With everything from massages and facials to reflexology and shiatsu, these luxury trips are guaranteed to have something for everyone. 

Read more: 10 Short-haul Breaks for the Savvy Single Traveller

Travel Specialist Samantha spent 72 hours at Phuket Cleanse and this is her snapshot review…

Less than an hour from Phuket airport is a health and fitness haven Phuket Cleanse, owned by husband and wife team Stanton and Melanie Proctor. The private retreat is situated on a private property with 18 rooms split across three blocks. Each room is air-conditioned and optimised for sleep and features either a king-sized or twin beds, bathroom, fan, towels, and organic toiletries.

Read more: Samantha’s Snapshot Review of Phuket Cleanse

One of our newest partners, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts, located south of Bali, is hosting an exclusive Ketogenic Retreat from 18th to 24th November 2018, as part of the new luxury wellness resort's series of mind and body programs. The 7-day retreat will be led by Primal Health and Pilates specialist, Azza Keith, who will impart valuable insights on the benefits of a ketogenic diet paired with tailored exercise plans to help guests develop a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Azza has a Masters in the Science of Exercise and Nutrition, as well as a qualification in health coaching. She also completed personal transformation training and has led seminars in personal growth and on achieving career and personal aspirations.

Read more: Special Retreat: Learn all about Keto on a Wellness Retreat at REVIVO in Bali

Cleanse your body inside-out and release some built up toxins with our top exotic detox retreats that are most definitely worth the air-miles. Purify your body with ayurvedic herbal detox formulas in Koh Samui and cleanse your skin with Lucian lime and ginger scrubs in St Lucia to leave your skin feeling smooth and soft. Give yourself a mental break with some yoga and meditation sessions before a treatment or three in the luxurious spas. Whatever your desires may be, these seven exotic retreats are bound to have something for every wellness lover’s desires.

Read more: 7 Exotic Detox Retreats Worth the Air-Miles

As my internship draws to a close and I reflect on all I have learned, gained and accomplished over the past 9 weeks, I realise what an excellent experience this has been. Studying foreign languages at University, I’ve always had an interest in the travel industry and am so pleased to have had the opportunity to pursue this passion with Health and Fitness Travel.

Read more: My Public Relations and Marketing Internship in Tourism


What is Six Senses Kaplankaya and who’s it for?

Nestled in a secluded bay along the magnificent southern Aegean coast, the luxurious Six Senses Kaplankaya offers the ultimate private retreat. If you’re looking for a high degree of personal comfort, exceptional service and the chance to indulge in a relaxing wellness break then Kaplankaya is the place for you. This Mediterranean gem opened in May 2018 and is the perfect healthy holiday destination for both adults and children looking to relax and rejuvenate in the Turkish sunshine.

Read more: Paul's Review of Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey

Travel Specialist Samantha spent 48 hours at luxury 5-star hotel, COMO Maalifushi in the Maldives and this is her snapshot review…

When I daydream I imagine COMO Maalifushi, set on a tropical island, surrounded by white sand and stunning aqua blue waters it is easily accessible from Male via a short seaplane flight, which is a bucket list item itself. The resort offers a 44m free-form pool, COMO Shambhala spa, open air yoga pavilion, water sports centre, dive centre, boutique and library. Three restaurants and fruit and vegetables are locally sourced or grown in the onsite gardens and bottled water is recycled. Transport around the island is mainly by bicycle, which guests can collect shortly after arriving.

Read more: Samantha’s Snapshot Review of COMO Maalifushi, Maldives

What is Forte Village and who’s it for?

Set in a 116-acre green park Forte Village is a rare place designed for both adults and children. The expansive resort stretches out across the white beaches of Sardinia’s south coast and is home to eight distinct hotels, an array of sports academies, shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities which are sure to keep the whole family entertained. This exquisite resort also offers the opportunity to discover nature’s most powerful detox at Acquaforte Thalasso and Spa where you can enjoy the ultimate spa holiday and wellness experience.

Read more: Paul's Review of Forte Village Resort, Sardinia

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