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If you’ve already started drafting your New Year’s health and fitness resolutions but you’re worried you won’t be able to stick to them, then a detox or fitness holiday could well be what you need. So why not escape the miserable weather and leftover turkey and embark on an exotic wellness break designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle the New Year?

Undecided about where you want to escape to on your next healthy holiday? We present our month by month guide to the best health and fitness holidays in 2014, from luxury spa safaris in South Africa to surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica. Be inspired by our recommendations of where to go; whether you'd prefer to get an adrenaline burst skiing down the Swiss slopes, indulge yourself with spa treatments in Thailand or get fit in Croatia, discover our recommended healthy holidays for 2014.

If you are looking to get away this winter without the stress that comes with long haul flights and jet lag then a winter well-being break in Europe could well be the perfect alternative. With a varied range of destinations all offering first-class hotels and spas, Europe offers a convenient and better value option to travelling half way around the world in search of winter sun and exotic beaches.

Wondering where you should go on your next healthy holiday? We introduce the hottest holiday destinations for 2014 to whet your travel appetite. From new Caribbean health and fitness holidays to Asian well-being retreats and everything in between, our list highlights the most exciting resorts to visit in the coming year.

As the leading healthy holiday specialists we have uncovered the top spa and wellness travel trends for 2014. We are always researching and forecasting the next big trends in wellness holidays, and making sure our clients are always in the know with the latest and most up-to-date information. Here are Health and Fitness Travel's latest predictions for 2014.

With the end of the year approaching fast, you may be feeling the fatigue which comes with the end of year push or dreading the Christmas parties and indulgent dinners that add to your waistline each year. So why not de-stress and refocus on one of our fantastic healthy holidays for December?

Kamalaya’s warm fennel salad is the perfect light lunch on a warm Summer’s day. The aromatic herb itself lets off a mild liquorice flavour which is tamed by the sweetness of the coconut water, papaya, mint, and refreshing tang from the lime juice. Reap the health benefits from fennel with its high fibre, potassium and vitamin C and B-6 content which will leave you feeling fuller for longer.

Want some healthy Asian snack inspiration? Amatara Wellness Resort’s Summer Rolls are the perfect light substitute to the classic deep-fried version. Rolled in delicate rice paper sheets and stuffed with Vermicelli noodles (containing 0 grams of fat) bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber and coriander sprigs, these nutritious rolls create the perfect refreshing crunch with the mix of vegetables bursting with flavour. The ginger and ginseng dressing compliments and finishes the dish, creating an exquisite, aromatic combination of Asian flavours.

Forget the classic tomato soup, The Farm at San Benito have created the perfect blend of vitamin-rich vegetables including flavoursome and vibrant beet juice to make this tasty Cream of Beetroot soup. The green blend of apples, onion and cabbage give the soup an earthy yet refreshing taste, until the sweet kick from the carrot and beet juice create the wholesome, creamy texture that will tantalise your taste buds.

Move the gym outside and conquer the natural world during a memorable fitness holiday designed to take you and your family back to nature, and get your endorphins pumping with fun and exciting fitness activities. Discover the world’s best holiday destinations for natural wonders where you can appreciate the breath-taking views whilst also enjoying a rejuvenating break from reality.