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  • 10 of the Best Invigorating Fitness Holidays for 2021

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    It’s time to start setting healthy goals for 2021, and exercise need not be a chore with activities like hiking, biking, surfing and triathlons on offer, whether it’s alone, with a partner, or with the whole family, you can lay the foundations for a healthy new year with these invigorating fitness holidays for 2021. From hiking magnificent volcanoes in the Galapagos Islands and training for triathlons in Thailand, to personal training in the Mediterranean and family fitness activities, there’s a healthy break for everyone to kickstart their fitness journey.

  • 5 of the Best Mother and Baby Fitness Retreats

    5 of the Best Mother and Baby Fitness Retreats

     

    Bonding with your baby as a new mother is incredibly important, but so is feeling good about yourself. On a mother and babyfitness retreat, you can improve your health and wellbeing whilst staying close to your baby. Travelling with a baby is becoming easier than ever before, especially with manywellnessresorts adding their own kids club facilities and babysitting services. We have selected 5 of the best mother and babyfitness retreats, so you can work on your fitness goals whilst also spending precious time with your little one.

  • 8 Fantastic Fusion Fitness Retreats in Europe

     

    Awaken your senses and strengthen those muscles on our Fusion Fitness™ retreats in Europe. With a wide range of action-packed activities to choose from and renowned fitness and wellness facilities, these superb retreats have something for everyone. Give yourself a physical challenge with these tailor-made activities and enjoy personalised one to one activities and treatments for the ultimate fitness escape. From strength training in Croatia to golfing in Italy, you don’t have to travel far to find your ideal fitness getaway and create lasting memories whilst you’re at it.

  • A Beginner's Guide to Bootcamp Holidays

    Beginner's Guide to Bootcamp Holidays

     

    Have you ever been curious about raising the game on your fitness regime by escaping on an intense bootcamp holiday in an exotic destination? With our beginner’s guide to bootcamp holidays, get back to the fitness basics as you learn how to pick the right bootcamp holiday for you, what to expect and how to prepare.

  • Ben's First Fitness Retreat, Here’s why he loved it!

    Ben's First Fitness Retreat

    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” 

  • Best Wellness, Fitness and Spa Breaks in the UK

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    Save yourself the hassle of travelling overseas with a wellness, fitness and spa break in the comfort and safety of the UK. With the popularity of staycations increasing, more wellness, fitness and spa retreats are opening right on your doorstep and overseas travel is no longer a necessity to always need a well-earned break from home.

  • Bootcamp or Fitness Holiday?

    Bootcamp or Fitness Holiday?

    When planning an activity holiday, how do you know which type to choose? Do you want to take things at your own pace, or take a more direct route to help kick-start a healthy new fitness regime? There is a wide range of exciting health and fitness breaks available that all boast fun and exhilarating ways to help you slim down, get fit, and shift those last few stubborn pounds. We offer two distinctive options for those looking for an energetic getaway; bootcamp holidays and fitness holidays, but which one is right for you?

  • Claudia & Rebecca's Review of GI Jane Bootcamp in Kent

    Review of GI Jane Bootcamp in Kent

    GI Jane Bootcamp is the perfect destination for women looking to achieve their personal best when it comes to fitness. The military style exercise regime is incredibly rigorous, full of fun and the healthy meals are meticulously prepared and portioned to help your body to achieve its maximum performance.

  • Dan's Wellness Holiday, Here’s what he learned about himself

    Dan from Sydney booked a solo de-stress wellness reset across two retreats in November last year, beginning at REVIVO in Bali and then hopping over to Kamalaya in Koh Samui. When asked if he wants to book another retreat again soon, he says, “Absolutely”.

  • How Much Do Wellness Retreats Cost?

    How Much Do Wellness Retreats Cost?

     

    Booking a holiday can be a daunting experience, with an endless list of crucialfactors 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 toultra 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: 

  • How to Pack For a Fitness Holiday

    How to Pack For a Fitness Holiday

    You’ve carefully chosen and booked your dream fitness holiday, but now the stressful question arises; what to pack? This isn’t quite the standard holiday where all you need is your swimsuit and flip-flops and there’s nothing worse than arriving at a holiday destination unprepared. You may want to prepare physically by starting your healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet and some warm up workouts, which will make your programme easier to get into. You also don’t want to arrive having to buy new trainers that may rub, knowing that your worn-in and comfortable pair are lying at home. So, make sure you tick off the essential list of what to pack before your fitness holiday, to help you avoid any stress and allow you to arrive with a relaxed mind set, ready to start your fitness journey.

  • Interview with Natasha Iacovelli, Fitness Trainer at Komune Resort Beach Club

    Natasha Iacovelli

    I started in the fitness industry in the mid 1990’s working in nearly every role possible. I was initially based in Australia but then started working internationally from group exercise, to commercial equipment sales, then into education and training and development roles in private studios and fitness chains.

  • Kate’s first Pilates retreat at Absolute Sanctuary in Thailand. Here’s what she learned!

    Kate from Queensland booked a 9-night Pilates Reformer Bootcamp retreat with a close friend, at Absolute Sanctuary in Bali in Thailand in October. When asked if she wants to book another wellness trip in the future, she says, “Yes, 100%!”.

  • New Year Improved You: Life-Coaching Retreats for 2021

     

    As the year draws to a close, many are being bitten by the desire for change. The final holiday of the year can be a heavy week or two of over-eating and under-exercising. For a break with a difference, commit to creating a new you with a healthy holiday of self-improvement. Life-Coaching Retreats do more than your average holiday; they aim to change, to reset and recalibrate every part of your life. All the strands that are necessary for productive living are brought together for a comprehensive enhancement in one health focused package. Following your retreat, you’ll be readily equipped with the psychological tools to carry your progress forward. With guidance from the life-coaching experts, you’ll find your way to a fresh start and a reinvigorated you. Let’s explore our recommended life-coaching retreats for 2021:

  • Our Top Picks for Singles Health Holidays

    Our Top Picks for Singles Health Holidays

    Now more than ever people of all ages are embracing the benefits that solo traveling has to offer. Everything from a heightened level of personal freedom to the greater opportunity to meet and engage with new people are advantages of singles holidays that cannot be understated. Single holidays present the perfect opportunity for individuals to prioritise their personal medical needs and improve their overall health. There is a very diverse range of luxury health retreats on offer to solo-travellers, many of which are specialised to improve specific areas of your health including weight and diet, sleep, immune system response, and ageing.


    Without further ado, discover our top picks for singles health retreats below:

  • The 10 Best Luxury Hotel Gyms in the World

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    With a market value of just under £5 billion, it is no secret that the fitness industry in the UK has exploded over the past ten years. Gym culture has become the norm with 4.5 million of us having an active membership. The change in culture can be seen in hotels, which now prioritise their health and fitness facilities rather than their former luxuries. Nowadays in this health-conscious world, state of the art gym equipment has become a more important indicator in defining the luxuriousness of a retreat. With as many hotel gyms as plates on a squat rack, we’ve put together a roundup of the best luxury hotel gyms in the world. Take the guesswork out of your fitness holiday and pick a hotel with a gym that’s right for you.   

  • The Benefits of a Fitness Retreat

    The Benefits of a Fitness Retreat

     

    With most of us guilty of over-indulging on our summer holidays, Rick Parcell, Master Coach and programme coordinator at The Body Camp in Ibiza, shares with us the benefits of why a fitness retreat is the perfect weight loss holiday.

  • The Best Fitness Breaks to Book for 2022

    Best Fitness Breaks to Book for 2022

    Wanting to push yourself and try something new in 2022? Whether you’re travelling alone, with friends, or with loved ones, there are many exciting newfitness breaks to book for 2022. From mountain biking in the Algarve to fitness, yoga & spa escapes inBali, these are just a few examples of the variety of countless opportunities to make 2022 a year to remember. 

  • The Best Fitness Retreats To Book

     

    Looking to become the best version of yourself this year? Read along as we explore the bestfitness retreats to book! With the ever-growing scientific data that emerges every day, we learn more about the human condition, one thing that has become increasingly clear in recent years is the fact that our mental and physical health go together. These pillars of our well-being rely on one another and if we neglect one, the other takes a hit as well. Recognising this, building positive structures around exercise becomes paramount on our journey towards personal growth.  

  • The Best Water Sports Holidays in Europe

    The Best Water Sports Holidays in Europe

     

    The best holidays are those that give you the opportunity to explore new and exciting environments and experience new activities that you otherwise may never have had the opportunity to enjoy. Europe is home to some of the best luxury water sports holidays and resorts in the world, from the heart of the Mediterranean to the south coast of England Europe has no shortage of beautiful natural coastline just waiting to be explored by adventure hungry travellers who aren’t afraid to get their hair wet.

    Let us walk you through some of the best water sports themed holidays in Europe.

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