Spa

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.

Societies’ reliance on fossil fuels has captured peoples’ attention as heating oceans, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels, are making their way into the daily news. Here at Health and Fitness Travel, we take this issue as a serious matter and are proud to connect you with eco-friendly retreats whilst providing a few simple tips to achieve an eco-friendly holiday.

We have uncovered our top wellness travel trends for 2012. We are always researching and forecasting what are going to be the next big trends in health and fitness travel and making sure our clients are always in the know with the latest and most up-to-date information.  Here are our latest predictions for 2012.

A detox holiday is a fantastic way to cleanse your body, clear your mind and improve your health. Asia is the spiritual home of healing and many people travel to this expansive continent to achieve emotional and physical wellness. The idea of a detox holiday may sound a daunting prospect but nothing could be further from the truth; choose from a variety of carefully chosen treatments and holistic activities to compliment a personalised fresh and healthy diet. Detox holidays can vary and are tailored around your needs; you may spend the time on a special diet supplemented with exclusive spa treatments at a specially designed type of spa, or if you'd prefer, you could spend your time exercising and working up a healthy sweat.

Take some time out for yourself and venture to one of our blissful spa escapes for some luxury treatments that you’ll never forget. From a detox red ruby scrub in Thailand and master Reiki in Vietnam to Ayurveda treatments in St. Lucia and Roman bath sessions in Italy there is no shortage of options when it comes to giving your mind and body the pampering they deserve. After indulging in these daily spa treatments and relaxing with holistic activities including yoga, Pilates, and meditation you are sure to return home feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to continue your wellness journey.

Imagine your dream getaway, a trip to the Maldives with non-stop pampering on a relaxing spa retreat or maybe embarking on a modest away-from-it-all active escape. But alas, it’s just a daydream for now, and probably for a while, you’re simply too busy with work and life, sans the balance aspect. It’s way past mid-year, and you realise, you haven’t taken any leave, concerningly, you are not alone.

We would like to introduce our amazing new spa and wellness retreat in India, which redefines the wellness holiday experience. Set in the gorgeous Himalayas, the Vana, Malsi Estate that opened in January 2014, brings together an insightful sanctuary of peace with the very best of hospitality. What makes this stand out is their philosophy of creating an exceptional and individual treatment for each and every client that walks through their doors.  Specialists base daily spa treatments on your own personal wellness objectives combined with one’s physical strength, psychological disposition, digestive power and many others.

Experience a fitness boot camp like no other. The BodyHoliday Well Fit retreat, run by Olympic legend Daley Thompson and former Gladiator Kate Staples, is back for its second consecutive year at The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia.

We’re all about improving lives through wellness travel, so if you’re looking for a significant shift or craving a longer experience, Aro Hā’s extended 8-day retreat got you covered. They run these a few times per year, offering a special chance to go deeper into the program.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulate the winners of the 2014 Wellness Travel Awards. These awards honor spas, hotels, resorts and retreats around the globe that leave guests healthier when they check out than when they checked in. A panel of Wellness Travel experts nominated 373 nominees for the awards and over 14,000 consumers voted for the winners.

Hear the benefits, choose the right retreat!

Discover the world of wellness travel with a panel of experts in two independent information nights, 5 and 6 April 2017. Hosting the first event is Aurora Travel from 7- 9pm PM on Wednesday 5th of April at the Aurora Travel HQ and the latter by Journeys By Design, 6:30 - 8:30 on Thursday 6th April at West Beach Bathers Pavilion.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It treats patients by inserting thin needles into acupuncture points in the skin and is based upon the same belief as reflexology; that energy, or Qi, flows through the body in channels, called meridians, and if disrupted can cause illness. When the needles are inserted into the appropriate points it is said that one's flow of energy starts to be brought back into balance and therefore relieves the patient of their illness. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health conditions but is also used as a more general healing method.

 The idea of a luxury spa retreat is always a particularly attractive one but which type of spa is for you? At Health and Fitness Travel we have many different types of spas ranging from Destination Spas to Ayurveda spas, Medical Spas and more traditional spas.

The idea of a luxury spa holiday is always a particularly attractive one but which type of spa is for you? At Health and Fitness Travel we have many different types of spa holiday, ranging from Ayurvedic spa breaks to medical spa retreats.

Shiatsu is a physical therapy that originated in Japan and dates back over 100 years. It is based on holistic Chinese medicinal practices that aim to correct imbalances of energy flow in the body. The word itself translates as 'finger pressure', which explains why Shiatsu is sometimes described as a 'finger pressing massage'. Therapists use finger and palm pressure to improve the flow of energy around the body. It is designed to relieve pain, alleviate stress and improve circulation.

To coincide with its third anniversary, the award winning SHA Wellness Clinic is proud to reveal its new look after an extensive expansion and renovation.

Relying once again on the talents of prestigious designers Elvira Blanco Montenegro and Francisco Palacios to enhance the distinct style of the complex, they more than deliver, using their unique classic minimalist style to create a space where peace and serenity reign. From the moment you step into the spa the prevailing black and white, continual light and modern undulating wall design enhances your experience. Each treatment room is personalised with different finishes and details.

In recent years solo traveling has been growing in popularity, and for good reason, solo travel gives the individual an unobstructed freedom to choose the best holiday for them individually and maximise their personal experience. Anyone who has had input in planning a holiday with friends will be able to tell you that satisfying everyone’s unique needs and interests is an uphill battle, the outcome of which is compromise. But sometimes compromise isn’t good enough and we need to focus on our own needs. Going on holiday by yourself allows you to do you – with no compromise!

Visiting a country by yourself can be the best way to experience it, let us walk you through some of the most popular destinations for single person travellers to help you kick start your solo travel journey.

Let’s face it, we’ve all reached a point where we’ve felt burnt out and unable to doing anything about it. Regrettably as men we may also feel that there is little, in the way of a complete body, mind, and soul MOT retreat available to us. Men’s mental and physical wellbeing has recently been subject of more discussion than ever, quickly the narrative is changing and men are now seeking luxurious and rejuvenating men’s wellness retreats at a rate never seen before. With the travel industry adapting to accommodate people of all genders, offering a wide range of spa, homeopathic and medical treatments for men.

It stands to reason that when you feel good, you perform better in all aspects of your life. That is why it’s never a bad time for a men’s health MOT. Leave the old you on the beaches of Thailand or in the north of Italy and return a rejuvenated and renewed man. Let us show you just a few of the selection available on the Health and Fitness Travel website. 

If you need to reset and escape from your hectic schedule, our Lifestyle Retreats could be the luxury break you’ve been looking for. Enjoy the best of both worlds with five-star hotel indulgence whilst experiencing the best elements of wellness. Choose how you spend your time on your dream luxury haven—in between downtime and relaxation, find calm through yoga or meditation sessions, go on a cultural adventure or a shopping to your heart’s content, get active with personal training sessions or let your significant other join you on a wellness bliss experience for two. Benefit from a lifestyle reset in the most vibrant destinations, from the quiet tropical paradise of Bali to the bustling city of London.

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 2015, 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 2015.