Holiday Type / Fitness & Wellbeing Spa Holidays

Relaxation and rejuvenation are the order of the day at recently refurbished BodyHoliday, St Lucia – a leading all-inclusive wellness resort perched directly on Cariblue Beach. Voted one of the Caribbean’s top luxury resorts for couples and individuals in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, BodyHoliday is continually at the cutting edge of health and wellness, offering everything from Tai Chi and Pilates to waterskiing and abseiling plus daily spa treatments are included in the price. However, there are no hard and fast rules at this ...

Meaning ‘Queen’ in classical Greek, Anassa sits majestically on one of the finest beaches in Cyprus. The design of this member of The Leading Hotels of the World is that of an authentic Cypriot village, featuring a central square and a small traditional church with a bell tower. For atmospheric dining and fine fusion cuisine, wind your way down the stone steps to Basiliko, sample local specialities at Amphora or the gourmet delights of Helios. White walls and pastel fabrics create a sense of cool Mediterranean elegance in the spacious rooms, ...

Boasting a private lake and surrounded by world class golf courses, Domes Lake Algarve in the heart of Vilamoura balances Portuguese tradition with family-orientated stylish modernity. Bringing their heartfelt philosophy and dedication to being the most luxurious of names, Domes have stamped their upscale look and deep-rooted values all over this Algarve gem. Here, contemporary rooms are inspired by the ecosystem of the resort’s private lake and feature verandas to maximise the panoramic views across either soothing gardens, nearby Vilamoura o...

Reclining on 570 acres of beachfront miles away from the overpopulated suntraps, Rocco Forte’s first venture into building its own hotels is a crowd-pleasing, private affair. As Italian tradition dictates, food is taken seriously here – gourmet events range from monthly village fairs featuring guest celebrity chefs to olive oil and wine tastings from local suppliers. Meanwhile, in the cookery school, Sicilian pizza and pasta making is washed down with a mixology masterclass at the bar. When you don’t feel like cooking for yourself, the several...

Not just a pretty face, this eco-conscious and socially committed property encourages its guests to get to grips with the area’s rich treasures, both natural and cultural. Stretching out along the Ionian Sea and close to the iconic, white-crescent of Voidokilia beach – this glossier of two upmarket hotels on an expansive resort is a place to revel in the great outdoors. With everything from cycling in the nature reserve, to farm-to-table experiences picking ingredients for al fresco lunches from the kitchen garden. It’s also perfect for those...

Inspired by old Messinian mansions, this picture-perfect retreat with a half-mile sandy beach by the glittering Ionian Sea, comprises clusters of stone built low-rise villas. Contemporary rooms and suites decorated in soothing seascape tones feature the Westin’s signature Heavenly® Bed plus a spacious terrace or balcony, many with a private heated infinity-edge pool. At the heart of the development is the Agora where an outdoor cinema, retail outlets and a Greek amphitheatre rub shoulders with enticing eateries including Da Luigi for Italian t...

A long enduring, standout hotel in Tenerife, its status on the island has flocks of loyal guests returning to reside in its bold Moorish-inspired pastel walls. Far from a shrinking violet, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama is a blooming rose citadel that closer resembles a small town than a hotel. Despite its vast size (it covers 400 acres), this is a place that feels like a quiet and exclusive club for those eager to quickly sneak off for a week of warmth in Spain’s sunniest spot. With nine restaurants/bars, seven swimming pools and over 450 keys, ther...

Chiva-Som International Health Resort is dedicated to creating a personal path to health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. The privacy, tranquillity and elegance are immediately felt as you embark on a unique journey towards personal fulfilment. Located in the Royal City of the Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand it is the only destination spa in the world to have consistently appeared in the UK Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards as the World’s Best Destination Spa. Tucked away in lush tropical gardens its recently refurbished rooms have a f...

Embraced by the Himalayas and enveloped by forest, Ananda is a luxury destination spa dedicated to spiritual wellbeing. It lies within the hundred acre palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, and features a myriad of attractions, from an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area to the superb cuisine of the restaurant and dedicated spa menus. In the spa, Ayurvedic experiences provide an intrinsic part of the wellness regime; with an Ayurvedic physician to advise on lifestyle and dietary changes. Yoga and meditation, healing rituals an...