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. Contemporary rooms feature private verandas to maximise the panoramic vistas, some looking over the ocean or lake. The resort presents a trio of dining experiences, encompassing the lavish seasonal buffets of Gustatio, the Oriental and Mediterranean specialities of Topos Restaurant and the succulent seafood dishes of Makris on The Lake, set on an anchored float...

Located on Sicily’s spectacular southern coast, close to the temples of Agrigento, is Rocco Forte Hotels’ first resort style property. Equally appealing to couples and families alike, it is fronted by a magnificent stretch of private beach and sits amidst a verdant backdrop of olive and lemon groves. Woven subtly into the landscape using natural local materials, the rooms, suites and villas marry the warmth and ambience of Sicily with contemporary restraint; boasting private terraces and beguiling sea views, with designs overseen by renowned d...

The Costa Navarino development in Messinia is comprised of several sites set against 4,500 years of history and pristine nature.  Serenity pervades The Romanos, a Member of the Marriott Luxury Collection. Extensive grounds dotted with olive groves and a long sandy beach form the unspoilt landscape for this luxurious resort. Award-winning architecture reflects Messina’s rich history, the 321 contemporary rooms, suites and villas basking in the warm palette of the Mediterranean. Infinity Rooms and Suites boast their own individual infinity-edge ...

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 a dozen restaurants/bars, seven swimming pools and over 450 keys, t...

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...