If you’re looking for healthy travel inspiration for 2020, we’ve got you covered with this month-by-month guide featuring some of the best zen wellness holiday destinations.
Whether you are into yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Reiki, hydrotherapy, stress management or a spiritual and holistic detox, these destinations will make 2020 the year to nourish your mind, body and soul.
January – New Year, New You in Thailand: New Year Cleanse at Mangosteen
Mangosteen Ayurveda Wellness Resort Phuket.
For a wellness experience in a tropical paradise, head to the lush gardens of a serene adult-only Thai boutique and escape amongst the sounds of nature.
Blow away poor digestion, low energy and detox your system, while pampering yourself with Ayurvedic treatments. The holistic principles at the heart of this cleanse offer light fresh food and alkalising wheatgrass booster shots, to wake up your metabolism and restore vitality.
February – Balance and Snow in Italy: Fitness & Ski at Lefay Dolomiti
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
Combine the feeling of flying down the slopes with the restorative and strengthening of yoga sessions amidst the breath-taking mountains of The Dolomites, which glow pink at twilight.
Copy the rose glow and experience la dolce vita with treatments aimed to relax muscular tension, revitalise, tone and help correct postural alignment. After a day on the slopes, balance and wind-down in the sumptuous spa, restore and re-energise with nutrient-dense local food and majestic scenery where nature, luxury and unspoiled beauty harmoniously co-exist.
March – Embrace your Longevity in South Africa: Healthy Ageing at Sante Wellness
If January is the month of making resolutions, then March is the month of celebrating them.
Take a break from all your hard work and discover South Africa. Explore the beauty and diversity of this culturally rich and vibrant country whilst reinvigorating skin, body and mind with treatments tailored to decrease the effects of ageing and to promote longevity.
April – Get Active and Keep Fit in Thailand: Training Paradise
Training Paradise
With the Christmas festivities a distant memory extend the summer with an invigorating and healing trip to Thailand.
Train with the experts who have dedicated their lives to helping restore confidence in fitness techniques and finally feel those goals are achievable.
This health and fitness retreat is designed to keep you active, re-energise the body and mind, unwind, and reset through fitness, meditation, yoga, delicious clean eating, island adventures, and massages.
May – Fitness and Fun in Portugal: Fusion Fitness at Conrad Algarve
Fusion Fitness at Conrad Algarve.
Springtime in Europe has officially arrived.
Soak up some warmth on the Portuguese coastline famed for its cycling routes, sand dunes and nature reserves. From coastal walking, TRX, altitude training and HIIT to Yin yoga, and meditation enhance your well-being with a personalised wellness retreat focussed on your wellness goals.
Try something new, increase your endurance and overall well-being in the sunny clime of The Algarve.
June – A Summer Weight-Loss Boost: Weight Loss at Longevity Health and Wellness
Skip the winter weight gain and colder weather in the tranquil hills of the Algarve coast.
Know your body better than ever with a holistic health check, jump into action with personal training sessions and make the most of the 24-hour fitness centre and gym. All healthy retreats also require relaxation time.
Kick back and enjoy panoramic views from the luxurious infinity pool and refuel your body with the Mediterranean inspired locally sourced cuisine.
July – Island Healing in Cyprus: Healing at Ayii Anargyri
Healing at Ayii Anargyri
Cyprus.
Surrounded by luscious citrus groves and almond trees, transcend the stresses of modern life and fall into the blissful peace of island life.
Rebalance your mind and body at this serene spa getaway with yoga classes, reflexology sessions and an enlightening Le Sieste floating therapy. Immerse yourself in nature with a mud therapy cocoon and pool treatments fed by mineral rich, rejuvenating spring water to restore well-being and calm to your life.
August – Surf and Turf in Portugal: Surf & Relax at Palacio Estoril Golf & Spa Hotel
Situated in one of Europe’s top surf spots, this adventure wellness holiday is perfect for those looking for a thrill.
Venture out onto the waves and experience a surge of adrenaline and achievement as the ocean powers you towards the golden shores.
Any active holiday must be combined with balance and calm. Nourish your soul and re-energise your body with blissful massages and yoga classes at the Banyan Tree Spa, inspired by an ancient Eastern symbol of healing and longevity.
September – Get Fit on the Italian Riviera: Fusion FitnessTM at Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa
The weather is starting to warm up but it’s not quite summer yet so why not escape to Italy!
After a winter packed full of socialising and activities focused around hearty food, head to the beautiful resort of Almar Jesolo and dive headfirst back into health with Fusion Fitness.
Personalise your holiday to hit your health goals, whether its running Jesolo’s golden beaches (watch out, they’re the longest in Italy!), rebalancing mind and body with Tai Chi and Hatha Yoga or tone your muscles with strength training.
October – Move Forward & Retreat in Portugal: Yoga & Wellness Retreat at Longevity Cegonha Country Club
A special seven-night wellness retreat led by yoga master Trevor Laurency 11-18th October 2020
Head to the idyllic Portuguese Algarve and reinvest some time into your well-being.
This yoga and wellness retreat is enough to help anyone unwind, refocus and connect with both mind and body. Whether you’re a novice or experienced yogi, you will benefit from the 25+ years of holistic teachings.
November – The Pre-Christmas Detox in Dubai: Detox at Retreat Palm Dubai
Looking for a luxury spot to hang out and pre-tox for the festive season ahead?
Situated by the Palm Islands of Dubai, this healthy holiday contrasts futuristic ideas and ancient traditions to aid your detox.
Make use of high-tech oxygen therapy and cryotherapy, immerse yourself in aromatherapeutic salt bath rituals and Moroccan Hammam sessions and commit to the ancient practices of yoga and mindfulness.
A week in the Dubai Sun will leave you with a golden tan and a newly discovered connection to mind, body and soul.
December – Merry Bali: Sleep Well at REVIVO Wellness Resort
For a warm, relaxing holiday to re-energise over the Christmas month, find yourself and delicious deep sleep on the nearby island of Bali.
This luxurious destination is the perfect setting to travel down an ayurvedic path, healing with spa treatments, holistic classes and yoga. Re-centre the mind with nature, surrounded by dense, leafy forestry and the sparkling Balinese shores. And if this isn’t enough to send you home in a state of Zen, connect to your inner self with music therapy, Tai Chi and Tibetan Meditation.