If you're in need of an escape from the crowded cities and crammed diaries of your daily life, then a wellness retreat could be just the ticket. More than just a simple spa break, embarking on a wellness programme is a total body overhaul in the most pleasant of ways, designed to nurture your body and mind.
From desert expanses to private islands, these ten scenic safe havens are luxuriously geared towards creating your new health and fitness regime whilst you enjoy the sunshine and snack on a new diet of tastily healthy foods.
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The pioneering SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain prides itself on offering distinctively tailored wellness programmes for its clients, and focuses on creating and maintaining healthy habits.
Set at the foot of the Himalayas, Ananda is a wellness retreat that uses the healing philosophy of physical, mental and spiritual health to create unique programmes that boost your health and unite body and soul.
This luxurious mountain wellness resort overlooking the Algarve coastline, offers natural procedures at the Longevity Medical Spa to help harmonise your system.
A private island in the northern Caribbean holds Parrot Cay, a gorgeous unspoilt resort with an award winning holistic spa, health-giving cuisine and private individual beach houses that remove you as far as possible from the usual daily stresses.
This spectacular resort and spa on the Musandam Peninsula of Oman sits in its own secluded bay, with spectacular mountains behind the resort, and 1.6km of broad sandy beach located right in front.
Amidst the spectacular landscape of natural waterfalls and unspoilt rainforests, St Lucias luxurious island resort provides a uniquely personal service based on your levels of fitness.
The Chateau is the worlds first organic destination spa and wellness resort, nestled serenely in Malaysias Berjaya Hills amidst a 150 year old tropical rainforest.