After a year and a half of postponed and cancelled getaways, it’s safe to say that we’ve all missed travelling as a form of self-care. With the latest travel announcements, we’re now looking forward to ticking off those long-awaited foreign holiday destinations on our bucket list and turning our holiday dreams into a reality.
We’ve put together a list of our top destinations to help you narrow down where to each for each month of next year and make up for lost time in 2022.
January: Somatheeram Ayurveda Village, INDIA
Start the year off feeling like the best version of yourself on the beachfront of Kerala at the world’s first Ayurveda hospital with a resort ambience. Find inner peace with your mind, body and soul with daily yoga and meditation classes and Ayurvedic treatments prescribed by the doctor tailored to your dosha. Allow yourself to cleanse and unwind so that you can return home feeling centred, calmer and re-energised.
Find out how to book your stay here.
February: Bikini Bootcamp, MEXICO
Now we’ve passed the bleakest month of the year, February is always a great month to kickstart your fitness regime and where better to wake up for a beach workout than the sandy white beaches of Tulum where no day will be the same. Enjoy a healthy combination of exercise, healthy meals, culture and pampering spa treatments on this 6 day retreat and return home feeling healthier, happier and motivated to continue your health and fitness journey back home.
Find out how to book your stay here.
March: Preidlhof, ITALY
Immerse yourself in panoramic views of the healing powers of nature at this adults-only destination spa which basks in 315 days of sunshine a year. With holistic wellbeing at its core, the retreat will guide you through a journey of emotional, spiritual and physical transformation with a range of healing programmes and classes from laughter yoga to transformational dance classes to forest bathing while the 6-floor sauna tower will relax and regenerate the mind and body.
Find out how to book your stay here.
APRIL: Sen Wellness Sanctuary, SRI LANKA
Surrender your mind and body to this intimate retreat located in a remote corner on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. With just 12 rooms in total, Sen Wellness Sanctuary is a true haven of wellness to heal and practice self-care. Your stay will start with an Ayurvedic consultation with daily support and tailored treatments throughout your stay complemented by Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and spiritual enrichment.
Find out how to book your stay here.
MAY: Chenot Palace Weggis, SWITZERLAND
Embark on a personalised journey of health and wellness surrounded by idyllic views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. This medical spa draws upon half a century of ground-breaking research using the renowned Chenot method to combine Western philosophies with Traditional Chinese Medicine using state-of-the-art technologies, diagnostic tests, medical consultations, therapeutic treatments and plant-based nutritional plans to restore your mind and body to optimal wellbeing.
Find out how to book your stay here.
JUNE: Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat, SPAIN
Rebalance your mind, body and soul at this boutique Asian-inspired wellness retreat. Tucked away in the midst of nature, this family-run retreat brings the ancient healing ways of the East to the West with holistic Asian-inspired treatments. Allow yourself time for personal reflection and regain your inner strength in the Andalucian mountains with healthy meals, nature hikes, yoga, meditation and energy healing.
Find out how to book your stay here.
JULY: Vila Vita Parc, PORTUGAL
Rest and relax at this stunning clifftop resort overlooking the glistening blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Nestled in the sun-soaked Algarve coast, the resort offers something for everyone with food, sand, sea, wellness and culture. Relax by one of the seven pools or in the private sandy beach area or simply just wander amongst the lush greenery. The Vital wellness programmes have been designed to allow complete integration into the enjoyment and relaxation of your holiday with cliffside meditation classes and rejuvenating spa treatments in the Vila Vita Spa.
Find out how to book your stay here.
AUGUST: Elounda Beach Hotel and Villas, GREECE
Enjoy a Mediterranean escape combined with charming Cretan hospitality as its best. Whether you’re travelling alone, with family or friends, there’s something for everyone here with a range of water sports, land sports and 2 private sandy beaches. The renowned wellness centre Espace Vitalite Chenot offers holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a setting of tranquillity with a range of personalised programmes to restore energy balance complemented by the medical, hydro-biontology, and aesthetic departments.
Find out how to book your stay here.
SEPTEMBER: Hotel Botanico and The Oriental Spa Garden, SPAIN
Return home feeling balanced in mind and body in the northern coast of Tenerife. Get in shape whilst enjoying a luxurious setting with low-calorie meals in The Slim restaurant, slimming spa treatments and rejuvenating activities. The spa is a haven of peace tucked away in 3,500sqm of subtropical gardens with a wealth of facilities to soothe the mind, body and spirit. The spa menu will nourish your wellbeing with a range of slimming, Ayurvedic, cleansing and pampering treatments and rituals.
Find out how to book your stay here.
OCTOBER: Canyon Ranch Lenox, USA
Watch the autumn leaves change in the heart of the Berkshires whilst achieving optimal wellness in peaceful surroundings. Whether you’re looking to unwind, detox and recharge or ready to kickstart a lifestyle change, this all-inclusive destination spa offers a picturesque setting to reach a greater balance in life with fitness classes, educational lectures, spa treatments, healing sessions and nutritious meals.
Find out how to book your stay here.
NOVEMBER: Palacio Estoril Golf and Spa Hotel, PORTUGAL
In the lead-up to Christmas, November is the perfect time to boost your wellbeing on the Portuguese Riviera in preparation for all the December socials. This glamourous hotel hosts the Estoril Wellness Centre which offers a range of group fitness classes and rejuvenating treatments to meet your health and fitness goals while the Banyan Tree Spa has a range of Asian-inspired spa treatments to nourish the mind and body. The neighbouring towns of Lisbon, Cascias and Sintra are within easy reach for some culture and sightseeing during the days and evenings before you retreat back to this glamorous hotel.
Find out how to book your stay here.
DECEMBER: Anantara Veli, MALDIVES
End your year in an idyllic hideaway on a secluded tropical island with your loved ones. This adults-only paradise offers tranquillity in a picturesque setting with soft white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and luxurious overwater bungalows. For the ultimate pampering experience, the Balance Wellness spa offers a range of Ayurveda inspired treatments to soothe the body and mind. For those looking to boost their health, the luxurious Cocoon Medical Spa offers a range of aesthetic treatments and wellness treatments from Vitamin IV infusions to Cleopatra 24 Carat gold & collagen facials.
Find out how to book your stay here.