Take a break in 2022 and focus on your health, fitness and “your time”.
Stay in a sunshine hotel or countryside hideaway to learn new crafts and water sports, walk and wild swim to rejuvenate your body and improve your mental health.
Trisha Harbourd chooses 10 breaks to enjoy while charging the battery.
Unico 20 ° 87 °, Mexico
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Luxury relaxation: This is better than hitting a treadmill in the gym. Located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, this luxurious adult-only hotel offers all the fitness and health facilities you need.
Unico 20 ° 87 ° offers a comprehensive fitness program in a variety of classes, including floating yoga, hydropilates and meditation.
You can increase your pace by trying aqua spinning, pool volleyball, and basketball. You can also go kayaking or paddleboarding.
Return to the arid lands and take part in daily beachfront classes, cardio dance and personal training sessions.
Enjoy treatments and beauty ceremonies at the wellness center and spa with plunge pool, hydrotherapy facilities, steam room and sauna room.
Relax and unwind in one of the three pools on the daybed or in Cabana, or attend an art or cooking class.
go: All-inclusive 7 nights at a 5-star resort, including flights from Heathrow Airport on certain dates in March, will cost from £ 1,683 per person based on two shares. See ba.com/unico.
Exmoor National Park
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go With the flow: Return to nature with a weekend retreat in Exmoor National Park. Sustoflow’s daily program includes yoga, resistance training, cold water therapy and meditation. There is a guided hike in the park, with plenty of downtime to enjoy a massage or relax in the hot tub, as well as a nutritious menu featuring local produce. You can also enjoy lectures, quizzes and demonstrations on nutrition. With a heated yoga studio, freshwater pool and wood-burning hot tub, Devons Nutley Farm’s retreat is aimed at adults of all fitness levels.
go: All-inclusive for 3 nights from February 25th, starting at £ 375pp, based on room sharing. See susthealthretreats.com.
Juicy oasis, Portugal
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Take that juice: If celebrities such as Gary Barlow and Amanda Holden need a little R & R, they head to Portugal. And after eating smoothies and soups in a juicy oasis, they drop a few pounds.
The purpose of owner Jason Vale, author of 7lbs In 7 Days, is to change the mental and physical feelings of guests in just one week. The program includes yoga, meditation, fitness and workshops.
Gary – above, Jason – states: My feelings after staying at Juicy Oasis are my benchmark. “
go: All-inclusive rate for 7 nights from £ 975pp based on 2 people sharing an ecopod. See Juicemasterretreats.com. Both Ryanair and easyJet fly to Lisbon with fares starting from £ 33 round trip.
Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Maldives
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Fly a kite: Learning water sports is good for your body and soul. Adding the Maldives to the mix takes a new level of comfort.
A 45-minute speedboat ride from the capital Male, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is located in a vast lagoon ideal for kitesurfing.
Experts also teach parasailing, windsurfing and diving. The resort has two spa complexes with a variety of therapies and yoga sessions. See sunsiyam.com.
go: All-inclusive 7 nights including Heathrow Airport and Speedboat Transfer from March 1st to April 15th will cost from £ 1,989pp including a 15% discount. Please make a reservation by January 31st. Please visit awayholidays.co.uk.
Blue Health Surf Break, Cornwall
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Ride the waves: Ride the waves of Cornwall and get an adrenaline rush. Health experts say surfing is great for fitness, balance and fitness.
Family Surf Co runs holidays for all ages, but has launched a little extravagant special weekend for women who want “my time” to improve their health.
Blue Health Surf Break includes surfing instruction at the beautiful Watergate Bay on the North Cornwall, wild swims, beach walks, spa treatments and yoga. The relaxing Watergate Bay Hotel features 5 restaurants, an 80-foot indoor infinity pool, a sauna and a hot tub.
go: A 3-night B & B from May 13th or June 24th starts at £ 975. See familysurfco.com.
Brimstone Hotel, Lake District
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Overflowing with treats: Sometimes doing nothing is the best tonic. Return to the Brimstone Hotel in the Lake District and stay in a luxurious suite with a wood-burning stove, huge bed and private terrace. Enjoy free beer, wine and treats 24/7 in the reading room. With an indoor and outdoor pool and a fitness studio, the Brimstone Spa offers thermal experiences and treatments for a little extravagance. The hotel near Ambleside is surrounded by breathtaking views. Enjoy wild swimming at Loughrigg Tarn or walk the Langdale Valley.
go: Double rooms start at £ 310 per night and include breakfast and use of spa facilities. Available spa packages. See brimstonehotel.co.uk.
Ghatmore House, Scotland
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About horses as a hobby: Diver Tom Daley regained his composure by knitting between events at the Tokyo Olympics. And he struck money as studies show that hobbyists are less likely to suffer from stress. Therefore, if you want to try out new crafts, there are 40 breaks at the 18th century Gartmore House in Scotland. Tom goes to knitting, but the list includes patchwork and quilting, painting, and 2022’s new candle making. Located within stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Ghatmore House is ideal for photography, bird watching and hill walks.
go: Full board for 5 nights, tuition for 4 days and transfers from Sterling Station start at £ 849 per person. See gartmorehouse.com.
Lincolnshire Wars Outdoor Festival
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Participate in the festival: Lincolnshire will host the Wals Outdoor Festival this spring to stay in full health. The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has attracted hikers and cyclists with its abundant trails. From April 30th to June 5th, the festival also features activities ranging from fishing to yoga and golf to water sports. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, you can glide 2,000 feet high in the air to drive a racing car. See woldsoutdoorfestival.com.
GO: Laurel Park, with its yoga barn and hot tub, is one of the county’s most beautiful glamping sites. Campgrounds start at £ 18 per night and safari tents for 4 people start at £ 60 per night. See lpcampsite.co.uk.
Wicklow Way, Ireland
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Walk this road: Walking and wellness are inextricably linked. Especially if you are surrounded by stunning scenery.
The new self-guided tour will take you to Ireland’s 81-mile Wicklow Way, one of Ireland’s most famous long-distance trails. This is the 40th anniversary of this year. Hikers trek through the center of Wicklow Mountain National Park before landing in lush valleys and farmlands.
While you walk, your luggage will be transferred to the B & B and recovered last night at the deluxe eco-lodge with a geothermal spa.
go: 4-night B & B, luggage transfer and transfer to Dublin, route notes and maps start at £ 580. See wildernessireland.com.
Glasshouse Retreat, Essex
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Time to detox: Wild swimming is all the rage, but you can avoid going through the mud to the local rivers. The new natural pond at Essex’s Glasshouse Retreat is much more comfortable.
You can step in from the warmth of the spa and make it easier to step into the water. The glass house near Upminster serves only vegan food and does not contain caffeine or alcohol.
They have packages that include evenings in the Superior Room, facial or body scrubs, vegan chef demos, exercise classes, and well-being sessions. Includes breakfast, dinner, gym and spa.
go: Package prices start at £ 290 per person. See glasshouseretreat.co.uk
