Top ten wellness travel trends for 2016

Top ten wellness travel trends for 2016

Got a New Year’s Resolution for 2016 in mind yet?

If you do, it’s probably along the lines of getting fit, staying healthy or just generally looking after yourself.

Easier said than done?

Well, as usual, we’re here to help with another oh-so-handy list!

Courtesy of Health and Fitness Travel, global experts in healthy holidaying, here’s a list of ten ways you can boost your health on holiday in the New Year.

1. Embrace Change in Thailand

Kamalaya Embracing Change

Set on Thailand’s peaceful Koh Samui Island, learn how to embrace change on this tailor-made wellness program which teaches you the skills needed to develop inner emotional strength.

2. Beat Insomnia in Italy

Ti Sana Insomnia

Together with a customised nutrition plan and calming yoga lessons, form healthier habits to resolve your sleep issues and enjoy secondary improvements on affected problem areas such as fatigue, weight gain and digestion issues.

3. Boost Your Brain Power in Brazil

Kurotel Brain Booster

Give a healthy boost to your brain power in Brazil with this specialist wellness programme, designed by neuroscientists and in-house health professionals to enhance your cognitive capacity, attention span and memory.

4. Quit Smoking in Spain

SHA Anti-Tobacco

Surrounded by inspiring coastline and mountain views, begin your wellness retreat with an initial heart and lung check, before experiencing a program of personalised coaching and medical spa therapies, designed to prevent you from returning to your smoking habit.

5. Improve Heart Health in the Philippines

The Farm Heart Health & Stress Reduction

Tackle high stress levels and improve your cardiovascular well-being with a wellness program combining a vitamin-rich vegan diet with healing spa therapies and daily wellness and fitness activities.

6. Fighting Fit in Tanzania

Wildfitness Zanzibar

Make the most of the surrounding natural beauty and experience a back to nature approach to fitness as you participate in daily group training sessions and personalised guidance from fitness trainers besides the white sands and turquoise shallows of the ocean.

7. Mindfulness in India

Shreyas Silent Retreat

Embrace the art of mindfulness at this wellness retreat in India. Amid 25 acres of calming gardens, experience utter stillness as you spend your days relaxing in silence, whilst benefiting from a range of meditation and yoga classes, from Pranayama to trataka (candle meditation) and private yoga nidra sessions.

8. Healthy Ageing in Portugal

Longevity Life Rejuvenation & Anti-Ageing

Amongst botanical gardens on Portugal’s stunning Algarve coastline, slow the signs of ageing with medical and Thalasso spa therapies, whilst enhancing your quality of life with in-depth diagnostics, including medical consultations and biophysical evaluations.

9. Triathlon Training in Thailand

Thanyapura Triathlon

Welcoming both beginners and seasoned triathletes, experience expert coaching in swimming, cycling, running and the all-important transitions, to help you reach your personal best.

10. Revitalising Detox in Crete

Porto Elounda Detox

Overlooking the stunning ocean views, this relatively gentle detox yoga and Tai Chi holiday is designed to increase your energy whilst improving your digestive system.

Story Images: Health and Fitness Travel 

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