Find yourself on a holistic holiday

Find yourself on a holistic holiday
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From adrenalin-fuelled holidays to gay history tours, it seems these days the travel industry has got you covered.

We’ve been there and done that a hundred times before, and there’s a race to see who can invent the next travel trend.

And while ‘healthy holidays’ have been around for a while, it’s not often we tease out the broad spectrum and really explore what this trend has to offer.

From wellness retreats post silly season, to water sports in the Maldives, there’s a wholesome way to enjoy yourself every month of the year.

Even for those who indulge in somewhat sloth-like behaviour when on holidays, you can still work on your ‘spiritual’ health and still feel good.

New Year’s Resolution

It’s the New Year, and everyone has more new year’s resolutions than odd socks. You want to get your health kick started, but not overcommit.

Enter New Zealand’s Aro HƒÅ Wellness Retreat, a luxurious oasis surrounded by the Southern Alps and overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Enjoy gentle or vigorous fitness classes, rejuvenating massages, and sub-alpine hikes. There’s no better way to ease out of the food coma and into a healthy 2015 than with an eco-friendly, sunrise-yoga, wellbeing-boosting retreat.

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Moroccan Magic

To hone your skills in surfing in between your three daily yoga classes, Paradis Plage in Morocco is the answer.

The ultimate mix of fitness and relaxation, you’ll feel fresh with the salty goodness of a surf lesson, rejuvenated with your yoga sesh, and if that still isn’t enough, there’s a luxury spa or traditional Moroccan Hammam.

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Spas in Spain

This isn’t one of those sauna sessions most people search for as the year reaches the half way mark. No, the SHA Wellness Clinic works on your lifestyle choices to kick your health into overdrive.

With nutritional consultations, medical check-ups and informal healthy lectures, the advice of numerous experts will ensure you leave with a healthier lifestyle.

SHA gives guests a whole range of specialised programs, from guiding guests through detox, giving up smoking, managing stress and dealing with sleep problems, and did we mention it overlooks the Mediterranean?

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Discover inner harmony

Of all the places in the world where you’re likely to find inner peace and holistic health, India is it.

Eat, Pray, Love told us we could find ourselves there, so that’s where we’ll go. Vana Malsi Estate is set amidst the Sal forest, with mango and lychee orchards, and views of the Himalayan foothills.

The staff deliver bespoke wellness experiences and classes, from yoga and meditation to personal training and organic nutrition, as well as an impressive list of spa therapies.

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Get happy

Whether it’s laughter breathing or a sun salutation, head to Vietnam if you’re into health for both mind and body.

Famed for its sunny climate and refreshing ocean breeze, Fusion Maia has daily schedules of wellness activities like yoga for metabolism and activities that reflect a new theme each day, such as ‘Open your Mind’ or ‘Feel Free’, to focus on wellbeing goals.

You’ll also discover your surrounds and get in touch with nature, with other extras including a Da Nang Food Tour and Tai Chi excursion to Marble Mountain. 

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