Detox Holidays
What do detox holidays really mean for you and your health? To put it bluntly, your body is under attack from toxins day and night. Happily our bodies are generally good at filtering out the bad stuff before it gets to us. However, if you are exposed to higher than average toxins, perhaps because you live in the city where there are more pollutants, or have a highly stressful lifestyle, or have been partying a little too hard, you ought to give your body some support by ‘detoxing’. Simply put, a detox gives your body a real boost in its tireless campaign to keep you healthy. If you are feeling sluggish, irritable, and unable to focus, or if you are experiencing headaches, bloating, or skin breakouts, and just generally feel grotty, your body is trying to tell you something. It is a wake up call to get help before the body becomes so overwhelmed by trying to unload its toxins that you become run down or ill. A detox holiday benefits you by boosting your immune system and improving your overall wellbeing. It is like giving your body an MOT so that it can run more smoothly. You will emerge with a greater awareness of your body, and with the nutritional tools to keep it in good condition for years to come. We have chosen some exceptional detox retreats for you to consider, from introductory programmes to juice fasting.
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Glass House Retreat is the UK’s first purpose-built detox and wellness eco-friendly retreat. Built from scratch, it’s located among seven acres of lush Essex countryside and it's only 30 minutes from London so ideal for a quick getaway from city life. It exists to help you live a healthier, fitter and a more relaxed life. Come here to expect a mix of top fitness facilities and classes, spa treatments and healthy plant-based nutrition. As it's a small retreat, there is a really friendly atmosphere and it's great for solo travellers looking to be with like-minded people.
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If you are looking for an authentic Ayurvedic break but don't want to fly as far as India or Sri Lanka, this little gem in South Tyrol is perfect place for you! All programmes are led by Dr Vaidya Swami Nath Mishra who is an experienced Ayurvedic doctor and you can select from a vast range of options - from relaxation, stress management, slimming, liver detox all the way to Panchakarma. If Ayurveda is not what you are looking for but fasting detox is, Hotel Engel also offers the famous Buchinger method or Base fasting too. Add the healing Ayurvedic cuisine, fresh mountainous air, large selection of outdoor activities and welcoming atmosphere and you have a perfect wellbeing holiday!
Engel Ayurveda Hotel
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Richmond Nua Wellness Spa is Turkey’s first and only destination spa offering the perfect place to escape and focus on your health and wellbeing. This adults-only hotel aims to help you grasp your inner peace. The hotel is perched on the edge of Sapanca Lake close to Istanbul in the North of Turkey and benefits from stunning views of the surrounding forests. The extensive spa has a focus on hydrotherapy, and you’ll love the range of saunas, steam baths and jet pools. The slimming programmes here are tried and tested and ideal if you want to see results.
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Embracing the sea near the historical shoreline of Bodrum, Sianji Wellbeing Resort is a welcoming family-run hotel. Sianji is a perfect place for those in search of a great value but with a positive effect on their health. Relaxed combination of wellbeing and leisure will suit those who want to take it easy. Range of detox programmes such as juicing or raw food will please all wellness junkies. Let’s not forget that the warm Mediterranean climate makes this a top destination to soak up some Vitamin D all year round.
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Set amidst the spacious mountain wilderness of the Algarve, Wild View retreat is a week long retreat of yoga, nutritious food, guided walks, fitness classes, nutrition talks and wellness workshops. The space has been mindfully designed with the purpose of slowing down, switching off, recharging and bringing more equilibrium into your daily life. You have a choice of 2 types of retreats - a week of juice detox or vegetarian food. Size of this retreat guarantees an inclusive and social atmosphere. Come here if you wish to completely restore your balance, eat super healthy food, stay active, make new friends and have fun!
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This adults-only and family owned boutique resort is located on the tranquil island of Phuket. It sits among a lush garden with views down to the ocean. The resort is unique as they are the only Ayurvedic retreat in Phuket. Ayurveda in Thailand is unusual, however the professional and experienced Ayurveda doctors and therapists are top-noch and all trained to a very high standard. The dedication of owners Hajo and Rose have transformed Mangosteen into a little gem in Thailand. Come here if you are looking for a friendly retreat in Thailand where you can experience an authentic Ayurvedic food and therapies.
Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort
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If you are looking for somewhere ‘unique and special’ then Sen Wellness will certainly tick those boxes. It’s a small, stylishly designed sociable retreat offering authentic yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic treatments and vegetarian cuisine. Sen Wellness was designed to function in harmony with its surroundings and respecting the local naturel. ‘Self-care’ is the motto here. We can’t think of a more special place to invest in your personal wellbeing and reap the long-lasting benefits. Don’t get put off by 5.30am yoga class! Seeing that sunrise is well worth it, we promise.
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The Six Senses Douro Valley sits within a wine estate dating back to the 19th century in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed area. You get a real sense of tradition and history as you pass working vineyards and the sweeping views across the Douro River. Hotel, which is an old manor house, has recently been fully refurbished to a very high spec and combines contemporary design with a Portuguese twist. If you want a stylish treat head to this Six Senses resort and get spoiled.
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Amatara Wellness Resort is a luxurious spa destination tucked in away in a quiet part of Phuket Island overlooking Andaman Sea. It’s typically Thai in design with a private sandy beach. Each room has either a bay or sea views and the famous Thai hospitality will leave you completely spoilt. The spa offers healing holistic treatments as well as authentic Thai and Ayurvedic therapies. It's also a great choice if you are travelling with a companion who prefers to concentrate on beach life whilst you add in some wellness or detox.
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A brand new opening from the luxurious Six Senses brand with a specific emphasis on keeping in tune with the special energy of Ibiza. Located in the northern "boho" part of the island the resort embodies the spirituality and healthy living that epitomises Ibiza. Every aspect of the resort's physical design has been carefully put together to inspire the feeling of community and to blend into the environment. The wellness offering is impressive with a range of therapies and activities that span from the spiritual to performance enhancing.
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The multi award-winning Kamalaya, located on tropical island of Koh Samui, is one of the most genuine and authentic holistic wellness resorts in the world. With a truly extensive and complementary approach to wellbeing and high levels of care and comfort you will understand why 'Wellness Sanctuary' is the perfect description for Kamalaya.
Kamalaya's essence is expressed in its name, 'Lotus (kamal) Realm (alaya)', an ancient symbol for the growth and unfolding of the human spirit. Staying here can be a truly life-changing experience. The resort has a wonderfully peaceful ambiance and delivers highly valuable experiences for guests.
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Luxurious L’Albereta is a part of the Relais & Chateaux group. This unique chateau set in the beautiful Lombardy region near Lake Iseo and is surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. It was built as an impressive private house back in the 1800's and retains that peaceful, intimate atmosphere.
If you are serious about your health then this is the best choice. The ‘Espace Chenot’ spa is dedicated to self-care with a team of specialists ranging from doctors to osteopaths. Spa offers exclusive medical spa treatments created by the renowned Henri Chenot which aim to detoxify body and mind, boost vitality and balance body and mind.
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Euphoria Retreat is one of those ‘wow’ destinations that you will fall in love with. 'Euphoria’ means a state of wellbeing with mind, body and soul balanced which reflects its ethos – to help you to transform and heal yourself and give you the necessary tools to live a happier and healthier life. The core concept draws inspiration from a number of sources - Taoist and Hellenic philosophy as well as Chinese and Hippocratic medicine. If you are serious about your health and wellbeing, this retreat should be on your list. So come and embark on your personal journey of transformation.
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Immersed in the woods and in perfect harmony with the splendid scenery of the Dolomities, declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti is a one-of-a-kind resort. Consistent with the Brand’s philosophy of re-interpreting the traditional architecture of wood, stone and the simplistic finishes, it reflects the natural perfection of the Dolomities. In the winter, take to the slopes in the surrounding Madonna di Campiglio area or during the summer, hike the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes. The spa is at the heart of the resort and covers 5,000 sqm of natural wellbeing and innovation where East and West blend together.
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Set on the Aegean coastline with three private beaches, Six Senses Kaplankaya is luxury personified. It opened in May 2018 and is a vision of serenity and well-being set against hills and wild olives trees. It's uber stylish and contemporary and the facilities are first-rate as you would expect from the Six Senses collection.
The spa concept embraces a ‘whole person’ and encourages everyone to see wellness as a source of self-discovery, energy and empowerment. The treatments combine the preventative principles of Eastern medicine with results-orientated Western ones. The team of experts will guide you all the way.
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Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel is in the village of Edipsos on the island of Evia, the second biggest island in Greece. Established in 1997, the hotel is famous for it’s thermal water from the renowned thermal springs nearby. The hotel is traditional in style and offers the ideal place for a healthy holiday where you can detox, loose weight or simply rejuvenate. The aim here is ‘for guests to leave transformed, feeling healthier and livelier than ever' and this is achieved through the personalised health programmes.
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Newly refurbished in summer 2019, Océano Hotel & Health Spa is located directly overlooking the Atlantic ocean, surrounded by green mountains and lush vegetation in the north of Tenerife. It may look high-rise in design but it’s actually very remotely located and non-touristy, with no other hotels around plus ancient woodland and mountain hiking tours directly from the hotel. Associated with the Mayr-Centre (world experts in the field of wellness) it’s a great place to detox, relax and recharge the batteries. Through a powerful combination of authentic Thalassotherapy and expertise from the Mayr medical centre, Océano is the perfect destination for a results-driven wellness holiday. Led by a professional team of doctors and therapists, the spa treatments are aimed at aiding detox or boosting fitness, through massages, shiatsu, osteopathy and natural cosmetics.
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Punta del Hidalgo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife (Spain)
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The Retreat Palm Dubai is a luxury hotel located on the famous ‘Palm’ which is one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks. It’s a great ‘introduction to wellness’ rather than a hard-core retreat (as children are welcome) and it’s the first wellness focused hotel in the UAE. Sunshine is pretty much guaranteed all year round. The Rayya Spa offers a range of personalised holistic wellness programmes which aim to restore mind, body and spirit. Fitness is high on the agenda too with two state-of-the-art gyms plus a range of daily group classes. Head here for a combination of spa, fitness, relaxation and healthy food.
The Retreat Palm Dubai
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Shanti-Som, in Sierra de Las Nieves Nature Park near Marbella, is an intimate and tranquil Asian-style retreat. It has been carefully constructed, respecting and incorporating local materials as well as following the guidelines of Feng-Shui. With gardens full of waterfalls, streams and fountains, and a stunning mountain backdrop it’s a great place to do some yoga, relax and soak up the sun. The Shanti-Som philosophy draws on the ancient traditions and spa rituals of the East to create a nurturing space where you can reset your system. Mantra is ’’to reward, encourage and educate, but never judge you.”
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Atmantan is a luxury resort set in a mountain valley with views across Mulshi Lake. The expert advice on transforming your life style mind lead to a healthier and happier life. We are particularly impressed with the state-of-art spa. Fitness is high on the agenda too with an impressive range of group classes such as aqua jam or Bollywood dancing. If you’re looking for an authentic spa holiday in India which combines fitness, yoga, spa treatments and healthy spa cuisine then book a stay at this truly special retreat. It's won multiple awards already including 'India's Best Wellness Retreat 2017' (World Spa Award).
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Bahia Mar is a beautiful boutique hotel in exotic Mozambique. It was opened in 2014 with the aim to create a place where guests can have some serious rest and relaxation. The location is stunning, think palm-fringed beaches, azure water and endless sunshine. During your stay, treat yourself to a relaxing massage, join the yoga classes or a fitness class, enjoy the water-based activities or visit the local fishing village. The possibilities are endless, especially if you love the ocean and all it has to offer. BahiaMar is the perfect retreat if you want to get away from the crowds, be close to untouched nature and local culture.
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Nestled in its own temperature micro-climate valley in the picturesque Merano region of the Italian Alps, Villa Eden overlooks apple orchards, vineyards and across to snow-topped mountains. Villa Eden was established in 1982 as Italy’s first ever destination spa and the unique Austrian and Italian architecture combined with the surrounding manicured gardens offers the best place to invest in your health and wellbeing. The onsite medical and therapeutic care and expert team will help you work towards personal goals ensuring that you leave completely revitalised.
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Located in the jungles of Bali where you hear nothing but birdsongs and river flowing bellow you, COMO Shambhala Estate (CSE), is a destination spa which makes even the most demanding wellness traveller satisfied. Place provides the inspiration and encouragement to help improve your health through the various wellbeing programmes on offer. Their unique health spa offers holistic wellness treatments, ranging from Naturopathy to Ayurveda. Wide range of classes and sport opportunities will make you move. The level of care and luxury is second to none, but not in an intimidating way. It's all about your own pace and comfort.
** Hotel is closed until 1st December 2021 **
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Lily of the Valley is a premium hotel in a luxurious setting on the Saint Tropez peninsula with panoramic views over the Mediterranean. The design of the hotel is inspired by Babylon's hanging gardens with lush vegetation throughout. The service is discreet and attentive with a bespoke focus to suit individual needs. Wellness Village offers spa treatments based on holistic medicine, ancient therapies and latest innovative techniques. Take advantage of the unspoilt Gigaro beach just 5 minutes walk where the hotel has its own private beachclub with a restaurant and sunloungers. You can select from 3 different wellbeing programmes and focus on fitness, weight loss or detox. Escape from it all within the natural surroundings or combine your relaxation with the glitz of Saint Tropez or nearby towns on the French Riviera including Nice, Cannes and Monaco.
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort is a sustainable boutique hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali. REVĪVŌ means 'I'll live again' and retreat is true to its core offering comprehensive range of retreats giving you change to focus on your wellbeing goals. Programmes are inspired by local ancient healing traditions and are designed to improve your mental, emotional and physical being. REVĪVŌ journey is based on 4 main pillars: MOVEŌ - workouts delivered in their 8000 SqM fitness centre; NŪTRIŌ - the healthy diet using only fresh, wholesome and balanced foods and served as close to its natural state as possible; REMISSIŌ - the holistic spa where magic happens and NOCTURNŌ - the sleep which resort takes very seriously and it will be the foundation of your stay. REVĪVŌ truly is a 360 transformational holistic experience!
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The globally renowned Vichy is well known for their thermal spa water, skincare, bodycare, make-up and anti-aging products. Vichy Celestins Spa Hotel in Morocco opened in March 2018. It’s located in the city of Bouznika between Rabat and Casablanca and extends to over 500 hectares of land including a state-of-the-art wellness centre perfect for healing mind, body and soul. Vichy’s aim is to share their healthy lifestyle philosophy and invite you to step out of your daily routine by relaxing, letting go, disconnecting and focusing on your health and wellbeing. They approach wellness from a holistic and preventative view with a focus on slimming, fitness, beauty and physical rehabilitation. Vichy only has 4 hotels worldwide so come here if you want high quality treatments, healthy food or a relaxing wellness holiday.
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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle is a luxury resort along Sri Lanka's southern coast. Resort is set within 22 acres of palm tree plantation, perfect for all travellers looking for a peaceful escape in exotic setting. Resort is a perfect base to explore whose wonderful sights Sri Lanka has to offer. If you wish to stay at the resort, no problem - there is so much to do! Relax on golden sandy beach or laze by the centrally located pool while sipping on a fresh coconut, have an authentic Ayurvedic spa treatment and talk to an Ayurvedic doctor about your doshas, do yoga on the beach, learn how to surf, take a walk with in-house naturalist and learn about local biodiversity, see turtles hatching, sample exotic local cuisine in one of the restaurants, attend a cooking class or just simply admire panoramic views and rugged coastline of the Indian Ocean. Should we carry on?
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Six Senses Zighy Bay is luxury at its finest. Located in the Northern Musandam Peninsula of the Sultanate of Oman and directly on the beach, it’s in its own private cove enjoying peace and tranquillity. With five-star accommodation, dining experience and amazing service it’s one of those wow destinations that you will not want to leave. The renowned Six Senses Spa is a refuge for mind and body and it’s most certainly a retreat from the busy humdrum of daily life.
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Brand new for 2019, this ultra-modern five star, adults only hotel is one of the hottest destinations spas in Europe. Located in the picturesque village of Alvor along the beautiful Algarve coastline, Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel really is the ideal escape. Wellness is in their DNA and their 8 pillars of wellness will help support a happier and healthier you. They take an integrated approach to preventative and regenerative medicine using a range of wellness, spa and medical treatments. The programmes range from juice detox and weight-loss to mindfulness, fitness, anti-aging and hormone optimising. Prepare to be inspired at Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel.
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Santani means ‘in harmony with’ in Sankrit and reflects and ethos here which is to restore and re-balance you. It’s located 1 hour from Kandy within 48 acres of a former tea plantation among pristine forest with views of the misty mountains. The resort offers nurturing Ayurvedic treatments, hydrotherapy, yoga, fitness and healthy cuisine. You will be wowed by the architecture as it’s been designed to blur the indoors and outdoors (all 48 acres) with the use of the floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist design. It’s the first destination spa in Sri Lanka and has already won many awards including Best Spa (Tatler) and Best New Hotel (Conde Nast Traveller).
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Marbella Club is one of Spain’s most iconic and exclusive resorts and part of the Leading Hotels of the World. It’s on Marbella’s chi-chi ‘Golden Mile’ beachfront and is traditional Andalucían in design with elegant interiors and Mediterranean gardens. The Thalasso spa delivers exceptional treatments from a highly trained and expert team who will nurture and restore you. Add in a wellness lifestyle coach, nutritionist and Amanda Hamilton-designed healthy menu for a healthy spa break. You can indulge too so it’s a good option if you are travelling with someone who wants to be less strict or you want that option as well.
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Lefay Resort & Spa is hidden away on a private estate perched on the edge of Lake Garda. It’s surrounded by lemon trees and olive groves and this luxury spa retreat gives you the opportunity to escape from it all. It’s a true eco-resort and was designed to reduce its environmental impact. It blends beautifully into 11 hectares of surrounding natural park overlooking the lake. The spa fuses the principles of classical Chinese Medicine and Western Scientific Research through their dedicated programmes aimed to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
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Chiva Som one of the best and well-established destination spas in the world. It’s tucked away in seven acres of lush tropical gardens in Hua Hin, Thailand and leads directly onto the beach. This is a place where you can embark on your personal wellness journey, supported and guided by a team of experts. The main aim is for every guest to transform their health, mind, body and spirit through careful care and attention. This is ideal if you are looking to de-stress, rejuvenate and detox.
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Alpino Atlantico is a petite, adults-only hotel located on the beautiful island of Madeira with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The focus here is on the powerful healing of Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Cure Centre offers authentic treatments based on this ancient system of medicine, aiming to balance mind and body using herbal treatments. Yoga, meditation and Qi-Gong are high on the agenda and take place in the glass-fronted yoga studio.
If you’re looking for an authentic Ayurveda getaway but don’t want to travel long-haul then this hotel is the ideal choice. You will leave feeling completely rejuvenated.
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SwaSwara is a serene and secluded resort spread across 26 acres of land surrounded by gardens, green lawns and coconut groves just besides the pristine Om beach. Yoga and Ayurveda are the key therapies at SwaSwara. For both yogis and holistic enthusiasts alike SwaSwara offers a particularly special blend of wellbeing that's hard to match. Daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, Ayurvedic treatments, art classes, open kitchen and local culture at its door step will make this experience unforgettable. SwaSwara is the gateway to a more profound place that abides within you.
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Rancho La Puerta is the USA’s original and pioneering destination spa and was founded in the 1940’s - way ahead of the wellness curve. Philosophy of this family-founded and run place is that the cycles of nature govern how the earth renews itself and the spa continues this with treatments that focus on cleansing and relaxing before renewing and reactivating. If you are craving space, natural surrounding with plenty to do and the chance to just ‘breathe’ Rancho La Puerta in Baja California in Mexico is right place for you.
Please note that retreats run from Saturday to Saturday.
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SHA Wellness Clinic is an exclusive health spa which sits majestically above the beach town of Albir on the Costa Blanca. SHA Wellness Clinic is a pioneer of integrated wellness taking the best from Eastern and Western medicine. They have created focused, goal-driven programmes overseen by a wealth of specialists. The aim is to boost the body’s healing power and achieve physical and mental wellbeing. SHA Academy offers daily wellness activities to educate and inspire. If you’re looking for a health-focused holiday which combines healthy food, high quality treatments, fitness and a place to feel inspired then come to SHA Wellness Clinic. It’s won countless awards so why not see for yourself?
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Chenot Palace Weggis, facing the majestic Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne, is a flagship Chenot resort. This modern facility offers an integrated approach to wellbeing that will reset you mentally as well as physically so you can maintain an active lifestyle while reducing risk of age related illnesses and chronic diseases. Spa programmes are based on Chenot Method which combines 50 years of experience, scientific evidence and professionalism to create highly personalised and integrated treatment protocols. Palace Weggis is perfect for those who wish to undergo the famous Chenot method programmes in an intimate environment that nurtures body, soul and mind.
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Ananda is situated in the beautiful Himalayan foothills, close to the city of Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga. With views of the Ganges and the surrounding forests, the location is truly magical. From walking in the mystical Himalayas to learning about yoga and meditation, they have a variety of wellbeing experiences available at this life-changing destination. The Ananda Wellness Centre is the ultimate in commitment to rejuvenation of body and soul. The focus is on the traditional Indian practices of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation but the luxurious facilities are state-of-the-art. The Ananda has won numerous awards over the years and British Royalty and Hollywood stars have stayed here too.
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