Top 5 Travel and Wellness Trends to Watch in 2020

The popularity of healing Ayurveda is only set to keep rising in 2020. This ancient Indian medical health practice has been a secret for those in the know when wanting to deal with a health issue or rejuvenate. Its recognition by the World Health Organisation has brought it to the attention of the West and it is now actively promoted by leading wellness influencers and celebrities.  An Ayurvedic Holiday begins with a consultation carried out by an Ayurvedic Doctor who will prescribe you with your individual dosha (constitution) and tailor make your programme to include treatments, food and activities that bring you into balance. Ayurveda is good for detox, stress relief and aches and pains.  It has also been proven to help with conditions like ME, psoriasis and asthma. 

Take a look at our Top 5 Ayurveda Retreats for 2020 here

Parents are keen to keep their kids active and to sustain them through nutritious food, and increasingly prefer to continue with their healthy lifestyles on holiday rather than feed their kids the unhealthy junk food often found on kids menus at hotels.  Wellbeing Escapes has introduced the wellbeing family holidays section to meet this growing market. The “Family Connect” package allows families to choose from a range of healthy activities to bring them together as well as healthy kids meals designed by our own nutritionist.   

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The growing trend of “spiritual but not religious” has expanded over the last couple of years through the rise of meditation the connection of body, mind and soul. This has been reflected in the retreat market with more health spas exploring spiritual practices for those who are looking for meaning and better emotional health.  Apart from the world’s leading spas embracing spiritual practices as a form of healing, there are an ever increasing number of specialist spiritual retreats around.  From chakra healing to shamanism, the market has grown for those who are interested in delving into the “deeper self”. 

Take a look at our Top 5 Spiritual Retreats for 2020 here

It’s never been more crucial time for humans to take responsibility for our beautiful planet and people. It doesn't mean we have to completely change our way of life but small changes from everyone will make a huge difference. The wellbeing of humans is intertwined with that of the planet and as the wellbeing industry preaches self-care, the travel industry is turning it’s attention to sustainable travel. We are proud to work with many hotels who are now banning all single use plastic, many who source their own produce from their own organic farms and those who have a strong investment into local communities and charities.   

Take a look at out Top 5 Sustainable Wellbeing Retreats for 2020 here

The Global Wellness Institute predicts doctors prescribing spending time in nature as a way to deal with an over urbanised, overweight, over stimulated and depressed patient instead of writing out a prescription for a pharmaceutical drug.  This may not be so far fetched with studies carried out in Japan showing that “Forest Bathing” (mindful time spent in forests), boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure and aids sleep.  Retreats and health spas based in pristine nature provide a perfect solution to stressed out individuals looking to separate themselves from their phones and hang out in nature with some deeply relaxing treatments.  Whether you want to stay closer to home, head deep into the forests in the Algarve, to the wine valleys of Italy or to the foothills of the Himalayas in India.  

Take a look at our Top 5 Best Retreat in Nature for 2020 here