New Italian Retreats
Italy is a fantastic destination to nurture your health and wellbeing. With its exceptional lakeside and mountain retreats for fresh air and cleansing spring waters. Italians have long been known for their healthy lifestyle, mindset and Mediterranean cuisine which shows in the high standard of their retreats. We have recently expanded our collection in Italy to being three properties with expert led wellness programmes to maximise results to leave you feeling cleansed and rejuvenated whilst still enjoying the delicious cuisine. There is a programme to suit all needs, speak with our Wellness Travel Experts to match you with the perfect programme to match your wellness goals or create a bespoke programme if needed.
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort
Preidlhof despite being a long established destination spa prides itself in offering the latest trends in wellness. Located in the hillside of the South Tyrol mountains surrounded by stunning views of the valley, the retreat makes the most of this envious location with its forest bathing classes and mindfulness river walks. The emphasis at Preidlhof is to facilitate a transformational healing journey using intriguing techniques during the coaching sessions these allow you to tune in with your body, your emotions and subconscious mind to shift your mindset onto a positive trajectory allowing for long lasting changes. Perfect for those at a cross-roads in their life or who are feeling stagnant and require direction and drive. There are also programmes to cater for weight loss and transitioning through menopause. you will be well looked after by Dr Alexander Angerer a physician and expert in complimentary health who will provide a check up and advise on preventative health options to prevent future disease affecting your quality of life. The dining experience is unique here providing coaching on how to eat mindfully using all your senses preventing overeating or craving unhealthy foods. Most of the food is grown within the hotel gardens serving local delicacies free from temptations. The spa area is extensive with 5,000 sqm of facilities to enjoy including 6 pools! When you are not working on your healing journey you can enjoy the surrounding area with hikes, mountain biking, skiing, day trip to Merano or twin with city breaks to Venice and Verona.Prices from £1,050 per person based on a 3 night stay with our exclusive wellbeing booster with full board.
Engel Ayurveda Hotel
Engel Ayurveda Hotel allows for an authentic Ayurvedic experience whilst in the comfort of the South Tyrol mountains surrounded by snow tipped mountains and gorgeous lakes. This dedicated wellness hotel offers the highly effective Ayurvedic detox 'Panchakarma' as well as the Buchinger fast method famed for forcing the body to utilise fat reserves and stimulating detox enzymes for a deep cleanse of the cells and tissues whilst reducing the inflammatory process for pain reduction and improving mobility. In addition to fasting and detox programmes this retreat offers programmes for relaxation, stress management, weight loss, immune boosting and burnout prevention. Enjoy trekking in the Eggen valley with 4 guided hikes a week and guided herb walks to make the most of the nature and scenery on the retreats doorstep. The meals served are based on healthy ayurvedic cooking providing delicious, nourishing meals which are light on your digestive system. Your meals will be prescribed based on your bodies constitution from the doctor. Ingredients used are locally sourced from surrounding farms. The heated infinity outdoor provides an excellent vantage point to take in the scenery with panoramic views.Prices from £1,300 per person based on a 4 night ayurvedic preventative immune booster retreat with full board.
Palazzo di Varignana
Palazzo di Varignana in the Bologna hills is set within a restored 18th century villa, represents Italian glamour. The lush hotel gardens are a must see providing a sense of tranquillity and beauty. You can enjoy this hotel as a pampering spa experience enjoying the newly refurbished facilities with a 5 outdoor pools and a vast selection of saunas and hydrotherapy circuits. For those looking for a more immersive wellness experience you can undertake one of the 'In Forme' programmes led by Dr Annamaria Acquaviva a dietitian, nutritionist and health coach with extensive clinical experience. Her programme aims to correct your lifestyle to improve your physical shape by stimulating metabolic activity, fight oxidative stress and support the immune system. The programme is innovative using the latest in scientific finding together with holistic techniques. Whilst on the programme you will be provided with a bespoke menu designed for your optimal needs to achieve the programme goals. For other guests they can indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at one of the 3 restaurants which showcase the best this region has to offer.Prices from £426 per person for a double occupancy 3 night stay on our wellbeing booster on a breakfast basis.
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