Top 5 retreats to kick-start your fitness

This all-inclusive fitness resort located on the tropical island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean is ideal if you’re looking to keep busy. Anyone who says they are bored here is lying as there is are so many fitness classes and activities you can join in with including yoga and cardio as well as water sports like sailing and water skiing. Plus, you’ll get a daily spa treatment to relax those muscles. The philosophy for a healthy holiday here is based on wellness pillars: relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and a good diet. So, whether you’re travelling alone, with a friend or partner, The Body Holiday should be on the list of every fitness junkie.

Price from £2,700 pp (double) / £2,765 (single) for 7 nights in March including flights, all-inclusive meals and 7 day active wellbeing booster programme*

Located directly on a white, sandy beach in a private cove in Cyprus, the Columbia Beach Resort allows you to combine a luxury holiday with a wellbeing escape. This is a ‘less serious’ fitness option as not everyone here will be doing a wellness programme, so you’ll have to police yourself during meal times to choose the healthy options! We’ve created a wonderful programme called ‘Flexible Fitness’ which gives you a daily private fitness session including yoga, body balance, guided hike, tennis and hiking. As well as this, you’ve got access to the group fitness classes and some rejuvenating spa treatments to relax your muscles.

Price from £825 pp (double) / £1,181 (single) for 5 nights in March including flights, breakfast daily and 5 day flexible fitness programme*

We love this tranquil, adults-only wellness hotel in Spain. It’s wonderfully rural so perfect for scenic walking, relaxation and somewhere to focus on your health. Our Intensive Fitness programme includes two daily personal training sessions as well as a full health check-up. Most of the fitness classes can be taken outside to take advantage of it’s location. Banos De Segura specialises in healing thermal water therapies and the mineral-rich water is sourced from the local spring.

Price from £1,160 pp (double) / £1,440 (single) for 6 nights in March including flights, FREE transfers, breakfast daily and 6 day Intensive Fitness programme*

If you’re looking to be in a fun and sociable retreat-style escape, then Phuket Cleanse in Thailand is where you should be. Guests tend to egg each other on when it comes to fitness here which is not only fun but will really help you to achieve your fitness goals. The healthy and nutritious meals are served in a communal table style so you can swap tips with fellow guests about your day. To finish your day, you’ll enjoy a relaxing massage in your room.

Price from £2,344 pp (double) / £2,856 (single) for 8 nights in March including flights, full board meals and 8 day detox & fitness retreat programme*

One of our bestselling, great-value wellbeing resorts which is right on the beach in Morocco. The focus here is surfing and water sports with yoga to help with flexibility and strength. The state-of-the-art gym is located overlooking the beach so you can enjoy the view whilst you work out. Chose our ‘flexible fitness’ programme which includes a daily personal fitness session such as core training, Pilates, yoga and circuit training to name a few. Also you’ve got to try surfing or stand-up paddle boarding too! 

Price from £690 pp (double) / £872 (single) for 5 nights in March including flights, breakfast daily and 5 day flexible fitness programme*