Top Wellbeing Holidays for a Pre-Christmas Reset

As the colder months set in, it’s easy to feel low on energy and motivation. That’s why a pre-Christmas wellbeing holiday can be the perfect reset. Swap grey skies for sunshine, relax and return home feeling refreshed before the festive rush begins.

Travelling at this time of year means quieter resorts, better-value flights and great hotel offers, too. In this post, we’ve selected our favourite long-haul wellbeing holidays for a pre-Christmas escape.

1. COMO Shambala Estate, Bali

Located near Ubud, this is a true ‘retreat for change’, with resident experts including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and dietitian on hand to guide you through your wellness programme. Surrounded by lush greenery, it’s one of the best retreats, in our opinion, for an authentic and holistic wellness experience before the festive season.

2. Aava Resort & Spa, Thailand

With a prime location of beautiful Nadan Beach, a nine-kilometre-long stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear waters, this low-key Scandinavian-style hotel is the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy yoga, meditation and Tai Chi on the beach, and relax by the palm-fringed swimming pool.

3. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Thailand

This luxury destination spa is centred around a monk’s cave that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is a place for growth and the unfolding of the human spirit. And it's won numerous awards for its service and dedication to improving individual emotional and physical wellbeing.

4. The Retreat, Costa Rica

Escape the stresses of everyday life at this friendly yoga retreat in Costa Rica, where the focus is purely on relaxation and rejuvenation. Here, guests can experience the healing energy of the rainforest alongside deliciously healthy cuisine in a natural setting.

The Retreat was founded by Diana Stobo, whose vision was to create a place where guests can experience harmony through nature, nutrition and wellness.

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