Kick Start Weight Loss Holidays
Your weight loss journey starts here
Did you know that losing just 5% of your body weight can lead to significant health improvements and reduce risks of chronic diseases like diabetes? If you’re unhappy with your weight, our Weight Loss Holidays are designed to jumpstart your transformation, and ideal for anyone looking to learn effective strategies for a healthy lifestyle change.
Discover our range of Kick Start Weight Loss Holidays
With personalised diet and fitness programmes, these beginner weight loss retreats provide comprehensive support to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. They're hosted at worldwide health spas carefully chosen by us, so you can expect top-quality care on your journey to a healthier, happier you – along with some exclusive benefits. Browse our selection below.
Chiva-Som Health Resort
HUA HIN, THAILAND
One of the world’s most reputable wellness retreats, this Thai temple to wellbeing serves up impeccable service, tasty cuisine and a genuine focus on transformation – not to mention a tropical backdrop of glossy palms and ivory sand.
OCEANO Health Spa Hotel
PUNTA DEL HIDALGO, SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, TENERIFE
Whether you’re looking for a transformative Mayr detox or a relaxing break made up of sunshine and spa treatments, this contemporary oceanfront hotel will win you over. It’s wonderfully secluded, with views of the mountains, ancient woodland and Tenerife’s rugged coastline.
Phuket Cleanse
RAWAI, THAILAND
This tranquil lakeside retreat specialises in wellness-focused stays, with personalised nutrition, fitness and mindfulness practices. There’s a real emphasis on community here, so it’s ideal for those looking to meet like-minded travellers. You’ve also got easy access to beautiful beaches and
Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa
ESTORIL, LISBON, PORTUGAL
This landmark 1930s hotel pairs historic glamour with modern luxuries. Cue sophisticated rooms, fine dining, and Europe’s only Banyan Tree Spa. The location scores points, too – it’s close to iconic Lisbon in the heart of upmarket Estoril, and just footsteps from Tamariz Beach.
Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel
EDIPSOS, GREECE
This elegant hotel in Edipsos is fed by mineral-rich thermal waters from nearby springs. With a choice of pools, spa treatments, and restaurants, it’s a well-equipped retreat for relaxation, along with tailored wellness programmes dedicated to the likes of detox and weight loss.
Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
VILANCULOS, MOZAMBIQUE
A boutique hideaway with just 22 rooms, Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel serves up peace and quiet in a dreamy beachfront setting. Days here are made up of top-notch spa therapies, boat trips to the Bazaruto Archipelago, infinity pool dips and health-conscious cuisine.
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort
NUSA DUA, BALI
With luxe, minimalist design and tailored wellness programmes, this boutique hotel focuses on balance and restoration. True to its name, REVĪVŌ, (meaning ‘I’ll live again’), the retreat offers therapies designed to support your personal goals. It's home to just 22 suites and villas, too, whi
Zulal Wellness Resort - Serenity
AL RUWAIS, THE MIDDLE EAST
For a peaceful escape where the desert meets the sea, consider Zulal Wellness Resort – where Chiva-Som’s world-renowned expertise shapes personalised programmes. Spa therapies, fitness, thermal suites and coastal views combine at this transformative, luxury retreat focused on mind, body and life
Palazzo di Varignana
BOLOGNA, ITALY
This beautifully resorted 18th-century villa is perched among hills and vineyards, offering elegant rooms, expansive gardens, and one of Italy’s most impressive spa complexes. The menus spotlight produce from the estate’s own farmland, and the culinary and cultural treasures of Bologna are withi
JOALI BEING
BODUFUSHI, RAA ATOLL, MALDIVES
The Maldives’ first dedicated wellness resort, JOALI BEING is a private eco-friendly retreat specialising in bespoke immersive programmes. Guests can relax in luxe, nature-inspired villas with private pools and a butler service and enjoy nutrition-led gourmet dining.
The Detox Barn
NEDGING TYE, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM
The Detox Barn is regularly ranked among the UK’s leading wellness retreats and was featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s top 10 for 2025. Run by the fun-loving Gavin sisters, it’s a cosy barn conversion in the Suffolk countryside; ideal for wellness seekers who don’t want to travel overseas.&
Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa
PHUKET - PHANG NGA, THAILAND
It’s easy to see why Aleenta Phuket is part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection. This family friendly sanctuary pairs chic and contemporary good looks with a setting on Natai Beach, along with a state-of-the-art wellness centre and easy access to Phuket’s best bits.
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