Prioritise your wellbeing with travel this year

If you’re trying yoga at home, why not experience it at a yoga retreat? Make 2024 the year you fully immerse yourself in your well-being activities. 

Discover yourself on a Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia, Spain. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded travellers and to be introduced to others likely to have your vibe. Not only does this Spanish region have its own language, but it also has its own cuisine. Like arròs negre, a popular rice dish with a dramatic appearance thanks to its deep black colouring, which comes from cuttlefish or squid ink – also available with other seafood – and is flavoured with garlic.

For the adventurous, all I pebre, a signature dish of the Albufera area, is a delicious concoction where eel and potato are simmered in a sauce of garlic, paprika, chilli peppers and ground almond. While you’re there, discover lots of wonderful local sites and pop-up cultural and musical activities.

Or further afield, there’s The Sanctuary Signature Retreat in Bhutan which offers all well-being services and facilities including consultations with a traditional Bhutanese medicine doctor, yoga and meditation classes, an indoor heated pool, saunas and steam rooms.

Another idyllic location is Huatulco in Oaxaca state, where you can prioritise your well-being at the Inner Light Women’s Retreat Mexico. It’s where you’ll discover the incredible depth and grace that resides in you, in connection with a small, intimate group of harmonious women.

Oaxaca is also the foodie capital of Mexico, rich in indigenous culture and famous for its colourful, vibrant cuisine. Dishes like caldo de Piedra (stone soup), a delicious fish broth that’s brought to the boil with the help of a glowing-hot stone, and snacks like tetelas – a large, thin tortilla folded around the filling to form a triangular container (perfect for any time of day) – will excite your taste buds.

For a deep dive into connecting with nature through introspection of mind, body and soul – and to create lasting memories – check out Holistic Wellness Tours and Retreats with Mirror Tours Panama. It’s where you’ll meditate, engage in yoga and participate in a variety of Holistic Wellness activities.

The added beauty will be learning about the importance of plant medicine in nurturing your body from the inside out. From guided group meditation and sound healing to wellness coaching and Ayurveda, you’ll discover a dynamic environment of nature and luxury.

If you’d prefer to go short-haul, then Europe has some incredibly enchanting and appealing retreats. Take Yoga Retreats and Hiking Holidays in Greece where you can be yourself in a relaxed, calm and inspiring environment. The beautiful beaches of the island of Kos, divine Greek cuisine, a wonderful massage and the various possibilities for hiking, cycling and swimming will make your yoga holiday complete.

Or opt for a 7-day Private Sailing Retreat in Sardinia and Corsica. This sailing vacation is more than just discovering lagoons, islands and picturesque marinas. There’s a special focus on wellness for both body and mind. Combining sailing with mindful activities on-board and on-shore will make you feel empowered. While feeding your body with natural food, carefully selected by the onboard nutritionist, will allow you to re-energize.

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