A wellness holiday is for the point where you want a break that does something for you. It might be a reset after a hard year, a better night’s sleep, a week of yoga somewhere beautiful, or a programme with proper structure behind it. I arrange wellness holidays from Europe to Southeast Asia, and I choose each one around what you want to come home with.
What my clients tell me is that they want rest that does not feel rushed or superficial. A good wellness trip gives you time away from everyday distractions, support from practitioners who know what they are doing rather than a generic timetable, and a few simple habits you can carry home with you.
Six wellness and wellbeing escapes I can arrange
These are examples, and I compare options with you before choosing one. Each resort sets its own programmes and prices, so I confirm the full price, including any charges payable locally, before you book.
Asia Gardens Hotel and Thai Spa Resort, Spain
Asia Gardens sits on the Sierra Cortina mountainside above Finestrat on the Costa Blanca, in 90 acres of Asian-style tropical gardens with koi ponds and waterfalls. It gives you the feel of Southeast Asia without a long-haul flight.
The Thai Spa draws on the Wat Po temple tradition from Bangkok, with treatments in five indoor rooms and seven outdoor stilt pavilions, from traditional Thai and Balinese massage to herbal rituals. Chi Kung, tai chi, yoga and meditation classes are included for all guests. Wellness programmes run from a three or four night short stay to a seven night programme with Thai-inspired treatments and mindful movement. It is a family-friendly resort with some adults-only areas, including the Faces of Angkor pool, so I check the timing with you if quiet matters.
EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal
EPIC SANA is a best seller with my clients, and I stayed here for a week myself some years ago. It is close to Falésia beach near Albufeira, which makes it a good choice for a short break by the sea with a serious spa and a proper fitness offering.
The Sayanna Wellness spa has seven treatment rooms, including couples’ rooms and outdoor treatment areas, with a sauna, hot tub and steam room. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and daily yoga and Pilates classes. The Sayanna Yoga Retreat is a five night stay with four 60-minute yoga lessons, a mindfulness session, a breathing workshop and two massages, with breakfast included. Use of the spa pools, sauna and Turkish bath is included.
TIA Wellness Resort, Vietnam
TIA is a beachfront resort on My Khe Beach, between Danang and Hoi An, with private pool villas set in courtyard gardens. It is spa-inclusive, so two treatments each day, 80 minutes in total, are part of the stay along with an all-day breakfast and a daily wellness minibar.
Each day has guided practices, including breathwork, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, a HIIT workout and a creative workshop. If you want to go further, the Retreat Inclusive stay adds full-board plant-based meals, a personal wellness guide and a private consultation, and the four or seven night Private Retreats add daily one-to-one coaching. It suits you if you like a routine to follow and want the days organised for you.
Sianji Wellbeing Resort, Turkey
Sianji is on the Bodrum coast, with its own beach and a choice of suites and villas. Its detox programmes include a juice-based Master Detox, a raw vegan Raw Food Detox, a Mediterranean-style Anti-Aging programme and a ketogenic programme, and each can be adapted to you. That makes it a good first detox, because you can match the programme to your experience.
You see a doctor, a dietitian and a detox specialist during your stay. The spa has a steam room, sauna and Turkish bath, and there are thermal, heated seawater and outdoor pools. Daily activities include yoga, Pilates, stretching, aqua gym and hiking, and the resort has its own tennis and basketball courts.
Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel, Portugal
Longevity is an adults-only hotel in the village of Alvor, in the Algarve, and it is built around health goals rather than indulgence. It has a medical team and a Health and Wellness Clinic offering specialist consultations, so your programme is planned with you rather than handed to you.
Programmes cover detox, fitness, health and beauty and longevity, with options for stress management, mindfulness and yoga. The spa has a Detox and Relax circuit, there are two heated indoor spa pools and a rooftop pool, and the Pure Café serves organic, anti-inflammatory meals. I suggest it when you want quiet, structure and professional support.
Spotlight on Lily of the Valley and its Shape Club, France
Lily of the Valley is a five-star hotel on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, on the Cap Lardier estate overlooking Gigaro beach. It is open all year, and the hotel itself suggests October and November for a restorative stay. Philippe Starck designed it, drawing on hanging gardens, Provençal abbeys and Californian villas.
Its approach rests on three things: cuisine, sport and treatments. The cooking was developed with the nutritionist Jacques Fricker, and the restaurants use produce from local farms. It suits you if you want a structured programme in a beautiful place, with weight loss or detox as the aim rather than a punishing regime.
▸ How the Shape Club works
- Four programmes: Weight Loss, Detox, Sport and Better Aging
- Each runs for 4, 7, 10 or 14 days
- Treatments tailored to you by the hotel’s therapists
- Indoor and outdoor fitness sessions at different levels of intensity
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Active trips with a wellbeing focus
For some of you, wellbeing comes from movement and fresh air more than a spa. My trekking, hiking and walking holidays range from demanding mountain routes to easier trails at a steadier pace. My wellness holidays page explains the different kinds of retreat, and my article on affordable wellness retreats in Asia covers seven more.
Questions I am often asked before a wellbeing escape
Click any question below to read the answer.
▸ Is a wellness holiday right for me if I feel burnt out?
Often yes. The level of structure matters, and I usually start with a programme that has plenty of rest built in rather than an intensive detox.
▸ Can I travel on my own?
Many clients do. I guide you towards retreats where solo travellers are comfortable and well supported.
▸ Do prices include flights?
Usually the resort price covers the stay only. I price flights separately and can include them, or work around travel you have already planned.
Why book with me
This is a personal service from start to finish. I plan the route and book every part of it, and if anything changes while you are travelling, you call me and I deal with it.
Call or WhatsApp 0117 452 1159 or email bridget@worldclassadventures.co.uk
