From the foothills of India’s Himalayas to the rolling Tuscan hills of Italy, enhance your well-being with a healthy spring cleanse, for benefits from weight loss to clearer skin and improved mental clarity.
Based in Australia and the United Kingdom, Health and Fitness Travel are specialists in wellness holidays worldwide. Popular with women and an increasing number of men, the luxury wellness travel company have revealed their top 10 of the best detox retreats for 2015. Swap the toxin-inducing stress levels, lethargy and poor diets of daily life for a healthy detox holiday and receive expert guidance, healthy nutrition and cleansing spa treatments.
Kamalaya Detox, Thailand
Cleanse your body of toxins at this award-winning spa in Thailand, set upon the pristine island beaches of Koh Samui. Ideal for those who are new to detoxification, begin by understanding your body’s detox needs with a private consultation and body analysis. Promising increased energy and vitality, improve your health and well-being with three healthy detox meals a day, combined with cleansing spa therapies, from lymphatic drainage therapy to a traditional Asian foot massage. Complement your stay with holistic activities, including yoga and meditation, to experience improved health on all levels by cleansing the body, mind and spirit.
Como Shambhala Detox, Bali
Purify your system on a personalised detox holiday at Como Shambhala, set amongst the lush jungle canopy of Bali. The perfect place to cleanse the mind, body and spirit, escape the polluted environment and unhealthy diets of city life that contribute to the accumulation of toxins. Following the premise that the lymphatic system, liver, bowels, kidney and skin must work optimally for effective natural detoxification; wellness consultants will prescribe a program of nutrient-rich meals, regular exercise and cleansing spa treatments. Keep active and re-connect with nature on daily estate walks or focus your body awareness in a group yoga or Pilates class for enhance well-being.
Ananda Detox, India
Give a boost to your well-being on a detox retreat in the Himalayas, where you will learn to make healthy changes that will be easy to transfer into your everyday lifestyle. This personalised detox holiday includes stimulating and purifying Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation and a Dosha-specific Ayurvedic diet to help to detox, reduce stress and improve health. A cleansing diet will help clean the body of toxins and after a few days digestion will feel lighter, with an increase of energy levels and improved mental attention. Ongoing progress checks with doctor and spa consultants, will tailor your detox to your body’s needs throughout this healthy detox break.
38 Degrees North Detox, Ibiza
Refresh your body on a detox holiday by the azure blue waters and white sandy beaches of Ibiza’s Mediterranean Sea, at luxury wellness retreat, 38 Degrees North. Restore your body to its optimal alkaline state and feel the benefits of an alkalising organic juice cleanse, taking 5 locally produced fruit and vegetables juices a day every 3 hours. During your stay, indulge with luxury spa treatments and take advantage of complimentary fitness classes, from kick-boxing to Pilates, to release further toxins. Establish your goals and measure your progress with expert wellness and nutritional consultations to return home a happier and healthier you.
Adler Thermae Detox, Italy
Escape on a detox holiday in the heart of Tuscany’s natural park, Val d’Orcia, boasting natural hot springs scientifically proven to have healing properties. Benefit from the structure of set mealtimes throughout your detox and immerse yourself in a program that uses natural methods to cure fatigue and increase your energy. Receive a medical consultation to assess your specific detox needs, personal training sessions to sweat out impurities and group breathing exercise sessions to create focus. Cleanse your body and mind in an oasis of tranquillity at the luxury spa and experience increased vitality with wellness activities, from yoga to Nordic walking, to return home with lifelong health benefits.
SHA Detox, Spain
The world’s first macrobiotic wellness resort, SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain, purifies the body through a tailored detox program of macrobiotic detox specific foods and juice fasting. After consulting with a doctor and nutritionist to ascertain your specific needs, combine a tailor-made nutritional plan with cleansing spa treatments, including acupuncture and lymphatic drainage for a revitalised sense of well-being. Learn how to maintain your new healthy habits with educational wellness lectures and receive post-stay support on your return home with a personalized post-treatment health plan and follow up email consultations for two months.
SwaSwara Detox, India
Unwind and recuperate from the strains of daily life on a secluded detox holiday, set amongst India’s unspoilt countryside and only a short walk from the spiritual Om beach. Kick-start the detox process on a cleansing juice diet, before discovering the benefits of a day of antar mauna (inner silence) as you reflect on your goals. Enhance relaxation with daily Ayurveda healing treatments, music meditation and guidance in yogic cleansing methods to clear your mind. Explore your surroundings on a scenic boat cruise and take part in daily group wellness activities, ranging from healthy cookery sessions to art classes and guided nature walks.
Grand Park Detox, Austria
Set in the stunning Gastein Valley, immerse yourself in a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty on a cleansing detox break at luxury wellness retreat, Grand Park. Re-energise your body with healthy calorie-controlled meals, which don’t compromise on taste and allow your body to use its energy for regeneration and cleansing. Eliminate the toxins caused by stress with luxury spa treatments and make the most of complimentary group classes to enhance your well-being, with activities ranging from yoga to Nordic walking. Assess your progress with a medical consultation at the beginning and end of your stay, for a professional insight into how this detox retreat has improved your overall well-being.
Santosa Phuket Raw Food Detox, Thailand
Revitalise your mind and body on a healthy detox cleanse at Santosa Phuket Detox & Wellness Centre, surrounded by beautiful tropical greenery and with stunning views of the Andaman Ocean. Specialising in raw vegan cuisine, restore balance to your life with a personalised nutrient-rich detox diet that will eliminate feelings of lethargy and provide a revitalising boost to your well-being. Sweat out toxins with daily wellness activities such as Pilates, Yoga, TRX, Zumba, Box fit, Meditation, Tai Chi and Chi Kung, before cleansing your system with colon hydrotherapy sessions and a daily massage therapy. Receive expert health advice during your arrival and departure consultations, preparing you to return home renewed and ready to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
Absolute Sanctuary Detox, Thailand
Heal and restore your body’s natural balance on a detox holiday at Absolute Sanctuary, situated on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Samui. This specialist detox holiday is tailored to each individual’s detox goals and could include fasting or a healthy meal plan, together with nutritional supplements, depending on your wellness needs. Cleanse with daily lymphatic drainage or colon hydrotherapy sessions and give a boost to your wellness with two vital green shots per day. Take advantage of daily yoga and fitness classes, from Thai boxing to aqua power, to return home feeling revived and replenished.
Health and Fitness Travel offers comprehensive wellness programs at all of the above retreats and more and also offer bespoke healthy holidays, for advice, guidance and to book your 2015 retreat visit: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com.au/detox-holidays or call 1300 551 353