Sunday, December 30, 2012

'New year new you' holidays | Sportsister

After a long year and a busy festive season, with all the social engagements and over-indulgences this includes, you might very well be feeling sluggish, and less than raring to go at the start of 2013! Perhaps you want to recharge your batteries, cleanse and renew your body and spirit, or start the new year with a fun?fitness bang that gets you excited about exercise again.

So why not start your new year with one of these fantastic health and fitness retreats, catering for all our post-Christmas wellbeing needs.

Ananda Detox

India

Retreat Style

Detox retreat

Secluded in the serenity and beauty of the Himalayas, Ananda is a peaceful and elegant resort, providing its guests with a 24,000ft spa, outdoor aquamarine pool, three restaurants, and tranquil grounds.

Travel: 'New year, new you' holidaysVoted the Number 1 Spa in the World by Conde Nast Traveller Reader?s Spa Awards 2012, Ananda?s philosophy is firmly based in the Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta regimes, whilst providing first class service and luxury.

If you are looking to improve your mental clarity for the year ahead, cleanse your skin, speed up your metabolism, and re-energise yourself and your immune system, then a week-long stay at Ananda will help you do that. All programmes are individually tailored to flush out toxins?utilising natural therapies, detoxifying body treatments, a controlled diet with delicious healthy cuisine, and relaxing yoga and meditation classes.

Special experience

The outdoor yoga class at sunrise, with the birds singing in the background. It is impossible?not to?feel refreshed after this experience!

Prices

From ?2,790pp sharing, for 7 nights on the Ananda Detox Programme, including return flights and transfers, full-board, and a full series of detox therapies.

More info: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com

Buccament Bay Flexible Fitness Retreat

St Vincent

Spa style

Fitness Retreat

This Five Star resort, surrounded by white sandy beaches and?nestled in the area known as?the jewel of the Caribbean, is the perfect destination for solos or groups looking to get fit and fall in love with exercise again.

Travel: 'New year, new you' holidaysWith a beautiful beach, two pools, diving facilities,?numerous restaurants and a spa whose signature treatment includes ?deep relaxation with volcanic stones?, you?d be hard-pressed?not to?feel reinvigorated on this fitness break!

The fitness programme, though designed and tested by Ex Royal Marine Commando Personal Trainers, is for any age and any fitness, as each programme is specifically tailored for?the individual?s?needs and goals. It includes a nutritional assessment, with all meals provided using fresh natural produce, and a fitness assessment, with 5-6 fitness activities per day. There are numerous activities to choose from: circuit training, obstacle courses, team games, boxing, and volcano hiking amongst others.

Special experience

A walk or run along the pristine beach at sunset with the turquoise water lapping gently against your feet!

Prices

?2,695pp, with no extra solo supplement, for 7 nights all-inclusive on the Flexible Fitness Retreat, including return flights and transfer. Dates: January 21 ? February 16 2013.

More info: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com

Grand Park

Austria

Spa style

Relax and re-energise

This beautiful hotel, nestled in the mountains of the southern region of Salzburger land, offers first-class luxury and service.

Its relaxation programmes cater for all needs, to gently unwind and melt away the stresses and strains of busy lifestyles,?like the snow melts in spring.

Grand Park Hotel

With a state of the art health and wellness centre, including an indoor thermal pool, and a plethora of spa treatments, you may not want to leave the grounds! However, there is also the option of hikes and cycles in the surrounding mountains or yoga and Pilate?s classes to refresh and renew bodies. Grand Park offers five different wellness programmes, at least one to suit your specific requirements, with their focus on health as the ultimate asset.

Special experience

A visit to the healing caves, with the Gastein thermal waters, which are extracted from 17 different natural springs ? truly restorative!

Prices

From ?1,165pp for 7 nights on one of the five wellness programmes, including full board, return flights and transfers.

More info: www.healthandfitnesstravel.com

Bianca Fermi, Sportsister
The Women?s Sports Magazine

Source: http://www.sportsister.com/2012/12/30/travel-new-year-new-you-holidays/

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