This is a guide to luxury resorts for health, relaxation, fitness and wellbeing around the world. The list includes properties that go beyond the usual ‘resort with spa’ – all of them offer tailored programmes which will help you make changes towards a healthier lifestyle in unique and permanent ways.
Europe – Alma Verde – In the mountains of Portugal lies Alma Verde, here you can learn Thai Chi and practicing yoga. It’s one of the world’s best luxury resorts for health, fitness and wellbeing. All of the programmes and treatments at AlmaVerde Wellness Centre are developed following the holistic approach of treating a human body as a whole, looking at all aspects of human mental and social existence.
The Americas – The BodyHoliday in St Lucia is great for anyone interested in health and well-being or just looking to rediscover themselves. The resort’s Centre of Health & Well-being, is the Caribbean’s most award-winning spa. From relaxation to non-stop activity and anything in between this resort means pleasure, rejuvenation and relaxation.
Asia – Chiva Som – Rated as Asia’s Favourite Destination spa, Chiva-Som aspires to provide its guests with a total lifestyle transformation to achieve wellness and longevity with a continuing programme of self-improvement. You can also indulge in the award-winning Spa cuisine using organically-grown fruits and vegetables from the Chiva-Som garden, proving that low calorie, nutritious food can truly be a gourmet experience.
Oceania – Ora Ora Eco Spa Resort – This is a environmentally friendly resort located in New Zealand. Here you’ll stay in beautiful private villas and be treated to spa and treatment facilities alongside healthy gourmet food. They promise to relax, pamper and re-juvenate you and offer you exceptionally friendly service into the experience!
Africa – The Hydro – Located near the top tourist destination South Africa, The Hydro is a great choice for results. They also offer a holistic approach which is said to promote a clear mind, healthy body and positive mental attitude. Their ethos is focused around five principles; diet to cleanse, treatments to rejuvenate, exercise, relaxation and lifestyle motivation.
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