Revitalise On A Winter Sun Retreat

If the thought of overeating during Christmas and commuting to work in the cold and rain is getting you down, escape the UK winter on a wellness retreat in the sun.

The perfect opportunity to refresh, revitalise, boost your energy levels and just be blissfully happy, these retreats provide sports and fitness classes, luxury spa treatments, and healthy nutrition so you can head back ordinary life a brand new you – or, travel further. Because there’s no better therapy than seeing the world.

Paradis Plage

Meaning “Paradise Beach”, this surf, yoga and spa holiday retreat is based in the beautiful coastal region of Agadir, Morocco. With four restaurants, a private beach, a traditional spa, daily yoga on the beach, and a range of fitness classes to book, you’d struggle to find a more perfect place to unwind. There are also an average of 340 days of sunshine a year, so you’re practically guaranteed to escape the winter chills of the UK. Seven nights at Paradis Plage costs from £820pp and includes breakfast, a choice of programmes, return flights and transfers.

Thanyapura

Be inspired to get truly healthy and fit at Thanyapura. A Thai resort on the island of Phuket, there are 23 hectares surrounded by mountains and forest to swim, gym, stretch, spin, run and cycle. Whether you want to improve your lifestyle, hone your skills in sport or restore your balance between mind, body and soul, Thanyapura has some of the world’s best fitness coaches to help you achieve your goal. Of the cuisine on offer, many of the ingredients are grown at an organic farm in Khao Sok National Park, and there are two eateries to choose from; one with gourmet dishes and a wine cellar, and the other with pool tables, snacks and big screen TVs to watch your favourite sports stars. Seven nights at Thanyapura is from £1,480pp and includes full board, programmes, return flights and transfers.

Escape the UK winter at these health and fitness wellness retreats in the sun, available to book at healthandfitnesstravel.com