Top 5 Active Sports Holidays

Whether you are looking to learn something new or keep active with your favourite sport, discover the perfect destination to suit your fitness needs as Paul Joseph, co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy active sports holidays worldwide, shares his top 5 active sports escapes. From water sports on the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, to mountain biking across the unspoilt terrain of Madeira or perfecting your swing at an award winning golf course in Portugal, you are sure to find an active sports escape that inspires you to go the extra mile.

Thailand: Thanyapura

Re-connect with nature on this active sports escape as you explore the expansive forest, towering mountains and lush vegetation that surround Thailand’s Thanyapura. The ideal retreat for any keen sportsman or woman, Thanyapura boasts an impressive range of facilities and some of the world’s top sports and fitness coaches. Dive into the Olympic-sized swimming pool, improve your tennis skills or find your inner peace with a complementary meditation class. With a number of active options, including a specialist triathlon training holiday, you can be sure to satisfy your wellness needs and keep active at this luxury health retreat.

St Vincent: Buccament Bay

Get sporty in St Vincent on an all-inclusive beach holiday in the Caribbean and return home with healthy benefits that will long outlast your holiday tan. Sharpen up your tennis skills at the Pat Cash Tennis Academy, get your adrenaline pumping with a boxercise session or find your inner peace with a relaxing yoga class. The perfect choice for a water sports holiday, Buccament Bay’s idyllic blue waters and sandy beaches play host to a number of exciting activities, from beach volleyball to diving and kayaking. With a state of the art fitness centre and award-winning spa facilities you are sure to experience ultimate luxury on this active sports escape.

Portugal: The Oitavos

Whether you’re an avid golfer, keen surfer or are looking to ace your tennis serve, this luxury escape in Portugal offers a number of tailor-made healthy breaks. Practice your swing on the award winning golf course, hit the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in the safe hands of professional surf instructors or explore the beautiful costal landscape on horse-back. Complement your active break with a range of group exercise classes, from relaxing yoga to energising spinning classes. After an active day, unwind at the luxury spa with a deep tissue massage or a body scrub to discover a state of total wellness relaxation.

St Lucia: The BodyHoliday

Escape to the beautiful island of St Lucia on a singles holiday and take in the exotic scenery whilst you experience an endless number of exciting fitness activities. Boasting a fantastic range of facilities, including a championship golf course, floodlit tennis courts and a state of the art fitness centre, this is the perfect destination for a luxury activity break. Relax your mind and body with a tailor-made yoga or Pilates holiday, realise your weight loss goals with a specialist weight loss programme or achieve your personal fitness goals on Health and Fitness Travel’s exclusive Fusion Fitness holiday. With its extensive range of activities The BodyHoliday has something to help every individual achieve their goals.

Madeira: Galo Resort

This beautifully located wellness retreat on the south-east coast of Madeira plays host to a variety of exciting sports and fitness activities. Take in views of the surrounding azure blue waters whilst perfecting your swing across two fantastic golf courses, driving range and putting green. Get your heart racing with extensive mountain biking tours available for the intrepid explorers, work on your body strength with a TRX class or explore the ocean on a sea kayak tour. Round off your stay by relieving your weary muscles with an indulgent treatment at the luxurious spa before leaving feeling fully energised and rejuvenated.

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Guest article by Paul Joseph, Founder of Health and Fitness Travel.