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Seeking a soul-enriching adventure with a side of Mediterranean
sun? This year, Our Retreat invites guests to prioritise wellness by taking a luxury retreat with a side of vitamin sea. From surfing and SUPing in Portugal, to cycling and stretching in Tuscany, the boutique retreat brand has a sun-soaked retreat to suit everyone this year, no matter the season. Hosted by world-renowned trainers each retreat is rooted in balance, with yoga, fitness, Pilates, breathwork, meditation, and wellness workshops, perfectly complemented by freshly prepared, nutritionally rich cuisine.
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Our Retreat Italy – Combine Culture and Coast in Tuscany
Affording guests with all the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Tuscany, but without the crowds, Our Retreat Italy is set in Le Marche. One of the country’s most unspoilt and picturesque regions, nestled between the Sibillini mountains and Adriatic coastline, both of which can be explored on a scenic hike or bike ride. The five-night retreat consists of barre, yoga, meditation, and breath-work classes, with plenty of down time to sunbathe by the pool or on the beach. Set amidst the rolling hills and olive groves, the luxury hilltop retreat boasts everything and more for a restorative stay. Complete with a sauna and steam room, purposebuilt studio and two pools coupled with mesmerising views. By night, guests may congregate around the fire pit to indulge in a nourishing 3-course meal on the terrace, followed by a movie night in one of the villa’s three plush lounges.
Our Retreat Italy will take place between May 1st – 6th and October 2nd – 7th and starts from £1,650pp.
Our Retreat Portugal – Surfing, SUPing & Sunrise Yoga
The new five-night retreat is just a stone’s throw away from the quaint fishing village of Zambujiera do Mar, in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Resetting guests’ body and mind, with group interval training sessions, yoga, mobility, meditation and breathwork workshops, the retreat also provides surfing lessons for an adventure across the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. Home to roaming peacocks, chickens and goats, the rustic farmhouse features an expansive pavilion to practice yoga at sunrise and 38
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sunset, bikes to explore the local area and its own private lake perfect for wild swimming. Encouraging guests to socialise, the itinerary will also feature movie and pizza nights, with wine tasting sessions for the ultimate rejuvenation.
Our Retreat Portugal will take place between May 24th – 29th and starts from £1,350pp.
Our Retreat Ibiza – Hike & Hiit on the White Isle
The original Our Retreat destination, uncover a new side to the White Isle with a six-night retreat in the island’s San Rafael region. The perfect setting to relax and recharge whilst nourishing the body and soul, the charming village connects Ibiza Town and San Antonio, complete with tropical gardens and costal views. From beach workouts at sunrise, to guided hikes around the Isle’s rugged coastline, stand up paddle boarding, to open air cinema screenings, guests will leave the retreat having found a new sense of self. An island rooted in spirituality, where better to master the art of mindfulness and yoga, whilst relaxing in the region’s natural splendour.
Our Retreat Ibiza will take place between October 9th – 15th and starts from £1,550pp.
Our Retreat Marrakech –Master Mindfulness in Marrakech
Located at the epicentre of the city’s historical medina and new for 2022, Our Retreat Marrakech is set in an exquisite riad which perfectly echoes the vibrant allure the destination is famed for. Alongside daily yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions, guests are encouraged to fully immerse themselves within the fabric of the destination with an array of experiences. From day trips to the mystical Ouzoud waterfalls to shopping trips around the bustling souks, the five-night retreat is guaranteed to provide guests with a taste of Marrakech. What’s more, for an adventure like no other, guests can head out on a desert ride across the dunes of Agafay. Back at the riad, dance the night away during traditional Moroccan music nights before retreating to the luxurious rooms complete with plush furnishings for a truly rejuvenating stay.
The dates for Our Retreat Marrakech are currently TBC.
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IGOROOM REVEALS ‘VR VANGUARD’ OF TECH-SAVVY LUXURY HOTEL BRANDS AHEAD OF LAUNCH
Six Senses, Shangri-La and Soneva among early
adopters embracing revolutionary new VR360 travel booking app
Next-gen virtual reality travel booking app Igoroom has revealed the ‘VR vanguard’ of forward-thinking luxury hotel brands that have signed up as launch partners as it prepares to revolutionise the luxury online travel sector. Big names demonstrating their vision and embracing Igoroom’s unique VR- and AI-powered technology include global giants Hyatt and Kerzner International; iconic luxury hospitality brands Six Senses, Shangri-La and Soneva; landmark properties like Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm; and exciting Maldives newcomers Cora Cora and Joali. 40
Kyp Chalambous, VP Sales, Atlantis, The Palm
comments, “We’re very excited to partner with the Igoroom team, who embody the same forward thinking and pioneering spirit we challenge ourselves with every day. Innovation is at the heart of the Atlantis brand DNA – whether it’s our new digital room key, Atlantis app or wearable technology at Aquaventure, we’re continually embracing technology to enhance the guest experience. We have no doubt that Igoroom will revolutionise current guest booking behaviour and we’re thrilled to be one of the launch partners for this exciting project.”
Deepshikha Sehgal, Director, Revenue Optimization
SEAA, Shangri-La Group, added, “We are excited to partner up with Igoroom to offer our customers a unique shopping experience through VR content. We piloted our first property in Malaysia and results are impressive – the quality of content is impeccable. VR is certainly gaining popularity and is probably the future with millennials and GenZ as target audience for many industries. Applying this to travel/hotels is certainly thrilling and I think a niche that’s yet to be tapped. It’s really going to elevate the customer experience while selecting their next stay.”
Launching soon, Igoroom uses innovative virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology to provide users with world-first fully immersive, 360-degree virtual reality hotel and resort tours – uniquely placing potential guests in their most desired resorts before they book.
James South, CEO and Founder of Igoroom,
explained, “Thanks to Igoroom’s unique technology, potential guests will soon be able to explore – and get excited about - these world-leading, forwardlooking luxury resorts at the crucial decision-making stage like never before. With our 360-degree gyroscopic VR content, consumers can check out the features and views that really matter to them, whether that’s the layout of their room, the bathroom amenities, the views from the sun loungers… even the underwater landscapes of the resort’s house reef – bringing the sense of wonder back to the booking process.”
The intuitive Igoroom app will be available for download soon, allowing customers to discover, digitally explore and book the best hotels and resorts on the planet directly from their device. Watch the teaser HERE.
HEALTH AND FITNESS TRAVEL ANNOUNCES THE 12 HOTTEST WELLNESS DESTINATIONS TO TRAVEL TO IN 2022
Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists, have announced the 12 hottest wellness destinations to visit in 2022 to improve health, wellness, and happiness. From boosting your immune system on the attractive southern coastline of Portugal to working on your relationship with yourself on a mindful long-haul trip in Bali, each tailored wellness holiday offers eager travellers the chance to improve their health and mental wellbeing that will enable them to live happier, healthier, and longer lives in 2022 and beyond. Discover Health and Fitness Travel’s best recommended wellness holiday destinations for each month of 2022:
January: The Spa Retreat at Carlisle Bay, Antigua
where better to get your intake than under the Caribbean sun? Sitting on Antigua’s most southernly point, Carlisle Bay makes the most of the island’s spectacular coastline, allowing you to relax and restore your energy in the new year. The award-winning Spa provides various treatments from Reiki to reflexology, using locally sourced ingredients. With its focus on health and wellness plus the chic design and award-winning facilities, it offers the highest standard of comfort in the Caribbean.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Carlisle Bay from £3,635 pp. Price includes daily breakfast, return private transfers and a wellness programme.
Wellness Resort, Vietnam
Recharge the whole family’s internal battery and celebrate February half-term in style with a wellness holiday in Vietnam. Indulge in treatments at the well-equipped spa in this stunning resort situated in one of the world’s best beaches. Educate your little ones on the importance of wellness and let them try the variety of activities and wellness therapies on offer. Providing authentic fun for everyone, this active break is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for days. The needs of even the most demanding families will be fulfilled, against the backdrop of rolling countryside, hill-tribe villages and unforgettable experiences. healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 2 nights at Epic Sana from £570pp. Price includes half board, return private transfers and a wellness programme.
April: Tone up for Summer at Preidlhof, Italy
With warmer weather and longer days, April is the perfect month of the year to focus your attention on re-balancing your body and spirit with a healthy weight loss holiday. Achieve the results you’re looking for with the help of Preidlhof’s specialists who will guide you through the best traditional and modern approaches that will slim and detoxify your body. From acupuncture to personalized nutrition consultations whilst you’re there to a tailored plan to follow on your return home, you’ll leave feeling lighter, brighter, and fully equipped to live a long-term healthy lifestyle!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at Preidlhof from £3,035 pp. Price includes half board, return private transfers and a wellness programme.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at TIA Wellness Resort from £3,025 pp. Price includes full board, return transfers and a wellness programme.
March: Spring into Strength at EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal
This Immune system boosting retreat in Portugal’s stunning Algarve region is a must for those looking to strengthen and awaken their bodies following the winter period. Relax and recuperate with personalized training, health-boosting massage, and reflexology. Raise your mental and physical energy levels with yoga, meditation and cycling all whilst being surrounded by nature on this short but sweet break that will leave you feeling stronger and healthier from the inside out.
May: Get that Fitness Feeling at COMO Uma Canggu, Bali
Curate your ideal fitness retreat at the luxury beachfront resort that is COMO Uma Canggu, choosing from a comprehensive list of strengthening fitness activities and spa treatments that will balance both body and mind. With unlimited access to the spa and outdoor pools as well as delicious nutritionally balanced food on offer, COMO Uma Canggu is the perfect place to recharge and recalibrate your fitness regime, you’ll leave feeling renewed and ready to continue building on all you have achieved during your stay.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com ) offers 7 nights at COMO Uma Canggu from £770 pp. Price includes full board, return private transfers and a wellness programme.
June: Detox and Relax at Pine Cliffs, Portugal
Lean into the lightness of being at the luxurious Pine Cliffs resort in Portugal with a detoxifying yoga retreat over a long weekend in June. From sound healing to breathing and meditation classes to nutritional workshops and lymphatic drainage massage, you’ll leave feeling cleansed in both body and mind. Enjoy unlimited use of the fully equipped gym, sauna, and Jacuzzis as well as mouthwatering food at one of the resorts nine restaurants. Return home haven’t learnt more about yourself, stronger and fully recharged for whatever modern life throws at you!
July: Destress at Park Iglis, Austria
Improving your gut health is the key to promoting weight loss and overall health, on this de-stress retreat you’ll learn how to combat stress and prevent burnout using the popular and effective Mayr principles. Take part in craniosacral therapy and coaching sessions complimented by metabolic detox baths and massages that will release tensions and restore wellbeing to all areas of the body. Leave this leading Medi-spa resort feeling primed to reach your full potential through increased productivity and a revived positive mental attitude.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Park Iglis starting from £2,955pp. Price includes full board, transfers and a wellness programme.
August: Make the Most of the Cornish Sun at Workout Away, UK
With summer in the UK at its peak, August is the best time to embark on an active fitness retreat on the Cornish coastline. Situated at the stunning St Michael’s Resort in Falmouth, you’ll enjoy a stimulating mix of fitness activities from surfing to HIIT and yoga. After a productive day of training, indulge in the hydrothermal spa or with a relaxing massage and Cornish salt steam room session. Not only are you guaranteed to boost your health, but you’ll also make new like-minded friends on this group retreat, supporting each other from day one!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 4 nights at Workout Away Cornwall starting from £1,365 pp. Price includes half board, return private transfers and a wellness programme.
September: Take a Hike at Palacio Estoril, Portugal
Immerse yourself in nature, healing, and hiking at the five star Palacio Estoril Golf and Spa Hotel, located just 20 minutes away from Lisbon. Discover a more holistic way of living as you hike stunning trails complete with endless views, wild beaches and historical sites of significance along the way, accompanied by an energy healer and an
experienced local guide. Soothe the senses and release muscle tension after a long day of hiking through mystical forests at the Banyan Tree Spa with a deep tissue full body massage and complimentary access to the gym and dynamic pools.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 2 nights at Palacio Estoril starting from £697pp. Price includes breakfast, transfers and a wellness programme.
October: Get Gut-Healthy at SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain
Learn new healthy eating habits and restore the balance and proper function to your digestive system on this tailored retreat at the premier medical wellness resort that is SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante. Natural therapies, medical treatments and a personalized exercise & nutrition plan all come together to help your cleanse and purify your body leaving you feeling reinvigorated from the inside out. This comprehensive retreat leaves no stone unturned, and you’ll leave knowing exactly what you need to do in order to maintain a healthy gut going forward.
November: Enjoy Luxury Caribbean Life at Melia Punta Cana Beach, Dominican Republic
Whether it’s paddle boarding, getting out on your bike, perfect your yoga form or just enjoying a wild swim, Melia Punta Cana Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a slice of luxury island life! Situated on the idyllic Bavaro beachfront, you’ll connect mind, body and soul through fitness activities, holistic spa treatments and leisure activities such as golfing and kayaking on this adults-only, all-inclusive wellness retreat in the Dominican Republic. You won’t regret swapping the biting cold for this tropical island retreat that caters for every wellness need!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com ) offers 7 nights at Melia Punta Cana Beach from £715 pp. Price includes all inclusive board and a wellness programme.
December: Hit the Slopes at Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, Italy
Renowned for skiing in the winter months, a visit to Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti, lying in the eastern section of the northern Italian Alps, is a must during the festive period. When you’re not making the most of the slopes at this stunning World Heritage Site, relax with Ayurveda treatments to maintain health, reduce stress, and improve flexibility, strength, and stamina. Escape to this luxurious winter paradise complete with fine dining and return feeling utterly refreshed for all that 2023 will bring!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com ) offers 6 nights at Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti from £1,731pp, price includes breakfast and return transfers as well as a wellness programme.
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