Romantic Retreats

Looking for a couples’ escape that offers more than just a fly and flop vacation? We went to Health and Fitness Travel, specialists in wellness vacations worldwide, for their best wellness-giving getaways to help you rediscover romance while focusing on your health and well-being.

From an active couples’ retreat in sun-soaked Thailand to an unforgettable pampering experience amongst exciting wildlife in South Africa, fill your love bubble with blissful harmony at one of these perfect-for-two wellness retreats.

BEST FOR SPA & ROMANCE, THAILAND: AMATARA CONNECT

For couples looking for a romantic escape, this luxury destination spa boasts sweeping views across the Andaman Sea on the paradise island of Phuket in Thailand. Focusing on strengthening your connection through a series of healing arts and activities, take part in a workshop where you will learn to massage each other and use touch to increase your bond. Tune in to each other during shared cooking classes, fitness sessions and additional spa treatments with a Thai and Ayurvedic influence to enliven the body and return home a healthier and happier couple.

BEST FOR SPORTS & FITNESS, THAILAND: THANYAPURA

If you’re an active duo, banish the boredom of too many lazy beach days for a sports and fitness vacation on the idyllic Thai island of Phuket. With world-class aquatic, tennis and triathlon facilities, you and your loved one can train like athletes. Boasting some of the world’s top sports and fitness coaches, reach your health and fitness goals together with expert sports performance training. Keep active with cardio tennis and TRX suspension training before reviving with an expert sports massage or a dip in the 50m Olympic swimming pool.

BEST FOR MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION, MALAYSIA: THE BANJARAN HOTSPRINGS RETREAT

Secluded and luxurious, The Banjaran Hotspring is a true sanctuary of wellness for couples looking for a tranquil escape. Find yourself in awe of your surroundings with towering limestone hills and lush forests bordering the retreat. Whatever health and fitness pursuits you may have, The Banjaran has you covered. Join a morning yoga class on a wooden deck by the geothermally heated pool before springing into action on a jungle boot camp session. Unwind with a variety of holistic treatments, combining Traditional Chinese medicine, Malay Ramuan and Ayurveda, and indulge in a delectable healthy fare that will satisfy all taste buds.

BEST FOR HIGH-END WELL- NESS ADVENTURES, NEW ZEALAND: ARO HA

For newlyweds who can’t get enough of the great outdoors, reconnect with nature during an adventurous couples’ retreat in New Zealand. Embrace this stunning setting as you embark on breath-taking sub-alpine hikes to world heritage sites, practice yoga overlooking the beautiful Lake Wakatipu and support each other during TRX strength training in incredible eco-friendly studios. Take the time to unwind during daily meditation sessions and therapeutic massages before enjoying nutritious and delicious organic cuisine, harvested from the onsite gardens.

BEST FOR BACK-TO-NATURE LUXURY, SRI LANKA: SANTANI RE-BALANCING BLISS

For the ultimate in luxury romance, treat yourselves to an unforgettable wellness spa experience along the verdant hills of Sri Lanka. Indulge with soul-lifting treatments for a transformative reboot and build internal strength with a range of activities to boost fitness levels and enhance physical endurance. Reconnect with each other and reach a new level of consciousness for a truly bespoke wellness experience. Recalibrate from head-to-toe with group yoga, guided hikes and a calming dip in the salt-water pools for the ultimate couple’s getaway.

BEST FOR WATERSPORTS, MALDIVES: COMO MAALIFUSHI

Fall in love with the Maldives even more on the luxury wellness paradise of COMO Maalifushi. This boutique resort is an aquatic wonderland suitable for couples wanting to take part in water sports activities like snorkelling, scuba diving and surfing. Back at the retreat, indulge in revitalizing holistic spa treatments from their signature COMO Shambhala massage to purifying facial treatments. All meals are included for the ultimate healthy vacation to relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

BEST FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE CELEBRATIONS, SOUTH AFRICA: KARKLOOF SAFARI SPA

The couple that travels together, stays together – right? Well, this year, up your travel game with a long-haul spa break to Karkloof Safari Spa in South Africa. A one-of-a-kind romantic oasis awaits you, with an added adventurous element of astonishing wildlife surrounding the resort. Relax together at the award-winning spa and indulge in a wide range of exotic spa treatments from uplifting grapefruit facials to black pepper scrubs. After a fruitful cleanse, discover the jewels of the African jungle with a fascinating Safari game drive, for memories that will last a lifetime.

Health and Fitness Travel is a global luxury wellness travel company that originated in the UK in 2010 and is committed to providing healthy vacations that enhance and change lives. Health and Fitness Travel offers clients a tailor-made seamless service with the very best health and fitness vacations, handpicked by its expert team, together with exclusive and added-value packages with the best deals. As leading specialists, Health and Fitness Travel have also created their own healthy vacation collections in various destinations, which include Fusion Fitness and Discover Recover, offering clients the best value experience.

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