Focus on your health goals
Disconnecting from your everyday life and finding the inspiration you need to reach your goals is vital. Whether they are weight loss, fitness, mindfulness or simply a reset for your everyday habits, it’s much easier to start when you are away from your daily routine. This opportunity to start fresh is priceless, and hard to do when you have the distractions of your everyday routine.
Change your food habits
Most wellness escapes will offer healthy choices with gourmet flair. Trying new foods is one of my favorite parts of vacationing but trying ones that have a positive impact on your health is even better. Cooking classes, learning how to shop and finding new ways to look at and experience foods can be part of your journey.
Explore new ways to get into shape
Most wellness escapes will offer healthy choices with gourmet flair. Trying new foods is one of my favorite parts of vacationing but trying ones that have a positive impact on your health is even better. Cooking classes, learning how to shop and finding new ways to look at and experience foods can be part of your journey.
Heal with nature
Wellness Resorts are usually located in beautiful, intimate destinations. This gives you the chance to reconnect with nature. Whether they are in the mountains, or desert or along the ocean, you can find a resort that will fit your persona and put you in the perfect mindset for a tranquil getaway. Simply being in nature can make for a better day.
Find your perfect sleep
Another benefit from getting away from your daily grind is rediscovering sleep. Americans are consistently losing sleep due to a variety of reasons. Most wellness resorts also understand the importance of sleep and cater to that. Rooms are designed to be tranquil and many resorts offer meditation and aromatherapy to help you sleep better and even let you pick what kind of pillow you want. Doesn’t that sound dreamy?
De-stress for success
Stress can have a negative impact on your health - from heart issues, to stomach trouble, to high blood pressure to inflammation and diabetes. Relaxation is key to your well-being. A wellness vacation allows you to take the time to get pampered, and find new ways to center yourself which will not only lower stress, but also teach you ways to help you manage stress in the future.
Wellness Resorts - Something for EVERYONE - really!
Here are some of the tops spa and wellness resorts around the world people are talking about.
Body Holiday - St Lucia
Body Holiday - St LuciaThis Wellness Center supports the four pillars: exercise, diet, restorative beauty, and relaxation. With 18 acres of tropical gardens and a beach, this all-inclusive family resort features a picturesque environment perfect for soaking in all the bliss Mother Nature has to offer. Here, you are encouraged to do as much or as little as you like. Choose from the endless list of activities on land and sea–from yoga sessions and fitness classes, scuba diving, sailing, tennis and golf to more exotic adventures including biking the coastline, hiking the mountains or abseiling a river gorge or just enjoy daily wellness treatment which is included with your stay.
Fivelements Retreat Bali
Fivelements Retreat BaliNestled on the banks of the Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat Bali is an award-winning eco-conscious wellness retreat deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Bali, making it a peaceful sanctuary to embrace authentic Balinese Healing, Plant-based Cuisine and Sacred Arts. At this beautiful resort, guests enjoy holistic Balinese-inspired therapies administered by traditional Balinese healers using ancient wisdoms passed down through generations. The property also features tropical ponds and lush gardens where guests can enjoy transformational retreats by themselves, with a partner or in a group setting.
Sanará - Tulum, Mexico
Sanará - Tulum, MexicoSanará meaning, ‘you will heal’, is a barefoot luxury hotel on Tulum Beach, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Feel the warmth of the pristine white sand between your toes as you weave between their beach garden sanctuaries, world-class Wellness Center, ocean-front Yoga studio and highly acclaimed conscious kitchen, the Real Coconut. Your stay at Sanará will offer you a conscious setting on Tulum beach where you can rest and recharge barefoot in harmony with nature.
Miraval - Austin, Texas
Miraval - Austin, TexasEnjoy luxury lodging, unlimited hiking, group fitness classes, meditation, and yoga, spa services as well as farm-to-table meals. This is a place where you can play with your shadow, participate in a moon dance ritual, paint a horse (yes, you read that correctly), practice some floating meditation, TexZen Yoga and learn how to cook healthy and flavorful food. Single and multi-day packages are both available. The best part? - You get to choose your own journey.
Wellness travel is not one size fits all. It can be relaxing, re-energizing or about finding balance. You can enjoy it by yourself, with someone special in your life, with friends or your family. Whatever you choose, wellness travel will benefit you and you will return better than when you left - I guarantee it!