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indulgent: Body and Soul

a great way to relax and get pampered...

The pressure of everyday living has never been greater than it is today. Up to 40% of working days lost are thought to be due to mental health problems. So it’s not surprising that many of us feel tired, stressed out and would love to just to forget about everything and escape for a while from the worries of the world. There are now a number of specialist companies offering holiday ideas to help you to do just that. Taking a health spa break, whether that be for a day, a weekend or even a longer holiday, is a great way to relax and get pampered. Top health farms are full of activities, from fitness classes to gym facilities, beauty treatments and therapies. Yoga holidays are another great way to cast off your stresses and unwind. There are also companies offering holistic therapy holidays including various types of massage, reiki and reflexology as well as life coaching and personal development.



Where to go?

UK

Many hotels in the UK offer spa breaks for weekends or longer. Depending on your choice of venue, Spa breaks can be combined with other activities such as golf in Scotland, walking in The Lake District or water sports in Cornwall. If you are interested in a yoga break, the beauty and majesty of the mountains in Snowdonia is a great place to enhance the experience. Throughout the UK, there are a number of holistic retreats, where you can escape from everyday life and sample different activities and therapies or do nothing but simply reflect on life.

Europe

Thermal Spring Spas which have an on-site source of natural mineral or thermal water can be experienced in many European locations including Hungary, Italy Spain and France. Ayurveda began in India and is the oldest known health system in the world. You can give it a try at spas in Malta or Germany. If relaxation and pampering is what you crave these are on offer in Greece and Switzerland. Yoga breaks in beautiful coastal or mountain locations are on offer throughout Europe including Greece, Spain and France.

And Beyond

Tunisia is the perfect destination to combine sightseeing and experience a different culture while enjoying a relaxing thalassotherapy programme or spa treatments. Whistler in Canada has a number of top class hotel spas. Why not combine your skiing holiday with a little pampering – you may need it after a day on the slopes. Practice yoga in beautiful of Barbados or go back to yoga’s roots in India for a spiritual retreat. Spa breaks focussing on body detox, weight loss and anti-ageing are also available in many worldwide locations.


 


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