Where to Go in 2014: Your Healthy Holiday Guide

Undecided about where you want to escape to on your next healthy holiday? We present our month by month guide to the best health and fitness holidays in 2014, from luxury spa safaris in South Africa to surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica. Be inspired by our recommendations of where to go; whether you'd prefer to get an adrenaline burst skiing down the Swiss slopes, indulge yourself with spa treatments in Thailand or get fit in Croatia, discover our recommended healthy holidays for 2014.

January: Detox and Get Fit

February: Escape on a Winter Alpine Wellness Getaway

Switzerland: The Alpina Gstaad

Escape the February blues and jet off to the Swiss Alps for a well-needed adrenaline burst and a complete health overhaul. Have fun swooping down the slopes and get fit at the same time on our Ski winter wellness holiday, then return to your luxury Alpine Wellness Retreat, nestled in stunning surroundings, to unwind with health programmes ranging from detox to Ayurveda retreats. You can also enjoy a variety of group classes from Ashtanga yoga to functional circuit training, Pilates and walking meditation, combined with spa treatments and personalised activities like Alpine nature training on our exclusive Fusion Fitness programme.

Average February temperature: -2.1 °C (28.2 °F)

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March: Play Sports Like a Pro

Thailand: Thanyapura 

Jet off to the warmth and idyllic beauty of Thailand, and get the beach body you want on this active sports holiday. Thanyapura offers world-class sports facilities and fitness coaches, so you can up your game at this haven for fitness and sports fanatics. Boasting truly world-class facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, a state of the art fitness centre and full-size football pitches, alongside a variety of fitness classes including everything from Muay Thai boxing to water polo, you're sure to have fun no matter what your sport of choice is. Train alongside international Olympic teams that regularly use the retreat for results like no other!

Average March temperature: 27.5 °C (81.5 °F)

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April: Get into Shape with Yoga and Surfing

May: Re-energise in the Mountains

Mexico: Rancho La Puerta

Work on your fitness amid the colourful hills of the Baja California region at Rancho La Puerta. Where better to empower your true self than at a ranch which encourages integrative wellness for women and men of all ages and fitness levels? With exhilarating options from Zumba to mountain hiking, delicious organic cuisine and an amazing spa focused on natural treatments, this mountain paradise has options for anyone looking for a healthy escape and makes the perfect fitness holiday for reaching your health and fitness goals.

Average May temperature: 24.5 °C (76.1 °F)

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June: Fitness Fun in the Sun

Ibiza: 38 Degrees North 

Get in shape and bask in the warmth of Ibiza in June on our Fusion Fitness holiday with 38 Degrees North at Aguas de Ibiza. You can choose your preferred daily activities to enhance your health whether that includes power walking, kickboxing, coastal running and a dance lesson or strength training, yoga and guided meditation and then relax with your choice of spa treatments. After a healthy stay at this beautiful resort, you are sure to return feeling fit and rejuvenated.

Average June temperature: 22 °C (72 °F)

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July: Rejuvenate on a spa and well-being break

Greece: Porto Elounda

Make the most of the summer holidays and treat yourself to a healthy Mediterranean escape on the island of Crete. Take a well-earned break and relax with a Sense of Spa programme at the award-winning Six Senses Spa at Porto Elounda. Enjoy a combination of holistic therapies and vibrant spa treatments to help you re-charge and take in the beautiful view, or train in the sun on our exclusive Fusion Fitness Holiday.There are plenty of wellness activities to enjoy including water aerobics and oriental dancing, as well as a range of fantastic dining options, so you'll be spoilt for choice in many ways.

Average July temperature: 26 °C (79 °F)

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August: Find your Body's Natural Harmony

France: La Clairiere

Get relief from the heat and take the time to experience the holistic well-being programmes at La Clairiere, located in the beautiful Alsace Mountains. Calm your mind with a variety of holistic classes to include yoga, Pilates, meditation, Qi Gong and Aqua biking. With opportunities to take walks in the surrounding forest; experience effective spa and ayurvedic treatments, enjoy organic cuisine and participate in wellness programmes from weight loss to de-stress, this is the perfect high-altitude healthy break. Take advantage of this location's cool climate and natural splendour for a trip you won't forget.

Average August temperature: 18 °C ( 64 °F)

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A relaxing treatment at Porto Elounda

September: Refocus on Your Fitness Goals

October: Escape on an Adventure Mountain Spa Holiday

November: A Chic Jungle Retreat for Surf, Yoga and Spa

December: Escape the Cold and Recharge

South Africa: Karkloof Safari Spa

Trade in the cold for a sunny safari spa adventure at Karkloof Spa, a luxury eco-lodge in South Africa where you can enjoy unlimited spa treatments during your stay. Set on a 3,500 hectare private game reserve, teeming with wildlife and cinematic scenes, you will have the chance to spot animals from the moment you arrive. With an amazing spa; a number of exotic organic treatments and signature spa journeys; and the chance to explore the surrounding reserve on foot or by bike, this adventurous and luxury spa holiday will ensure you renew in time for the New Year.

Average December temperature: 29°C (17°F)

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