Cyprus

It’s time to start setting healthy goals for 2021, and exercise need not be a chore with activities like hiking, biking, surfing and triathlons on offer, whether it’s alone, with a partner, or with the whole family, you can lay the foundations for a healthy new year with these invigorating fitness holidays for 2021. From hiking magnificent volcanoes in the Galapagos Islands and training for triathlons in Thailand, to personal training in the Mediterranean and family fitness activities, there’s a healthy break for everyone to kickstart their fitness journey.

When juggling work and family life, finding the best family holiday to suit your needs can be an arduous task. So, let us make your search a little easier as we share with you the ultimate guide to the best family friendly summer holidays. From PADI diving in St. Lucia to wakeboarding in Greece, if you’re on the hunt for ways to get your family more active this summer, look no further. Create a summer of blissful memories as you embark on a fun-filled activity holiday that is sure to provide your family with endless entertainment and maybe even some long-lasting lifestyle changes.

Timmis Kambanellis

Timmis is the fitness expert at the award-winning Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. He studied kinesiotherapy (which is the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals) in Thessaloniki. Discovering a passion Timmis then went on to specialize in Fitness and Personal Training at the North Academy of Fitness. Timmis has since gone on to receive accolades from Spa and Wellness specialists and has a successful morning TV slot on the Cyprus national network.

Tell us about the resort – what makes Aphrodite Hills special?  

Just a 15-minute drive from Paphos located on a plateau overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is the luxury 5-star Aphrodite Hills.  A golf course surrounds the resort which provides unspoilt sea views and creates a real feeling of open space which I found immediately calming and relaxing. 

As a tennis enthusiast, I was delighted when I went on the Tennis Academy holiday at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. I really managed to develop and improve my technique with the help of professional coaching every day.

Autumn wellness holidays have now got the green light from the UK Government thanks to their latest travel update on Friday 17th September which simplifies travel for the doubly vaccinated. The new rules coming into place on October 4th sees the combination of the green and amber lists and the waiving of pre-departure PCR tests for those that have had two shots of the COVID-19 vaccines – doubly-vaccinated travellers will now only be required to take a lateral flow test before returning to the UK. This welcome news gives travellers the confidence to book a much-needed wellness retreat to replenish and refresh after the last 18 months of complicated and expensive barriers to travel.  

Explore the incredible blue waters and magnificent mountains of the Mediterranean with a wellness spa retreat in Cyprus. The year-long sunshine provides the perfect setting for a well-earned escape from anxieties and stress, giving you a chance to put your feet up and settle into a pampered paradise. With locally grown produce, traditional Mediterranean dishes and an array of exciting international cuisines you have plenty of culinary delights to choose from, and combined with the fantastic views and luxury treatments, you’re sure to have an unforgettable spa holiday. 

Societies’ reliance on fossil fuels has captured peoples’ attention as heating oceans, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels, are making their way into the daily news. Here at Health and Fitness Travel, we take this issue as a serious matter and are proud to connect you with eco-friendly retreats whilst providing a few simple tips to achieve an eco-friendly holiday.