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We’re all aware of the term ‘wellness’ - a 21st Century buzzword that has evolved into a multi-billion industry. We share the 10 key developments that have emerged over the years, from eco-friendly tourism to digital detox retreats, and what the future holds for the world of wellness and wellness holidays.

Health and Fitness Travel congratulates all the winners of the 2015 Spafinder Wellness Travel Awards, honoring the top spas, hotels, resorts and retreats around the globe. Voted by over 10,000 consumers worldwide, we are delighted to see three of our partners on the Crystal Awards listing, holding the title of the best properties offeringwellness holidays on six continents.

Join us in congratulating the winners of The 2019 Condé Nast Traveler Spa Awards as well as the best hotels and resorts that made their 2019 Gold List. Renowned worldwide for recognising the best of the best in the travel industry, we are delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive the accolades they deserve.

The mobile application industry has become increasingly popular as more and more of us are incorporating apps into our daily lives. The health and fitness industry has benefitted from this trend, and now a huge range of wellness apps are available designed to help us get stronger, lose weight, eat better and lead a healthier lifestyle. We looked at the most popular apps in health and fitness from run trackers using Nike+Running to calorie counters like MyFitnessPal. We chose 8 of the best mobile apps suitable for a healthy holiday and better yet, most of them are free to download and enjoy!

Amanpuri expansion reveals new Holistic Wellness Centre to provide dedicated health and fitness services. 

Absolute Sanctuary, Thailand’s Premier Detox & Yoga retreat has collaborated with Absolute Pilates, to introduce Pilates group reformer classes and Pilates reformer bootcamp holidays at their boutique resort in Koh Samui.

With the fit and active 'baby-boomer' generation now reaching 65 years plus, they are making a big impact on the health and fitness travel sector and it's set to continue. More than 10 million people alive today will live to be more than 100 years old. The older generation are seeking holiday destinations which encourage more physical and mental activity. Having that spending power to go on holiday, baby boomers consider holidays no longer an indulgence but a necessity of life for their well-being.

We are delighted to announce that once again we have been nominated for “Best Special Interest Holiday Company” by the British Travels Awards. Please vote for us here.

At Health and Fitness Travel we strive to deliver tailor-made healthy holidays to luxurious destinations from across the globe, ranging from yoga retreats in India, fitness holidays in the Caribbean and spa breaks in Spain.

Last night, Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London. At this prestigious event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane, Como Shambhala Estate in Bali was awarded the honour of the Best Destination Spa 2013 in the world! Condé Nast Traveller was clearly impressed with this luxury wellness resort's amazing range of daily spa treatments, holistic activities and world-class facilities.

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see three of our healthy holidays receive awards.

Health and Fitness Travel attended the annual Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards in London last night at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel. These prestigious awards are renowned for recognising the best spa holidays from all over the world and we were delighted to see four of our healthy holidays receive awards.

According to a new report published today by the respected medical journal Lancet, a lack of exercise can cause more deaths than smoking. The report said that physical inactivity in approximately one third of adults causes around 5.3 million premature deaths a year, which is more than the 5.1 million deaths that smoking causes. This comes as quite a wake-up call to those leading sedentary lifestyles and proves how important an active and healthy lifestyle is to increase your longevity.

Health and fitness, the newest growing trend still yet evolving in travel with more people ditching the traditional fly and flop for the more active and healthy holiday, didn't just start a few years ago.  Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona kick started the wellness revolution in 1979.

‘The early bird catches the worm’, as the old adage goes. And it certainly rings true when it comes to booking holidays, with guaranteed availability and substantial savings to be made on both accommodation and flights when booking in advance. Forward planning is essential when it comes to securing the best offers and availability for your holiday. Not only will you save with early booking discount offers, but as every savvy holidaymaker knows, booking flights well in advance is a sure-fire way to save money.

Looking to rekindle your romance this season of hearts? Embark on an exclusive couples retreat at REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, a luxurious romantic haven set amidst the breezy hills of Nusa Dua in southern Bali. This 6-day retreat will be held 10 to 16 February and will be hosted by French psychoanalyst and couple therapist, Cécilia Commo.

We are excited to announce that Chiva Som will be open and welcoming guests earlier than expected on 15^th of October 2019

Britons planning a fitness holiday has doubled in the past year according to new research published by Travelex. Britons are ditching their typical fly-and-flop holidays for fitness retreats; with one in three people wanting to ‘tone up’ on holiday and nearly one quarter looking to lose weight. Health and Fitness Travel has supported these findings through our own research, which revealed that staying active on holiday is now important to 82 percent of people.

Kick-start your fitness with a healthy change of pace on an active break in stunning luxury wellness destinations world-wide. Sneak a peek at our insightful infographic and feel inspired to shake-up your fitness regime with a variety of sports and activities. Choose from cardio boosting cycling and running in Thailand’s lush tropical landscapes, to mind and body strengthening yoga and Pilates on the pristine shores of Mauritius. Get in touch with one of our travel specialists to tailor-make your perfect Fusion Fitness holiday.