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Offering an educational escape away from the stuff confines of classrooms, we round up our 10 best healthy learning holidays offering an education in wellness. From mastering stand-up paddle boarding upon the azure waters of Ibiza, to learning how to manage stress in the tranquillity of India’s Himalayas, these healthy escapes offer the opportunity to learn a new skill that will enhance your life long after your holiday tan has faded.

Keep up with the kids and return a youthful lease of life to your body on an action-packed family holiday that guarantees fun for the whole family. From surfing in Morocco, to snorkelling in the Maldives and sailing in Lake Garda, get ready to be inspired with 10 of the best activity and sporting holidays for all the family.

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your fitness levels and tone up, hit the waves and learn to surf in destinations from Morocco to Costa Rica. A fun-filled way to lose weight; burn as many as 400 calories in an hour on the water, whilst simultaneously improving your balance, co-ordination and body strength for a fitness holiday with a difference.

Swap the Easter bunny for an activity packed family holiday and create memories that will last long after the chocolate has gone. Whether horse riding in Portugal or surfing in Morocco, burn off youthful energy as we share 5 great healthy Easter holiday guaranteed to return the whole family home wreathed in smiles.

Make the most of your time off and learn a new skill whilst you relax and unwind on one of our learning holidays.  Whether you’re a budding yogi, a keen swimmer, a hopeful diver or an aspiring surfer the following holidays are sure to provide you with the tools and guidance you need to kickstart, and maybe even master, your new skill. With excellent wellness facilities, stunning surroundings and a wide array of fitness and holistic activities to take part it, these resorts make sure there’s plenty for you to be getting on with when you’re not practicing your chosen skill. So, what are you waiting for? Here are our top 7 inspirational learning holidays.

In our modern-day environments stress, anxiety and poor health are having increasingly damaging effects on our lives. For a drastic change in lifestyle and complete boost in vitality, a surfing holiday is one of the best things you can do for your body, mind and soul. With an enriching and calming effect, surfing de-stresses, clears minds, and promotes feelings of peace and a sense of awareness with the world and your surroundings.

In our modern-day environments stress, anxiety and poor health are having increasingly damaging effects on our lives. For a drastic change in lifestyle and complete boost in vitality, a surfing holiday is one of the best things you can do for your body, mind and soul. With an enriching and calming effect, surfing de-stresses, clears minds, and promotes feelings of peace and a sense of awareness with the world and your surroundings.

Surfing is on many people’s bucket list, as it’s one of the most wonderful ways to relax, meet great people, and work out. This beautiful sport, however, isn’t something people just “pick up”, but a challenge. There’s a lot of preparation to do and things to learn in order to familiarize yourself with the surfing board. A beginner is expected to put in some work and stay motivated, because your first attempts will literally be just attempts. Nobody ever jumped on a surfboard and succeeded at riding a big wave.

Our Insider Interview series sees us speak to one of the team at one of the many retreats we have the privilege of working with and sending clients to. Here we speak to Tom Benzaquen of Paradis Plage, the eco surf and yoga retreat based in Taghazout, Morocco.

Get a much needed healthy break this Easter with our top travel offers in luxurious destinations around the world. Catch these special added value deals including discounts and complimentary nights to up your healthy holiday experience. Combine a carefree surf life with yoga and meditation or simply unwind and get away from the stresses of everyday life with a spa destination retreat. Book your healthy holiday now while our exclusive offers last.

Start your New Year the right way by jetting off to an exotic destination on one of our healthy holidays. From a yoga, spa and surfing holiday in Morocco, to a detox holiday in Oman; you’ll be able to keep active and boost your fitness levels on one of our tailor-made healthy holidays over the New Year, while your body reaps the rewards. Alternatively, if you’re simply looking to improve your health, why not try a weight loss holiday in India or a detox holiday in Oman to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul? All of our healthy holidays feature luxury spas complete with a range of therapeutic treatments and expert wellness therapists to ensure you’re able to relax and unwind on your New Year wellness getaway.

Not just for the classroom and certainly not just for the children, learning is a rewarding pursuit we can all benefit from throughout our lives. Our learning holidays are ideal for families looking to encourage an active lifestyle and enjoy cultural adventures together. Offering so much more than a stagnant family holiday of hours spent lying on the beach; use your valuable family holiday time to learn new skills as a family. From horse riding in coastal Croatia to yoga classes in tropical St Lucia, discover new passions or develop existing skills on our healthy family holidays.

Bali has long been a top destination for Australian travellers and has truly become a well-being paradise for many. So, in honour of this, we have rounded up the top 10 health retreats in Bali.

From lush jungles to pristine coastlines and majestic lava formed cliffs, it’s no surprise Bali is called the Island of the Gods. Its unique landscape combined with an enduring culture makes it an idyllic destination for healing, pampering and self-discovery.

If the thought of lying by the pool for days on end as a solo traveller fills you with a fear of boredom, our top 5 singles activity holidays offer the perfect solution. From surfing to yoga singles holidays; with a vast array of friendly group activities, classes, and group tables at meal times, travelling single no longer means travelling alone.

A yogic enthusiast or an avid surfer need look no further for the right travel adventure than our recommended luxury yoga and surfing destinations, where you can practice your board skills or combine a love of both exercises in a warm, tranquil climate. There is no need to choose when you travel for a yoga and surfing holiday, with the best yoga and surf holidays offering the chance to strengthen your core by striking each yogic pose on a paddleboard floating on tropical blue waters.

So, that glorious tax refund is finally in your hands. Congratulations! Tempting as it may seem, splurging frivolously on something random may not be the best option there is. There are many smart ways to spend your refund money—pay off a debt, invest, start a business or save it for the rainy days; the choice is yours really. But never has it been a better time to do something just for you. They say that money can’t buy happiness, but science validates that spending your time and money on experiences (not things) can indeed make you happier. According to Kumar and Thomas Gilovich, professors of psychology, “People are more inclined to talk about their experiences than about their material purchases, and they derive more happiness from doing so”. Traveling on an off the beaten track adventure or on a relaxing luxury break either by yourself or with the people you love trumps over any purchase you make in a shopping centre any day. "Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods," says Gilovich.