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Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean lounging by the pool all week and watching all of your hard training back at home go to waste. There are so many fun and effective ways to keep entertained and boost your fitness on holiday; from joining in with a variety of fitness classes to rediscover your favourite sport and stretching your legs on a trek, as you explore your surroundings. With our tailor-made fitness holidays allowing you to mix and match your favourite activities, depending on what you fancy each day, we’ve rounded up a little inspiration with our top 10 ways to boost fitness on holiday.

Dive beneath the surface of some of the world’s most beautiful oceans on a luxury scuba diving holiday, as you discover vibrant coral reefs and come face-to-face with a rich array of marine life. Set sail for the white sandy beaches and dazzling waters of the Maldives, where marine encounters include diving with whale sharks and manta rays, or holiday in Jamaica, to experience a real taste of the Caribbean and discover turtles, sting-rays and seahorses. 

With a range of luxury diving holidays in stunning destinations world-wide you can hand-pick your healthy holiday through our tailor-made programmes. Unwind in luxurious surroundings with indulgent spa treatments and well-being activities, from yoga and Pilates to cycling and personal training. Find your dream escape with our hand-picked selection of the world’s best scuba diving holidays to feel inspired to delve beneath the surface and discover something new.

Parrot Cay: COMO Parrot Cay

Explore the colourful reefs at COMO Parrot Cay

Seek adventure in tropical climes as you discover a variety of exotic marine life at this luxury wellness retreat in Parrot Cay. Ease into the new day with sunrise yoga and transfer the calming breathing practices processes into your diving training as you explore the underwater world with a professional divers. After coming face-to-face with rich coral reefs and beautiful fish, unwind with an evening of sunset meditation and calming breathing practices. A beautiful destination for relaxing spa holiday, rejuvenate with holistic spa treatments before waking early the next morning for a sunrise paddleboard.

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Maldives: COMO Maalifushi

Dive with an array of marine life at COMO Maalifushi

Discover the beauty of Thaa Atoll and delve into this world-renowned diving destination on a healthy holiday perfect for water enthusiasts. Surrounded by soft, white sands and sparkling azure waters, whale sharks Manta Rays and beautiful schools of colourful fish can be seen around the retreat’s island on your daily diving trips. Ideal for a yoga holiday, take part in yoga classes to calm both body and mind before delving into the awe-inspiring underwater world of the Maldives. Return to the surface and make a splash with a surfing before unwinding in luxurious spa facilities.

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St Lucia: BodyHoliday (All-inclusive) at BodyHoliday

Discover the underwater world at BodyHoliday (All-inclusive) at BodyHoliday

Whisk yourself away to this stunning secluded retreat on St Lucia's crescent, rounded coastline for an incredible variety of water-sports. Explore the beauty of this underwater world whilst diving through the depths of the Caribbean to spot sting-rays, turtles, blue marlin and seahorses. A great destination for a water sports holiday, keep active in the water with everything from water skiing to windsurfing and kayaking, before ending the day with a sunset cruise and candle-lit dinner under the stars. Work up a sweat back on dry land with group fitness classes, from salsa dancing to yoga and bootcamp to HIIT.

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Bali: Wellness Tours - Bali

Dive as a group at Wellness Tours - Bali

Escape to the Bali’s coastline to immerse yourself on a wellness tour that offers opportunities perfect for diving enthusiasts and beginners alike. Benefit from expert training with diving instructors in some of Bali’s top diving sites and easy access to an impressive house reef. Explore the coral reefs and wreck dive spots of these tropical waters and discover the rich array of marine life, including lion fish, barracudas and large grouper. A beautiful destination for a spa holiday, rejuvenate after an active day with a Balinese massage, before tantalising your taste-buds with a delicious fusion of Indonesian and international dishes.

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Portugal: Galo Resort

Let the PADI instructors take you to secret destinations at Galo Resort 

For an unforgettable diving experience within Europe, retreat to the sun soaked coastline of Madeira. Swim alongside barracudas, manta rays, and the occasional inquisitive seal with professional PADI dive instructors who will guide you through the protected house reef, with perfect year round diving conditions. After a day spent discovering the depths of the ocean, explore your surroundings on land with a range of activities, from triathlon training to mountain biking and trail running to golf lessons. A great destination for a fitness holiday, break a sweat with group fitness classes, including spinning and Pilates, before reviving with a holistic Ayurveda spa treatment.

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Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect diving holiday.

We all look forward to a much-anticipated dip in the swimming pool on holiday or snorkel in the sea, but do we ever take into account the rewarding effects it has on our bodies? For many of us, swimming is more of a hobby rather than exercise and a quick swim can be an excellent way to unwind and de-stress or cool-off on a hot day. But few people actually consider the positive outcome it can bring about for our health. With some of these tips, why not try and make your next trip to the retreats pool or the beach a more beneficial one?