Think exotic healthy holidays are reserved for the jetset? Think again. Co-Founder of The Healthy Holiday Company, Kathryn Brierley, shares five of her favourite great value wellbeing escapes
UNDER £700
Sianji, Turkey
Located on the edge of the turquoise Mediterranean, overlooking a tranquil bay just 15 miles along the coast from bustling Bodrum, Sianji Wellbeing Resort is ideal for health-lovers after a cheap and chic getaway; with a host of complimentary activities included in the price. Mornings can be spent taking part in yoga and Pilates before heading to the gym for a fitness top-up, playing a spot of tennis or visiting the beach for kayaking, sailing and windsurfing- all complimentary. Afternoons are best spent relaxing on private beaches, taking a dip in one of five swimming pools or pampering with luxurious spa treatments in shaded beachside cabanas. The uber health-conscious can even opt for a tailor made juice detox. Retire to elegant suites each evening- with spacious balconies and sweeping sea views.
7 nights available from £640 pp based on two sharing a King Suite on a B&B basis, including return flights, private airport transfers and a comprehensive programme of fitness and wellbeing classes. Click here to find out more
Paradis Plage, Morocco
Sun seekers needing a healthy top up should head to Paradis Plage, set just an hour north of popular Agadir in Morocco. The relaxed resort offers a combination of fitness, spa and wellbeing, where guests spend days surfing with experts, hiking along marked hill trails and running along the three mile white-sand beach, before unwinding with group yoga sessions in a beautiful glass-walled studio.
Evenings can be spent enjoying traditional dishes in relaxed alfresco restaurants, visiting the boutique spa for an authentic Hammam, kicking back with a film at the beachside cinema or simply listening to the waves around a campfire on the beach.
7 nights available from £675 pp based on two sharing a Junior Suite on a B&B basis, including return flights and private airport transfers. Click here to find out more
UNDER £600
Pine Cliffs, Portugal
Those in search of a quick fitness fix at a bargain price need look no further than the chic Pine Cliffs resort in Portugal, where a new fitness booster programme aims to tighten and tone in just six days. The programme combines fitness assessments and personal training sessions with spa treatments and daily wellness classes- including yoga, Pilates circuits and zumba.
Down time can be spent on the nearby white-sand beach (where there’s a fantastic beach club) or guests can try their hand at tennis and golf- both of which are located on site. Pine Cliffs also offers a wide variety of restaurants; from informal brassieres to fresh fine dining, all combining traditional flavours with a modern twist.
7 nights available from £570pp based on two sharing a Deluxe Resort View Room on a B&B basis, including return flights and private airport transfers. Click here to find out more
Playitas Resort, Fuerteventura
Europe’s largest sports resort is the perfect base for fitness fanatics looking for a great value short haul getaway. Set in the south east of Fuerteventura, Playitas offers a huge selection of activities; from the usual tennis, circuit training and road biking to the more unusual combat classes, Nordic walking and open water swimming training.
Those feeling a little tired after busy days needn’t worry as the resort also offers a range of complimentary health and wellbeing classes (including meditation and yoga) to relax the body. As afternoons draw in, guests can soak up some sun on the beach, take a dip in the Olympic sized swimming pool or head to the spa for a restorative massage.
7 nights available from £595 pp based on two sharing a Standard Double room on a B&B basis, including return flights, airport transfers and a comprehensive programme of fitness and wellbeing classes. Click here to find out more
Galosol, Madeira
Head to Madeira for an all-inclusive healthy holiday, located directly on the seafront with shimmering ocean views, chic accommodation and a huge variety of health and fitness activities. Take advantage of the complimentary daily programme of classes (from Pilates and yoga to aqua gym, body pump, spinning and zumba) or enjoy mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, trail running and sea kayaking.
Those looking for something a little different can head out whale watching along the islands rocky coastline, whereas those after some papering can visit the chic Ayurvedic spa. The hotel’s own beach side lido is the perfect place to relax- complete with swimming pool, sunbathing areas and jump off points into the sea- and modern rooms are the perfect place to retreat to each evening.
7 nights available from £595 pp based on two sharing a Garden View Room on a B&B basis, including return flights, airport transfers and a comprehensive programme of fitness and wellbeing classes. Click here to find out more
To book any of the above, or for more information, visit thehealthyholidaycompany.com
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