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Kick-start your fitness goals with a wellness holiday
Samantha Lippiatt, January
2018
With preventable diseases responsible for approximately 70 per cent of premature deaths worldwide each year, it’s more important than ever that we start to take our health in our own hands. And the Global Wellness Institutes’ Moonshot: Destination – A World Free of Preventable Disease is a call to action to eradicate chronic, preventable disease and unite health and wellness industries. As people become increasingly aware of how reducing unhealthy habits and lifestyle can significantly decrease the risks of illness, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer, there has been an increase in preventative health holidays to keep your wellbeing in check.
Active Escapes brings together exclusive events hosted by expert trainers in some of the world’s most luxurious destinations.[/caption]
The Farm at San Benito has received over forty prestigious international awards for its holistic healing programs and signature spa treatments.[/caption]
Architectural wellness
A growing trend in the wellness industry, ‘wellness architecture’ is reshaping the luxury travel sector, providing spaces that are not only structurally beautiful, but also comfortable, functional and sustainable. With guest welfare at the forefront, more ‘healthy-for-human’ hotels are emerging, where both the design and materials used address the physical and mental health of the people inside. This includes ‘living’ buildings, with greenery that grows inside, and design that encourages human movement and mindfulness. Top 3 Destinations: Aro Ha (New Zealand), Soneva Kiri (Thailand), Santani Wellness Resort (Sri Lanka)Food as medicine
A disturbing statistic, more than 7 in 10 people take prescription medication[3], and this unhealthy pill-popping culture has led to an awareness of the need to treat the cause and replace pharmaceuticals with more natural remedies. We’re now seeing a growing trend towards fueling the body well with ‘food as medicine’, with more people ditching the drugs in favour of treating their ailments with the right nutrients. This has also led to an increase in nutrition-friendly holidays, where guests can discover the best diet for their body type and health concerns. Top 3 Destinations: SHA Wellness Clinic (Spain), Samahita Candida Detox (Thailand), Sianji Master Detox (Turkey) [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="690"]
Mindful movement
Mindfulness has been a major buzzword in the wellness world over the last few years, and 2018 is set to be the year of ‘mindful movement’. With increased awareness of the connection between the mind and body, a shift towards mindful exercise is occurring, bringing attention and focus to one’s workout, whilst reaping the physical and psychological benefits of exercise. This year will see a significant emergence of such workouts, as well as more retreats offering wellness programs with equal focus on being active and mindful. Top 3 Destinations: Marbella Club Mindful Triathlon (Spain), Epic Sana Mindfulness Retreat (Portugal), Shreyas Silent Retreat (India)Skip gen holidays
While last year we saw a rising trend for family and ‘multi-generational’ holidays, 2018 is set to be the year of ‘skip-gen’ trips, where grandparents take grandchildren on once-in-a-lifetime holidays, leaving parents behind. The reason for this shift can be attributed to the fact that the baby boomer generation is now retiring, with their top priorities being family and travel. Skip-gen holidays combine the two, providing the opportunity for major milestones such as graduations and special birthdays to be celebrated in memorable style. Top 3 Destinations: Zighy Bay (Oman), Sun Gardens Dubrovnik (Croatia), Kamalaya (Thailand) [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="690"]