The Best Wellness Escapes for Christmas and New Year

Summer is over which means the holidays are coming and it’s almost time to say goodbye to 2023; so why not do it in style by melting away your festive stresses and chasing away the January blues on a relaxing and rejuvenating wellbeing escape. Give yourself the gift of good health and rest and start 2023 as you mean to go on with our top festive wellness holidays.

The Beach & Jungle Retreat at Palmaïa—The House of AïA, MEXICO

Reset your mind and body this Christmas and immerse yourself in a tropical sanctuary to reconnect with nature and your inner being. This luxury retreat is nestled inside a secluded beach enclave, the resort will allow you to find peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as you connect with nature. Open your mind, body and soul to balance and inner peace with spiritual wellness offerings at the jungle spa, plant-based dining, an array of classes, rituals and ceremonies and a beach club hosting DJs and musicians.

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The Healing Holiday at Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat, SPAIN

Reconnect with yourself and this Asian-inspired retreat without the long haul jetlag. There are just 14 rooms at this boutique Asian-inspired retreat to allow you space and time to regain energy and palace with yoga and meditation classes, hikes in the Andalucian mountains and holistic treatments to nourish the mind, body and soul. Guests are encouraged to digitally detox and reconnect with their inner being so WIFI is only available in common areas.

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The Self-Care Retreat at Sen Wellness Sanctuary

Give yourself the gift of self-care with this festive healing retreat on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Set your intentions for your retreat at the opening ceremony and experience new levels of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing with meditation sessions with a Buddhist monk, cacao ceremonies and personalised wellness mentoring. Daily yoga and Ayurvedic treatments will ensure that you reconnect with mind and body and return home raring to start the new year.

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The Holistic Holiday at Euphoria Retreat, GREECE

Nestled in the foothills of the mystical Mount Taygetus, the majestic complex is a place of inspiration for those seeking to live a more balanced and healthy life, change and transform and reconnect with their spiritual self in a way that is closer to their heart and roots. Explore a journey of physical and emotional transformation with specialised treatments and wellness programmes based on a combination of Chinese Taoist and Greek Hellenic philosophies and healing practices.

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The Detoxifying Retreat at Chenot Palace Weggis

Reset your mind and body this Christmas at this advanced medical spa with advanced diagnostic tests and medical consultations to tailor your stay and recharge your body to optimum health. Enter 2023 feeling like the best version of yourself with one of the three unique programmes using the world-renowned Chenot method to combine the principles of traditional Chinese healing with the latest scientific advances in Western medicine as well as a delicious and nutritious menu to cleanse and nourish the body.

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The Reformer Pilates Holiday at Absolute Sanctuary, THAILAND

Retreat yourself on the tropical island of Koh Samui in a festive setting and improve confidence, balance, strength, flexibility and posture in a tranquil setting where you’ll feel truly at peace. Promote a healthier body and mind with long-lasting benefits with holistic therapies, exercise, healthy meals and spa treatments.

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The Surf and Yoga Escape at Paradis Plage, MOROCCO

Unwind at a tropical oasis on a beachfront setting with spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean during the festive period. Start your day with a rejuvenating sunrise yoga class before jumping on a board in one of Morocco’s top surf spots then allow your hard-working muscles to be kneaded and pamper with some relaxing treatments before ending the day with a sunset yoga class.

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