Fitness Holidays and Retreats

A fitness holiday is an active wellness break built around training, movement and recovery. Programmes vary from intensive boot camp-style retreats with a set daily schedule to more flexible hotel-based stays where fitness sessions sit alongside spa treatments, relaxation and free time. The format depends on the retreat, but the focus is always on training well, eating well and recovering properly.

It depends on the retreat. Activities can include strength training, HIIT, functional movement, cardio, outdoor fitness, hiking, boxing, personal training, yoga and Pilates. Some retreats focus on one discipline while others offer a varied daily programme. We can help match you to a retreat based on how you prefer to train.

No. Fitness holidays welcome all levels, from beginners building a new routine to experienced athletes looking for a focused training environment. Programmes are adapted to your current fitness, and trainers are experienced in working with a range of abilities. There is no expectation to keep up with anyone else.

Many fitness retreat guests are women, and several properties offer programmes specifically designed for female travellers. GI Jane Bootcamp is a women-only fitness retreat in Kent — one of the most popular female fitness holidays in the collection, with groups capped at 16 and around 85% arriving alone. For a mixed retreat with a particularly welcoming atmosphere for women travelling solo, Boot Camp Marbella and Azulfit in Fuerteventura are both consistently popular.

Many fitness holidays include access to spa treatments, yoga, Pilates, meditation and nutritional guidance alongside the training programme. Hotel-based fitness holidays tend to offer the most flexibility for guests wanting a balance of active sessions and restorative downtime.

Solo guests are very common on fitness retreats, and the group training format makes it easy to settle in. The social, energising atmosphere means solo travellers often find it one of the easier types of wellness holiday to enjoy alone. The solo-friendly retreats page has more options for guests travelling independently.

For fitness bootcamp holidays in Europe, Boot Camp Marbella is a favourite — high-energy outdoor training on Spain's Costa del Sol with groups capped at 16. GI Jane Bootcamp in Kent offers women-only residential fitness in the UK, with international camps in Greece and Thailand. For a more balanced fitness holiday in Europe combining training with luxury facilities, Cap Vermell in Mallorca and Tuscan Fitness in Italy are both strong options.

Phuket Cleanse in Thailand combines group fitness with detox and clean eating in a supportive, community-led environment. Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui offers fitness alongside yoga and wellness in a boutique resort setting. And for something more intensive with a clinical edge, RAKxa near Bangkok blends fitness programming with integrative medical support.

Comfortable activewear, supportive trainers, swimwear and a refillable water bottle. Most retreats provide all training equipment, but you will be advised if anything specific is needed before you travel. Pack as you would for the destination — we can advise on what to expect when you enquire.

Several retreats in the collection are particularly well suited to guests over 50. Tuscan Fitness in Italy — with its mix of hiking, yoga and fitness in small groups — attracts a predominantly 40+ crowd and is one of the most popular fitness holidays abroad for that age group. Boot Camp Marbella adapts every session to individual fitness levels, making it accessible for guests at any stage. For something more wellness-led, Kamalaya in Thailand and Chiva-Som in Hua Hin both offer fitness programmes alongside medical support and recovery therapies — particularly well suited to guests wanting a more considered approach.