Spa Holidays & Retreats

A spa retreat is a wellness holiday built around rest, relaxation and therapeutic treatments. The focus is on giving you time and space to unwind, with hands-on therapies, calming surroundings and a pace that allows you to genuinely switch off.

It depends on the retreat. Most spa holidays include massage, facials, body treatments and access to facilities like saunas, steam rooms and hydrotherapy pools. Some retreats also offer thalassotherapy, thermal water treatments, reflexology or traditional healing therapies depending on the location and approach.

Yes. Many retreats begin with a wellness consultation to understand what you need, whether that is deep relaxation, tension relief, skin care or a broader sense of rebalancing. Your programme is then tailored accordingly.

Very. A large number of our spa guests travel alone, and spa retreats are one of the most natural types of wellness holiday to enjoy independently. The combination of personalised treatments and personal time means you can shape the experience entirely around yourself. Our solo-friendly retreats page may also be helpful.

Guest favourites include:

• Preidlhof in Italy – combining luxury spa treatments with holistic wellbeing.

• Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda in Italy – eco-luxury spa with energy-balancing therapies.

• Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve in Portugal – oceanfront spa with thalassotherapy.

• Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany – renowned for natural thermal waters.

• TIA Wellness Resort in Vietnam – immersive spa programmes focused on creativity and self-care.

Spa holidays in Spain, Portugal, and Italy remain some of the most popular in Europe, while Asia spa resorts offer a more exotic, holistic touch.

Absolutely. Many guests choose solo spa holidays for reflection and independence. With personalised treatments and optional activities, solo travellers feel welcome, supported, and free to design their ideal experience.

Yes. Many spa retreats include access to yoga, Pilates, fitness, meditation or nutritional guidance alongside the spa programme. If you want something more active or more focused on a specific goal like stress relief or detox, we can help find the right balance.

A spa break is usually a shorter stay of 2 to 4 nights, focused on rest and a handful of treatments. A spa retreat tends to be longer and more immersive, with a fuller programme of therapies, consultations and wellbeing activities. Both offer genuine relaxation — the difference is depth and duration.

Preidlhof in South Tyrol combines luxury spa treatments with holistic wellbeing in a stunning Alpine setting. Lefay Resort on Lake Garda offers eco-luxury with their signature energy-balancing therapies. Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve in Portugal provides oceanfront thalassotherapy. And Euphoria Retreat in Greece blends spa therapies with a deeper holistic wellness programme in a beautiful mountain setting in the Peloponnese.

Tia Wellness Resort in Vietnam offers immersive spa programmes in a tranquil coastal setting near Danang. Chiva-Som in Thailand is one of the most celebrated destination spas in the world, with a comprehensive approach to holistic wellness. And Santani in Sri Lanka provides an intimate, nature-immersed spa and wellness experience in the misty central highlands.

A short spa break of 2 to 4 nights is enough to rest and enjoy a few treatments. Stays of 5 to 7 nights allow you to settle into a slower pace and feel genuinely restored. Longer stays suit guests who want a more comprehensive wellness experience. We can advise based on what you are looking for.

Comfortable, relaxed clothing, swimwear and something light for lounging between treatments. Most retreats provide robes, slippers and towels. Beyond that, pack as you would for the destination — we can advise when you enquire.