10 Of The Best Luxury Retreats Around The World

19th March 2018 | By Henrietta Rodgers

Life in London is never dull: it’s fun, fast-paced and full of distractions. But it can also be chaotic, wearing and challenging, and it takes more than a yoga class on the Northcote Road to find your inner peace. If you need to hit the reset button hard, a retreat abroad beckons, and whether you’re into strict fitness programmes or your wellness derives from sunshine and spa treatments, we have a guide to some of the best around the world.

Reclaim Yourself, Japan

Culture And Zen

This retreat is a meditative tour of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. You’ll begin in the countryside, amongst the forests, mountains and paddy fields, where you’ll spend the days doing yoga, cookery, flower arranging and tea ceremonies. The final days of the retreat are spent in Nagano City, where guests will be able to experience the famous Zenkoji temple.

Website: www.reclaimyourself.co.uk

Mindfulness Journeys, Morocco

Detox At The Foot Of The Atlas Mountains

You are encouraged to relax and experience the art of letting go at this mindfulness retreat in the Moroccan countryside. As well as yoga, running and periods of silence for inner reflection, there are swimming pools, a spa and there’s no fasting here, thankfully, as the food on offer is of the truly delicious traditional Moroccan variety.

Website: www.mindfulnessjourneys.com

Schloss Elmau, Germany

Cultural Hideaway In The Bavarian Alps

This mountainous sanctuary features no less than six spas, a concert hall, a bookshop and eight restaurants for the gourmets. The Badehaus Spa contains the largest hammam west of Istanbul, and there are yoga packages available for those looking for a break from all the intellectual enlightenment.

Website: www.schloss-elmau.de

Rancho la Puerta, Mexico

A Journey To True Wellness

Renew your mind, body and spirit at this fitness and spa retreat in Baja California. There is a choice of over 50 daily fitness classes (including a guided sunrise hike, Zumba and water workouts), mindfulness workshops, holistic therapies, and cookery classes, all of which are set on “The Ranch”, in the heart of a stunning 4000 acre nature preserve.

Website: www.rancholapuerta.com

Fusion Maia Da Nang, Vietnam

Indulgent Luxury

If R&R is more your kind of retreat, then Fusion Maia Da Nang is the place for you. Spa treatments are all-inclusive, so after a workout in the onsite gym or an exerting shopping session in nearby Hoi An, you can head back to the hotel for some well-deserved pampering.

Website: www.maiadanang.fusion-resorts.com

Vana, India

Gentle Spa Retreat With State-Of-The-Art Facilities

At this luxury hilltop retreat, whose name translates as “forest”, you will be prescribed a personalised wellness programme by leading Ayurveda, Chinese and Tibetan medicine practitioners. As well as therapies such as reflexology and acupuncture, guided tours and hikes are also available.

Website: www.vana.co.in

Artful Retreats, Crete

Creative Remedy In A Mediterranean Setting

Set in a beautiful Cretan estate bursting with flowers, olive groves and fruit trees, a day at this art retreat might start with some yoga or a short walk, before a painting session or a visit to a renowned local artist’s studio. You don’t need to be an experienced artist; you might just want a bit of a creative cure to modern life’s ailments.

Website: www.artfulretreats.com

Four Seasons, Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Desert Island Detox

Combining innovation, wellness and conservation, Landaa Giraavaru is a 103-villa private island offering immersive Ayurvedic treatment programmes to help distance you from the strains and stresses of daily life. There’s also a comprehensive selection of fitness facilities and adrenalin-fuelled activities for the more restless guests, including kite boarding, parasailing and scuba diving.

Website: www.fourseasons.com

Sha Wellness Clinic, Spain

The Healthy Nutrition Retreat

You are sure to feel renewed whilst on this nutrition-friendly retreat. Located near Spain’s El Albir beach, you will be offered a variety of options to chose from depending on your wellness needs and goals. In the beautifully calm environment, you can attend yoga sessions, health lectures, and cooking classes.

Website: shawellnessclinic.com

The Chateau Stress Relief, Malaysia

The Stress Management Retreat

Let’s face it, everyone deals with some kind of stress in their lives. Whether it be family, social, or work related, it can be hard to take time away to unwind and enjoy life. The Chateau’s stress relief program is the perfect place to clear your head and re-energize your mind and body. Your day will start with a calming yoga session and end with a range of relaxing spa treatments, and you will leave the retreat ready to take on the world.

Website: http://www.thechateau.com.my/

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