For most people, the word ‘holiday’ evokes images of over indulgence, excess drinking and late night partying, and that’s a fine way to let your hair down, but for some, ‘holiday’ means something entirely different. Gentlemen living a healthy lifestyle can go on holiday and actually benefit their overall health at the same time. Whether a health addict or a gym junkie, these tailor made holidays will take your fitness and relaxation to a new level.
Yoga and surfing at Paradis Plage, Morocco
How does surfing off one of the most beautiful beaches in Morocco sound? Combine that with relaxing yoga and spa sessions directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and you have the ideal holiday to gain fitness and reward your body with the ultimate relaxation techniques. First class surf instructors will take you out and get you up and surfing should you need it. 3 nights B&B start from $1250 per person, which includes accommodation, three yoga lessons and two surf sessions, as well as a return BA flight.
8-Day Cape Trail Running Tour
This is one holiday certain to test your heart and lungs. The 8-Day Cape Trail Running Tour offers a fantastic way to discover Cape Town whilst boosting your fitness levels. Tri-athlete Steve Atwell will be your expert guide, using his in-depth knowledge to ensure you receive a tailor-made course suited to your level of fitness. The tour involves five days of guided trail running, as well as three days to take the time out to relax and let your body recover whilst exploring South Africa’s attractions. The holiday is priced from $1900 per person, which includes guided trail runs, 4 nights’ accommodation in Cape Town and 3 in Stellenbosch, daily breakfast, and car hire with unlimited mileage, based on two people sharing a double or twin. International flights are excluded.
Fitscape ski – Italian Dolomites
Skiing is hard on every muscle group, especially the legs, so working your muscles as you breath in fresh mountain air is a workout your body will thank you for. Fitscape ski is designed to get you fitter and healthier whilst experiencing a fantastic holiday within the magnificent Dolomite surroundings. You don’t need to be a pro, as all levels except complete beginners are catered for. Guests relax at Rosa Alpina (voted the best hotel spa in Europe by Condé Nast Traveller) located in the beautiful village of San Cassiano. The holiday starts at $3040 and includes stretching classes (important if you want to avoid injury), six days of hard skiing at the Dolomiti Superski with expert ski instructors, afternoon tea, yoga sessions, fitness sessions, breakfast and dinner, plus seven nights’ accommodation. Return from your holiday fitter, fresh-faced, and ready to take on the world.
Road biking in Majorca
Cycling is a great way to gain fitness, burn calories, and take in the views at your own pace. It’s also very low impact, so any risk of injury is small, that’s if you don’t fall off! Spend four nights at Reads hotel, perfectly situated for cycling tours in the Tramuntana Mountain range. There are also less demanding rides, flatter country roads rather than the mountain terrain. Based on two adults sharing, $1890 PP includes flights, four breakfasts, three meals, plus one full day of private guiding with a local biking expert. After that you have three days of self-guided cycling with all cycling equipment provided, so set your daily goals and eat up the healthy food and miles.
The Ranch – Los Angeles If you’re looking for a hardcore holiday covering all the bases of wellbeing, The Ranch retreat at Live Oak Malibu is a must. Take at least a week vacation to recalibrate through intensive physical activities including hiking, muscle workouts, weights, daily yoga sessions, and a structured nutritional diet. This results-oriented holiday focuses on your fitness, health and wellbeing, and also takes into account your daily nutritional needs. Weight loss and detox goals through their specialized program should see great results, leaving you felling fitter rather than fatter when you return home.
I hope you’ve taken some inspiration from my selection of different health and fitness holidays and think about searching further to suit your needs. I found a lot of these package fitness holidays don’t include flights, so check out Los Angeles flights online for The Ranch and find a deal for the others to save money that could be spent on your fitness and health.
