The new Skyros programme for 2016 is about to be released, offering varied, unique and unforgettable holidays. Here is a sneak preview of the life-changing new courses, professional facilitators and the top 10 reasons to visit Skyros this year! From health & wellbeing retreats to yoga retreats, city breaks to beach breaks, activity holidays to community holidays, Skyros is a rich experience for solo travellers with many opportunities to start their New Year positively. Destinations are all around the world including Thailand, Cuba, Trinidad, Skyros island in Greece, Marrakech, Venice and new 2016 destinations yet to be revealed. www.skyros.com

Skyros holidays are perfect for the solo travellers looking to meet like-minded individuals for a holiday of laughter, creativity, adventure, experience and whole-hearted living. Over 200 courses, 70 facilitators, 8 locations, 20,000 visitors over 37 years and 55% of participants returning, Skyros is at the forefront of alternative holidays. 

So why visit Skyros? Here are the Top 10 Reasons to choose Skyros Holidays this year:
In Skyros you can:
1. Be your true self
2. Unwind, relax and make yourself at home
3. Laugh as you never did since childhood
4. Express your creativity
5. Develop new interests and skills
6. Improve your health and fitness
7. Work out what you really need in life
8. Discover that anything is possible
9. Make new friends for life
10. Return home with self-confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. 

But how you ask? Our most popular destination, Skyros island in Greece, has the brand new Health & Wellbeing retreat, the popular Writers' Lab and the Art Studio at the Skyros Centre. From nutrition, mindfulness and personal development, the Health & Wellbeing retreats can help turn over that new leaf and make a new start. The Writer's Lab hosts professional published authors teaching subjects ranging from life writing to historical fiction, starting a novel to successful fiction. Creativity expands in the Art Studio with a wide variety of mediums to use and inspiration found in all aspects the holiday.

The luscious, green Atsitsa Bay Centre on the north west coast of Skyros island offers a wide variety of courses including: yoga, pilates, windsurfing, music, art, photography, writing, comedy, theatre, trapeze, dance, bodywork, swimming, abseiling, singing and so much more. Participants can partake in three courses a day and holidays are all inclusive of meals. 

We take our fabulous courses and sense of community to other destinations too. Take a look below on what's coming up next:

Yoga & Mindfulness in Koh Samed, Thailand - 17 - 28 January 2016
Enjoy Yoga with Awareness and find out more about Living Mindfully on this idyllic sunshine break offering tranquility and relaxation. The perfect way to kick start a New You for 2016.

£1,195 including 11 nights half board accommodation, Skyros courses, local talks and visits.

Salsa in Cuba - 15 - 25 February 2016
Havana is the perfect place to learn Cuba's national dance. Classes are facilitated by a top dance tutor and holiday participants are paired with local Cuban dance partners to mentor progress.

£1,095 including 10 nights accommodation, breakfast, two evening meals, Skyros courses, local talks and walks and a half day city tour.

Eco-Adventure in Trinidad - 10 - 19 April 2016
Watch the fascinating Leatherback Turtles nest on what is said to be the largest nesting beach in the Western Hemisphere and learn about turtle conservation. Skyros co-founder Dina Glouberman will be hosting her popular New Beginnings course using Imagework techniques whilst critically acclaimed writer Monique Roffey will be teaching her Life Writing course.

£1,295 including 9 nights accommodation, three meals a day, Skyros courses, local talks and visits.

New 2016 destinations are yet to be revealed so keep an eye on our website for the launch of the 2016 programme! Be the first to hear of the programme launch by emailing Charlotte at press@skyros.com to join our e-newsletter. Or email us your address to receive our new 2016 brochure landing on doorsteps just before New Year.

Please don't hesitate to call Charlotte for any extra information on 01983 86 55 66 or email her at press@skyros.com.