17 Feb 2015
Following on from the 'Value Spa' trend of last year, experts at The Healthy Holiday Company have recently noticed a rise in the number of hotels offering extensive complimentary fitness classes and facilities. Galasol in Madiera, Sianji and D Hotel in Turkey as well as Epic Sana in Portugal andAava in Thailand are all good examples of hotels that offer inclusive fitness breaks, goingabove and beyond the usual hotel gym to give guests access to a host of wellbeing classes each day, including Zumba, Yoga and Pilates - all included in the hotel rate.
As well as being extremely cost effective, staying at these hotels give guests the opportunity to choose when and how often they want to take part in fitness activities - whether they are interested in a one off yoga or Pilates lesson, two or three daily fitness classes or simply after a week of relaxation and spa treatments.
From fitness bootcamps in Portugal, to Tai Chi in Thailand and spinning in Madiera - prices for The Healthy Holiday's Inclusive Fitness Hotel holidays start from just £595pp at Galasol for 7 nights For more information, visit www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk.
Galasol Resort - Madeira
Situated on a cliff top in Madeira, the resort of Galasol is brand new to the British market and offers spacious accommodation, sweeping ocean views and a huge variety of complimentary activities. Spend mornings practising Pilates, yoga, aqua gym, spinning and Zumba in the fitness area. You can also try your hand at biking, hiking, horse riding, trail running or sea kayaking. After a busy morning, relax by the beach side lido below - complete with swimming pool, sunbathing areas and jump off points into the sea - and spend evenings tasting traditional cuisine at one of three restaurants, before a spot of pampering at the blissful Ayurvedic spa.
7 nights from £595pp, based on 2 sharing a Garden View Room on a B&B basis, including return flights from London, airport transfers and a wide range of fitness and wellbeing classes. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/galosol
Sianji Wellbeing Resort - Bodrum, Turkey
Located on the edge of the Mediterranean just 15 miles drive from Bodrum, Sianji Wellbeing Resort offers a great variety of complimentary activities - from beach to fitness and wellness classes. After a night's rest in one of Sianji's stylish bedrooms, each with a private balcony, terrace or garden, guests can participate in yoga, Pilates and aqua aerobics - and the more adventurous can try their hand at Tai Chi, snorkelling or windsurfing. Alternatively guests can soak up the sunshine on white-sand private beaches, take a dip in one of the swimming pools or treat themselves to a relaxing spa treatment in a beachside cabana.
7 nights from £640pp based on 2 sharing a King Suite on a B&B basis, including return flights, airport transfers, daily wellness classes, tennis and non-motorised watersports. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/sianji-wellbeing-resort
Aava Resort & Spa - Khanom, Thailand
For something further afield visit Aava Resort, set on a 9km golden-sand beach near the quiet fishing town of Khanom on the east coast, south of Bangkok. Spend mornings making the most of the fitness activities, including yoga, Tai Chi, kick boxing and Pilates, before exploring the Khao Luang National Park and visiting the largest waterfall in Southern Thailand. The more adventurous can also enjoy scuba diving, guided hikes and a kayaking expedition down the river - where rare pink dolphins are often spotted. End the day with some 'me time' in the therapeutic spa or relaxing pool-side, before spending the night in beachfront modern accommodation.
10 nights from £1,275pp based on 2 sharing a Poolside Villa on a B&B basis, all complimentary classes, return flights from London and airport transfers. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/aava-resort-and-spa
D-Hotel - Marmaris, Turkey
Set high on the hillside of the Datca Peninsula in a secluded spot on Turkey's south coast, yet only 35km from buzzing Marmaris, D-Hotel offers luxe rooms, sweeping sea views, volcanic mountain ranges and crystal clear waters. For the active, there is a complimentary programme of wellness classes including Yoga, Pilates and Zumba alongside an array of water sports, mountain biking, jogging trails and tennis. For those looking to relax, there's a choice of five private beaches (including a 'silent' beach) plus an impressive spa with panoramic views. Several restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, so it's possible to eat somewhere different every day of the week.
7 nights from £750pp based on 2 sharing a Standard Room on a B&B basis, including private airport transfers daily fitness and wellness classes. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/d-hotel
Epic Sana - Algarve, Portugal
Head to Portugal and take part in a tailor-made Bootcamp based at Epic Sana, leaving you feeling fitter, healthier and motivated to continue with the good work at home. The hotel is located on a beautiful cliff top location overlooking the spectacular Praia de Falésia beach, set in 20 acres (8 hectares) of pine trees and green space, offering crisp, contemporary and very spacious accommodation and a wide choice of wellness programmes. For example the 'Bootcamp' week includes 5 hours of varied exercise each day, a wellness workshop and access to the fitness room - plus comprehensive Epic Vital daily activities such as yoga, Pilates, aquafit and step. There's still plenty of time to relax on the white-sand beach, take a dip in the five outdoor swimming pools and unwind in the huge 1,500 sq.m Sayanna Spa. Spend evenings unwinding in the many bars and restaurants dotted around the resort, all with pretty terraces for al fresco dining and a cocktail or two.
7 nights from £1,949pp based on 2 sharing a Deluxe Room on a full-board basis, including airport transfers, 1x fitness evaluation, 5x hours of varied exercise per day, 1x Kaori Massage and a range of fitness classes. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/sayanna-epic-bootcamp
Paradise Plage – Morocco – fitscape
As well as being a great example of an inclusive fitness hotel, Paradise Plage, located on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco, is the new home of fitness holiday company fitscape (www.fitscape.co.uk), where guests can combine a specialist fitness programme of 4, 5 or 7 nights on set dates with the already extensive wellbeing options at the hotel - including classes such as stand up paddleboarding, surfing and yoga.
The beachfront hotel offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and ocean. The fitscape programme offers at least five hours of indoor and outdoor fitness sessions each day - with a range of core, cardio, HIIT and strength classes all lead by dedicated fitscape instructors. Plus, located on a 3-mile stretch of beach, Paradis Plage has a great choice of additional activities on its doorstep such as beach runs, hiking, body boarding, expert surfing facilities and a beautiful beach front glass-walled yoga studio. All classes and activities are optional, so you can do as much or as little as you like and evenings are relaxed, sociable and fun at the end of a rewarding day's work. The resort also offers a choice of three restaurants, a boutique spa - with treatments to soothe tired muscles - and an outdoor cinema.
4 nights from £795pp (5 nights from £975pp and 7 nights from £1,195pp) based on 2 sharing a Junior Suite on a half board basis, including airport transfers and fitness activities - www.fitscape.co.uk/morocco-coast.php.
To book, visit www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk or call 0208 968 0501.
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