The Wellness Travel Trend
In the pursuit of balance and serenity, wellness travel beckons those seeking respite, inviting them to unwind through spa rituals, embrace mindfulness in breathtaking landscapes, and embark on a personal odyssey of physical and mental renewal. Join us as we delve into the world of wellness travel, where every voyage becomes a voyage within, nurturing the body, mind, and soul
Here are our top recommendations of wellness holidays
- Anti-stress and anti-anxiety holidays
- Internet detox
- Reconnect with nature
- Treatments to strengthen the immune system
- Music therapy and sound experiences
- Sustainable Tourism
1. Anti-stress and anti-anxiety holidays
Holidays have always been a way to take a break from our daily lives, but now more than ever, they allow us to overcome the stress accumulated during quarantine. Tailored to individual needs, stress and anxiety reduction holidays include meditation, deep sleep treatments and luxury spa experiences. If you love yoga, there are many spas in Mexico that offer a different approach to wellness and beauty: you can take yoga classes at dawn and under the stars, or maybe try out some popular Mexican cures like Janzu's Aquatic Therapy and Magic Stone massages. Don't you already feel calmer?
2. Internet detox
Studies show that spending too much time in front of the screen can lead to anxiety, depression and other physical issues. What better way to avoid screen burnout than a full detox from it? It's time to disconnect and rediscover the world around us with so-called closed-circuit holidays. You can do this by leaving your phone and PC at home, or going to places with no signal, but there are other extreme and adventurous options. Some travel agencies organize trips to remote and unknown places in all corners of the world, where you have to find your own way. The idea is to lose yourself during your travels and find your inner passions.
3. Reconnect with nature
After spending so much time indoors, people crave great unspoiled outdoor spaces. As studies show, direct contact with nature and fresh air dramatically improves mental health and reduces stress. What are you waiting for? Get ready to swim in the cold water, explore the forests, hike the beautiful Alpine or Himalayan mountains, or go wild camping in amazing places around the world.
4. Treatments to strengthen the immune system
We are seeing an increase in large hotel chains that focus solely on wellness and sustainability. From breathing and yoga sessions in the sun to experiences of hot and cold, they provide everything your immune cells need to function at their best. With these new programs, they want to introduce guests to new techniques, treatments and activities for a stronger body and mind and to achieve a deeper sense of balance and accomplishment.
5. Music therapy and sound experiences
Music will redefine the concept of wellness travel: in fact, medical research suggests it has enormous healing power over the side effects of physical and mental illness such as PTSD, anxiety and hypertension. Resorts offering wellness retreats have recognized the benefits of music therapy and are incorporating sound experiences into their health plans.
Alternatively, many silence retreats in India offer their guests a variety of wellness activities (meditation and pranayama sessions, rejuvenating massages, cooking sessions, community exercises, natural agriculture), including traditional Indian ashram experience, where sound meditation plays an important role. This form of Focused Consciousness Meditation uses Tibetan singing bowls, quartz bowls, and bells to guide the listener and highlights how sound manifests itself not only through hearing but also by vibrations and tactile physical frequencies.
6. Sustainable Tourism
To continue to protect our dear Mother Nature and stay healthy at the same time, embark on a sports vacation: biking, walking and hiking! When was the last time you exercised while being fully immersed in the beauty of nature? Ideal destinations for hikers and cyclists are the rolling plains of Rwanda, the legendary mountains of Nepal or the magical vineyards of Sicily in the shadow of Mount Etna, where you might find yourself in a 19th century villa that served as a former monastery.