Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’re giving you the ten best locations from around the world that provide a luxurious wellness escape.
If you’re looking for a gift that will go straight to the heart, the global luxury wellness company, Health and Fitness Travel, has hand-picked the most romantic and luxurious getaways to help you rediscover romance. From tranquil spas in Italy and Cyprus to unforgettable therapeutic experiences in Sri Lanka and Switzerland — fill your love bubble with blissful harmony at one of these perfect-for-two holistic wellness retreats.
Greece: Euphoria Retreat Weekend Escape
With the backdrop of the Peloponnese countryside blanketed in snow, a sweet weekend getaway at Euphoria Retreat will be the perfect kickstart for a new and improved couples’ lifestyle together. Designed to enhance your body’s vitality — get lost in nature together or explore your innovative sides with creative talks and workshops.
Switzerland: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Therapeutic Relaxation
In the foothills of the Swiss Alps, overlooking lush vineyards, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is the place to experience a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being. Alongside a variety of group classes and sports to enjoy together; mountain biking, or skiing, you can truly relax with sound waves meditation, yoga and cinema evenings.
Portugal: Pine Cliffs Fusion Fitness
Set on the breath-taking coastline of the Algarve, Pine Cliffs is an ideal wellness haven for fitness inspired couples. Support each other in increasing strength, flexibility and overall well-being, whether it be in the gym, on the beach, paddle boarding, or enjoying competitive rivalry on the courts with private tennis coaching. Unwind together with yoga and meditation and explore various spa treatments including couples’ massage, Thai massage and Shiatsu in their award-winning spa.
Italy: Lefay Fusion Fitness
Delve into a Valentine’s Day wellness escape in the country from where the word ‘romance’ originates. Let the chic Italian charm encapsulate you both while enjoying an expansive range of fitness activities, from personal training to the aqua gym, Tai Chi and yoga — all on offer within the Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda.
Spain: Marbella Club Mindful Triathlon
Guarded by the Sierra Blanca Mountains and kissed by the Mediterranean Sea, Marbella Club promises wiser holistic well-being and the joy of slow living. Feel the warm Spanish sun caress your skin during morning beach runs together or get the heart pumping and have fun during a circuits session. Discover each other upside-down with aerial yoga and strengthen both your relationship and your practice with a blend of yoga styles.
Cyprus: Ayii Anargyri Healing
Ayii Anargyri combines an idyllic setting with indulgent spa treatments. Love will truly be in the air as you unwind together in the tranquil environment the mineral-rich spring waters bring. Re-balance with exclusive spa rituals, nourished with natural spring water which is also channelled to their three hydrotherapy pools.
Sri Lanka: Santani Re-balancing Bliss
For the ultimate in luxury romance, treat yourselves to Santani, a wellness spa along the pristine highlands of Sri Lanka. Indulge with a plethora of soul-lifting treatments for a transformative reboot and build internal strength with a range of activities to boost fitness levels and enhance physical endurance. Recalibrate from head-to-toe with group yoga, guided hikes and a calming dip in the salt-water pools for the ultimate Valentine’s Day experience.
Bali: Discover Recover
From jungle and rice paddy treks to volcano hikes and guided village cycling tours, there is no end of exciting (and romantic) ways to explore the island together. Continue to explore local culture and traditions during visits to sacred temples and experience Ubud’s famed monkey forest. Recover from your adventures with Discover Recover, featuring therapeutic spa treatments and revitalising wellness activities, including yoga, Pilates and meditation.
India: Atmantan Fusion Fitness
If you’re the kind of couple who likes to mix high-intensity exercises with deep relaxation — why not combine them with an exclusive Fusion Fitness holiday at Atmantan in India? After you’ve challenged yourselves with Bootcamp training and group hiking, you can quieten your mind with private meditation classes, equipping you with tools to take home. If you’ve pushed each other to the limit with a kickboxing workout, then reward yourselves with invigorating massages for a much-deserved treat.
South Africa: Karkloof Safari Spa & Yoga
You can up your Valentine’s game with a long-haul spa and yoga break to Karkloof Safari Spa in South Africa — a romantic oasis with an added adventurous element of astonishing wildlife surrounding the 2000-hectare reserve. The resort offers a wide range of exotic spa treatments from uplifting grapefruit facials to black pepper scrubs. After a fruitful cleanse, discover the jewels of the African jungle with a Safari game drive for memories that will last a lifetime.