The world’s 31 best healthy holiday destinations

Lydia Swinscoe

25 June 2024 at 9:00 pm

Return home feeling calmer, well-rested, and with a renewed sense of joie de vivre

Return home feeling calmer, well-rested, and with a renewed sense of joie de vivre

If you’re looking for an adventure or holiday that’ll leave you feeling on top of the world, look no further.

Holidays that aid health, happiness, and mental stability are on the rise, and it makes sense in a world where we rarely get to switch off. Luckily there’s an abundance of retreats, clinics, villages, towns, and even whole cities where wellness is at the forefront.

So whether you’re after a remote magical island, to relax and unwind on, the restorative properties of a healing spa town, or hidden European gems with wellness centres aplenty, there’s a range of amazing places to be discovered. So say goodbye to the monotony of routine (at least for a few weeks) at one of these inspiring locations that prioritise health, above all else.

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Return home feeling calmer, well-rested, and with a renewed sense of joie de vivre

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