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FITNESS, YOGA and BOOT CAMP RETREATS
Are you searching for a vacation that includes fitness and personal training, life coaching, healthy cuisine, and a no-nonsense approach to getting more out of life? When you opt for a Fitness Retreat, Yoga Retreat, Adventure Retreat, Wellness Vacation or Boot Camp, you’ll be swapping out the buffets and lounging about (which have their place from time to time, no argument there), for a break that brings you home fitter, happier and more motivated to identify and keep health goals.
Browse these top destinations for fitness, yoga or boot camp retreats with different types of programs designed to be your best vacation yet.
The Ranch Malibu, California
The Ranch Malibu is one of California’s most acclaimed wellness resorts, and assists guests in recalibrating their mind, body and spirit through an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program. The results-oriented, no-options programs range from 7-day, 8-day, 9-day and multi-week luxury fitness retreats designed to promote weight loss, health and wellness, in beautiful surroundings 3 miles above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains. The intimate setting features private accommodations and premium amenities, including an open-air kitchen and great room, organic farm, exercise pavilion, and more.
Each day includes 4 hours of morning mountain hiking, an afternoon fitness class and restorative yoga or meditation along with nap time and deep tissue massage. The rigorous daily program is complemented by a nutritionally dense, plant-based diet to sustain you during your stay.
Skyterra Wellness Retreat, North Carolina
Skyterra Wellness Retreat offers an all-inclusive weight loss and fitness program. Its natural playground, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Pisgah National Forest, and the Broad River makes it uniquely unrivaled for hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, waterfall hunting, fishing, cycling, and more.
Hilton Head Health, South Carolina
Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway. The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).
Golden Door, Escondido, California
The Golden Door is a unique sanctuary modeled after ancient Japanese Honjin inns with koi ponds, lush gardens, and miles of scenic hiking trails, enhanced by the latest fitness techniques, ancient relaxation therapies, and personalized counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle and inner peace.
Rancho La Puerta, Baja, Mexico
Rancho La Puerta was founded nearly 70 years ago as the original destination fitness resort and spa. Each week, guests enjoy spectacular surroundings, natural wellness therapies and nutrition by a panel of expert practitioners. Lifelong wellness from home is available after your visit through the WellnessFX online program.
Red Mountain Resort, Utah
Red Mountain is known as the fitness and adventure enthusiast’s resort. It offers an extensive range of highly effective fitness classes and workshops for all ages and abilities, and its location 1 hour from Zion National Park offers guests spectacular hiking, bicycling and climbing adventures.
Big Sky Cowgirl Yoga, Global
Big Sky Yoga Retreats aren’t about escapism. A desire to “get away from it all” fuels most vacations. But, getting away from it all shouldn’t include escaping yourself. Rather, the best vacations focus on self-care, self-kindness, and self-discovery—all of which makes it easier to return home refreshed and reinvigorated.
Escape Haven Retreats, Bali
At this Bali yoga, fitness and surf spa retreat you will be nurtured, made free from responsibilities of daily life, with an experienced team to guide your ultimate Bali wellness week. This exclusive women’s-only vacation will allow you to unwind and recharge your batteries in paradise.
Women's Quest Adventures, Global
Created for women by women, Women’s Quest retreats are held in awe-inspiring settings around the world and include expert instruction, gentle encouragement and the support and camaraderie of other women during a myriad of fun activities from mountain biking, surfing to meditation, wilderness hikes to yoga practices. We show women how to find their wings and fly.
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat, Costa Rica
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa is off-the-grid, not dependent on any external power lines and sewage system. It relies on an self-sustainable micro-grid, is environmentally conscious, and appreciates commitment to being a self-sustaining, eco-resort in one of the most biodiverse regions of Costa Rica and the world. The spa treatments rely on natural rainforest botanicals, massage and Ayurvedic healing modalities.
Cliffs of Moher Retreat, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher Retreat hosts a number of health retreats all year, ranging from weekends to week-long retreats: from full yoga immersions to yoga with hiking or yoga and culinary instruction, as well as detoxification based on the Ayurvedic and Yogic systems.
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