When summer winds down and the days grow shorter, many of us are left feeling a little sluggish, feeling the effects of holiday indulgence.
Autumn brings a time to reignite your fitness motivation and wellness goals, and what better way than a wellness retreat to help you feel revitalized and ready to carry healthy habits through the rest of the year.
From a personalised detox and immunity programme in Thailand, to a wild swimming experience closer to home in Cornwall, travellers will have their energy, focus, and balance restored for the months ahead.
A YOGI’S DREAM ISLAND ESCAPE TO JA MANAFARU
Nestled in the Haa Alifu Atoll, the northernmost atoll in the Maldives, JA Manafaru is a secluded, tranquil Maldivian retreat providing the ultimate island experience. For those seeking relaxation, the award-winning Calm Spa offers rejuvenating treatments, complemented by wellness programmes and yoga.
Guests can enjoy reconnecting with themselves as they take a moment to pause and take in the beautiful landscapes surrounding them. JA Manafaru combines natural beauty, modern luxury, and exceptional hospitality to create a vacation that rejuvenates the body, mind, and soul.
Those looking to enhance their stay, can delight in their ‘Detox & Reset’ or ‘Mindful Journey’, designed to leave them feeling fresh and invigorated. Ranging from five to 10 days, each of the bespoke programmes includes multiple spa treatments, sunrise yoga sessions, beauty treatments and a culinary wellness class with a focus on healthy cuisine.
The five day Detox & Reset package starts from $1,538 (approx. £(approx. £;Oct 2025 for stays between 1st Aug 2025 – 31st Oct 2026. For more information about the packages, please visit https://www.jaresortshotels.com/maldives/ja-manafaru/offers/wellness-package/
A HOLISTIC BEACH RETREAT AT AVANI+ HUA HIN RESORT
Situated along the picturesque coastline of Thailand, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort is home to a cutting-edge wellbeing centre, AvaniWell, the ideal place to overcome the post-summer slump. Beyond the usual spa offering, with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of experts, there are weekend resets, serene staycations and tailor-made wellbeing programmes, combining Traditional Thai Medicine herbal treatments such as Salt Pot Healing, with modern treatments that include an extensive IV menu and JetPro and Elemis facials.
There is a team of physiotherapists is on site, as well as Pilates instructors for private reformer classes, which are complemented by body composition scans to maximise results. For a deep dive into diet and gut health, AvaniWell’s “Vitality in the Kitchen” workshops and “Cleanse & Boost” mixology classes provide key takeaways to enhance daily routine.
The Signature Wellness Retreat starts from £445, including a two-night full-board stay in a Deluxe room, daily wellness sessions, and four 60-minute treatments. For more information about the packages, please visit https://www.avanihotels.com/en/hua-hin/offers/signature-wellness-retreat. (www.avanihotels.com/en/hua-hin / +66 3 898 989)
A WILD SWIMMING BREAK ON CORNWALL’S COAST
Invigorate the senses and improve technique with expert-led sea swimming tuition over three days at the seaside wellness sanctuary of St Michaels Resort. Start mornings with sunrise yoga stretches and a pool-based swim at the indoor Health Club, before a series of sea swims at some of Falmouth’s various beaches, including Gylly Beach (just down from where the resort is located), Castle Beach, Swanpool Beach and Meanporth Beach, all offering calm, sheltered and clean waters for a safe and serene wild swimming experience.
Over the three days swimming in cold, but refreshing natural bodies of water, guests will uncover the endless benefits to the mind and the body. End the day with a sumptuous dinner, well-deserved after an active day.
The Three-Night Cornwall Wild Swimming Break is priced from £809 per person, taking place from 3 – 6 October 2025, includes half-board luxury accommodation, expert sea swimming tuition, yoga session, Gyllyngvase SUP experience or Hydrothermal spa experience, and Health Club swim & gym access. For more information, please visit https://www.stmichaelsresort.com/offers-and-breaks/wild-sea-swimming-break
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