5 reasons why holidays are good for your health

Year-round vitamin D

It’s a well-known fact that Brits are lacking in vitamin D and levels plummet when the cold, dark winter weather kicks in. Luckily, you don’t need to go far to get your sunshine fix. Some of our year-round sunny destinations, Tenerife, Cyprus and Morocco, are only a two or three-hour flight away. So, in the time it takes you to make that long morning commute or watch a couple of episodes of Narcos on Netflix, you could be topping up those vitamin D levels on the beach. Check out our last-minute short haul deals now to see where you could be jetting off to.

Swim-up rooms

Pools are an important part of any holiday, whether you like them Olympic-sized, packed with waterslides or adults-only. One of the best things about our Sensatori resorts is the swim-up rooms, where you can literally go from bed to pool in a matter of minutes. There’s no better incentive to start the day with a morning swim when the pool is right on your doorstep, and it’s a well-known fact that swimming works out every main muscle in your body, so you’ll be doing a full body workout without even realising. If you’re more of a sea-swimmer, pick a resort that’s footsteps from the beach like Sensimar Seaside Suites & Spa in Mexico or Sensatori Resort Jamaica, and reap the benefits of swimming in saltwater which include deep pore cleansing and helping promote extra blood flow to the skin.

Freshly-prepared healthy meals

There’s no need to waste hours preparing your salads and juicing vegetables – as all your meals are lovingly prepared for you on an All Inclusive holiday. And, it’s not all about the endless buffets, you can take your pick from light lunches, smoothies on the beach and gourmet a la carte meals made from fresh local ingredients. Our Robinson holidays, in destinations including Portugal and Fuerteventura, were made for health-conscious holidaymakers, with activities and meals tailored towards keeping you active and feeling great. Not only is there plenty of locally-sourced fish and meat to tuck into, the WellFood®station is where you can fuel up on nutritional dishes and energy boosting smoothies.

Relaxing wellness retreats

There’s no better way to unwind than with a luxury spa treatment, and our zen-like Sensatori spas are world- renowned. They’re designed to stimulate all five senses, so you can expect music, soft lights, delicate aromas and unique features like floatariums. Special treatments are on the menu at all of the resorts, which include the likes of diamond facials and sea salt body buffs. If you’re after the ultimate spa retreat, check out BodyHoliday in St Lucia – a secluded state-of-the-art wellness retreat where you’ll get a complimentary 50-minute spa treatment for each full day of your stay as part of the package.

Get fit without trying

There’s nothing worse than waking up extra early on a cold winter morning and dragging yourself to the gym. But on holiday, a sunrise yoga session or morning jog on the beach makes a great start to the day. The range of new activities you can try, like paddle boarding, windsurfing and archery, means you might even discover a new hobby. Our Robinson resorts offer around 70 activity classes per week where you can try your hand at everything from catamaran sailing and body boarding to volleyball and basketball. You’ll also find a packed activity schedule at all of our TUI Magic Life resorts which include a mixture of fitness classes and watersports like wakeboarding, mountain biking and Nordic walking.

Ready for that 2017 detox?

Browse our Sensatori and Robinson holidays, or read more about the health benefits of outdoor yoga.

Author: Selina Akhtar