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Dreading going on a New Year detox or starting that fitness regime? The good news is, you don’t need to fork out for a gym membership or pricey superfoods to kick start your health, as it’s scientifically proven that holidays are good for you. Yep, instead of dragging yourself out of bed for an early morning run, just book a much-needed break and you’ll be doing wonders for your health. Best of all, experts reckon the benefits from even a short holiday last for months – tests revealed that stress resilience improved by 29 per cent after holidaymakers returned from their break. Here’s how holidays keep you in tip top shape…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
With multiple restaurants, pools, swim-up bars and room types, the choice is all yours at the Azul Beach Resort Negril By Karisma.
Set in a pretty nature reserve, the Robinson Club Quinta da Ria is in the eastern Algarve near Tavira, and even offers guided cycling tours.
With its high-design interiors and impressive pool scene, is a luxury escape par excellence.
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