Honeymoon and Pre-Wedding Retreats are Back!

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, *71% of UK couples chose to postpone their weddings until later on in 2021 or even into 2022. With almost all overseas travel having been restricted since March 2020, this has also meant postponing honeymoon and pre-wedding retreats. Now that the world is opening again thanks to successful vaccine rollouts, Health and Fitness Travel – the wellness holiday specialists has the perfect solution in the form of a tailored wedding travel planning service.

Health and Fitness Travel is perfectly positioned to take the stress out of wedding travel planning for soon to be newlyweds and those who have got engaged over lockdown looking to book pre-wedding and honeymoon retreats in 2022 and beyond. Pre-wedding wellness retreats are rising in popularity amongst brides and grooms-to-be as people seek to get in shape and optimal health ahead of their big day with either a fitness or detox retreat to fit into their dream dresses or suits. A pre-wedding retreat is an excellent opportunity to not only advance your health and fitness goals ahead of your impending nuptials in a conducive environment, but also to pamper yourself with holistic spa treatments and mindfulness exercises ahead of one of the busiest days of your life!

As the leading wellness holiday specialists, Health and Fitness Travel is pleased to present a range of once in a lifetime honeymoon retreat experiences from their exclusive Discover Recover holidays that are the perfect blend between cultural discovery and wellness programmes to adventure retreats on private islands in the Maldives and active focused honeymoons in the Balinese rainforest. Each luxury retreat can be completely tailored to the newlyweds’ specifications allowing for the ultimate luxury wellness travel experience.

Here’s an idea of what future spouses can expect from a vast array of pre-wedding and honeymoon retreat experiences on offer:

Pre-wedding Retreats:Get in Shape for the Wedding: Kickstart Retreat at Grantley Hall, UK

This refreshing fitness retreat is completely tailored to your needs and perfect for those looking to shape up ahead of their big day to look and feel their very best. Your pre-wedding retreat begins with a health consultation to determine the best activities and nutrition to achieve your goals within your timeframe. Guided by wellness experts, you’ll receive personal training, cryotherapy chamber sessions and indulgent treatments in the Three Graces Spa to help you relax as you become the best version of yourself in the rolling green hills of this North Yorkshire based sanctuary of serenity.

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 3 nights at Grantley Hall starting from £1,845 per person, price includes full board, return transfers and a wellness programme.

Cleanse Body & Mind with a Thalasso Detox at Forte Village, Sardinia

Relax and unwind whilst removing toxins from the body with a thalassotherapy detox in the heart of sublime Sardinia at Forte Village – home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Thalassotherapy brings the natural healing powers of seawater to the spa whilst targeted treatments, yoga and expert nutritional advice will leave you feeling cleansed from the inside out ahead of your big day. This haven of wellness in the heart of the Mediterranean is the perfect place to detoxify and steal a moment for yourself, leaving you feeling reinvigorated and prepared ahead of your upcoming nuptials.

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 6 nights at Forte Village starting from £4,170 per person, price includes half board, optional return private transfers and a wellness programme.

Be the Fittest Fiancé at The Fit Retreat, Fuerteventura

For those looking to tone up, lose weight and improve overall fitness ahead of their wedding, The Fit Retreat will see you become the fittest fiancé you can be with tailored workouts and nutritional advice as well as fun leisure activities such as paddle boarding. After a busy day of trekking through the mountains, unwind with a yoga class, watch the sun set over the volcano and take in the natural beauty of the area before a full body relaxation massage. With the help of experienced health and fitness professionals you’ll return feeling lighter and brighter, ready to look and feel your best on your big day!

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 7 nights at The Fit Retreat starting from £1,345 per person, price includes breakfast, brunches and evening meals, optional return private transfers and a wellness programme.

Honeymoon Retreats

Fall in Love All Over Again: Bali Discover Recover™

Experience all the Asian paradise that Bali has to offer with the ultimate tour experience that will take newlyweds on a suite of adventures including mountain and volcano hiking, guided village cycling to visits to local villages, sacred temples, and Bali’s famed monkey forest. Reflect and recover from your delightful tour of rural Bali with a wellness retreat at one of five destinations where you’ll indulge in various spa treatments from mud wraps to massages and Ayurvedic therapies and exercise classes. The happy couple will leave Bali feeling revitalised in body and spirit, along with lots of happy memories to last a lifetime!

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 10 nights on the Bali Discover Recover™ tour starting from £5,280 per person, price includes 3 nights in either Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua with breakfast, 7+ nights accommodation in Bali on breakfast, half or full-board basis depending on your destination, optional return transfers and a wellness programme. Other durations are available.

Start Wedded Life as you Mean to Go On at TIA Wellness Resort, Vietnam

Located on an exquisite beachfront, TIA Wellness is the epitome of authentic wellness in understated luxury – the perfect place to celebrate your new marriage whilst you break free from routine to relax and refocus with spa treatments. Take part in Tai Chi and breathwork masterclasses and dine in one of TIA’s three elegantly chic restaurants. Return to your private poolside villa every night having spent quality time together whilst working on your wellness as a couple and individuals. Whether you enjoy the Wellness Inclusive retreat at TIA Wellness by itself or as part of the Vietnam Discover Recover Tour, you’ll leave Vietnam refreshed and ready to take on anything, together.

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 7 nights at TIA Wellness Resort from £1,485 per person, price includes breakfast, optional return private transfers and a wellness programme.

Sailboats and Spa Wellness for the Just Married in the Maldives

Push the boat out on your just married celebrations with the ultimate sailing tour in tropical azul waters. Meander around the Male and Felidhu atolls, cruising alongside sandbars and pure white beaches as you unwind and sunbathe between visiting unexplored islands and sampling fresh local cuisine courtesy of your onboard chef. Add a few days after your sailing trip at the exclusive island resort of COMO Maalifushi enjoying an experience retreat including luxurious spa treatments, yoga & Pilates classes, snorkelling and a butler service to your private villa. This tailored honeymoon experience is sure to exceed all expectations, leaving you full of stories to tell for years to come!

Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offer 6 nights on board a traditional Dhoni boat from £1,440 per person, price includes all meals and return transfers. They also offer 7 nights at COMO Maalifushi from £5,575 per person, price includes full board, optional return private transfers and a wellness programme.

For advice, guidance and booking visit https://www.healthandfitnesstravel.com/honeymoon-and-wedding-retreats or call 0203 397 8891