A Wellness Vacation Could Save Your Sanity
Have you been feeling stressed or burned out? You might just need a wellness vacation. Your mental and spiritual health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of wellness travel, but it’s becoming an incredibly popular trend in the medical tourism industry. From eco-resorts and yoga retreats to destination spas, there’s a little paradise for everyone. A recent blog post found on TheEveryGirl.com explains why wellness travel is the most essential trip you’ll plan this year.
What exactly does wellness travel mean?
According to the post on TheEveryGirl.com, “wellness travel allows you to focus on the part (or parts) of your health that you may have been neglecting, whatever it may be. For someone hoping to improve physical health in a unique way, a stand-up paddle boarding or surfing retreat may be a good option. For those who want to connect with their spiritual selves, a meditation trip may be the right decision. The idea is that it’s tailored to you and what your needs are.”
Is wellness travel right for you?
How do you know if it’s right for you? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
- Are you happy with the amount of time and effort you put toward your health right now? If not, how willing are you to change parts of your life in order to remedy your issues?
- Are you willing to change the way you look at vacations and shift them from a time to indulge to a time to focus on personal health goals?
As the article states, “You have to be ready to put your health at the forefront of your trip, and you have to be willing to take a hard look at the parts of your health you’ve been neglecting.”
What does a wellness trip look like?
Whether it’s a yoga retreat or a destination spa, there’s a little something for everyone who’s looking to rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit. “Though it can vary based on the trip and location, hotel accommodations, tickets to festivals, market tours, cooking classes, snorkeling trips, travel insurance, and airport transfers are just some of what your vacation cost pays for.”
While you may be traveling for wellness, you will still have the opportunity to tour the area and explore your surroundings.
How can you incorporate wellness into travel plans?
There are a number of wellness travel companies that plan all-encompassing wellness trips, though they can be quite costly. Take some of the planning into your own hands to cut down on costs.
“This can be as simple as booking a two-day cooking class, signing up for kayaking, or visiting a thermal bath while traveling. Try to commit to at least one wellness activity per day on your trip (even simple things like hotel room workouts count!) to shift the way you travel. Other ideas? Bring along healthy snacks, keep up with your water drinking routine while traveling, plan a relaxing spa day (and don’t feel guilty about it!), or meditate each morning…The key to wellness travel is to work on the parts of your personal health that have been neglected, and using travel as a means to focus on health as you best see fit.”
Where to go on your wellness trip
- Thailand. Thailand is home to a beautiful, green and lush northern area as well as stunning beaches in the south. Both areas are perfect for wellness trips.
- Costa Rica. Hiking, swimming, and surfing lessons are all part of the draw here!
- Dominican Republic. Head to an eco-resort here to participate in yoga classes, fresh food, private beaches and spa treatments.
- Indonesia. Is there anyone out there who wouldn’t feel relaxed in a place like Bali? Several wellness tour operators plan trips to Indonesia, and with good reason.
- Nicaragua. Nicaragua is quickly becoming a top wellness travel location with several different wellness resorts and retreats to choose from.
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