End the year with a wellness escape that nurtures both body and mind. Across the UK, Europe, and beyond, a host of rejuvenating autumn retreats and residencies await travellers looking to unwind as the seasons change. From luxurious spa resorts in Greece to tranquil yoga retreats in the Mediterranean, there is something for every wellness warrior.
Whether you’re seeking mindful meditation, restorative spa therapies, or invigorating outdoor adventures, these handpicked autumn getaways promise to revitalise your spirit and refresh you for the season ahead.
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa, Kefalonia’s newest luxury hotel, is delighted to announce its inaugural wellbeing retreat in partnership with female-founded studio Basic Space. From 12 – 18 October, the residency will see Basic Space’s founder, Jaime Hepburn and Nat Kunz leading daily yoga and Pilates classes. The schedule will include Dynamic Yoga, Slow to Yin, and Chill Pilates, alongside higher energy, strengthening Pilates sessions. Guests can take part in individual classes or opt for the more comprehensive six-night package, which includes all classes, a healthy set menu, a personal Reformer Pilates class, and a spa treatment.
Rates at Eliamos start from £500 between 12 – 18 October, including breakfast. The Basic Space Retreat package is an additional £500 per person and includes a healthy set menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner), a personal Reformer Pilates session, spa treatment, a Sunset Grill dinner, and access to all the sessions.
This autumn, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Limassol, Cyprus, will welcome the return of its Energia Wellness Retreat in partnership with female-founded fitness and wellbeing agency Oyogo. The retreat will run for two weeks, hosting two external trainers to run a schedule of complimentary classes for guests. From 28 October to 1 November, Phodi Adams (aka @coach_phod) will put participants through their paces with full-body workouts and classes. The following week, from 4 – 8 November, Sasha Morgan (@sashaalexmorgan) will lead more restorative pilates and yoga classes, ranging from ‘Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga Flow’ to ‘Pilates Burn’ and ‘Rest and Restore Chest & Heart Openers’. The Energia Wellness Retreat further elevates Parklane’s existing health and wellbeing offering, which includes the Technogym-equipped ParkFit, expansive Kalloni Spa complete with Thalassotherapy, tennis courts, new padel court and four pools.
Rates at Parklane range from £184 – £360 between 28 October – 8 November, including breakfast.
Seaside Finolhu Maldives Resort is running its inaugural athlete-hosted wellness retreat from 8-13 October. The retreat, which features soccer stars and Olympians, promises to give resort guests and local communities an unparalleled experience and opportunity to learn from elite athletes who have competed at the highest level in their respective sports.
Set against the backdrop of the world-famous pristine turquoise waters and powdery white sands, this exclusive retreat will include soccer clinics, group runs, fitness training, coaching sessions, mental health workshops and other activities contributing to holistic living. In addition, selected local youth from various Maldives communities will have the opportunity to join in on the clinics and develop their game amongst seasoned pros.
The retreat package is $6,272 USD total for two people. It includes complimentary upgrade to an overwater villa with private pool, round trip seaplane transfers for two people, all-inclusive dining plan and daily beverage package.
Set on one of the highest points of Santorini, Andronis Concept blends seamlessly into the hillside and resultantly offers the utmost of privacy — it’s no wonder several Hollywood A-listers visit every summer. This summer, the resort reopened following a total transformation, with a “Sleep Well” ethos in mind to enhance guests’ wellbeing and vitality during their stay. All 28 guestrooms are now equipped with Sleep Well mattresses featuring memory function, pillow and duvet menus to suit individual preferences, meditation and deep healing channels and Wellness Mini Bars brimming with organic treats and wellbeing products. Food served throughout the resort has also been adapted to enhance rest and sleep. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections will be sugar-free and predominantly gluten-free and evening meals will be magnesium-rich to help switch nervous systems from active mode to rest and digestion.
Rates at Andronis start from £590, including breakfast.
With new age healing continuing to be a buzzword in wellness, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is hosting Shree Devi until the end of September, offering a range of holistic therapies aimed at channelling positive energy, quieting the mind for stress relief and fostering inner peace.
Guests staying at the resort will be able to take part in Tarot Card Readings, Astrology, Aura Cleansing and Chakra Balance, as well as traditional Ayurvedic therapies such as Shirodhara. In addition, Shree will be providing Past-Life Regression Therapy – a hypnotic delve into past lives to address present challenges, as well as Sound Harmony and Healing.
Rates from £2,753 for a King Overwater Villa with Pool, including breakfast.
Between 3-7 October 2024, Grecotel Cape Sounio in Athens will be the backdrop for Dr Deepak Chopra’s new longevity-focused wellness retreat. Guests will be given the exclusive opportunity to learn from Dr. Chopra as he shares transformative practices aimed at reversing biological ageing and achieving optimal health and vitality.
The retreat will offer guests an array of mind and body healing exercises, including daily yoga sessions and healing sound baths with acclaimed artist Nikolaos Unalome. The resort features secluded beaches, private pools, and a world-class spa, set against the tranquil pine-clad hills of the Athenian Riviera and overlooking the iconic Temple of Poseidon. The hotel’s recently renovated bungalows and villas provide an elegant sanctuary, while the resort’s culinary offerings, prepared by Greek chefs, highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This unique experience promises a blend of luxury and personal growth in one of Greece’s most iconic settings.
Prices range from £4,800, and reservations can be made here.