With approximately 13 million peri or post-menopausal women in the UK and over 30 recognised symptoms of this transitional time1 the need for better healthcare provision in this area has never been greater.
With this in mind, Health and Fitness Travel, the wellness holiday specialists share 5 of the best menopause wellness retreats to help women navigate the numerous changes in body and mind, to ease the symptoms of menopause and empower women to feel sexy and confident in their health. Whether it is a Mediterranean paradise in Italy, Portugal, Spain, or a holistic retreat to a Thai wonderland, there is an all-encompassing retreat to suit all tastes.
These retreats provide the greatest expert attention to individuals and feature targeted treatments so that menopausal women don’t have to suffer in silence. With 1 in 4 experiencing debilitating symptoms1such as hot flushes, brain fog and hormonal changes, a menopause wellness retreat could provide the perfect opportunity to learn the health, wellness and nutritional information that will help women have a more positive menopause experience.
Menopause & Stress Retreat with Dr Marilyn Glenville at Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Portugal
Dr Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading Nutritionist specialising in women’s health and the menopause leads this week-long Menopause wellness retreat, bringing all the natural remedies to combat menopausal suffering! From talks with her, to cookery demos with the brilliant Helen Ford, to elevating spa treatments, this retreat covers it all. Set on the idyllic Algarve coast of Portugal, in a stunning country club, this luxurious get away has top-of-the-range spa facilities, a healthy menu and makes for a utopian escape. Stretch out your muscles, find your inner yogi, indulge in spa treatments, and come away feeling a new woman – sexy, inspired and restored!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at Longevity Cegonha Country Club on this retreat that runs from 26th April – 2nd May 2023 from £1,460pp sharing or £1,595pp for single occupancy. Price includes half board meals, and the retreat programme – for more information visit Retreat Away.
Holistic Health Focus: Women’s Holistic Health at Absolute Sanctuary, Thailand
Reconnect with your mind, body and spirit and let this programme soothe your racing mind. Be whisked away to Koh Samui in Thailand, a natural haven, surrounded by evergreen vegetation. In the calming ambiance of this sunny escape, have your hormones balanced and your muscles stretched and toned with private fitness classes. The resort will support all aspects of your health, prioritising not only physical but also emotional health. To ensure that your utilised with the tools to look after your health, even beyond the retreat, a lifestyle consultation will assess your current habits and integrate wellness ones around them!
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Absolute Sanctuary from £2,390pp sharing or £2,820pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, optional return private transfers and a spa programme. Flights are available on request.
Ancient Natural Remedies: Menopause at Preidlhof, Italy
Escape to South Tyrol, Italy, and indulge in the enriching Mediterranean food as you take a breath of fresh air to reflect and find your own inner peace. This Menopause retreat not only assists with the symptoms of this transitional period but will also assist in your finding of psychological peace. Personalise your wellness holiday with the special classes, take the opportunity to try that dance class you never got round to or feed your soul with laughter yoga. With ancient and Hawaiian healing, glowing flow, and transformational sessions, you’ll leave this wellness retreat, revitalised, focused and refreshed to return home.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 6 nights at Preidlhof from £3,860pp sharing or £3,895pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, optional return private transfers and a spa programme. Flights are available on request.
Get The Answers You Seek: Healthy Ageing Women at SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain
The fear of aging shouldn’t stop you feeling your most confident and beautiful, inside out. At SHA Wellness Clinic, this award-winning medical spa retreat will look after your body and mind to refresh your looks, targeting solutions to menopausal symptoms to leave you feeling re-energised and reassured in how to tackle them going forward. Watch as your eye bags blend away by our specialists advising how to avoid any more sleepless nights and be secured in hormonal balances to help with weight loss. Confide in consultants who are there to assist in any insecurities to develop a plan with treatments that leave you revitalised.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at SHA Wellness Clinic from £7,920pp sharing or £8,675pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, optional return private transfers and a spa programme. Flights are available on request.
Stress Relief Haven: Longevity Wellness at Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel, Portugal
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find the serene haven of understated luxury that is Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel. A holistic review will establish where to direct your retreat. Relax in the spa, take advantage of the gym, and after a long day of personal attention, sink into the indoor heated detox pool. Nourish your body with organic, locally sourced, chemical free, Mediterranean goodness that will sensationalise your taste buds. Watch as the waves crash to shore as the mountains bring a calming presence all around you; creating the perfect sanctuary for menopausal symptoms to be abated far beyond the retreat.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891, healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 4 nights at Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel from £4,940pp sharing or £5,120pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, optional return private transfers and a spa programme. Flights are available on request.
