We get it: sometimes you just don’t feel like travelling solo. Maybe it’s because you’re newly single and heartbroken, or you’re happily unattached but nervous to go it alone.
Whatever the reason, if you’re craving a big adventure but you’re not ready to hit the road on your own, we’ve got the perfect happy medium: a wellness vacation.
Imagine a trip that includes healthy eats and feel-good exercise; a trip that offers a structured itinerary along with plenty of me-time; a trip where you’ll meet like-minded people and ultimately reconnect with yourself. This is what you can expect on a health-centric holiday — and you don’t need a partner or your best pals to enjoy it.
If you’re looking for a change of scenery to mend a broken heart or benefit your mind, body, and soul, here are five of the best wellness vacations for singles.
1. Surf & Yoga Holiday – Morocco
If you’re worried about travelling alone and you’re keen to make fast friends on holiday, a surf and yoga trip should be at the top of your list.
Both laid-back and action-packed, this type of vacation has a way of bringing people together — whether it’s out in the lineup waiting for waves to break, stretching in sync in a yoga class, or sharing a communal meal around the dinner table.
You can expect your days in Morocco to be filled with invigorating surf lessons, restorative yoga classes, and hearty, nourishing meals made with local ingredients. When it comes to accommodation, shared rooms are available for solo travellers looking to bunk with like-minded guests.
2. G Adventures wellness tours – Various locations
Designed to help you return home feeling better than when you left, G Adventures’ range of wellness tours gives a new meaning to the term “wellness vacation.”
These tours have all the classic components of a health-centred holiday — including yoga sessions and healthy meals — along with unique culture and adventure-focused activities.
So, if you fancy a rejuvenating vacation that offers a mix of wellness and adventure in incredible destinations like Iceland, Bali, or Peru, these tours are for you. And, since G Adventures doesn’t charge single supplement fees, they’re also perfect if you’re flying solo!
3. The Body Camp – Spain
Want to use your solo holiday as an opportunity to transform your lifestyle for the better? The Body Camp — a fitness retreat in Ibiza, Spain — promises to boost your confidence, health, and happiness through a fun and diverse wellness programme.
You’ll play hard during the day — getting stuck into everything from weight training to scenic hikes — and rest harder at night, with evenings dedicated to relaxation and healing. Beyond its comprehensive fitness sessions and holistic offerings, The Body Camp’s renowned life transformation course is what sets this retreat apart.
Whether you choose to stay for seven days or several weeks, you’ll come away with so much more than just a healthier physique — The Body Camp’s aim is to help you return home with a deeper understanding of yourself, a renewed zest for life, and the necessary tools to further your health and wellness journey.
As if that doesn’t sound good enough, the retreat is set on the gorgeous island of Ibiza — a fantastic destination to celebrate singlehood and bond with your crew of newfound friends.
4. Pura Vida Retreat and Spa – Costa Rica
Looking for a wellness holiday that will deliver the reset you need at an affordable price? Spanning more than eight acres and nestled between lush, landscaped grounds, Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is one place where you can get your wellness fix without breaking the bank.
The retreat centre offers five or seven-night all-inclusive packages with accommodation, meals, daily yoga classes, and active excursions so you can experience Costa Rica’s pura vida lifestyle to the fullest.
If you’re passionate about all things health and wellness, you’ll be in good company here alongside spirited, health-conscious travellers like yourself.
5. Amansala Beach ‘n’ Bliss Retreat – Mexico
Who says a wellness vacation has to include hours-long sessions of silence or breaking a sweat at a fitness resort?
If your perfect idea of a health-focused holiday involves beautiful beaches, being pampered with indulgent spa treatments, and daily yoga classes thrown in for good measure, Amansala’s Beach ‘n’ Bliss Retreat is right up your alley.
Located on Mexico’s Riviera Maya in beautiful Tulum, this retreat was designed for total relaxation from start to finish. It offers the perfect environment to reconnect to yourself and nature, but you can also seek out adventure whenever you’re not deepening your yoga practice or blissing out at the spa.
Solo travellers are warmly welcomed at Amansala, and this retreat has everything you need to hit the reset button in a paradise.
Have you taken a wellness vacation? Or do you have any recommendations for places to travel solo when you need a mind-body-soul reset? Share away in the comments!
