From sailing and kitesurfing to yoga sessions and spa treatments, these are six of the best luxury holidays to keep you fit, healthy and balanced in 2016
Nonsuch Bay, Antigua
The idyllic Antiguan hideaway of Nonsuch Bay takes advantage of ideal conditions for a plethora of water-based activities, from snorkelling in clear waters around a deserted islet and gentle guided sailing tours to stand-up paddle boarding, kitesurfing and catamaran sailing. The well-equipped sailing school and expert kitesurfing school offer tuition and activities for adults and children. For younger children there is a crèche and supervised activities. For ultimate relaxation enjoy spa treatments in the privacy of your hillside residence. Carrier
Mallorca
This newly opened boutique retreat hotel of Cal Reiet is the perfect spot for a holistic week of restorative yoga, exercise, massage and detox. Spend days stretching in the airy yoga studio, taking part in fitness sessions and exploring the surrounding countryside on a guided hike, before relaxing with a book in the vast gardens, indulging in a spa treatment or two or making a splash in the 20m pool surrounded by olives, palms and bougainvillea. End days with delicious gourmet ‘clean’ meals, eaten alfresco, and nights spent in spacious bedrooms, each stylishly furnished with modern light linens and smatterings of traditional wooden furniture. Inspa
Chiva Som
Located in the Royal City of the Hua Hin on the Gulf of Thailand, Chiva Som is the only destination spa in the world to have consistently appeared in the UK Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards as the World’s Best Destination Spa. Tucked away in lush tropical gardens its recently refurbished rooms have a fresh new look, the suites featuring a separate living room with an outdoor terrace, the Thai Pavilions overlooking the lake of gardens, the Leelawadee Suite offers its own entrance and private outdoor garden for meditation. The ground-breaking spa houses 72 treatment rooms, indoor pool, kinesis studio, sauna, steam rooms and offers an array of traditional massages, innovative holistic therapies and complementary medicine to soothe the body and restore the soul. Carrier
Puyssentut, South of France
Spend days unwinding with daily yoga lessons at Puyssentut, a medieval chateau in Southern France, surrounded by rolling fields and pretty gardens. Take part in fitness sessions, learn how to prepare clean and delicious meals, take a dip in the turquoise salt water pool and unwind with a restorative massage. Guests can also head out on guided hikes, discovering nearby villages and keeping eyes peeled for wildlife. Inspa
Naka Yai Island, Phuket
Traditionally a refuge for fishermen, and endowed with white sandy beaches and shady coconut groves, Naka Yai is surrounded by natural mangroves and landscaped gardens, providing a secluded tropical haven for escape and relaxation. The Naka Island resort offers an array of watersport activities for guests to enjoy, from kayaking to windsurfing. After a day of activities, Spa Naka offers an array of signature indigenous botanical treatments for the face and body, each performed by expert therapists using local Thai products. It is also one of only two Thai spas that offers Watsu – a therapy where the body is stretched while submerged in a warm pool. Luxury Collection
Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean
Surrounded by the golden beaches of Nevis and warm waters of the Caribbean, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has a Water Sports Activities Desk which can arrange both private and group excursions ranging from a few hours to a full day. Yacht and power boat charters, deep sea fishing trips and boat cruises can easily be arranged. A catamaran day sail with picnicking and snorkelling at a secluded beach is another of the many water-oriented pleasures available. The sailing school offers a two-day, eight-hour Sail Laser programme which includes a learning session and boat set-up demonstration on land, followed by a sailing demonstration out on the water. This is available to guests aged seven and older, the programme features special boats to accommodate guests of all abilities. Four Seasons
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