Taking a vacation to improve one's physical, emotional and/or spiritual well-being is an old concept, the bible mentions the Dead Sea's therapeutic waters and 18th century elites felt the lure of Europe's healing mineral baths for instance.
Today, the words “wellness” and “vacation” are spoken in the same breath with unprecedented frequency. Over the past decade, this type of vacation has become incredibly diverse and democratized.
While spas were once the epicenter of wellness tourism, the industry has mushroomed to include healthy hotels, holistic cruises, hiking and backpacking trips, weight loss clinics, creative and spiritual retreats, weight-loss programs, medical tourism and more.
While spas were once the epicenter of wellness tourism, the industry has mushroomed to include healthy hotels, holistic cruises, hiking and backpacking trips, weight loss clinics, creative and spiritual retreats, weight-loss programs, medical tourism and more.
Wellness vacations take many different forms, from rustic to luxury. here are sone examples:
Spiritual Retreats
Exercise and Fitness Vacations
Destination Spa and Wellness Resorts
Wellness Tours
Some questions to ask before choosing a wellness vacation:
- What is the quality of the accommodations, meals and amenities?
- What additional programs/activities are available?
- Is the cost of the vacation inclusive? Any extra fees?
- Is the staff qualified, either by education, training or experience, to provide the services being offered?
- Are the programs being offered a good match for my health and activity levels?
- What are my wellness goals and are they likely to be met?
- Is the property able to address my dietary needs/preferences?
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