Top 6 Family-Friendly Wellness Retreats
Are you looking to travel with your family in tow, to somewhere where the children have plenty to keep them occupied, yet still offers all the luxury and relaxation you are after? A place that caters for toddlers and older kids alike, with all the spa facilities your could possibly dream of?
For many, the school holidays are a chance for the whole family to have a much needed break and some serious R&R. And following what can only be described as some rather unsettling few years (Covid, we can thank you for that one) there has never been a better excuse to up our vacation game.
When we say R&R we’re not just talking about a week on a sun lounger, oh no. We’re talking luxury accommodation, healthy food options and a great Spa for Mum and Dad. Not mention a meaningful kid’s club that will amuse and comfort the toddlers, babysitting on tap to give some precious me time for the grown-ups; a place that will also satisfy the older kids, with world-class sporting activities, fun games and plenty of time away from their parents with likeminded new friends… Sounds like exactly what you are looking for?
Then maybe it’s time for a luxury family resort holiday. Healing Holidays have chosen some of Europe’s finest, where you can be safe in the knowledge that your children are being taken good care of.
Portugal
If you are looking for somewhere with a stunning beachfront location, excellent facilities for all ages, a wide choice of wellness programmes and great weather then EPIC SANA Algarve is definitely the right place for you.
Greece
Set on an idyllic beach on the island of Crete, Daios Cove combines a holistic approach to health and wellness with innovative medical technology such as cryotherapy. It's also home to a brilliant kid's club to keep the younger ones in your party entertained if you are travelling as a family.
Italy
The beauty of Borgo aside, the standout feature of this property is the Vair Spa, where an extraordinary team of experts will nourish your mind, body and soul with unique treatments inspired by Puglia. It also caters extremely well for children who have their own dedicated restaurant.
Spain
This legendary hotel is the perfect spot for conflicting wellness requirements – fitness for him, good-ageing for her, with somewhere brilliant for the kids to be entertained whilst you both get on with it.
Italy
A family-friendly beauty spread over 560 acres of beautiful Sicilian, beachfront land. The facilities are top of the range and the Spa, with its four thalassotherapy pools, a wonderful Hammam and a holistic approach to health and wellness, is arguably the resort’s centrepiece.
Germany
Hidden deep in Germany’s beautiful Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau is perfect for solo travellers, couples, and families alike. Home to not one spa, but six, including one dedicated entirely to families, there are various heated pools, saunas and a spa menu featuring a selection of soothing and healing treatments.
Join Bedruthan Hotel & Spa's 'Waves of Wellness' festival this June for a transformative three-day escape, featuring cliff-top yoga, wild swimming, and immersive breathwork.