Yoga, spas, meditation and more: 10 of the best UK retreats for 2023
Our pick of healthy getaways from the Highlands to the Isle of Wight aslo includes cold-water therapies and wild swimming
‘We really need this space’: a holistic retreat for black women
Wellness tourism is almost exclusively a white domain. But one lifestyle coach has made it her mission to challenge that status quo. We join her Essex retreat
10 of the best health and wellness retreats in Europe for 2023
Need to rebalance your life? From sunny Greece to snowy Finland we pick the best restorative breaks
‘One of the most restful trips I’ve ever been on’: readers’ best wellness breaks
From Dorset to the Danube delta, our tipsters pamper themselves with yoga, walking, meditation and simply by gazing at landscapes. Scroll down for the winning tip
Cycling ancient trails: off-road on an e-bike in Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills
Guided e-mountain bike rides in south-west Wales reveal a wild landscape of woods and rocky summits, plus a valley so secluded it still follows the Julian calendar
Walking with Norsemen on Orkney’s St Magnus Way
Viking history infuses this pilgrimage trail taking in wild cliffs and ancient dwellings and ending at the UK’s most northerly cathedral, in Kirkwall
Tell us about a brilliant wellbeing break – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of a winter wellness trip in Europe including the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Sawday’s stay
‘Dark days are a time to replenish’: how to walk well in winter
A walking therapist, a Japanese calendar and yes, a cat, help our author enjoy the outdoors slowly and meditatively
A spiritual walk on the South Downs: the Old Way pilgrims’ route
Walking an East Sussex segment of a newly devised trail leads to encounters with art history, ancient churches and natural wonder
Time away from my usual routine made me realise what was missing
I’d forgotten holidays aren’t just a chance to relax, but an opportunity to pause, reflect and reassess