38DEGREESNORTH IBIZA
CELEB FANS: Melanie Sykes, Jorgie Porter, Lucy Mecklenburgh.
WHAT IS IT? Need some structure, but don’t fancy being locked in a gym? Founders Claire and James are superenthusiastic and will help you to push yourself to your limit in a non-scary way. Yes, there’s an intensive timetable of HIIT classes, functional training, boxing and yoga, but there are also nutrition workshops and goal-setting sessions where you’ll really tap into how you can make big changes in the way you eat and exercise. Plus, you can opt out at any time if you need to take a breather. The retreat is hosted at Sol Beach House Hotel in Santa Eulàlia des Riu (Melia.com), which has a chic and healthy vibe, and if you do need to smash out a load of burpees at 8am, we couldn’t imagine a more stunning place to get your sweat on as you look out over the Med. Plus,
the buffetstyle dining gives you loads of grub options.
WILL I NEED TO SMUGGLE IN GIN AND DOUGHNUTS?
Nope. The team encourage you to make healthy choices, but they understand this is your holiday and won’t judge if you want to sink a few Aperol spritzes, as long as you’re willing to give it 100 per cent. Classes finish around 5pm, so we headed out to experience a very different side of the island at Café Mambo, which is just a 30-minute taxi ride away, and is the perfect spot to enjoy an iconic Ibizan sunset while catching some top-name DJS. Equally, there are loads of lovely bars and restaurants close to the hotel – and, as locals, James and Claire can give you some cracking recommendations.
WILL I LEAVE FEELING
HEALTHIER?
Hell, yes. This isn’t a quick fix, where you’ll leave having shed a few pounds and return to your bad habits. The 38ºn team are all about takeaways (and not the Deliveroo kind), so when you return home, you’ll find yourself armed with plenty of workout tools and a serious understanding of how and why you need to fuel your body. So – whatever your reasons for signing up – it’s almost impossible not to want to make some really positive changes to your lifestyle. And the support doesn’t end as soon as you check out. Claire and James will be in contact after your departure with a recap of what you’ve learned and you can sign up to their 38ºn Academy, where you can access workouts, recipe ideas and a network of people to keep you on track. We don’t want to sound like a big fat Ibizan cliché (everyone will bang on about how “magical” the island is), but if you’re looking to take time out from your hectic life, this is both a holiday and somewhere you’ll leave feeling deeply changed, man. COST: £1,999 solo and £1,699 per person sharing (includes full board, training and workshops) at
Thirtyeightdegreesnorth.com.