A HEALTHY HOLIDAY

Being healthy is ‘in’ today and to no surprise wellness tourism has taken on a new trend with travellers believing health is wealth quite seriously! It’s not surprising if we consider the number of Apps which have surfaced to count the daily calorie intake, number of steps and/ or number of hours of sound sleep in a day. Most of us want a wholesome healthy lifestyle but the mundane and stressful routine hinders our attempts at the gym or the healthy food we try to eat. However on a holiday, the ideal time for a wellness cure, travellers are now actively focusing on holistic, healthy experiences to reset and recharge for a new pace and state of mind. Millions are travelling to destinations that serve their health interests such as detox, healthy lifestyles, exercise, eating healthy and connecting to spirituality. This segment of travel is growing exponentially, globally and no wonder the estimated value of the overall wellness market is put at $3.4 trillion. Today, the majority of wellness tourists are mature and travellers are likely to become younger with an average age of spa-goers coming down to 35-40 today. There is more to wellness than just Yoga retreats, spas and fitness camps. In this issue we bring to you some of the world’s unique therapies to indulge in, holistic wellness centres that cater to all your health needs, alternative methods of healing and an insight into destinations that have emerged as wellness hubs for your next travel plan. Turn your regular holidays into healthy holidays and return reinvigorated.