Demand for adventure, wellness and activity retreats has seen a substantial increase in the last five years, including a surge in 2020.
Research by the motorhome rental company Camptoo finds wellness, activity and camping retreats are among the fastest-growing in the industry.
The benefits of a wellness retreat can be enhanced by adding something activity-based beit kayaking, hiking, surfing, wild swimming, climbing or mountain biking.
As well as the high demand for adrenaline-fueled pursuits, yoga retreats remain popular.
Call to Adventure
Call to Adventure is geared to 'cultivating a love for the outdoors and adventure as a powerful way to bring change'.
They believe that what defines an adventure is personal and their trips include :
- a surf and yoga retreat in the Cornish woods
- wave catching, cliff-jumping and wild swims in Cornwall
- wild Camping along Scotland's West Highland Way
- conquering 15 of the highest peaks in Wales, and
- an introduction to ski touring in Chamonix, France, which is backcountry hiking meets and downhill skiing.
Wellbeingandlifestyle
Wellbeing and lifestyle consultant Yvonne Wake of Wellbeingandlifestyle.co.uk focuses on healthy pursuit experiences.
These include yoga, fitness, country walks and meditation, which are all good for mental health and toning the body.
She runs health retreats in the Lot Valley in South West France
www.wellbeingandlifestyle.co.uk
Camptoo
Camptoo offers the largest supply of campervans and motorhomes in the UK
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