Our 5 best wellness retreats for self-care holidays

We see you yawning over there, and we know how you feel! Lockdown has taken a toll on your mind, body and soul, and you’re craving a little break from the rollercoaster that has been 2020. But not just any break… you need a mindfulness holiday designed with relaxation in mind. We have just the medicine. 

Who said holidays to Mauritius are limited to the beach? While beach hangs are a given, there’s more to the Indian Ocean island than its palm-fringed shores, clear seas and luminous coral reefs. Especially if you’re someone with an adventurous spirit.   

Straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural roots in ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Turkey is a vibrant, enigmatic destination. Add excellent value for money, a wealth of unique experiences and a touch of exoticism, and Turkey is fast becoming a popular option for South African travellers. 

With its lush green mountains and spectacular beaches, Bali is the perfect setting in which to zone out and enjoy a blissful spa treatment. In fact, Bali is as famous for its tradition of holistic healing as it is for Eat Pray Love. To come to Bali and not have a traditional massage borders on insult – there’s a reason why Balinese massage has made its way into spas all over the world. That reason is bliss.  

The writer Samuel Johnson once famously said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” We couldn’t agree more. London is such an endlessly fascinating city that it would be impossible to experience all of it in one lifetime.

Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or it’s your first time in London, we’ve narrowed down a handful of must-do experiences and must-see attractions that reflect our love affair with the British capital. Here’s why we’ll never get tired of London…