If you’re still following through on your new year’s resolutions, we salute you. But for those who have fallen short on their promises, don’t lose hope! While we subscribe to the “new year, new you” mentality, we are pragmatic in our approach and recognize that the path to becoming a better version of yourself does not always begin on day one. Good things take time – right? Luckily, there is still plenty of time to hone in on your inner goals, desires, and aspirations for the year ahead. We handcrafted a list of unique, destination retreats that are much more focused on the inner journey than the physical one to help you achieve them. Whether you’re craving a deeper connecting to yourself or your surroundings, seeking abundance or practicing gratitude, these wellness retreats will leave you feeling like a whole new you – with plenty of time left in the year to spare.
Godai Escapes
Tulum, Mexico
March 28 – April 2, 2018
Theme: Immersive Slow Travel
Tulum is an incredibly unique (and magical) destination for transformation, and few know it better than Godai Escapes. Each of their slow travel experiences aim to integrate guests deeper into the destination’s creative culture and culinary scene, and include photography lessons from a pro to make sure you’ll never forget it all. Godai Escapes also hosts an unforgettable Ibiza escape, and is working on a unique Poland retreat for later in 2018.
COMO Shambhala Estate
Bali, Indonesia
Date: Anytime
Theme: Oriental medicine retreat
If you’ve ever been curious about oriental medicine, this anytime program at the COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali may be a good place to start. The program focuses on balancing the physical, emotional and energy systems of the body through Japanese style acupuncture, private qigong sessions, private meditation sessions and signature massages. Guests also receive personalized healing itineraries based on classical systems of health and longevity.
Yoga Adventures Worldwide
Havana, Cuba
February 13 – 18, 2018
Theme: Yoga, Salsa & Art in Cuba
If Cuba is still on your bucket list, then head to Havana with Yoga & Adventures Worldwide. This immersive destination retreat includes salsa music & dance classes, daily yoga, artist’s studio and gallery tours, and a day trip to Viñales to visit an artisanal cigar maker & tobacco farm, followed by lunch at an ecological Farm-to-table restaurant with garden walk and agricultural discussion.
Pravassa
Cambodia
October 5 – 16, 2018
Theme: Buddhist Festival + Yoga
In today’s nonstop world, we rarely have time to pause. Pravassa’s founder, Linden Schaffer, is the best-selling author of Living Well on the Road, a story inspired from her own life that seeks to help busy professionals slow down and recommit to the things that bring us joy. Each one of Pravassa’s programs are expert-led, curated wellness travel experiences addressing the self-care needs and the time constraints of today’s modern explorer. If you’re looking for a reset button, sign up for the waitlist to receive more information about their upcoming Buddhist Festival + yoga experience in Cambodia.
Local Milk
Japan
Date: TBD
Theme: Slow Food + Travel
This creative travel and culinary experience is hosted by Beth Kirby & Haruka Sakaguchi in Kurokawa, Japan. Expect to create with your hands and explore means of visual storytelling in an effort to help you set and obtain both personal and professional goals. The magical secluded forest retreat, Ryokan Sanga, is sure to spark some inner creative energy.
Yogascapes
Sicily, Italy
May 12 – 19, 2018
Theme: Live Deeply in the Heart of Umbria
If red wine and pasta is more your thing, head to Italy with Yogascapes this year. Guests will stay in an incredible local farmhouse, enjoy cooking classes, learn about the region’s wine history, practice daily yoga and meditation, and indulge in healthy, delicious home cooked Italian meals.
Secret Yoga Club
Olhoa, Portugal
April 30 – May 5, 2018
Theme: Prosperity, Abundance + Quantum Laws of the Universe
This six-day destination retreat is all about empowering abundance, creativity and energy flow. Set in a stunning villa in Portugal and hosted by established Kundalini Teacher and Psychosexual Therapist, Carolyn Cowan, this experience promises to help guests understand, and even manifest their deepest desires.
Kalari Kovilakom
North Kerala, India
Date: Anytime
Theme: A Palace for Ayurveda
Set within the palace grounds of the old Vengunad kingdom, Kalari Kovilakom is truly a palace for Ayurvedic healing. Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda, or extend your knowledge further with a variety of anti-stress, cleansing and rejuvenating treatments available from some of the most seasoned practitioners in the field.
Paint Awake
Tuscany, Italy
April 22 – 27, 2018
Theme: Eat + Paint + Yoga
Let the softly-colored Tuscan countryside inspire your inner artist. This 5-day intuitive painting retreat is intended for all levels of artists, including beginners. Experience daily yoga and meditation, intuition painting sessions, wine tastings and plenty of delicious meals to renew your spirit and creativity.
Santa Catalina Retreats
Panama
May 27 – June 2, 2018
Theme: Surf + Yoga Retreat
Escape to this tranquil, unspoiled and authentic Central American surf town of Santa Catalina for an adventure-inspired experience. Surf and practice yoga daily, indulge in local fresh fruits and organic seafood, and connect with a community of friendly locals who will give you plenty of reasons to come back and visit again.
Yoga For Bad People
Maderas Village, Nicaragua
April 4 – 8, 2018
Theme: Yoga at Maderas Village
Yoga For Bad People was one of the first companies to balance out the disciplined spiritual practice of yoga with a playful and lighthearted approach. This destination retreat in beautiful Maderas Village promises to be just as playful, combining twice-daily yoga sessions with fun adventure activities such as surfing and horseback riding.
Olive Harvest
Tuscany, Italy
October 13 – 20, 2018
Theme: Conscious countryside
Experience conscious living in the Tuscan countryside at Maraviglia, a conscious living center, where guests will visit the local honey producer, experience a wine tasting in a 1,000 year old abbey, dip in the natural thermal baths, and cook seasonal local organic meals using produce from the farm next door. Guests will also assist in the annual olive harvest and learn how to press their own olive oil to taste and take home.
What destination retreats are on your bucket list this year?
