We have just adjusted all the dates for our destination yoga holidays to Puglia.  Originally, these were all 6 night trips but we’ve now extended them all to 7 nights by adding an extra night to the end of the holiday.  But prices remain unchanged, from £950 per person all inclusive.

It’s our second year here at this delightful yoga destination, called Santa Maria del Sole.  After so many glowing reports from guests in 2010 we have added more weeks here in 2011: two in July, two in August and one in September (see below).  And we are extremely pleased to be able to offer guests not just more weeks to choose from, but also a fantastic selection of much loved and highly regarded teachers: Liz Lark, Graham Burns, Zephyr Wildman, Heather Elton and Phillipa Gendall.

Santa Maria Del Sole is a perfect location for a week of yoga, sun, natural beauty and relaxation. There is a lovely outdoor yoga platform and indoor yoga studio. There will be two yoga classes a day and each guest will have the opportunity to practice at his/her own level making the week suitable for students of different abilities. Three meals are served daily (with one evening meal out at a local restaurant) and there will be plenty of free time to relax, enjoy the views, swim, read, sleep, have treatments or explore the local villages and countryside.

Santa Maria Del Sole is a 15-hectare property situated on a small hillock in the heart of the Itria Valley in the heel of Italy’s boot. (Nearest international airport is Brindisi). The landscape is rural and dotted with beautiful olive trees and vineyards, divided by pretty dry-stone walls. The main building is a 16th century masseria (farmhouse) that has been elegantly restored in typical, old apulian style with many of the authentic features still in place.

The grounds contain lovely gardens, a swimming pool, a wild forest and fields, and a tiny church. There is plenty of space to walk and be free.

Food: Vegetarian meals are cooked to an excellent standard using local produce. You will sample some of the traditional recipes of Puglia. If you have any special dietary requirements please notify us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate these.

Treatments: There is a massage room where a range of massage treatments are offered at very reasonable rates. Advance notice of interest is preferable and sessions should be booked at the beginning of the week.

Accommodation: All rooms are en suite with shower, toilet and basin. Each room is a different shape and unique is its own way. Furnishings and fabrics complement the building and create a calm and very comfortable environment. The masseria comfortably accommodates 10 students and close by there are another 5 rooms in the trulli houses. These small, white conical buildings are one of the most magical aspects of the Puglian landscape.

Dates & Teachers

July16 – 23    Zephyr Wildman

July 23 – 30   Liz Lark 

July 30 – 6 Aug  Graham Burns 

August 6 – 13  Heather Elton

September17 – 24  Phillipa Gendall 

Please enquire now by email or call us direct on 0845 458 0723

Designed to get you fitter and healthier, have a fantastic time, and experience a magical ski holiday in the spectacular Italian Dolomites.

Our destination is the Hotel Rosa Alpina, a beautiful Relais & Chateaux family run hotel in the charming village of San Cassiano (at 1,535m). You will be surrounded by one of the world’s greatest ski areas: the Dolomiti Superski. It consists of 12 valleys, 460 lifts and 760 miles of ski runs and all are accessible under one ski pass. The skiing is, quite simply, amazing.

For our two fitscape ski weeks, this luxurious hotel, recently voted the best hotel spa in Europe by Conde Nast Traveller, is exclusively for the enjoyment of our guests and it’s the perfect haven to return to after a day on the slopes. With roaring fires, excellent service and exceptionally spacious, comfortable bedrooms, Rosa Alpina is a magical place to stay and experience a fitscape ski holiday.  See fitscape ski

What’s included?

• 7 nights ensuite accommodation
• Local transfers to / from Innsbruck on our recommended flights from London Gatwick
• Morning stretch class
• Healthy breakfast
• Shuttle to ski lift
• Fun skiing with one of our ‘ski leaders’ or with your friends / family
• Post-ski stretching, followed by afternoon tea
• Afternoon fitness training sessions
• Evening yoga classes
• Sauna, steam room, hot tub and swimming pool
• Delicious, nutritious dinner

Since we are only offering two fitscape ski weeks, we expect them to be very popular. So, if you would like to join us for one or both of our weeks, please let us know as soon as possible. Enquire now

Dates:  27 March – 3 April and 3 – 10 April

Prices:  from £1,695 per person

Prices Exclude: Flights, ski hire, ski pass, lunch, alcohol, personal insurance, massage / spa treatments, laundry, excursions. Guests may elect to spend one or more days snow-shoeing or ski touring / skinning which we can arrange with our expert guides, but will be charged for.

LAUNCH OFFER:  Book before 13 December 2010 and we will pay for your flights! (Up to £200 per person)

We have just published all our 2011 dates for in:spa retreats, fitscape fitness holidays and destination yoga holidays.  There will be a total of 35 different weeks to choose from between our brands, with one or more weeks to choose from every month.

in:spa – will be hosting weeks in Andalusia, the South of France and Marrakech

fitscape – will be hosting weeks in the Italian Dolomites, Andalusia and the South of France

destination yoga – will be hosting weeks on the south coast of Crete, Puglia, and near Bangalore (India)

2010 was the first full year of fitscape and destination yoga holidays and, since they have proved so popular, we’re doubling the number of trips available for 2011.  The concept behind The Healthy Holiday Company’s unique range of holidays is that there should be something to suit everyone, regardless of age, sex, or experience.  We hope that is the case for you too!

To view all our dates and destinations, in one easy snap shot, please see all holiday dates

If you would rather view dates for one particular brand, please click on one of theses links:

in:spa

fitscape

destination yoga

If you would like to discuss anything with one of the team in the office, please call us on 0845 458 0723.  Alternatively, international callers should dial +44 20 8968 0501

We’re delighted to announce a magnificent new venue for 2011, located in the rolling hills near Gaucin in Andalusia. This beautifully converted monastery is laid out around a formal garden courtyard with a fountain at its centre. The bedrooms are all stylish, comfortable and spacious and all have ensuite bathrooms and air-conditioning.

The large gardens surrounding the property are dotted with olive and orange trees, and there’s a large swimming pool for guests to swim a few lengths or simply take a refreshing dip. The stunning countryside around the property is perfect for jogging or hiking, and the gardens are also perfect for outdoor yoga classes or fitness training. For very hot days or (heaven forbid) rainy days, the wonderful converted stable block provides the perfect indoor space for circuit training and yoga classes.

The terraces around the courtyard are the perfect setting for al fresco dining, whilst there is also ample dining space indoors, adjacent to the large comfortable sitting rooms, for cooler evenings.

We will be hosting a number of in:spa retreats here, commencing in January 2011, as well as a selection of fitscape fitness holidays – commencing in February. For full details and dates about both holiday options, please click on the appropriate link:  in:spa retreats or  fitscape fitness holidays

Just back from a few days in the awe inspiring Italian Dolomites, staying at Rosa Alpina, where our fitscape guests were just concluding their week of fitness and enjoying the ‘big outdoors’.  Fantastic to hear such positive comments from the guests, all of whom raved about the hotel, the hiking, the training programmes, the friends they’d made and, most importantly, how much fun they were having and how good they were feeling.

We’ll definitely be back for more fitscape fitness holidays here next year!  We’ll even be adding a new twist to our fitscape offerings here with a new ‘fitscape ski’ concept, with two weeks from 27 March to 10 April 2011.  We’re just concluding the details, and look forward to publishing full info shortly.  In the meantime, we will definitely be hosting two fitscape fitness holidays in 2011, as follows:

25 June – 2 July

3 – 10 September

Additional dates are also under review, and we’ll publish all dates and opportunities for our holidays in the Dolomites before the end of September.

In addition to the week on the beautiful south coast of Crete in October this year with Heather Elton, we’re pleased to announce 4 destination yoga holidays to this magical spot in 2011.  Choose from:

April 20 – 27  |  May 7 – 14  |  June 18 – 25  |  August 13 – 20

People who appreciate breathtaking scenery return again and again to this area to soak up this unbelievable energy. The perfect place to rediscover yourself and enjoy a week of yoga, fun and relaxation.  For further information about our holidays to Crete, please click here

7 nights from £795 per person (excluding flights).

We’ve just been on a quick tour of southern Spain looking for potential new properties for 2011 and beyond. We will almost certainly be adding one of these to next year’s schedule – a gorgeous converted monastery in the hills about 20 minutes north of Sotogrande – and look forward to announcing dates and prices in mid-September once all the necessary agreements are in place. The great advantage of southern Spain is that it is quick, easy and relatively cheap to fly to, and the climate is warm and sunny throughout the year.

We’ll keep you posted.  But, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions for 15 to 20 bedroom properties in southern Europe or north Africa, please let us know.

What are we looking for?

The Property

• At least 15 bedrooms, all with ensuite bath or shower rooms;
• Smart, stylish and comfortable;
• Good indoor and outdoor yoga / fitness work out spaces capable of holding classes for at least 20 people;
• Lovely communal seating areas and a large dining room;
• Outdoor dining;
• Large gardens and a swimming pool.

The Location

• Within an hour or so of an international airport;
• Must be in a warm, sunny climate and preferably within 5 hours flying time of London.

The Surroundings

• Beautiful, peaceful environment in gorgeous countryside;
• Lovely views and plenty of opportunity for country walks or hikes.

Any suggestions?  Please email:  simon@thehealthyholidaycompany.com or call +44 (0) 20 8968 0501

We will be publishing the dates for 2011 for all our brands in late August or early September, and expect to introduce a couple of exciting new venues too.  If you would like to be notified when our holiday options for 2011 are published, please take a few seconds to sign up to the appropriate newsletter(s).

Heather Elton will be hosting her first destination yoga holiday from 24-31 October this year at Triopetra, located yards from the sea on the island of Crete.  Prices for the 7 night holiday start at £795 per person.

Heather began Hatha Yoga in Canada in 1986. She has taught Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Dynamic Flow Yoga in London and on international retreats since 2004. Her teaching style integrates yoga philosophy with breath and asana to reveal the spiritual path underlying the practice and the technology to stabilize the mind, so we can liberate ourselves from suffering. Heather’s approach is a deep physical and psychological practice that moves beyond a mere physical experience to make the yogic inquiry authentic and relevant to real life. Heather is certified at the highest level with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500) and offers Yoga Teacher Training in Goa.

Heather says:

“My intention is to inspire people to empower and heal themselves, to release hardness and soften the body, to focus the mind and cultivate inner space, and to take this knowledge off the mat and into your life, so you can walk the earth with ease and grace.”

At Tripetra, apart from twice daily yoga classes, guests can swim in the sparkling sea or the pool, enjoy a massage, chill in a hammock or simply sunbathe; tranquillity will find you here. Maybe you’ll fancy snorkelling to meet the local sea life, taking yourself away on an exhilarating hike along an endless beach, exploring local history or just strolling to a nearby taverna.

Every spacious, en suite bedroom has a stunning view of the Mediterranean from its balcony or terrace.

For full details about this destination yoga holiday, please see our yoga holidays or call us on 0845 458 0723

Zephyr will be teaching next summer at Santa Maria del Sole from 16 – 22 July. We’re very happy to have another great teacher join the burgeoning destination yoga team.

Zephyr trained at The Life Centre/Yoga Campus and has been teaching Yoga since 2002. She’s been a Mentor on their yoga training programme since 2006 and currently teaches at Yoga Centres around London, as well as private classes, and at The Recovery Centre (a treatment centre for addiction, depression and other dependency problems). Zephyr yoga style combines elements of creative movement, flow and dynamic sequencing, focusing on alignment, prana vayus and kinesiology. As well as the physical side to Yoga Asana, Zephyr integrates psychology, yogic philosophy and the attraction of self study within her practice, teaching and life style. Her aim is to pass on a safe, steady and serene yoga practice to all her students.

For further information about this wonderful destination yoga holiday, please click here