From rejuvenating retreats led by world-class experts to brutally tough challenges designed to push every limit, The Wordrobe shares the latest 2024 travel news worth for fitness and wellbeing lovers
1 Take on The Beachcomber Trail in Mauritius
One for the runners. Trail running enthusiasts from Mauritius and beyond are invited to participate in the Beachcomber Trail, set to take place on 28 July 2024. This exclusive sporting experience will offer three diverse routes, 5-star service and the continued support of its loyal ambassador, the Mauritian athlete, Marie Perrier. With registration now open, book your space now to avoid disappointment.
The three Beachcomber Trail routes across the South of Mauritius have been marked by true enthusiasts. A thousand participants will race along the most remote tracks in the wild South of Mauritius, between mountains and forests, cliffs, and shores towards the same finish line: the Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa beach.
The 2024 event will kick off in Case Noyale at 4.30am with the marquee Trail du Sud Sauvage. This 65-kilometre race registered with the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) is limited to 100 participants. It offers a technical challenge with 2,200 metres of elevation gain right from the start!
The course will take runners up to the highest point on the island, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, before descending towards the Black River Gorges National Park, where the rolling trails will provide a little breather.
The rest of the race promises to be tough with the Parakeet climb and the Paille-en- Queue trails leading to Alexandra Falls, followed by another ascent to the top of Piton Savane. The final stretch will take participants through the charming village of Souillac, up the steep coastal cliffs and finally to the finish line on the Shandrani Beachcomber beach.
Meanwhile, at 7.30am, the 200 runners of the Trail du Nautile will begin their race. This 25-kilometre race starting from the Union factory is also ITRA-registered and offers a challenging experience for participants of all levels. The third race, the 10-kilometre Trail du Souffleur, is ideal for those who use sports as a fun way to discover Mauritius! With rolling terrain and slight gradients, this race will allow 700 participants to soak in the coastal beauty at their own pace.
When: 24 July 2024
How: Find out more and make a booking via beachcomber-hotels.com/en
2 Join top athletes for a weekend with Barut Hotels in Turkey
Barut Hotels, one of the most culturally-rooted and pioneering tourism brands of the Mediterranean region, is set to open its new Anda property in May. The opening is billed as a new address of luxury with a 1136 bed capacity, comprising 547 rooms and 14 beautiful Bayou Villas.
Located within 200 acres of natural beauty and with close proximity to Izmir and Bodrum airports, Anda Barut Collection offers guests a spacious and airy beachfront location to comfortably reset and recharge, only hours from the UK.
Not only stunning in terms of design, the inaugural weekend will also feature a jam-packed session led by world-class athletes.
Wellness Weekend (10th-12th May 2024), which will officially launch the hotel to the public, will see Anda host British Olympians, athletes and dancers for an incredibly varied programme of complimentary activities. Guests can take on:
- Swimming with Rebecca Adlington
- Daley Thompson invites guests for Seafront Circuits with Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis & Jamie Baulch
- James & Ola Jordan are teaching Dance Shred
- Ian Waite is teaching Fitsteps
- Rowing master classes are available with Vicky Thornley and Ric Egington
- Boxing with Johnny Nelson
- Running with Paula Radcliffe
- And an exclusive sportswear workshop with famous fashion designer Zeynep Kartal
Featuring running, beach fitness, swimming, rowing, yoga, dance and more, in this event that offers a sports-filled experience for everyone, receive guidance, training, and inspiration from the best in the world. Paradise meets exercise and endurance – what could be better?
When: 10th-12th May 2024
How: Find out more and make a booking via barutanda.com
3 Discover pioneering wellness with Six Senses’ new expert-led retreats
True innovators in wellness, Six Senses, part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is always looking ahead to what’s next, and what modern traveller is in search of, in the wellness and spa world. Leading the way with a number of new retreats focused on women’s health as well as pilates, movement and more, here’s what the schedule entails for the year ahead.
1 WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAMS AT SIX SENSES VANA
Female health has never been so important. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Six Senses Vana in India is set amidst the beautiful and tranquil Vana Forrest, and hosts transformative experiences, elevated through the ancient healing practices offered by practitioners with profound intuition.
With data showing that 65% of all guests are solo female travellers, Six Senses Vana have developed a range of wellness retreats for 2024 with women’s health and wellbeing top of mind. The four new wellness retreats, which recognize the unique needs of each woman, include Mindful Menopause Journey, Ayurvedic Prenatal Care, Ayurvedic Post-Natal Care, and Stress Relief Hiking.
2 REMARKABLE RETREATS
Make 2024 the year you go on the best adventure of your life, a journey into your soul. The upcoming expert-led Wellness Retreats are designed to provide much-needed space and time to reconnect with your inner peace and help you thrive when you’re back in the outer world. Key retreats coming in 2024 across the Six Senses portfolio include:
• Ski and Yoga Retreat with Giorgio Rocca at Six Senses Crans-Montana, March 7 – 10, 2024
• Gaga Movement at Six Senses Ibiza, April 10 – 14, 2024
• The Art of Staying Young at Six Senses Kaplankaya, April 12 – 18, 2024
• Pilates and Wellness Retreat with Fluidform at Six Senses Fiji, 16 – 20 May
• Sanctum Infinite-Self and Community Club at Six Senses Rome, May 24 – 26, 2024
• Soul Shift: A Spiritual Immersion with Maureen Hancock at Six Senses Douro Valley, November 18 – 22, 2024
4 SHA Wellness Clinic introduces Advanced Cellular Regeneration Therapy
Youthful skin, high energy levels and improved health is just a holiday away. World pioneer of holistic and medical health, SHA Wellness Clinic, with multiple locations across the globe, has introduced Advanced Cellular Regeneration Therapy.
The only physical treatment that recharges cells and neutralises the degenerative effect of free radicals, the treatment is administered using CAP (cold atmospheric plasma) technology, which generates a stream of molecules — anions, photons, and electrons — that enhance the nervous system and bring up the electrical voltage of each cell.
Often states of low electrical voltage in cells are caused by disease, exhaustion, and degenerative processes associated with age.
CAP technology is the only physical technology that counteracts the consequences of oxidative stress and cell degeneration, instead promoting increased serotonin, dopamine, and mitochondrial health, reduced cortisol levels and stimulating melatonin and vitamin D. All of which result in a significant increase in vital energy, reduced fatigue, improved physical and mental health and reduction in inflammation.
The design of the CAP machine allows the cold plasma to penetrate the natural fibre of clothing and to be absorbed by the skin and fluids throughout the body. The applicators, made of 24-carat gold, conduct the current as efficiently as possible. It is a painless, comfortable treatment with no side effects.
Whilst the treatment does not cure diseases, it does takes care of the side effects of many pathologies, including loss of strength and energy, exhaustion, fatigue, and depression. After several sessions, an electromagnetic field is created that reorganises the charge of the body’s cells increasing their energy, health, and longevity, leading to a total body rejuvenation.
How: Advanced Cell Regeneration Therapy costs 375 euros per 50-minute session (40 on the machine and ten for the hydration protocol). For further information, please visit shawellness.com
5 Go Cycling with Chef Jody Adams on Culinary Cycling Tour of Piedmont Wine Region
It wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Italy. Blending exercise with all things edible, Tourissimo has announced a new seven-day culinary cycling tour of the Piedmont wine region in Italy, taking place from June 23-29, 2024.
Famed for its truffles and wine, Piedmont is a gourmand’s paradise, with many experts arguing that it produces the best food in all of Italy. The Langa and Roero regions of Piedmont received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014 and are considered one of the most important wine production areas in Italy.
This exciting Chef Bike Tour will take guests to the heart of these regions, over rolling hills covered with endless vineyards and past ancient castles and hidden hilltop hamlets.
James Beard Award-winning Chef Jody Adams will cycle alongside guests and play a key role in understanding the region’s cuisine and wine. Accommodations include a UNESCO site, a family-owned wine estate with a royal past, and a boutique hotel in the countryside. E-bikes (pedal-assisted system) are available upon request.
The culinary offerings of Piedmont fuse Northern Italian and French influences, with truffles and mushrooms taking center stage as seasonal highlights. Noteworthy Piedmontese specialties encompass “tajarin” (a type of fresh pasta), “bagna cauda” (a mild sauce featuring anchovies, olive oil, and garlic), “risotto” (Arborio rice cooked with diverse ingredients such as vegetables, porcini mushrooms, and cheeses), and “agnolotti” (local ravioli filled with a savory mixture of meat and vegetables).
On this special edition Chef Bike Tour guests will visit Pollenzo, where the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Science is based and learn about the Slow Food movement right at its birthplace, as well as enjoy Michelin-starred food, world-class wines and plenty more.
When: June 23-29 2024
How: For more information and to make a booking, visit tourissimo.travel.
