Holiday itinerary
Nestled in the green triangle of Spain’s Costa Blanca, overlooking the stunning mountain scenery and seascapes, the luxury complex provides the perfect base for a detoxing, de-stressing and refreshing wellbeing boot camp holiday surrounded by landscapes of imposing mountains, dramatic cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches.
Enjoy the benefits of the combination of a both a detox retreat and boot camp and luxury wellness holiday. Re-charge and enjoy the challenges of daily yoga sessions, invigorating circuit classes, and restorative Pilates sessions, and then revel in poolside pampering, spa treatments, delicious yet healthy regional cooking, and good company.
The retreat is truly unique in its approach to fitness and its aim is to offer guests an enjoyable detox retreat which focuses on motivating and educating you towards a healthier lifestyle using a gentler holistic approach to the usual military boot camp style holidays. As such this is a unique approach to wellness but one where you’ll still see fantastic results and weight loss. The varied and interesting exercise program will boost not only your metabolism but also enhance the detoxification and cleansing of your body, encouraging fat loss and mental clarity.
Intensive daily fitness sessions in the sunbathed outdoor terraces or sandy beach will leave you with a great sense of wellbeing. All fitness, core stability, personal defence, yoga and Pilates sessions are taken in groups of no more than 14 to ensure personal attention.
The luxury private apartments and consciously designed complex will ensure your surroundings are as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, and the perfect place to enjoy some down time when you are not taking classes.
During this revitalising boot camp and detox retreat your fantastic team of wellness professionals, with many years’ experience in their individual fields, will be on hand to provide you with a personal assessment and attention, drawing from their wealth of experience to ensure you gain the utmost from your wellness holiday.
The retreat consists of a carefully thought out exercise and nutritional program, centred around walking, stretching, core training exercises, yoga, core stability, personal defence, Pilates, circuit training, coastal walks and hikes to encourage weight loss-plus plenty of personal time where you can relax and unwind, and also enjoy restful sleep in your luxury private apartment.
The boot camp and detox retreat also focuses on nutritional, fitness, and wellbeing education and so all the retreat staff will be on hand to educate you into how to make simple lifestyle changes to ensure your sense of wellbeing continues long after the holiday is over. The retreat holds open evening discussion focussing on a variety of wellness subjects such as nutrition, how to cope with stress, dietary supplements, ageing and more, and these vary according to the host speaker from week to week.
The retreat facilities include full complimentary use of the indoor heated wave pool, outdoor lagoon pool area, sauna, Jacuzzi and spa. You are welcome to book additional spa treatments upon arrival at the retreat and your hosts will be on hand to advise you on treatments.
All meals are included and you will enjoy delicious and nutritious food made using the freshest healthy local produce, which will always, where possible be organic. Guests will all eat together which provides a fun sociable atmosphere in the private dining room. There is no alcohol served at the retreat so as to fully aid your detox experience, but there are bars and restaurants in the local town of Calpe, which is only a 20-30 minute walk from the retreat. The retreat is also wheat, dairy and caffeine free ensuring you receive maximise the benefits of a detox experience and to encourage weight loss as well as improve general health and wellbeing.
Accommodation is set in luxury private apartments and each guest will have a spacious apartment to themselves with a large lounge area, private balcony/terrace, double/twin bedroom, large bathroom and kitchen. The grounds offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and sea, and also an indoor swimming pool, private gym and spa area, as well as attractive outdoor terraces where you can gaze out onto the outdoor lagoon and swimming pool area or sea as you practice yoga or the challenging circuit sessions.
The retreat encourages all guests to attend as many or a few classes and discussions as they wish and so there is plenty of time out and all activities are optional.
Enjoy a unique detox boot camp holiday with a difference with the perfect balance of world class tuition, healthy food, knowledgeable staff and great company for a fun, challenging yet relaxing and revitalising detox holiday among friends.
Suitability
- Boot camp and detox retreats are suitable for all levels of fitness and you do not have to have any experience in yoga or Pilates to join the course
- The program has been designed specifically to accommodate all fitness levels including those who are unfit or have low fitness levels
- You will be given a program suited to your level of fitness
- If you do not wish to take part in a particular activity then you will be free to use the Spa / beach / indoor & outdoor pools or to book a massage or facial at The Spa
- Minimum age 18 for the holiday
Travelling Solo?
- This luxury detox boot camp holiday makes a great singles holiday as it is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people
- All guests will be allocated a private apartment with double or twin bedroom, lounge area, kitchen, bathroom and balcony or terrace for NO single supplement
- The retreat is located within a safe area all the gates are locked and entrance and exit is only with a key card
- The resort is guarded by 24h security cameras and there’s a concierge service at all times
- All bedrooms suites are in block together so you will be next door to fellow retreat guests
Bootcamp Detox Retreat Start Days
- The luxury boot camp detox retreats run on set dates each year, please see the dates and booking tab for details and availability
- Boot camp detox retreats are for 6 nights/7 days
- Check in after 12pm on day 1 and check out on day 7 by 10am
- If dates appear ‘on request’ please email us and we’ll check availability for your preferred day of arrival as quickly as possible
Bootcamp Detox Retreat Itinerary
The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:
Day 1- Arrival day and welcome dinner
- After being picked up at Alicante airport at 11am or 3pm depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the luxury retreat where you’ll check into your private apartment, take your time to explore the complex, meet your fellow guests, or even take a swim in the lovely indoor or outdoor swimming pools
- Every guest will be invited to attend an initial wellness consultation with Personal Trainer Claire to assess your current fitness level and health and to discuss individual’s aims and what you’d like to get out of the retreat
- Unwind at the retreat once you have settled into your private apartment
- In the evening, you will join your fellow guests in the private dining room for a healthy and delicious welcome meal and good company
Day 2-6 - yoga, Pilates and fitness classes
- As part of the detox programme, all guests will be provided with ingredients to make a fresh cleansing drink of lemon and ginger first thing in the morning which you can prepare after waking up in your own private apartment
- At 8am, you will start your 1 hour morning yoga session, to gently open and awaken your body and senses to the day
- Breakfasts vary but usually there is a range of healthy options on offer throughout the week and these may consist of: home made granola or protein packed delicious smoothies, frittata, porridge with almonds, honey & cinnamon and afterwards you will have a few hours to yourself to enjoy the complex facilities, relax in your apartment or by the pool, or go for a walk
- Between 10.30 and 11.00, you will join your fellow guests and your trainer to take a circuit or core stability class, which is normally held at the beach a short walk away or outside on one of the terraces but this is weather dependent
- Your circuits class will challenge and improve your fitness level through fun circuit based activities
- Around 1.15pm, enjoy a healthy and nutritious light lunch using the freshest local ingredients which are always, where possible organic, and will normally be a healthy fresh soup followed by a large mixed salad (in which will be included a protein source such as fish, chicken, non dairy cheese, vegetarian/vegan options..) for example, using as many raw ingredients as possible to aid the detox process
- Please note that the exact times of your lesson will be arranged with you on arrival
- You can take the afternoon to relax, take a swim or explore the magnificent surroundings, there may also be a coastal hike arranged which is a wonderful way to experience more of the local area and you’ll be joined by a local hiking guide who will share his knowledge about the flora, fauna and local area
- Your Pilates or personal defence class begins at 5pm and instructor Nola will work with you in the private on site fully equipped gym to develop your core strength and conditioning
- You will have free time for an hour or so after the class before joining fellow guests in the restaurant at around 7.15pm/7.30pm for dinner
- Dinner will be a healthy but tasty dish prepared fresh for you and will be a fresh soup followed by a warm meal (which depending on the guests' dietary requirements may be fish, chicken, or vegetarian/vegan option, always served with a wide range of vegetables) to boost vitamin intake and aid the detox process
- During the evenings there will be open and informal discussions on subjects such as nutrition, and how supplements can be used to combat illness and ageing, how to exercise without injury, simple strategies for coping with and reducing stress
- The evening discussions are hosted by various people including the retreat doctor, nutritionist, and personal trainer, and this is based on availability and the speaker will be confirmed at the start of your retreat
- You will have two guided evening meditation classes in the week which is deeply relaxing and ideal for a great night’s sleep, and more meditation classes may place if there is demand!
- All the activities, classes and discussions are optional and you are welcome to spend time on your own or explore the area instead of joining a particular activity
Day 7 - Departure day
- You'll start the morning with breakfast and a final detox drink that you will prepare in the comfort of your apartment and enjoy a final view from your private terrace or balcony
- The complementary departure transfers to Alicante airport run today at 8am and 12 noon from the retreat
- Check out is at 10am may be possible to stay in your apartment after this time however this is discretionary and not guaranteed
- Check out returning feeling relaxed, fitter, and healthier, refreshed with new skills and knowledge along with new friends and inspiration to continue your health and fitness practice at home
Your Tutors And Hosts
- Your hosts are made up of a friendly team of expert professionals all working together to ensure the retreat offers you a relaxing, restorative break and motivating you towards a healthier fitter lifestyle
- Made up of yoga, Pilates and sports instructors, a nutritionist, and doctor, as well as retreat host Julie; all are on hand throughout the retreat to attend to all guest’s needs
- Julie, your retreat host, first conceived the idea of a boot camp and detox retreat in 2003 after her stressful job in the UK led her to search for a healthier, well balanced lifestyle
- She will be on hand throughout your stay at the retreat to answer questions, offer assistance and ensure that your holiday is a truly unique and positive experience
What Will I Learn And The Boot camp and Detox Approach?
- This course will aim to teach you how to look at yourself as a whole person and not just focus on weight loss, but also general wellbeing and lifestyle improvements
- You’ll be looking at your lifestyle, your everyday experiences and how they affect you, how you deal with stress
- With the help of the team’s nutritionist and fitness instructors, the course will teach you to set ‘real’ goals that are attainable and logical for the long term
- Overall, the course is meant to be fun and achievable so you return home relaxed, restored, revived and inspired and with a better understanding of yourself
- Many people also return home lighter not just in weight terms but also in their attitude to life
- Nutritional education - how to fuel your body correctly, how to combine nutrition and exercise so that you gain the maximum benefit from your new regime
- How to maximise the benefits of a varied exercise regime through exercises centred around walking, stretching, core training exercises, and building stamina
- Fitness education – how you can keep up your new exercise regime at home and build simple exercises into your usual lifestyle
- Through Pilates classes you will learn about body conditioning and how to develop a leaner, suppler more toned body
- Pilates is ideal for rehabilitation of sports specific injuries, health problems or for those seeking a stronger back, flatter stomach and better posture
- Daily yoga sessions will give you a better understanding of flexibility, core stability along with a calmer and more relaxed mind
- Circuit fitness, core stability and personal defence classes will give you an opportunity to learn about how to combine challenging fitness classes with fun exercises
- You will have a chance to discuss your short and long term goals with one of the team to ensure you gain the utmost from your stay
-The retreat is as much about on-going wellness education as exercise and benefits include:
- A toned, more mobile and flexible body
- Weight loss
- A flatter stomach
- Improved posture
- A straighter spine
- Greater sense of wellness and wellbeing
- Improved co-ordination
- Greater body awareness
- Stress relief and how to manage stress
Aftercare Programme
- The retreat will offer you continued post-retreat support for 21 days to give you tips and advice on how to continue leading a healthy lifestyle once the holiday is over
- The aftercare support includes motivational tips on your exercise regime, recipes to continue your healthy eating and nutritional advice
- To aid your detox and weight management after the holiday, the retreat also offer a complete home plan for up to 3 months after the retreat where the nutritionist will schedule Skype and telephone support, the price of this is 70 euros and is an optional extra, and can be discussed with the nutritionist directly once at the retreat
- The retreat now offers a follow on option with the head personal trainer via Skype, with targeted short training sessions so you can keep up the good health & fitness habits formed at boot camp…/p>
What To Bring
- Please note – The dress code is always casual at the retreat and a full list of what to bring will appear on your booking confirmation
- Additional towels (for workouts)
- Sun cream / sun block
- Good trainers
- Walking boots
- Old trainers (outside sessions can be wet & muddy)
- Warm hats and gloves
- Comfortable casual / lounge wear for after dinner and relaxing
- Clothing suitable for yoga, Pilates, circuit training and hiking
- Waterproof jacket & trousers (just in case of poor weather)
- Warm sweatshirts, fleece tops
- Swimwear & a pair of flip flops for use in indoor / outdoor pools and in the spa
- Exercise pants and shorts for good weather exercise
- Water bottle
- Cap or hat to wear whilst hiking as even in winter the sun can be quite strong
- Rucksack to carry necessities when hiking
- You may wish to bring old workout clothes as inclement weather may mean you will get wet or muddy
Treatments / Massages
- You will have access to the complex’s private gym, indoor and outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and Spa during your stay
- At each retreat there are a team of 5 experienced therapists who offer a fabulous range of beauty, anti-aging and detox treatments, holistic therapies and relaxing and invigorating massages to ensure you really enhance their wellbeing
- Please note treatments, therapies and massages are an additional cost and can be booked directly upon arrival at the spa
- Your retreat staff will be able to advise on the best spa treatments on offer, some of which have specifically been designed to aid the detox and cleansing process
- Optional treatments, therapies and massages offered are as follows:
- Aromatherapy massage
- Chavutti Thirumal massage
- Metamorphic massage
- Sotai therapy
- Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Reiki
- Waxing
- Tinting for eyebrows or eyelashes
- Manicure / pedicure
- Facials
- Svelte marine body wrap
- Body sculpting and firming treatment
- The retreat also now offer a selection of treatments specially tailored to male guests, including facials, manicures and pedicures so please feel free to ask your retreat manager for further details during your stay
The Accommodation
- The carefully designed residential complex boasts 64 apartments altogether, though the detox retreat uses a maximum of 14 apartments
- Set in the heart of the Costa Blanca’s green triangle, the retreat is based a short walk from the beach on Spain’s striking Costa Blanca offering fantastic views and stunning scenery
- As the retreats are held outside of the main peak holiday season, the complex remains a relaxing and secluded environment
- As well as the apartments, the complex also consists of attractive outdoor swimming lagoon, pretty outdoor terrace areas, restaurant with formal dining area, private gym, wellbeing spa including sauna, indoor heated wave pool, and Jacuzzi
- The complex has various outdoor terraces where you will practice fitness or yoga classes
- A separate building inside the retreat complex is reserved for retreat guest use only and this building contains: a dedicated restaurant, yoga & pilates room, conference room, guest “chill out lounge”, filled with magazines, books, DVD’s, hot & cold water dispenser and a wide choice of herbal teas & infusions, comfy sofas…
- There is 24 hours security, security cameras and a concierge service available and access to the complex is by key card only
- The apartments are all fitted with energy saving lighting and automatic blinds and the complex as a whole has eco-friendly water systems in place to reuse water for plants and vegetation
- Each guest will enjoy their own private luxury apartment with NO single supplement
- The apartments are luxurious and decorated to high standards with crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen
- Each apartment has a twin or double bedroom, spacious bathroom with washer dryer and hairdryer, private terrace or balcony, large lounge area with flat screen TV, granite kitchen, and all are equipped with air conditioning ensuring maximum comfort and relaxation
- Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside of the apartments
- The Pilates classes will be held in the modern well equipped gym studios which has all the necessary facilities and equipment
- Accommodation is included for 6 nights / 7 days
- Check in any time after 12pm (dependent on arrival time) on day 1 and check out on day 7 by 10am
Meals
- The menu at the retreat has been specially designed and developed by the retreat Doctor and nutritionist and is an excellent, proven exclusion program to ensure not only maximum weight loss results but also to aid the body to eliminate toxins
- The food focuses on healthy, fresh ingredients to prepare nutritious cuisine that is heavily influenced by the local surroundings and healthy Mediterranean diet
- All food where possible is organic
- All dishes served have been designed to be highly nutritious and kind to the digestive system whilst aiding detoxification and cleansing
- The professional chefs produce high quality, nourishing and delicious meals from locally produced, sourced and in season ingredients
- As such meals are unrefined and unprocessed making them highly nutritious and will sustain you throughout your daily exercise programmes whilst allowing for healthy weight loss
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in the price along herbal teas and mineral water throughout your stay
- Breakfast includes home made granola, smoothies, as well as wheat-free cereals, fresh dairy-free yoghurt with banana, honey and cinnamon, porridge with blueberries
- Lunch includes a fresh soup, followed by a large mixed salad with tuna, sardines, chicken, goat cheese, vegetarian stuffed peppers
- Dinner includes a fresh soup, followed by a Mediterranean menu with vegetables and chicken, fresh sea bass, trout, lenguado, salmon, fresh fish of the day. Vegetarian meals are also available
- The retreat has a dedicated chef, and they can cater for specific nutritional needs, for example, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and those guests with food allergies & intolerances
- If you have dietary requests these must be communicated to us at the time of booking
-Please note - the dietary program at the retreat excludes alcohol, caffeine, dairy, wheat and processed sugars to aid the detoxification and revitalization process
Optional Cooking workshop
Guests can also opt to take part in a 1 hour cooking workshop where the chef will be preparing and cooking 2 x retreat dishes.
There will also be a Q&A session after the workshop.
Please note that the workshop needs a minimum of 4 guests and maximum of 6 to run so is subject to availability.
The workshop costs €20 per person and can be booked on arrival.
Free Time In The Area
- In your free time you can enjoy the facilities at the retreat complex; including an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool and lagoon area, Jacuzzi and private gym
- The complex also boasts spa facilities offering a variety of treatments and massages
- You may like to take a walk to the nearby beach
- The nearby town of Calpe is a 20-30 minute walk, or short drive and is a lively town with many shops
- The town of Moraira is 5km away and is a pretty fishing town
- The retreat schedules guided coastal walks but if you’d like to further explore the area by foot, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby
Practice varied and fun daily yoga, fitness and Pilates classes and enjoy delicious and nutritious meals whilst staying in a luxury apartment in a beautiful part of Spain, and come home fitter, lighter and healthier on this boot camp and detox retreat with a difference.