Shape up for summer with detox retreats

You don’t want to feel tired and sluggish for summer. If the winter has taken its toll on your mind and health or you want to give your body a break before a season of icy ciders, BBQs and picnic food begins, why not treat it to a detox holiday?

Caffeine, alcohol, saturated and trans fats, pollution and stress can fill our body with toxins, making our skin dull, our bodies tired and our immune systems vulnerable.

A detox plan is guaranteed to put the spring back into your step before the warm weather arrives and has diet has been proven to be better at shifting weight than many fad diets.

Its benefits are endless. As well as rejuvenating the mind and body, a detox diet can give you glowing skin, shiny hair and strengthened nails, as well as relief from digestive disorders, mood swings and high blood pressure.

However, detox holidays can be hard to stick to and many find it difficult to stay disciplined during their daily routine, as well as struggle to create interesting and varied detoxing dishes.

GoLearnTo.com’s detox holidays prove that restoring your body’s natural balance needn’t feel like a chore when you are away from home, the sun is shining, you are surrounded by beautiful scenery and delicious food is created from local produce is prepared for you.

Each includes varied and well-crafted meal plans and gentle exercise, while still leaving bags of time to enjoy your local surroundings and further treat yourself to massages, facials and other therapies.

For example, rediscover your energy and enthusiasm in Koh Samui, Thailand on GoLearnTo.com’s Yoga and Detox Retreat.

This eight-day/seven-night holiday offers a rejuvenating plan of ancient ayurvedic techniques and modern nutrition, as well as the chance to enjoy Laem Sor’s glorious beaches and weather.

If that’s not enough, guests can also take advantage of the retreat’s wellness centre, it’s treatment rooms and it’s herbal steam room and saltwater pool.

If you prefer to detox with a difference, consider a red wine, walking and weight loss holiday near Bordeaux. Immerse yourself in picturesque part of France and lose weight while still enjoying a glass of red wine.

Another great option is the Luxury Bootcamp and Detox Retreat in Alicante where you can combine a nutritious diet with yoga, Pilates, self-defence and fitness classes. Throw in an indulgent massage and bags of southern Spain’s vitamin D and you’re guaranteed a refreshed mind and a beach-ready body.