Neal's Yard Holidays Blog

Top 10 summer retreats in July

May25

Mountains of Montenegro: One of our top destinations for summer retreats in July

Guaranteed warm weather in much of Europe and beyond, and still a chance to cheat the rush by getting away before schools close… What’s not to like about summer retreats in July?

And with a great line-up of summer retreats, we’re sure to have the perfect getaway to help you relax – and potentially escape yet another wet July in the UK.

We give you yoga escapes in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills, creative holidays in Spain, and a variety of detoxing getaways for a fresh start. And among our hand-picked summer retreats in July there’s something for the time-poor as well as those looking for a longer holiday. Dig in!

Posted in Where to go on holiday in July

Tagged Ayurveda Holidays, Beach Holidays, Detox Holidays, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga Retreat, tai chi retreat, Yoga Retreats

5 tips for really flying on a budget

May11

Flying on a budget: An airplane flying into the sunset © Happy Stock Photo

Affordability is a huge part of an enjoyable holiday. And since holidays invariably start with a journey, we thought it would be a good idea to look into flying on a budget.

In this blog post we focus on the usual suspects – cheap flights – and how to ensure you’re really flying on a budget. We’ve saved you the leg work and put together some tried and tested tips for keeping travel costs down.

Posted in Retreat Travel Tips

Tagged best priced flights, budget flights, cheap flights, cheap travel, Travel tips

Top 10 June summer retreats

Apr15

Lady in Infinity pool at Dolphins Leap, Pelion in Greece

When summer gets going, the warmer sun and longer days help wellbeing retreats across the UK and Europe really come into their own. June summer retreats are some of the best.

Home-grown destinations have so much to offer. Whether it’s Ayurveda massages in Wales or yoga in Somerset, there are plenty of June summer retreats where you can immerse yourself in peaceful seclusion.

June is also perfect for European getaways. With the more expensive school-holiday season yet to start, you could make your hard-earned cash go a long way on June summer retreats in France or Spain.

Posted in Where to go on holiday in June

Tagged Beach Holidays, Detox Holidays, Holidays in the sun, summer, UK holiday retreats, wellbeing retreat, Yoga Retreats

Where to go on holiday in May 2016

Mar14

Are you looking for a short break, or retreat to recharge this spring? A holiday in May means you can make use of the bank holidays!

May bank holidays always fall on the first and the last Monday in May, in 2016 that’s Monday 2 May and Monday 30 May (Spring bank holiday).

Here’s our selection of where to go on holiday in May. Places where you can go alone without being alone, from yoga retreats to creative breaks. Read more…

Posted in Where to go on holiday in May

Tagged Creative Holidays, Yoga Holidays, Yoga Retreats

Why detox? – Here’s what you need to consider

Feb24

why detox - lemon mint drink @ Lavinia Bordea

Have you ever been asked why detox? Do we need to detox occasionally?

A friend recently asked why detox, surely that’s what my liver does for me? I replied yes, and so do your lungs, kidneys and skin. Of course it depends what we demand of our body. Does it sometimes need a little extra help? We give our car a yearly MOT and change its oil from time to time, but do we afford the same care to our body? Read more…

Posted in Healthy Living

Tagged cleansing diets, new year detox, why detox

Looking for the perfect Easter retreat? Look no more…

Jan27

Feet in grass of meadow with © Nikolay Litov

We know, we know… It’s not quite Pancake Day yet, and here we are, posting ideas for an Easter retreat.

But then that’s how we’re wired over here at Neal’s Yard Holidays. Always looking ahead for the next bank holiday and the next chance to get away. And we figured we’re not that different from anyone else, so if we’re thinking about going on an Easter retreat then you might be too.

And what’s more the Easter weekend is early this year, 25-28 March, so planning your Easter retreat now is a good idea. Get your booking in and make the most of those bank holidays. Here are our tips for:

Easter retreats near… Read more…

Posted in Easter Retreats

Tagged Ayurveda Holidays, Detox Holidays, UK holiday retreats, Weekend Retreats, wellbeing retreat, Yoga Retreats

Give a little love with a Valentine’s wellbeing retreat

Jan03

Valentine's wellbeing retreat: Image by Vinoth Chandar

What better way to show yourself or a loved one that you care than the gift of wellbeing this Valentine? Have you considered a Valentine’s wellbeing retreat for rejuvenation? Read more…

Posted in Valentine's Day

Tagged romantic retreat, UK holiday retreats, wellbeing retreat

Easy tips for going sugar free

Dec15

East tips for going sugar free: Meat products like sausages can also contain added sugar

From sausages and ham to tortilla chips and tomato sauce, the sweet stuff is everywhere. How can we break our bond with sugar and get healthier in the long term?

Sugar isn’t good for you.

OK, let’s develop that a little further. It is well documented that regulating our sugar intake is the key to tackling obesity. But while chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies, for example, come with an obvious warning sign of their indulgent contents, there is less awareness of just how much added sugar there is in our everyday diet.

Posted in Healthy Living

Tagged health, tips

5 simple steps to Ayurvedic Christmas at home – Part II

Dec09

Ayurvedic Christmas: A beautifully wrapped present © Kateryna Shyvoronkova / shutterstock

In the second part of our blog dedicated to spreading Ayurvedic Christmas spirit, we move away from indulging ourselves to indulging others.

And we reserve a spot for that less popular of Christmas pastimes – keeping fit, in both body and mind. So that you can start the new year with a spring in your step, rather than sluggishly roll into the office. We know. We’ve been there.

Posted in wellbeing tips

Tagged Ayurveda, Christmas and New Year Retreats

5 simple steps to Ayurvedic Christmas at home – Part I

Dec08

Ayurvedic Christmas: MulledWine © George Dolgikh/shutterstock

Think Christmas is all about waiting for the top button of your trousers to pop while you lounge out in a mince-pie coma, completely oblivious to day and night?

We know you’re smarter than that. So smart, in fact, that you long ago planned your wellbeing Christmas escape, leaving behind the festive hustle and bustle.

But even if a wellbeing getaway doesn’t materialise for you this winter, you can still make sure Christmas is wholesome, recharging, and enhances your wellbeing.

How? Well, as is so often the case, we look to Ayurveda for the answer. And if you can’t come to Ayurveda, then let Ayurveda come to you – with five easy steps brought to you in this two-part blog post. Read more…

Posted in wellbeing tips

Tagged Ayurveda, Christmas and New Year Retreats