Trusted global travel authority Lonely Planet has published Wellness Escapes – a guide to wellness getaways around the world featuring 15 Australian retreats.
Self-care is something everyone knows they need, but all too often is dismissed as an errand that will happen eventually. It is not until eyes are sore from looking at a screen or a mind is overwhelmed with current surroundings, that it is realised it is probably time for a holiday. This is not an uncommon series of events. Our bodies have their own inbuilt alarms, warning us that we have gone overboard or sometimes, just reminding us to treat ourselves. What better way to do that than to escape from the mundane. With Wellness Escapes readers can discover 200 of the most inspiring ways to replenish the mind, body and soul, from yoga retreats in India to hot spring resorts in Australia and to Buddhist meditation temples in Korea.
The book has five chapters corresponding to five different themes: Active, Calm, Healthy, Indulged and Inspired. Whether readers are in the mood for mindfulness or spa treatments, surfing in Morocco or seaweed baths in Ireland, there’s a getaway for it. Lonely Planet travel experts offer the inside scoop on what’s so special about each wellness retreat, and of ways to explore the region beyond it.
Between chapters, Wellness Escapes includes diagrams on popular yoga and meditation techniques, as well as healthy smoothie recipes, creating a wellness experience beyond the getaway. Readers will learn the difference between seven types of massage, nine types of yoga, 10 of the largest wellness festivals around the world and more.
Queensland retreats featured include Prema Shanti in Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Gwinganna in the Gold Coast.
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