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Best for a digital detox
The Digital Detox Holiday
Santani, Sri Lanka
ACCOMMODATION: Santani
traditionally names its 20 rooms
the ‘Ambalamas’ meaning ‘place of
rest.’ The contemporary dwellings
come in the form of 16 single
bedrooms and two two-bedroom
suites, and are based on the
meditation caves in the
surrounding mountains. Each is
stylishly minimalistic, comfortable
and designed to minimise
distractions (although in-room WiFi
is available for those in need!).
WHY GO? You’ll disconnect from
the outside world and tune in with
yourself at this Sri Lankan haven.
Technology is banned in public
spaces so you immediately see and
feel the difference the moment
you arrive. Activities include yoga
and meditation, active adventures,
guided nature hikes and mountain
biking. While decluttering your
mental space, cleanse your body
with a comprehensive detox
programme supported by a
bespoke meal plan, together with
spa treatments, lots of rest and a
‘Panchakarma’ – a full-body reboot
that’s personalised to you to help
‘clear you out’. It includes
purgation and/or enemas to
cleanse the root causes of health
conditions. You’ll leave lighter in
both body and mind.
Visit healthandfitnesstravel.com.De-clutter your mind while
cleansing your body with a
comprehensive detox
BEST For CONNeCTING
TO NATure WITH fAMILY
Blackwood forest
‘forest Bathing’ retreat
forest holidays, Blackwood forest,
Hampshire.ACCOMMODATION: The Golden oak
cabins are the ones to go for as they’re
often in the best locations and sleep
up to eight. You get fluffy robes in the
en-suite, an outdoor hot tub, gas
barbecue and a log-burning stove in
the spacious living area.WHY GO? To try the practice of forest
bathing (shinrin yoku), which is one of
the cornerstones of Japanese
healthcare and is now popular here. It
draws on the therapeutic powers of
nature and connects you to your
natural environment. Studies have
shown it reduces stress, lifts your
mood and frees up your creativity and
problem-solving capabilities. It also
gives a boost to your immune system.
Drawing on mindfulness meditation
practices, the group sessions combine
leisurely walks under the forest canopy
with guided activities and meditations
to help fine-tune your senses, hone
intuition and experience the forest as
you never have before.
Visit forestholidays.co.uk.