Sunshine And Blue Skies To Lift The Spirits
While we all know the dangers of overexposure to UV rays, during the winter our bodies can crave the sun. Sunlight levels increase Serotonin which makes you happier, while vitamin D prevent or improve conditions such as bone disease, muscle pain and high blood pressure. If you are looking for relaxing winter sun, and don’t want to stay in the confines of a hotel, why not consider a luxury villa within a hotel resort? You will have space to relax and the hotel could include spa facilities, where you can be sunned, pampered and treated.
Private Island Paradise
Nothing is more relaxing than “getting away from it all” and what better way than holidaying on a private island? While major Caribbean islands attract the most tourists, the area includes many smaller islands, plenty of which are uninhabited – the Bahamas alone contains over 700 islands!
Where to stay: Look for resorts where you can enjoy privacy, without feeling secluded. Peter Island’s Spa on The BVI is one of the finest in the Caribbean. The 1,800 acre private island combines stunning scenery of green hillsides which lead down to beautiful beaches and sparkling bays, with excellent sporting facilities, all set in a private environment. The spa hosts 12 treatment rooms, its own pool, steam rooms and private Jacuzzi right on the beach. Enjoy the best of both worlds, privacy and space in your own villa and pool, yet save the hassle of cooking with all meals included from the resort. If you want to get out and explore further, choose the Crow’s Nest and Falcon’s Nest, which come with their own vehicle for exploring the island but also private staff including a chef.
For Some Sun Closer to Home
Egypt can offer spiritual getaways to help you relax and unwind. Throughout Egypt, yoga holidays are becoming increasingly popular. They give you concentrated time to focus on your practice and will help you rebalance your three cores and leave you feeling completely re-energised. Yoga can be practiced in some magnificent destinations such as Mount Sinai, or the Sinai desert.
Just five minutes’ drive from Naama Bay with a variety of restaurants, bars and shops, and ideally located for a number of fascinating excursions on land and sea, the Villa Marjina is a remarkable villa in a stunning location on the Mount Sinai peninsula. The villa is elegantly furnished in contemporary Egyptian style, with a superb range of modern amenities. The outside areas are superb too; the villa has its own beautiful private pool which is accompanied by a poolside mini-bar and showers, while shady pergolas overlooking the sea and the lawns dotted with tropical plants and trees are perfect for relaxed and informal meals and lounging.
Set in a beautifully green garden from which a short, stepped path leads to a private lagoon-side beach, the views are quite spectacular. The villa is located five minutes’ walk from the Sharm Sheraton 5-star Resort, the main hotel and its facilities, all of which are available to villa guests including a beautiful spa where you can relax and unwind and enjoy the 24-hour room service.
