Diet, slimming and weight loss holidays, listing short breaks, weekends, retreats and vacations aimed at helping you diet effectively, reduce weight and improve eating habits, as well as relaxing and having a good holiday!
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Weight loss holidays & slimming retreats
FEATURED WEIGHT LOSS RETREATS
SPAIN: Boot camp with weight loss A relaxed holistic style boot camp offering weight loss in Northern Costa Blanca. An ideal retreat providing a weight loss kick start (averaging 5-8 lbs) and offering a gentle approach to exercise and nutrition. Guests will be guided on weight control and how much/when to eat; and the programme includes exercise options such as yoga, pilates, meditation, circuits classes, costal hiking and mountain biking.
Accommodation is in double or twin en-suite rooms with no supplements for single occupancy. The complex has a spa with sauna, indoor wave pool and jacuzzi. A range of massages and relaxing treatments are available at a discount to guests.
ENGLAND: Devon weight loss camp for kids, teens and young adults Fun and effective summer weight loss camps for children and young adults in two age bands (11–17 and 18–24) based at the Exeter University Streatham Campus in the beautiful county of Devon, South West England. Camps are available as 3, 6 and 9 week courses and offer a range of fitness and adventure activities, delicious low-fat food, nutrition training and behaviour coaching.
The camp focuses on changing eating behaviour and achieving long-term success, not simply weight loss while attending the camp. They aim for dramatic weight loss, improved confidence, more energy and lots of new friends!
ENGLAND: Fitness & weight loss holiday for owners & their dogs! One of a kind, this Devon based fitness and weight loss retreat is aimed at dog owners wishing to lose some pounds while also exercising their four legged friend!
It offers a challenging, fun exercise programme combined with dog obedience training. It's been designed for all fitness levels and aims to help owners and their dogs to tone up and lose weight; with an emphasis on fitness and healthy nutrition.
Accommodation is provided in a spacious, luxury barn conversion in the heart of the Devon countryside.
THAILAND: Affordable Koh Pha Ngan beach resort, spa and detox centre A unique Thai beach-side resort with a Wellness and Detox Center offering special programs for weight loss. A range of accommodation styles is offered making this a very affordable option for anyone seeking a cheap weight loss retreat; there are comfortable bungalows, beautiful houses, and budget dorm beds.
The spa offers a gym, herbal steam room and splash pool as well as a wide range of treatments such as massage, hydrotherapy, facials, manicures and pedicures. Also available are yoga sessions, meditation, belly dancing, Shiatsu massage, tai chi, Thai boxing, training in Ayurvedic massage, Jungle walks, speed boat adventure trips, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking.
Weight loss treatment offers Save up to 45% on weight loss treatments and retreats, body sculpting and firming treatments and wraps, detoxes, colonic hydrotherapy and spa retreats. There are discount voucher offers on both day treatments and weekend or short stay breaks in the UK, Europe and beyond.
Walking holidays for weight loss Some of the retreats listed here are pricey – so our suggestion for a cheap weight loss retreat, or for people not into working out, is to simply walk!
Take a walking holiday – book a country cottage and take to the hills; hike the coastal path or stride through country lanes. Walking is a great way to start an exercise regime, burn off those excess calories and can be done virtually anywhere.
It's reckoned that walking actively will, on average, burn around 230-260 calories per hour – that will vary of course, depending on your start weight, how fast you walk and where you're walking (hills are good!). The key thing is to walk 'actively' and to make sure you burn more calories than you consume.
And speaking of consuming, to make this DIY weight loss holiday effective we recommend you combine your walking with a healthy eating plan – exercise on it's own will not do the job! The NHS has got lots of good reliable advice about losing weight, healthy eating and the value of different slimming and diet plans here.
So fill your holiday cottage with healthy low calorie food, a good diet cookbook and no alcohol! And promise yourself not to sneak out to the pub or order in a takeaway, better still make sure your cottage is so remote that these temptations don't exist!
You could take the 1,000 Steps Challenge as a start point, read about it here as it contains some great info on why walking is good for weight loss.
Compared to a customised weight loss retreat your DIY weight loss holiday will undoubtedly take more willpower, but just think of the pounds (sterling) you'll be saving, as well as the ones you hope to shed!
You could of course take an organised walking holiday instead, but make sure you can control the diet side of things, perhaps going with one of the smaller companies where you can walk from a fixed base and arrange your low-calorie eating plan directly with the organisers.
Or you could really up the ante and try Nordic walking – a much more active whole-body style which can burn off something like 45% more calories than ordinary walking. Get some instruction so you learn how to use the poles properly to get the full benefits.
Absolute Sanctuary, 'Thailand's Premier Detox and Yoga Resort', is a Moroccan inspired boutique wellness resort specialising in detox, spa and yoga holiday programs on Koh Samui, Thailand. Blending accommodation with a wide range of detoxification programs, yoga offerings, spa-based healing therapies and healthy nutritious cuisine, catering to those seeking balance, rejuvenation and wellness.
Back on Track offer bootcamps and fitness holidays to kick start health and fitness regimes. Offering weekend breaks at Hitchin Priory in Hertfordshire, and one week holidays at Club la Santa in Lanzarote, Spain. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Suitable for singles, couples or groups of friends.
| bootcamp | fitness/gym/keep fit | weight loss | nutrition | running | pilates | England | Spain |
A 5* luxury wellness retreat situated on the beautiful Sernabatim Beach, offering all inclusive wellness, detox and weight management programmes that can be tailored to meet customers' needs. The retreat programmes have been designed with careful precision by nutritional therapists, doctors, life coaches, neuroscientists and consultants. Packages also include return airport transfers.
Weight loss summer camp for children, teens and adults. End overeating, lose weight and diet the healthy way. Check out the Camp La Jolla weight loss camp vacations in San Diego, California.
A unique fitness retreat experience – discover the best way to de-tox your body, de-clutter your mind and delight your senses allowing you to refocus your energies on what really counts – you! This fitness and well-being experience will give you the confidence and knowledge to continue your healthy lifestyle when you leave.
| keep-fit/gym/fitness | massage | retreats | walking/trekking/hiking | holistic/wellness/wellbeing | tai chi | weight loss | nutrition | detox | Spain |
Experience the ultimate in Ayurvedic treatment, a program of purifying and rejuvenating therapies. Enjoy daily massage and shirodhara in peaceful country surroundings. The 7-10 day retreats are the ideal antidote to stress and to relax and improve general health, lose weight or address more complex health concerns.
| detoxification | weight loss | massage | retreats | ayurveda | yoga | UK |
Fight fat and get fit at Fat AttackUk weight-loss weekends and fitness bootcamps . These unique, highly effective weight loss retreats are designed to help reduce fat, get rid of excess weight and get people fit. The camps are conducted by Advanced Fitness instructors. Use their intensive weight loss and fitness programmes to kick-start you into a healthier, thinner life.
| weight loss | keep-fit/gym/fitness | boot camps | women only | UK |
Inspiring fitness holidays for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. The daily schedule is packed with options so, with expert trainers, you can design your personal programme for optimum results. Tell fitscape what you want to achieve: anything from a motivating kick-start to a serious competitive challenge.
| keep-fit/gym/fitness | multi-activity | running | weight loss | Western Europe | Morocco | UK |
One week, six guests and a beautiful converted farmhouse in SW France; offering fitness, fun, hopefully a bit of sunshine and the undivided attention of celebrity trainer Gavin Walsh. Sound interesting? If you're looking to lose weight or simply give your fitness a boost, Gavin Walsh Boot Camp could be the answer.
| boot camps | fitness/gym/keep-fit | nutrition | weight loss | France |
'Head to Toe' Detox Breaks– from Renaissance Retreat
This four night detox break in Spain offers an holistic approach to wellbeing, to cleanse the mind, body and spirit through the use of detox nutrition, reflexology, lymphatic drainage massage, NLP sessions, yoga and meditation. Leave feeling energised, refreshed and revitalised. | holistic/wellness/wellbeing
Relaxing Greek island holidays with a healthy difference – innovative healthy option programmes offer you alternative activities including yoga, nutrition, herbal walks, aqua-safaris, cycling, reiki, pilates massage and more. Based in Vassiliki on the island of Lefkas, a well known spot for windsurfing and sailing.
A unique health holiday experience at a selection of exclusive hand picked venues in some of the world's most inspiring locations. An in:spa holiday aims to transform your physical and mental wellbeing; the perfect combination of hiking, personal training, yoga, massage, cleansing diet and nutritional advice in beautiful, comfortable, harmonious surroundings. | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks
| walking/trekking/hiking | detoxification | massage | retreats | spa hotels/accommodation | weight loss | yoga | resort spas | destination spas | Western Europe | Morocco |
Wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Its integral concept is holistic wellness. Its location, facilities, programs, retreats, cuisine, and Kamalaya's team together create a synergy of nurturing for your whole being.
| destination spas | holistic/wellness/wellbeing | yoga | detox | meditation | weight loss | tai chi | nutrition | luxury spa collection | ayurveda | Thailand |
Keep fit and weight loss bootcamp weeks on the Isle of Wight and detox weekends just outside of London. Get results, whether it's dropping a dress size, brides-to-be getting in shape, or a desire for a healthier, more active life. Using professional army trainers and other professional partners this results-driven service focuses on diet, exercise, well-being, health and fun.
| boot camps | fitness breaks/gym/keep-fit | detoxification | weight loss | England |
NuBeginnings offers a tailor made weight loss solution just for you. The average weight loss per guest is ten pounds. Through a week long programme of healthy eating, wonderful exercise, hypnotherapy and NLP guests leave looking and feeling like a new (thinner) person.
| weight loss | boot camps | destination spas | detoxification | NLP | England |
Weight loss boot camp, fat farm and luxury weight loss retreat at NuBeginnings France. Situated in a luxury chateau in the Loire Valley this fat camp guarantees results.
| weight loss | boot camps | holistic/wellness/wellbeing | destination spas | yoga | retreats | detoxification | France |
Kick start your fitness/weight loss in sunny France – with walking, running, cycling and relaxation in beautiful countryside. Advice on: getting and staying fit and active, weight loss, nutrition/healthy eating, training tips, staying motivated and having fun. A balanced approach to your health and fitness, whatever your age.
| keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | weight loss | nutrition | walking/trekking/hiking | cycling | self development | running | France |
Award winning weight loss boot camps in Devon and the Cotswolds in the UK, and Andalucia in Spain. With an average fat loss of 8-12 pounds in just 7 days, these boot camps are packed with fun and energising activities helping you reach both your weight loss and fitness goals.
| boot camps | fitness breaks/gym/keep-fit | weight loss | nutrition | women only | retreats | detoxification | men only | UK | Spain |
Affordable weight loss and fitness bootcamps, offering dedicated courses, women only, men only, and mixed, for people at all fitness levels including those who are unfit or with low fitness levels. Added benefits are nutritional education and motivational workshops. No single supplements. Located in Spanish country retreats offering privacy and seclusion.
| boot camps | fitness breaks/gym/keep-fit | weight loss | women only | men only | lesbian/gay | singles holidays | Spain |
An exclusive health and fitness retreat on the Costa Blanca in Spain. Renaissance Retreat offers holistic, personalised, tailor-made fitness and wellbeing holidays, detox breaks and weight loss retreats in a supportive and friendly environment. Re-energise and re-focus, improve your health, reduce stress and feel great.
Combine a weight loss programme and holiday in Alicante, Spain. Renaissance Retreat offers tailor-made 1-to-1 weight loss programmes, fitness and wellbeing holidays and detox breaks. They offer holistic packages that combine exercise, healthy eating programmes, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, together with yoga, pliates, massage and meditation.
Weight-loss and fitness holidays and boot camps in sunny Andalucia. Special programmes of outdoor and gym-based activities to get you on track with your weight-loss and fitness goals; whether you want to lose weight, improve your race times or learn how to train correctly. The perfect 'kick start' in a wonderful location!
| weight loss | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | yoga | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | running | cycle touring | multi-activity | team building/management courses | power walking | groups | Spain |
Retreat centre with Balinese inspired architecture and Oriental gardens, that combines the serenity of the Far East with the peace, quiet and stunning natural beauty of southern Spain. Shanti-Som offers a range of wellbeing retreats that include yoga, detox and weight loss programs, and spa retreats with tailored therapies for mind, body and soul.
Luxury spa and slimming retreat in beautiful, secluded surroundings in a Georgian country house, offering boutique standard accommodation. A team of experienced, friendly fitness and yoga instructors, nutritionists, personal trainers, massage and beauty therapists will pamper you and give specialist advice on detox and weight loss, and a kick-start to a healthier lifestyle.
Fight fat and get fit at Fat AttackUk weight-loss weekends and fitness bootcamps . These unique, highly effective weight loss retreats are designed to help reduce fat, get rid of excess weight and get people fit. The camps are conducted by Advanced Fitness instructors. Use their intensive weight loss and fitness programmes to kick-start you into a healthier, thinner life.
Wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Its integral concept is holistic wellness. Its location, facilities, programs, retreats, cuisine, and Kamalaya's team together create a synergy of nurturing for your whole being. 
Combine a weight loss programme and holiday in Alicante, Spain. Renaissance Retreat offers tailor-made 1-to-1 weight loss programmes, fitness and wellbeing holidays and detox breaks. They offer holistic packages that combine exercise, healthy eating programmes, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, together with yoga, pliates, massage and meditation. 
Luxury spa and slimming retreat in beautiful, secluded surroundings in a Georgian country house, offering boutique standard accommodation. A team of experienced, friendly fitness and yoga instructors, nutritionists, personal trainers, massage and beauty therapists will pamper you and give specialist advice on detox and weight loss, and a kick-start to a healthier lifestyle. 