Wellness tourism is on the rise and many people opt for taking time off to rejuvenate and relax in spas and activities that freshen up their senses. The developing nations have now become the preferred destinations for healthy holidays, as they provide the latest services, authentic experience, affordability, and nature's bounty.There are a lot of options for healthy holidays like the Madinat Jumeirah's Talise Spa in Dubai that is now coming out with its latest four-week detox and weight loss programme which provides infrared sauna sessions, spa treatments, liver detox, yoga, and personal training sessions.Thailand is known as a popular wellness destination, particularly Chiva-Som that has many wellness guests from the UAE.
The programs here are geared towards fitness retreats and weight management.Apart from that, many people opt for India for its age-old yoga and Ayurveda treatments. Ananda, the Indian health retreat in the Himalayas provides great state of the art facilities and a variety of stress management programs and detox programs as well.Another popular wellness destination is Karkloof Safari Spa in South Africa that is spread on 3,500 hectare of wilderness reserve area and provides guests with organic healthy food and unlimited spa treatments.The Palace Merano in Italy is also known for providing customised fitness and health treatments inside a neoclassical palace.
Wellness has now become more affordable and is not relegated to the rich and famous anymore. From yoga studios to healthy food services, people can opt for many different options, which are lighter on the pocket and serve the purpose as well. The wellness tourism industry is worth $439 billion globally and does not just refer to spas, as it essentially means the pursuit of maintaining one's personal well being. It could mean taking a vacation to a desert for watching the sunset or even being inside the Dead Sea.People are more open now to taking wellness trips owing to the increase in diseases and rising stress levels as they seek ways of preventing such diseases in the future.
These holidays help a person to unwind and soak in the beautiful surroundings with positive vibes. This, in fact, helps in reducing stress and improving overall health and the immune system. Although the Middle East is leading in terms of growth in the wellness industry, it still is not at par with the overall package offered by destinations like Thailand, Japan, and Switzerland.Wellness travellers are an educated lot that carefully select their destination. A lot of publicity by the different wellness sectors in these countries usually highlights a service that is indigenous to their own country and attractive as well.
