Latest Wellness Travel News
As we move into the final weeks of 2025, it feels like the perfect time to slow down, listen to what your body has been asking for, and choose experiences that genuinely restore your wellbeing. This month brings celebrations, inspiring new partners and a full calendar of set date retreats to help you finish the year grounded and begin the next with clarity and energy.
Celebrating 20 Years of Kamalaya
This month, Kamalaya celebrated an incredible milestone: twenty years of holistic wellness on the shores of Koh Samui. Having worked closely with this award winning sanctuary for many years, it has been a joy to see how deeply it continues to support our clients. Many return each year for its thoughtful programs, nurturing environment and transformative results.
We are delighted to share our warmest congratulations with the Kamalaya team. If you are feeling called to recharge and create space for personal renewal, ask us about early bird offers for 2026 to experience the magic of Kamalaya for yourself.
New Wellness Partners
Two wonderful new partners have joined our wellness collection, each offering something unique for travellers seeking depth, healing and inspiration.
Gdas Health and Wellness Resort in Bali
A peaceful sanctuary in Bali, Gdas Health & Wellness Resort blends traditional Balinese wisdom with integrative wellness therapies, personalised programs and a strong sense of peace. It is an inviting escape for anyone seeking a gentle yet transformational reset.
Verdala Wellness Hotel, Malta
Set high above the island’s golden cliffs, Verdala brings a refreshing new approach to wellness in the Mediterranean. Expect beautifully designed spaces, tailored wellbeing journeys and a focus on longevity that reflects Malta’s timeless landscapes.
New Set Date Retreats
If you are looking for structure, community and inspiration, these upcoming retreats offer thoughtful ways to deepen your wellbeing through creativity, movement and mindful exploration.
Shades of Becoming Creative Retreat
India: Six Senses Vana | 1 to 8 December 2025
Led by celebrated artist and storyteller Siraj Saxena, this retreat invites you to slow down and explore your inner world through creativity. Painting, paper making and clay work become pathways to stillness, intuition and emotional expression. It is less about skill and more about the gentle discoveries that emerge when you give your hands the freedom to explore.
Anti Age Your Physique with Mins Teo
Bali: COMO Shambhala Estate | 25 to 31 January 2026
This signature retreat focuses on posture, alignment and intuitive movement to help you build long term vitality. Drawing on Pilates based techniques and expert spinal work, the program brings the body back into balance and teaches you how to move with ease and awareness. It is an ideal choice for anyone wanting to maintain strength, mobility and lifelong movement health.
Essence of Yoga
Italy: Datu Wellness | 7 to 14 March and 15 to 22 March 2026
Set along the dramatic Amalfi coastline, this seven night retreat blends mindful movement, meditation, reflection and nourishing local cuisine. With time for quiet walks and spacious afternoons, it offers a gentle invitation to slow down and explore your practice in a more conscious and connected way.
Closer to Home: The Reef House Set Date Retreats
For those wanting something within Australia, The Reef House is launching a beautiful series of group wellness retreats from February 2026.
These retreats weave wellbeing into each moment, from sunrise yoga and fresh tropical meals to guided mindfulness, spa rituals and restorative workshops. Whether you are travelling solo or with a partner or friend, the setting offers a warm and welcoming space to reconnect by the Coral Sea.
2026 Dates
6 to 11 February 2026
13 to 18 February 2026
20 to 25 February 2026
27 February to 4 March 2026
The retreat begins with welcome drinks at 5 pm on Friday, with the program starting at 7.30 am on Saturday.
5 Night Retreat (Friday to Wednesday)
Twin occupancy from $2,375 AUD per person
3 Night Retreat (Friday to Monday)
Twin occupancy from $1,498 AUD per person
A Moment for You: Aro Ha Seasonal Shift Meditation
With the end of the year coming up fast, Aro Ha’s Seasonal Shift Meditation can be a helpful way to pause and find your footing again. It offers a calm moment to breathe, reflect and reset.
For a deeper experience, why not join the final Revive and Thrive retreat for the year at Aro Ha, running 28 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. The week includes yoga, mindful movement, wholesome nutrition and nature based practices designed to steady the nervous system and support an aligned, energised start to 2026. Limited Spaces, don’t delay!