Beautiful views, meditative walks and delicious food may create the perfect mood for a mindful break – but our writer discovers that being in the moment is hard work. Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in the former YugoslaviaContinue reading “Keep quiet: can a silent retreat in Bali really soothe the soul?”
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25 of the best yoga holidays and retreats
Yoga trips can change lives but finding the right one may sap your core strength before you’ve even started. These choices – from Goa to Greece via Yorkshire – will make your quest more relaxing
10 of the best foodie retreats in rural France
These charming B&Bs, guesthouses and gîtes offer comfortable pitstops on a French adventure, but with their mouth-watering regional food and wine they may prove hard to leave
10 of the best hostels and lodges … that you have to hike to
These out of the way retreats can only be reached on foot – but the reward for your efforts is a warm welcome and a chance to rest weary legs in spectacular surroundings
10 of the best holiday houses and B&Bs in Sicily and its islands
Gorgeous Sicilian retreats
Top 10 beach hotels and B&Bs on New Zealand’s South Island
Beach resorts and retreats on New Zealand’s South Island make the most of dramatic views, as well as offering a tranquil getaway. Here are 10 to suit the calm, collected – and the adventurous
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