The 6 best Retreats for men

May 24, 2024

Discover in this blog the ultimate wellness retreats and health holidays specifically for men. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being significantly impacts your personal and professional life. However, men often neglect their own needs due to demanding schedules, daily responsibilities, or traditional views of masculinity. With Father's Day and Men's Health Awareness Month approaching in June, it's the perfect time to encourage men to prioritize self-care. Recognizing the challenges men face in prioritizing self-care is the first step toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. To inspire men, we highlight in this blog our male customers' favorite health holidays, where you can focus on your physical, emotional, and mental well-being in a nurturing environment. Teams of experts will help you establish healthier habits for a balanced body and mind, resulting in increased resilience, balanced hormones and testosterone levels, and improved weight, mood, energy, and performance. Your health is your most valuable asset, and investing in it will pay dividends for years to come. Explore top spots for fitness and (mental) well-being retreats, medical spas, wellness breaks, weight loss retreats, and fitness holidays.

Reasons for men to escape

Men go on holiday to escape their daily routines and focus on their health and well-being. Here are the main reasons why our male customers contact us in search of a suitable retreat (no feminine energy, please):

Stress Relief: To escape the pressures of work and personal life, retreats offer a peaceful environment to unwind and de-stress.
Physical Health: Many retreats provide fitness programs, yoga, pilates, and other physical activities that help improve their fitness levels.
Mental Well-being: Retreats offering private life coaching sessions, meditation, and mindfulness practices help them manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Detox: Heavy meals and alcohol (e.g. at business dinners) often lead to search for retreats that offer detox programs to cleanse their bodies of toxins and improve dietary habits.
Personal Growth: Men at a crossroad in life are looking for Retreats that provide opportunities for self-reflection, personal development, and setting new life goals.
One-on-One Approach: Men appreciate tailor-made programs where they receive full attention. They often deal with issues on their own, driven by societal and media pressure to ‘man up’ when faced with challenges. Private mentors and specialist coaches can listen and help them achieve their goals.

6 favourite retreats among men

Mental Balance: New Life, Portugal
Mayr Detox Intensive: MedSpa Park Igls, Austria
Fitness & Detox: Phuket Cleanse, Thailand
Health check up and Cleanse: MedSpa SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain
Ayurveda: Engel Ayurpura, Italy
Fitness & Bootcamp: Pinecliffs Ocean Suites - Portugal

Detox retreats in Medical Spa Park Igls - Austria

Park Igls is a private medical spa located in the heart of Tyrol, Austria. One of the leading award-winning medical spas in Europe, with a focus on the Modern Mayr approach for a healthier lifestyle. Modern Mayr is all about our guts, one of the most crucial organs in our body. In the 19th century, Dr. Mayr developed the holistic theory that many diseases originate in the digestive system. By a deep cleanse following a Mayr programme, numerous physical issues can be alleviated. And, as many men love good food, Park Igls offers one of the best restaurants in town, serving top-notch cuisine!

Fitness & Detox in Phuket Cleanse - Thailand

Phuket Cleanse is the brainchild of its owners, Melanie and Stanton. Melanie is an expert in health and nutrition, while Stanton specializes in sports and fitness. Both passionately and skillfully share their expertise with guests at this small-scale retreat, delivering a health retreat in its purest form. One thing is certain - you'll achieve improved fitness during your stay here. Meals are vegetarian with occasionally fish. You'll also receive valuable tips and advice to take home with you and gain knowledge about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Health check up in MedSpa SHA Wellness Clinic - Spain

Exposure to significant stress levels can lead to chronic stress. Increasingly, professionals like managers, CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and athletes are turning to MedSpas for thorough health assessments. SHA Wellness Clinic offers the Leader's Performance Programme, addressing both physical and mental well-being. This personalized program includes health check-ups, nutritional guidance, coaching, and personalized training sessions. It blends medical science with holistic approaches to optimize performance at both physical and mental levels.

Fitness & Bootcamp in Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites - Portugal

This resort, situated by the sea in the Algarve, is renowned as one of the finest destinations in Europe for sports, fitness, and outdoor activities. With breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and a rich history, the hotel has been an iconic presence in the region for decades. Today, it stands alongside the modern and elegant Ocean Suites wing. Guests staying here will enjoy spacious suites, exceptional sleeping comfort, and the luxurious Serenity spa. It's an ideal place for sports enthusiasts, offering a boot camp studio, a circuit, seven swimming pools, highly skilled personal trainers, and a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, there is a 9-hole golf course on-site. Whether you're looking to stay active, rejuvenate, or simply relax in style, this resort has it all.

Ayurveda in Engel Ayurpura - Italy

The recently inaugurated Engel Ayurpura boutique-style hotel, featuring just 15 rooms, brings the healing essence of Ayurveda closer to home. There's no need to venture far to experience Ayurveda. Nestled in the Eggental, with its deep forests, expansive mountain pastures, and the towering Rosengarten and Latemar mountain ranges, it serves as the perfect holiday valley for nature enthusiasts, active explorers, and sports enthusiasts. The rocky cliffs and forest trails in the summer, coupled with award-winning ski areas in the winter, make it an ideal destination year-round. The hotel's spa harmonizes the age-old fundamental principles of Ayurveda with the healing power of the natural environment of South Tyrol.

Mental Balance in New Life Portugal

New Life Portugal stands out as it's among the few retreats in Europe dedicated to mental well-being. It feels like like a warm embrace for anyone seeking to find inner peace and relaxation, both for body and mind. Whether you're interested in mindfulness, recovering from burnout, personal growth, finding inner harmony, or simply taking time to unwind, New Life Portugal offers it all in the heart of nature, guided by a team of experts from around the world. New Life Portugal's approach combines personalized coaching tailored to tackle stress at its root, holistic practices like meditation and yoga, and nutritious cuisine to send you home brimming with vitality. Here, you're surrounded by likeminded people, yet you have the freedom to set your own pace and choose the experiences that resonate with you. With a variety of holistic programs, or 'paths,' you can tailor your journey to suit your needs and interests.

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About Marleen

This blog is written by Marleen, the founder of PureandCure.com in 2005. She travels around the world in search of the best Health & Wellbeing Hotels, Spas and Retreats and shares her know-how, experiences and observations through her blogs.