New Year, New You. Top 5 Places to Transform Mind & Body
Monday, 22nd December 2008
Start the year as you mean to go on with one of our luxurious escapes to cure mind, body and soul...
Too much Christmas pud? New Year’s resolution to detox and get fit? A frazzled wreck after family holiday madness? Look no further… we have the perfect solution to your January woes…
1. Spanish & Yoga - Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
Whether you want to improve your balance and strength for surfing (of which there is plenty in Jaco), get a beach-perfect bod or just let the strains of everyday life fizzle away, yoga is the ultimate feel-good activity for the mind and body. The gorgeous natural surroundings of Jaco provide the perfect backdrop for classes, which take place each day in various settings. Whether a beginner or a pro, you’ll come away feeling toned and relaxed - and hopefully some Spanish will have sunk in too.
One week from £339 / $524 / €354 including Spanish course (18 lessons), yoga classes, activities (kayak and snorkel trip, nature hike, waterfall hike) and a crocodile river tour. Accommodation in a host family or student residence is available at a supplement.
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2. French & Hydrotherapy - Vichy, France
The beautiful spa town of Vichy is the perfect place to rest your weary limbs and feel the benefits of its natural mineral waters. After French classes in the morning you will receive two treatments each afternoon (one hydromassage, plus one massage, wrap or water therapy), plus full access to the spa facilities of a sauna hammam, whirlpool baths, gym and relaxation room.
One week from £689 / $1,056 / €715 including French course (18 lessons + 8 themed French workshops) and hydrotherapy programme. Accommodation in a host family, private apartment or student residence available at a supplement.
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3. Russian & Spa - Riga, Latvia
This truly unique course is one to impress your friends back home. Spend two weeks learning Russian on a popular group course, enjoying unlimited entry to the local gym, and then enjoy an indulgent spa weekend in the middle. You will stay at a prestigious spa hotel in Riga, close to the seaside, and enjoy treatments, saunas and use of the pool. A perfect antedote to the Latvian winter!
Two weeks from £1,239 / $1,916 / €1,298 including Russian course (20 lessons per week), host family accommodation (half board), gym membership, one night (with breakfast) + treatments in the spa hotel, return transfers to the spa hotel and return airport transfers.
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4. Spanish & Spa - La Coruña, Spain
With this fantastic programme you can enjoy La Coruña’s wonderful new water leisure centre that includes a special thalassotherapy centre, relaxation area, Olympic swimming pool and fitness rooms. Learn Spanish in the mornings and then give your brain a break as you enjoy two afternoons of massage and pure indulgence.
One week from £689 / $1,068 / €723 including Spanish course (15 lessons per week), host family accommodation (half board) and spa programme.
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5. Spanish - Boquete, Panama
The lush valley of Boquete in Panama’s western highlands, surrounded by untouched tropical rainforest, will fill your soul with the therapeutic magic of nature. With the pristine white beaches of the Pacific just one hour away, and warm Caribbean waters lappng at the shore three hours the other way, you can choose to completely chill out and soak up your surroundings, or get rid of any Christmas stress with activities ranging from white water rafting and zip line canopy tours to bird spotting and hot spring baths.
One week from £109 / $161 / €108 including Spanish course (10 individual lessons per week). Apart-hotel or B&B accommodation is available at a supplement.
* Please note prices are correct as of 23 Dec 08. Please check website for latest prices and information.
Tags: french, spanish, france, yoga, costa rica, vichy, latvia, jaco beach, la coruna, lessons, boquete, panama, spa, russian, accommodation, host family, language + relaxation
Posted by Sarah Gooding under Destinations for you,
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