So, you’re ready for that much-needed escape to unwind, get some R&R, and participate in some outdoor activities while you are away. Where do you even begin, when trying to figure out the best plan of action for achieving your vacation goals?
Here are some wellness travel planning tips to consider when you are ready to plan your next vacation:
1) Determine how much time you have available for the actual vacation.
Keep in mind that at least two days will involve traveling, both to and from your destination. Even if the location is only a few hours away, the journey may leave you feeling fatigued on Day 1 of your vacation. Determine the number of days you have available for the actual vacation experience. Allot yourself enough time to immerse yourself entirely. The “travel” part of traveling can be very exhausting!
2) Consider a setting that you believe would fulfill your vacation goals.
Remember, you want to set an intention for yourself! Ask yourself what you would like to experience and how you would like to feel by the end of your wellness vacation. If you feel overwhelmed or stressed, you might find the sight of a gorgeous landscape or the sound of ocean waves very refreshing. If you are looking to change some unhealthy habits or begin a program that will help you to modify your existing behavior, a very secluded getaway free of electronic devices or distractions might be a good fit.
3) Check the weather forecast for the time of year you desire to travel.
If you travel to a specific region during a season when the experience you wish to have may not be possible, you will not be satisfied with the outcome! The last thing you want to feel is dissatisfaction from something that could have been avoidable if you did your research beforehand!
4) Are the wellness resort offerings consistent with what you would like to experience?
A wellness program focusing on health and nutrition may include an immersive experience with a farm and vegetables grown on location. You may have cooking classes, as well! However, imagine if none of these options were part of the experience, and it was a lecture-only type of program. Would you be satisfied with that?
5) Will the experience be a new, unique one for you?
The goal is to feel renewed by the end of your wellness vacation! The experience would be most rewarding if it were unlike anything you have done before! You may already be hiking, practicing yoga, or perhaps you learned a new skill that originated from another culture- but have you actually taken part in an immersive experience before? The takeaway would be entirely different!
Your wellness vacation will provide the results you wish to attain if you consider each of these five areas during the planning process. Remember, the goal is to feel completely restored and renewed in mind, body, and spirit upon your return!
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