As the holidays approach, it can be difficult to know what to gift your friends who are always hitting the road on their own. According to a recent SkyScanner survey, in 2024 43% of people travel alone, with plans to continue to do so next year.
Meanwhile, in the same year, the wellness retreat industry is projected to make $225 billion and is continues to grow. Wellness retreats are a great gift to traveling nomad friends. Many seasoned travelers know what they like and have all they need, from backpacks to travel carts (the Outisan is actually perfect for terrain travel), so retreats gift the individual the ability to unwind, relax and be present in the moment.
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Sacred Renewal Retreat
A six-day retreat in January focused on wellness, this retreat will take place in the scenic views of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Hosts Angela Lindvall and Wixárika spiritual guides invite attendees to indulge in a holistic path, complete with mindful eating, sound baths, meditation, yoga and more. The retreat focuses on finding mindfulness and peace in an ever-online world, and teaches ways to unplug and be present.
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The Pink Retreat
Founded by Tosha Williams and taking place in the sunny beaches of West Palm Beach, Florida, The Pink Retreat invites women of all ages and backgrounds to indulge in a weekend full of color-inspired dopamine and female empowerment. Williams started The Pink Retreat in 2017, expecting only 20 people to show up to share her love of colorful patterns—often inspired by the Lilly Pulitzer dresses her art therapy patients loved.
Fast forward to today: Williams decided to leave art therapy and created The Pink Retreat. It’s an annual event that invites women of all ages to explore their love of Lilly Pulitzer’s unique patterns and includes activities like walking tours, cookie-making, croquette and most importantly, learn how to take care of themselves through color and dopamine dressing.
Hyperslow Retreat Center
Hyperslow Retreat Center
Souljourn Yoga Taos Retreat
Give the gift of an escape from the brutal winters of the northern United States and into the warm mountains of Taos, New Mexico. Founded by yoga practitioner and teacher Jordan Ashley and sound practitioner Allison Bagg, the retreat offers more than just a relaxing and serene experience away from home. Think daily yoga inspired by nature, sound meditations with crystal singing bowls and vegetarian meals crafted by a private chef. Explore the iconic Taos Pueblo, soak in the mineral springs at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and end your nights by the fire pit or unwinding in the sauna and hot tub. The retreat supports Tewa Women United, a non-profit that supports Indigenous women and girls to connect with ancestral knowledge, healing and strength.
The Big Retreat
Send a friend or family member across the pond for a retreat in the United Kingdom. Aptly titled Big Retreat Festival, the three-day retreat is a time to unwind and experience the wellness and natural attractions the countryside coast Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire, Wales has to offer. The retreat includes fitness and yoga sessions, bushcraft, foraging, paddle boarding and plant-based cooking classes.
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The Cotswold Retreat
If you’re looking to gift luxury this holiday season, the Cotsworld retreat should be number one on the list. The property offers retreats at their two barns and one cottage, providing an escape into a serene countryside in Chipping Norton, U.K.
Canyon Ranch Retreat
If you’re looking to stay local, Canyon Ranch has multiple locations across the United States, with each offering a unique and enriching experience. From California to Arizona to Massachusetts, each location offers retreats rooted in health and wellness including weight loss, healthy eating and even a floral-focused theme.
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