Holidays for health nuts

St Lucia

After all that hard work, why not go for a full-body massage, says Kirsty Nutkins in the Sunday Express. The masseuse uses "hot stones and cool bamboo to knead out knots and tension". Those on a diet will find themselves tempted to take a day off, however the resort has five restaurants. You may find it's the hardest decision you have to make.

Seven nights from £929 per person based on two sharing CaribTours.co.uk

Hampshire

785-travel-3 — Get whipped into shape at Chewton Glen

Who better to inspire you to get in shape than double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, asks John O'Ceallaigh on The Telegraph Luxury website. The champion rower is the "star personality" at a two-night "Fitter, Stronger" retreat at Hampshire's Chewton Glen on selected weekends this summer. You will get to dine with the sportsman, and "learn how he overcame a devastating brain injury".

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Duly inspired, you can then "tackle" a programme of hikes through the New Forest, cardiovascular workouts and core-strength Pilates classes. All abilities are catered care for, so there's no excuse for not joining in. After a hard day's work-out, why not retire to one of the hotel's new stylish treehouse suites for some well-earned rest and relaxation?

From £1,140 per person on full-board see ChewtonGlen.com

Vana Malsi Estate, India

785-travel-2 — "Deep spiritual nurturing" at Vana Malsi

Attaining the perfect body is all well and good. But for spiritual wellbeing, head to Vana Malsi Estate. It is, says Conde Nast Traveler's Daisy Finer, "India's newest and most exquisite wellbeing retreat". No hard workouts here. Vana is "clean-lined" and "ultra-modern", buthas "deep spiritual nurturing at its core". Yoga is an "integral" part of a stay, as are the om-chanting sessions in the Bodhi Tree room.

The bedrooms are "light-filled, serene cocoons" with fridges stocked with infused waters, while in the bathroom, you will find fragrant herbal products to suit your dosha, or energy, type.

The food is "inspired". The menu includes stuffed peppers with cashew nuts, green beans and walnut pesto for lunch, and, for dinner, saffron-infused paneer with ginger and amaranth sauce. Leave room for the banana and fig cake with homemade ice creams. It's all part of turning your stay into a "sensory journey".

Seven nights from £1,995 per person HealingHolidays.co.uk

Morocco

The hotel is small, with just 16 rooms, but still manages to pack in a swimming pool, hammam, stables and even petting farm, not forgetting the olive groves. But be warned. Alcohol is off the menu, as is wheat, dairy and sugar. Classes start before the sun gets too hot. The beauty of the snow-capped mountains provides "a necessary distraction".

From £1,745 per person for seven nights on full-board, activities included see InSpa.co.uk