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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Minos Beach Art Hotel Minos Beach Art Hotel For those seeking a retreat that encompasses fine food and fine weather that's anchored by holistic wellness, mark October in the diary, as celebrated Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens will be heading to the Greek island of Crete. Tom Aikens Food Story Media Of course, fly-and-flop type of vacations will always be popular, but to make the most of annual leave people are increasingly looking to incorporate an element of nourishment, and retreats offer just that. As such, we’ve seen hotels incorporate this type of offering, from Villa Lena in Tuscany and its creative retreats (cue ceramics, drawing, and nature walks throughout the year) and Six Senses Ibiza which’ll host a four-day, female empowerment retreat in September; then there are hotels that offer a seasonal programme of workshops such as The Newt in Somerset with it’s countryside-themed learning days with drystone walling and beekeeping classes.

Minos Beach Art Hotel Minos Beach Art Hotel Commenting on the popularity and rise of the retreat-style holiday, Niki Smirni, Founder-Mindful Leader of Travelgems , the company that’ll be hosting the Cretan retreat says that they “reflect a broader shift towards travel experiences that promote personal evolution and lasting connections.” MORE FOR YOU ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap And Review: Old Feuds And Bad Blood Ranked: The 30 Most Walkable Cities .

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