Retreat from the world

Far-flung, closer to home; travelling solo or with family in tow – however you take your healing, find it in our guide to the best transformational breaks.

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

Alison James convalesces in calming, old-school style at the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel in Velden, Austria.

Helena Lee immerses herself in Estelle Manor’s menu of curative treatments and hedonistic indulgences

More women than ever are deciding to choose their own adventures and enjoy the freedom of travelling alone. Three writers explain why it’s their favourite way to escape

Sara Ella-Ozbek finds that small changes reap big rewards following a restorative health retreat in a calming Moroccan waterfront sanctuary