Holidaymakers looking for the ultimate break to unwind and recharge can now travel to Iceland on a wellness experience that is designed to help you drift off into a deep and restful sleep.
Launched this week by travel experts, Conscious Travel, the Recharge Retreat has been planned to include everything from fresh locally sourced food, to workshops and wellness activities designed to recalibrate the body and mind to combat stress and help guests achieve the best possible quality sleep.
Located in the Golden Circle in Iceland guests will arrive at Hotel Grimsborgir for a 3-night journey into personal wellbeing – whilst surrounded by the beauty of Iceland’s natural landscapes.
According to research, the UK is experiencing a ‘sleep crisis’ due to juggling work life balance and nearly everyone is feeling tired. In response to this, the tourism industry is now booming with solutions offering packages dedicated to getting the best sleep, focusing on physical and mental wellbeing.
Greg Potter, one of the UK’s leading sleep experts, said: “Getting enough, well-timed, high-quality sleep is rarely the result of one quick fix. It’s usually the combination of many things including being physically active, coping well with stress, and being in an environment conducive to sleep.
“It’s exciting to see an opportunity for people to not only get that experience on a trip, but also to leave with experiences and knowledge from the Recharge Retreat they can continue to use at home as well.”
Upon arrival guests will be welcomed with relaxing loungewear, custom aromatherapy blends, and a guide to the retreat’s “Sleep Journey”.
Over the course of the 4-day experience, guests will take part in a number of activities, including guided muscle relaxation, yoga, mindful journaling, speaking to a sleep expert about their own sleep concerns, thermal baths, massage and carefully curated meals using locally sourced ingredients known for aiding digestion and calming qualities.
Herbal teas replace high-caffeine drinks and alarms are forbidden so that guests can wake naturally.
“This experience is all about resetting the body and empowering people to take back control of their own lives,” said Nathan Stubbs, founder and travel expert from Conscious Travel.
“More people are coming to us asking for holiday experiences that will enable them to get good quality sleep and create a sense of inner peace.
“This new itinerary incorporates the tranquil setting of Iceland with personalised wellbeing activities. Every aspect has been considered to ensure the perfect sleep – from nutrition to tapping into guest’s own smart watch data it’s a personalised trip so that each guest gets what they need out of it.”
Available from October to November, a 4 day, 3 night, Recharge Retreat experience with Conscious Travel, costs from£2,000per person, on a full board basis, based on 8 people traveling, not including flights. This includes transfers, 3 nights at Hotel Grimsborgir, a healthy tailored menu of food, group expert-led workshops in nutrition and mindfulness, activities including an Icelandic hot tub, guided walks and the option to add an additional visit to a local thermal bath.
For a tailor-made experience, visit: https://conscious-travel.co.uk/motivate/, call: 0161 3990413 or email: [email protected].
Guide Price (Estimate for 8 people, 4 days/3 nights in Iceland – Flights not included
From £2,000 per person.
This estimate includes:
- Economy Class return flights from a major UK airport.
- Accommodation for 3 nights at Hotel Grimsborgir
- All meals (high-quality, sleep-focused, locally sourced, primarily at the hotel).
- All private luxury transfers (minibus for group).
- Group expert-led workshops (sleep expert, nutritionist/mindfulness).
- Core activities (Hotel Grimsborgir hot tubs, guided walks, potentially one external thermal bath visit if preferred).
- Personalised welcome pack and take-home gifts.
- Dedicated on-site support.
- Conscious travel contributions.
Best Costing Dates (General Advice for Value):
- Late Autumn (October – November): Fewer tourists than summer, increasing darkness for aurora viewing.
About Conscious Travel
The Conscious Travel team is based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and creates tailor-made travel itineraries. They are committed to understanding their client’s needs, sharing their expert knowledge and experience of the travel industry and planning unforgettable trips.
As members of the Travel Network Group, the team at Conscious Travel has access to the best suppliers and tour operators across the globe to offer their clients the chance to experience thrilling adventures and cultural immersion via experiences that are often not available through other operators.
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/get-involved/sleep-manifesto-2024/
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