Guaranteed warm weather in much of Europe and beyond, and still a chance to cheat the rush by getting away before schools close… What’s not to like about summer retreats in July?

And with a great line-up of summer retreats, we’re sure to have the perfect getaway to help you relax – and potentially escape yet another wet July in the UK.

We give you yoga escapes in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills, creative holidays in Spain, and a variety of detoxing getaways for a fresh start. And among our hand-picked summer retreats in July there’s something for the time-poor as well as those looking for a longer holiday. Dig in!

The short getaway…

• South Wales retreat: A combination of yoga and Ayurveda to help you truly unwind and relax. From £570 per person, full board for three nights, including treatments and yoga.

… and our longer summer retreats in July

• Chillout Retreat in blissful Mallorca: yet another one-off opportunity, from 17-23 July. Enjoy the island plus yoga, Pilates, meditation, detox food and juices, art, massage treatments and pool. From £649 for 6 nights, shared room.
• Tai Chi in the mountains of Southern Spain: 9-16 July. Come to explore and play tai chi! You’ll learn moves that free your joints, relax your muscles, engage your mind and fill you up with creative energy. From £650pp p/wk sharing room (singles available). And there are other activity holidays throughout the year at Cortijo Romero.
• ‘Mini Eden’ in Turkey: Yoga at Suleyman’s Garden near Dalaman comes with accommodation in traditional thatched huts and stunning sea views. From £645pp for a week.
• Ayurveda retreat in Sri Lanka: A top-class holiday on the south coast of Sri Lanka, with full body massages, herbal baths and steams, and rejuvenating scrubs. From £747 pp per week.

Can’t find what you’re after? No worries – here are more ideas for summer retreats in July.

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Health and Wellbeing – and holidays with summer offers

Recent surveys from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of people from the UK going abroad each year is increasing, while the number of people satisfied with their health is decreasing. Here at Neal’s Yard Holidays, we have the solution. What better way to improve health and wellbeing and satisfy the desire for a holiday abroad than a yoga or wellbeing retreat?

We have the perfect summer offer of up to 50% off full-board accommodation at the West Coast Ayurveda Resort in Sri Lanka for stays between 24 April and 7 November. So if you’re looking to improve your health and wellbeing while enjoying a fantastic relaxing holiday abroad, then this is it. Yoga is optional.

In fact, all our health and wellbeing holidays are suited to individuals looking to relax and unwind, detox and cleanse, which in turn will help you be more satisfied with your health. Our retreats offer a number of holistic therapies, yoga, Pilates, and outdoor activities so you can make the most of your holiday.

Some of our other summer offers include a free 30-minute massage at this detox yoga retreat in Mallorca, Spain where you can enjoy hatha yoga, meditation and use of the spa and holistic therapies.

So if you’re looking to improve your health or simply relax and rejuvenate, we have some of the best holidays abroad for just that, so you can combine a great trip abroad with a boost to your health and wellbeing.

We’re certain that if more people went on yoga retreats, the ONS would find the number of people satisfied with their health and wellbeing increasing.

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The summer is the perfect time of year to swim, whether that’s in a pool, a lake or the sea. With hot weather, it’s important to find ways to keep cool and a quick dip can be just the thing, so we’ve picked some of the best health retreats for swimming.

This health retreat in Turkey is just a 10-minute walk from Paradise Bay where you can swim in the sea that’s warm for eight months of the year. Another nearby beach stretches for half a mile and is perfect for a relaxing break in the sun. Take a cruise to nearby bays where you can swim in crystal clear waters. The yoga centre is situated on the edge of a pine forest which offers a route into the local town. Enjoy a traditional Turkish Hamam and a range of yoga for a truly relaxing experience.

Or maybe a luxury health retreat in Italy is what you need. Practice yoga on the terrace with a beautiful view of the sea, then go for a swim in it afterwards. Or enjoy the hotel’s own swimming pool and private beach. There’s charming cafes and Italian restaurants nearby serving delicious, local food and wine. Enjoy yoga, massages and facials in this luxury 5-star setting that will certainly leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Sri Lanka offers some fantastic yoga retreats and this tropical health retreat is no exception. Here, you can swim in natural spring water from the mountains which run into the huge on-site lake. This retreat is nestled in between the water and paddy fields and jungle. Stay in traditional adobe huts and take part in optional, but inclusive, yoga twice daily or unwind with Ayurveda treatments. The surroundings are truly exquisite and a perfect place to unwind. Lie in the hammocks, watch the monkeys, go kayaking or swimming and just ‘be’. This retreat is open from June to August.

For more health retreats that offer swimming, see our website. We look forward to helping you plan your summer getaway.

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Are you still wondering where to go on holiday in July? Where to go for yoga retreats or other activity or wellbeing holidays?

You’ve come to the right address. Just check out our choice of where to go on holiday in July.

We reckon it’s the perfect time to get away, before the school holidays and summer rush.

July’s the best time of year to laze on a Greek island, where the temperature at the moment is in the 70sF and 80sF (21 to 26C). There’s quite a selection of Greek island holidays.

Feel like going further afield? You can join WildQuest for a magical-sounding “Full Moon Dolphin swim retreat”. Ahh, those warm Caribbean waters…

Sounds a bit too hot for you? Now that the sun is making its appearance at long last in Britain, there are loads of wonderful retreats and  holidays right here. Check out these empowering Life Coaching and Wellbeing Retreats in North Yorkshire.

If you need to relax, but don’t have much time, we recommend a weekend ‘wellness getaway’ in East Sussex. After your yoga or meditation, you can wander across the beautiful Sussex Downs – and Arundel even has its own Proms Season in July!

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