Along with the announcement of quantitative easing and the ongoing debate over Greece’s Eurozone future, you’ve probably picked up recently on the news of the weak euro.

Indeed, despite some positive news, the Euro recently slumped to its lowest value since the middle of 2010. The fall followed the announcement that the European Central Bank would begin a programme of buying government bonds.

The hard-hitting arguments over Greece’s debt and the pros and cons of the single-currency zone will continue to rage for a while. In the meantime, 2015 has already being heralded as a ‘windfall’ year for British holidaymakers, who can expect to save up to 15% on holidays in Europe. American visitors also stand to benefit substantially from the weak Euro.

So if you’re at all wondering how you can make your holiday savings go further… Well, you could make the most of it by picking a European location for your next wellbeing retreat.

There is evidence already that holidaymakers to Italy and Spain are making the most of the favourable exchange rates, with Greece offering plenty of good deals too. And at Neal’s Yard Holidays there’s no shortage of wellbeing retreats in brilliant European locations to help you make the most of the weak Euro. Getaways to choose from include:

• rejuvenation in Costa Blanca
• yoga and surf holidays on Fuerteventura
• yoga and hiking holidays in France
• and more retreats in Europe

And, with no guarantees that the Euro will continue falling, booking a holiday now would seem prudent. The figures speak for themselves: €500 cost us as little as £375 today, as opposed to £440 just a couple of years ago. So go on, cash in on your ‘continental spending power’ and grab the cheapest holiday season in years by the collar.

With a weak Euro seen as Europe’s chance to regain growth, this could be a win-win for both holiday makers and providers. Watch this space.

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Later this year, take a yoga holiday in Greece and experience island-hopping like never before.

Hellenic Seaplanes will be launching their fleet of you guessed it – seaplanes – to make travel between the Greek islands faster. The seaplanes will fly from ports all over Greece including mainland Athens and Thessaloniki to the islands of Crete, Mykonos and many more. The seaplanes can take 19 passengers at a time and will have scheduled flights to the various ports. In addition, flightseeing tours of the islands will be available so you can bask in the Greek beauty from the skies.

Our yoga holidays in Greece

The Greek islands are a great place for a yoga holiday and we have quite a few on offer including this luxury yoga holiday in Mykonos. Yoga is done by the sea on a private beach with stunning views all around. The 5-star hotel offers great food, soothing massages and nearby, there’s charming cafes and boutique shops.

This yoga holiday is situated at the foot of the Pelion forest. It’s an exclusive, luxury retreat offering yoga, holistic therapy and massage. Other activities include painting, snorkelling and boating. Just 10 minutes away are tavernas and a village to explore.

We also have this lovely yoga holiday in Crete where you can take part in yoga twice a day by the sea, boat trips, hiking and day trips to nearby fishing villages. The private beach means you can swim in the warm sea in peace. The 5-star hotel has three swimming pools, a luxury spa and breath-taking views of the Aegean Sea.

Greece is a country full of history and culture and there’s no better place to take a yoga holiday than one of its beautiful, sunny islands. If you’re looking for a luxury yoga holiday in the sun, then these are perfect. With the imminent launch of Hellenic Seaplanes, there’s no excuse not to go!

For more Greek holidays including Tai Chi and holistic holidays, see this page.

Don’t forget that the sun gives us a good dose of Vitamin D, which we all need, but take the proper precautions to avoid burning and increasing your risk of skin cancer.

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