Salt Escapes: Fitness, Adventure & Luxury Villa Retreats

A Salt Escapes week usually runs seven days, starting with arrival at the villa and a first group dinner, and ending with a farewell breakfast. Mornings are for training – sessions vary by destination and can include HIIT, strength and conditioning, boxing, and yoga, led by the team's coaches. In Zakynthos the group runs the clifftop route above Navagio; in Comporta it's surf sessions and forest-to-beach trails; in the Gold Coast Hinterland, beach runs and hinterland trails; in Cape Town, Chapman's Peak at dawn followed by kayaking and a catamaran braai.

Afternoons and full days are for adventures. Past trips have included a boat day to Formentera, cenote swims and ancient ruins in Tulum, whale-spotting off the Dominican Republic coast, and a boat day to secret beaches. In the Dolomites the focus shifts to big alpine climbs and dramatic summits, with a pool, sauna and cold plunge back at the chalet. In Ibiza the group hikes the coast and eats farm-to-table dinners in a summer garden.

Food is handled by a private chef at every destination. Reviews mention farm-to-table balanced meals" and "incredible homecooked meals" – expect nutritious but generous cooking, not a diet plan. Dietary requirements are usually accommodated if flagged in advance.

What separates this from a standard fitness holiday is the villa and the group. Accommodation is described as jaw-dropping private villas – architectural stunners, clifftop properties, jungle haciendas with plunge pools – and the crowd skews solo travellers in their 30s who've booked on their own. The team (Mike and Amy are named repeatedly in reviews) handles everything from arrival to departure, and past guests describe the week as seamless.

The company has run 430+ five-star reviewed trips and operates a rotating calendar: Euro Summer trips to Zakynthos, Ibiza and Comporta; Tropics trips to Tulum, Santa Teresa and the Caribbean; a Dolomites hike; Cape Town; and new destinations in Austria, Africa and Sri Lanka in the pipeline.

What's included

- 7 nights in a private luxury villa - Daily expert-led training sessions (HIIT, strength, yoga, boxing) - All meals cooked by a private chef - Off-the-beaten-path adventures and excursions - Group transfers and on-the-ground logistics - Full support from the Salt Escapes team from arrival to departure

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional extras and spa treatments - Alcohol (unless specified for a particular dinner)