Custom Wellness Retreats with Resort to Laura Madrid

Resort to Laura Madrid is not a single retreat but a service that plans and runs wellness-focused trips. Laura has built her reputation on selecting private homes, boutique hotels and resorts, and on finding guides who know the area. She focuses on local, creative cuisine and builds in plenty of time for sleep and relaxation alongside the activities.

Past trips give a sense of what is possible. At SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain, guests follow personalised wellness programmes that combine Eastern and Western medical traditions, with guidance on nutrition, fitness and mental clarity. At The Ranch Malibu in California, the week is results-oriented and no-nonsense: guests hike over 60 miles, gain strength, lose weight and inches, and leave with nutritional and fitness guidance to continue at home. In Costa Rica, The Retreat is a women's wellness adventure founded by Diana Stobo, with an anti-inflammatory, plant-based menu, gentle movement that still challenges most fitness levels, and a focus on emotional support and cultural involvement. In Cartagena, Colombia, Laura put together a long weekend for a group of women, with year-round 80°F weather, Spanish colonial streets, shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

A custom itinerary might include spa treatments, cooking classes, healthy eating, wine, walking, hiking, cycling, Pilates, meditation, yoga, tennis, golf, adventure, culture, shopping, philanthropic work, laughter, and plenty of restorative sleep. You can join a group of cool people, but the retreat is about you, and you ultimately customise the journey that is most meaningful to you.

Because each trip is built from scratch, the operator does not publish fixed dates, prices or room types. You express interest, then work with Laura to design the retreat.

What's included

- Custom itinerary design - Hand-selected accommodation (private home, hotel or resort) - Activities as per itinerary (e.g. spa, cooking, hiking, cycling, Pilates, meditation, yoga, tennis, golf) - Local guides - Meals as arranged (focus on local, delicious and creative cuisine) - Support before and during the trip

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Some meals (depending on itinerary) - Optional activities not included in the custom itinerary - Alcohol (unless specified)