Escape

Cycling in Vietnam is a gentle, fun and intimate way to experience the landscape, the people and daily life of a country that encourages a slow approach.

The most memorable spas not only honour the healing wisdoms of their heritage, they draw on their natural surroundings for inspiration. Influences from the East are increasingly seen in the world’s most beautiful spas.

Is a Vipassana detox right for you? One writer shares her cleansing, renewing, life-changing Vipassana detox journey.

With life becoming more stressful, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat offers a luxurious detox program that will alleviate our minds and bodies of harmful impurities and kickstart a healthier, happier life.

Gone are the days of sleek, minimalist and functional spa rooms; these days people crave the soulful experience of natural therapy rejuvenation at a good quality health spa.

The ancient practice of well dressing has links to the time of the plague and brings together pagan and Christian beliefs. Today, it allows the modern traveller in England direct participation in a centuries-old tradition.

The vast north of Western Australia holds many environmental treasures. However, as the world economy continues to grow, previously untouched areas are finding themselves at the frontline of an accelerating grab for mineral and fuel resources.

Swimming with minke whales proved to be a spiritual experience for our writer as she took to the waters of the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.

Thailand offers unique experiences for the traveller seeking a healing spa or health retreat holiday. Recently two Australian therapists have been swapping ideas and treatments with a Thai health resort.

Luminously colourful and wildly exotic, Rajasthan is India at its most vivid; a rugged, rarefied moonscape embellished with dazzling people, sumptuous palaces and imposing fortresses.

Whether called dreaming tracks, ley lines or dragon lines, there are areas throughout the planet that are regarded as places of great healing. So what is it that gives these places such strong spiritual energy?

Carbon offsets claim to make flying a more environmentally friendly way of travelling, but is it all a load of hot air?