Spa sport getaway ideas

Spa and sport are topping the list for holiday trends right now, with increasing numbers of hotels and resorts adding activity offerings to their schedules.

So what's currently hottest in the world of sport and spa breaks?

Health and Fitness Travel reports that the five most popular holiday sports are: yoga, tennis, cycling, exercise classes and trekking.

The top five spa treatments are: hot stone massage, facials, body scrubs, Shiatsu and Shirodhara Ayurveda Therapy.

Paul Joseph, Director of Health and Fitness Travel, says, 'Travelling has always been a rewarding experience but improving health and increasing fitness is even more beneficial.'

Click through for Paul's recommended top 5 spa and sport breaks...

De-stress and keep fit with healthy gourmet cuisine at this relaxing medical spa in Portugal's Algarve.

Longevity Wellness Resort is surrounded by beautiful mountains with breathtaking views of the hills and  coast, making it a perfect nature and wellness getaway. A full activity schedule includes daily hikes, Pilates, fitness, dance and relaxation classes.

Seven days from £1,850, including a tailored wellness programme, accommodation, full board, return flights and transfers.

If you want to keep fit, tone up, relax, enjoy a holistic treatment or be pampered, then try out this retreat set on the untouched western coast of Tenerife.

Enjoy fabulous spa treatments, personal training sessions and unlimited group activities such as yoga, Pilates, tennis and various exercise classes including spinning, Body Ballet and Abs & Back.

Seven days from £1,740pp including a rejuvenating fitness programme, accommodation, half board, return flights and transfers.

Located in the magnificent Sonoran Desert, the luxury Canyon Ranch spa (boasting a team of more than 60 wellness professionals) offers daily treatments, along with 40+ complimentary fitness classes each day, as well as guided hikes, walks, adventure courses and biking excursions.

Seven days all-inclusive from £3,500pp including the Life Enhancement programme, accommodation, return flights from the UK and transfers.

Take it easy at the chic Shanti Maurice retreat, or opt for more energetic activities, with a daily schedule of activities such as yoga, Pilates, cooking classes, morning powerwalks, water-sports, snorkelling, tennis and golf.

Your stay begins with a health and fitness consultation, followed by a tailored 'Physique' wellness programme to tone muscles, cleanse out toxins, calm your mind and restore an overstressed body. Choose from tennis, yoga, meditation and lots of fabulous spa treatments to leave you rejuvenated and revitalised.

Seven days from £2,800 including a physique wellness programme, accommodation, half board, return flights and transfers.

Situated on the west coast of Antigua, this luxury boutique hotel captures stunning panoramic views of palm-lined beaches and the turquoise Caribbean.

The 6000 sq ft Aveda Concept Spa offers daily spa treatments and extensive facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, aerobics and yoga studio. Try the daily circuit training session, nature walk, aerobics class or yoga and Pilates. Fit escape retreats take place throughout the year.

Seven days from £1,949 including daily spa treatments, fitness activities, accommodation, full board, return flights and transfers.

For more information visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com or call 0845 544 1936