Hot Tub Heaven
In search of sauna culture
Sauna culture is booming as more people embrace it as a powerful tool for longevity and fostering social connections. Then, of course, there’s the current craze for cold-water immersion and open swimming (do take care!). Luckily, you don’t have to travel far to find it.
Perfect Stays has picked out a range of posh properties in the West Country where you can soak yourself silly, all in sumptuous surroundings.
Pictured is Roscarrock, in Porthcowan, Cornwall, which sleeps 12-14 people from £4,500 per week. Featuring a steam room and 112 outdoor sauna, it’s perfectly equipped for warming up after a cold plunge in the sea, which is just minutes away.
“Wellbeing has become a clear priority for our guests, with an increased demand for wellness-focused activities and facilities in 2025,” said Rebecca Jackson, head of brand at Perfect Stays. “People are seeking more than just a standard staycation: they want a fully immersive wellness experience. Cornwall and Devon, with their mix of cold seas and hot beach saunas, are quickly becoming a hub for sauna enthusiasts.”
Visit: perfectstays.co.uk
Uber to Aruba
The yoga-friendly Caribbean island
It’s the island many people have never heard of — and you can’t drive or get an Uber there, alas — but Aruba in the Caribbean is big into yoga. With expert instructors and a diverse range of yoga practices, visitors of all levels can enjoy a restorative blend of physical and mental stimulation. The Cacao Yoga experience, set in an open air yoga studio offers a chance to connect with nature. Guests begin with a golden sunrise or sunset and embrace healing and mindful practices. Hot yoga at Happy Buddha Aruba is a must-try experience, the island’s first and only, known for its cardiovascular benefits – it also offers mindful eating courses, personal development classes, meditation seminars and calming spaces, making it a favourite amongst travellers and locals alike. Perfect for solo travellers seeking a space for self-reflection and groups looking to forge stronger relationships and enhance cohesion.
Feel the Aruba vibe at: aruba.com
The Sky's the Limit
Skyros Holidays introduces new courses
There’s always something new to learn with Skyros Holidays. For 2025, it is introducing additional courses that exemplify its commitment to cultural immersion, personal growth and the pursuit of areté — the ancient Greek ideal of excellence in mind, body, and spirit. The new courses range from astronomy to gastronomy, but they’ll still be running yoga as well on Skyros Island, in the southern Sporades islands of Greece.
At the heart of it all is the Skyros Centre, a creative retreat nestled within the traditional white cube-shaped houses of Skyros Town. Here, guests can participate in masterclasses focusing on writing, health and wellbeing, complemented by drop-in classes in yoga, Greek language, art and singing. Stay in traditional Skyrian accommodation and explore the village with its long, sandy beaches.
Visit: skyros.com
Om Magazine
First published in November 2009, OM Yoga magazine has become the most popular yoga title in the UK. Available from all major supermarkets, independents and newsstands across the UK. Also available on all digital platforms.
