Creative holidays

Skyros Holidays

Fri 1st Jan 2010 - Mon 31st Dec 2012

Choose any of their holidays in Greece, Cuba, Thailand, Cambodia and the Isle of Wight and you'll soon discover why Skyros is described as the 'holiday of a lifetime'. Ideal for solo travellers, courses include yoga, music and much more. See their website or call them for your 2010 brochure.

Cortijo Romero, Spain

Fri 1st Jan 2010 - Mon 31st Dec 2012

Live the life you want; love the life you live! Spain's leading holistic holiday centre. Stunning location, comfortable accommodation, lovely pool, best climate, year-round programme of outstanding courses, yoga, tai chi, music, dance, excursions. From £543 per week full board.

Lower Shaw Farm

Mon 1st Mar 2010 - Wed 15th Dec 2010

Looking for a relaxing break, new experiences or to learn a new skill? Lower Shaw Farm offers breaks and courses for adults and families. Yoga studio and accommodation available for groups. Winner of the Observer 2009 Ethical Garden Award.

La Roane: Yoga and Activity Holidays

Thu 1st Apr 2010 - Thu 30th Sep 2010

SW France: Set in a magnificent 20-acre estate, near medieval market town of St Antonin. £450 per week includes accommodation, tuition, excursions, food, wine. (Award winning cook.) Pool, sauna, massage, bicycles, kayaking available. Hosted by Nigel Shamash, founder of Cortijo Romero.

Retreats for You

Fri 1st Jan 2010 - Mon 31st Dec 2012

A peaceful retreat for writers, artists, and anyone needing some relaxation and TLC. Comfortable rooms with desks and kettles, homecooked food, a log fire, and working writer on site for constructive criticism. All wrapped up in a traditional thatched house, in the glorious Devon countryside. Visiting massage therapist available.

Alternative Holidays at the Aegean

Sat 8th May 2010 - Thu 7th Oct 2010

Greece: Walking holidays, Yoga, Circle Dance, Painting/Drawing, Raw Foods week, August Family weeks, Advaita Satsang, Living-in-Community weeks, and Workcamps at the Findhorn-inspired Kalikalos Holistic Centre in Greece. Vegetarian meals. From £195/week.

Special Interest Holidays in Greece

Mon 3rd May 2010 - Mon 4th Oct 2010

Creative writing, self-development, painting, photography and yoga holidays in shared villas on the tiny, unspoilt Greek island of Paxos, the ideal location for anyone wanting to develop their creative powers to the full or simply relax. 

Empress Bellydance Retreat, Tobago, W.I

Wed 25th Aug 2010 - Thu 2nd Sep 2010

Shimmy under the Caribbean sky for an exquisite retreat: daily tai chi, bellydancing, excursions, fresh, nutritious organic cuisine, and a wonderful adventure.