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The Salt Escapes Blog
Workouts, adventures & lifestyle from our retreats around the world.
Why Costa Rica is the perfect destination for a fitness retreat
Santa Teresa has everything you need for an unforgettable fitness retreat — world-class surf, jungle hikes, incredible food, and a laid-back energy that resets your soul.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-02-10 · 6 min read
Best Fitness Retreats in 2025: Our Guide to Training, Travel, and Adventure
Fitness retreats in 2025 aren't about restriction or bootcamps — they're about training hard, recovering well, and exploring epic destinations with like-minded travellers.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-01-20 · 8 min read
Why fitness retreats are the perfect holiday for solo travellers
Solo travel doesn't have to feel lonely. Fitness retreats bring together adventurous, like-minded people in stunning locations — and you'll leave as lifelong friends.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-02-20 · 5 min read
Fitness Retreat vs Training Camp: What's the Difference?
Not all fitness travel is created equal. Here's the difference between a training camp and a fitness retreat — and why Salt Escapes sits happily in the middle.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-01-08 · 5 min read
Caribbean Escape: A Week of Fitness and Adventure in the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean delivered everything we hoped for: warm seas, whale watching, stunning villas, and a crew who became firm friends. Here's the full recap.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-02-10 · 6 min read
The top 5 things to do on Zakynthos, Greece
Zakynthos has it all: shipwreck beaches, crystal-clear bays, incredible food, and the warmest people. Here are our five must-dos.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-07-15 · 5 min read
Santa Teresa: Where to stay, eat, beach and workout
Santa Teresa is one of the most exciting destinations on the planet right now. Here's our insider guide to the town we keep coming back to.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-04-10 · 6 min read
From Solo Travel to Fitness Competitions
How a single Salt Escape led one guest from solo traveller to competitive fitness athlete — and the community that made it happen.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-11-01 · 6 min read
Exploring The East Coast Of Australia: Fraser Island (K'gari)
A travel guide to one of Australia's most spectacular natural wonders — written by a Salt Escaper who spent a week on K'gari.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-06-15 · 7 min read