The Story Behind Salt Escapes
Since 2018 we’ve been hosting fitness retreats for you adventurous souls who are keen to do holidays a little differently.
Sure, maybe an over-indulgent, leisurely holiday is what you need every now and again, but if you’re after the most feel-good, inspiring and motivating week of your life, where you head home feeling truly recovered, fit and happy, then you might just have found your people.
From Amy & Mike
Salt Escapes was built (and named) around the three things that make us the happiest: Ocean, exercise and food. Throw in an epic villa, a side of adventure and a bunch of new mates, and there you have it; a holiday that leaves you feeling so good, it'll change the way you do holidays.
Our worldwide Salt family continues to grow with every fitness retreat we host, and we’ll always be blown away by how good it feels to put a group of strangers together, give them 7 days packed full of workouts, adventures and chill-time, and watch as they say goodbye at the end of the week as best mates.
So, here’s to making the week we all work so hard for, the week of a lifetime.
Stay Salty,
Amy & Mike
The Journey So Far
2018
The Beginning
Salt Escapes was born from a simple idea: combine epic workouts, adventure, and incredible food in unforgettable locations. In 2018, we launched our very first retreat in Sardinia (Italy), bringing together a group of strangers who left as lifelong friends. From that moment, we knew we were onto something special.
2019
Expanding the Adventure
With the success of our first Escape, we took things up a notch - launching three new destinations: the turquoise waters of Zakynthos, the rugged coastline of Crete, and the vibrant souks of Morocco.
We experimented with big groups, small groups, and even took over an entire hotel in Morocco - all in pursuit of the perfect balance of fitness, adventure, and connection. Each destination brought something new, and our Salt family kept growing.
2020-2022
Resilience & Community
We had big plans - with trips lined up for the Maldives and the BVIs - but like the rest of the world, we were forced to hit pause as COVID changed everything. While we couldn’t host as many retreats as we’d hoped, we still managed to launch Costa Rica, bringing a new adventure to life.
To keep the Salt spirit alive, Mike & Amy hosted free daily live workouts on Instagram, helping our community stay active and connected. The support we received during this time was unreal, proving that Salt Escapes was never just about the trips - it was about the people.
2023
Bigger, Bolder, Saltier
With travel finally bouncing back, 2023 was all about expansion. We returned to our beloved Zakynthos and launched five incredible new destinations - Menorca (Spain), Puglia (Italy), Bali (Indonesia), Lombok (Indonesia), and the Caribbean (Dominican Republic).
To keep delivering next-level experiences, we opened up a small fundraising campaign to our community, allowing us to offer more dates at favourite destinations, and invest in top-tier workout equipment like Ski Ergs, C2 Bikes, and Rowers.
With more locations, more adventures, and an even stronger community, Salt Escapes reached new heights in 2023.
2024
Double the Trips, Double the Adventure
In 2024, we took things to the next level - doubling the number of trips and launching Ibiza (Spain), our newest Balearic Escape. With more destinations, dates, and epic experiences, our worldwide Salt community grew bigger than ever, proving that the demand for fitness-fuelled adventure isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
And we’re just getting started. With big plans going forward, we can’t wait to show you what's in store for Salt Escapes next.
