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There is surely no better time to focus on restoring your wellbeing than on holiday. And when we say wellbeing, we mean complete physical, mental and emotional wellbeing; not just taking a morning run or eating some fresh fruit (although both of these are great).
By the time our holidays come around, so many of us are already fast approaching the point of burnout. We struggle through, desperately counting the days until we can truly unwind – something we often haven’t done since, you guessed it, our last holiday.
Everyone has their own preferred way to relax, of course. For some, it’s the ocean, for others, it’s a walk in the forest. Maybe simply being able to lose yourself in a good book on a sunbed beside the pool is all you need to heal, whilst for many, just find the lack of an alarm clock and no daily to-do list is the perfect recipe for unwinding. Despite our differences, almost everyone can agree on the feel-good factor of some sun on your face, fresh, delicious food and some peace and quiet.
At Hotel Vulcano in the south of Tenerife, we care as much about your mental and physical well-being as you do, which is why we’re not exaggerating when we say that you really couldn’t be in better hands. Here are just five reasons why Vulcano is the perfect place for your wellness holiday:
Nutritious, delicious Food
Everyone knows the benefits of “eating the rainbow” – the belief that, for maximum health benefits, we should try to eat as many colours as possible. At Hotel Vulcano, this has never been easier to achieve or more delicious. Tenerife is something of a paradise when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables. From the massive banana plantations to the juiciest papayas and greenest, smoothest avocados, you’ll find that almost every piece of fruit or item of vegetable is bursting with freshness, flavour and vitamins – certainly more than the average supermarket counterpart at home. This is all thanks for the year-round sunshine, of course – humans aren’t the only ones to appreciate the golden rays - the fruit and veg love them too.
Hotel Vulcano prides itself on making nutritious, delicious food that tastes incredible and is also good for you – sounds too good to be true but it’s not. From a menu that includes fresh salads, and poke bowls at La Palapa pool bar to a fantastic salad bar, delicate seafood and fish dishes and the finest cuts of meat at Las Salinas restaurant, guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to meal times. And the breakfast buffet is something else – you can head to the healthy corner and start your day on eggs, fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juice or have a full cooked breakfast. For those wanting to embrace the holiday spirit and have a balance of healthy and not-so healthy, you’ll also find a fabulous bakery section at breakfast, succulent burgers and irresistible pizzas at La Palapa and a dessert buffet at dinner time. Vulcano offers you beautiful food created using only the finest produce, but there’s also something for all tastes, diets and preferences.
As for drinks, you can enjoy delicious mocktails, cocktails or any of your favourite alcoholic brands – after all, you are on holiday!
Its unique combination of ocean, mountains, forests and one of the best climates in the world means that when it comes to disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with yourself and nature, few places are better than Tenerife
A visit to the Spa
The post-spa buzz that leaves us floating on air for the rest of the day is, for many people, a hallmark of a good holiday, whether it’s for the Jacuzzi, a sauna or even to indulge in a fabulous treatment.
The team of professionals at the spa in Hotel Vulcano offer a haven in which to escape from whatever has been bothering you and emerge having lifted the emotional weight off your shoulders.
In fact, this spa is a perfect blend of three essential elements: firstly, it’s just beautiful. Designed with attention to detail and a style that is instantly calming, you feel better just by walking in. Then, there’s the products, which aside from smelling and feeling amazing are 100% natural, organic brands. And then, there’s the friendly experts in whose hands you can relax in complete knowledge that they understand your needs.
An in-house osteopath, aquatic rehabilitation, unique rituals and a selection of face and full-body treatments, make Vulcano’s spa easily one of the best in Tenerife.
Yoga, Pilates & Meditation
Some people love to hit the gym on holiday. For others, relaxing means absolutely no exercise other than walking up to the bar and back to the sunbed. At Vulcano, you are invited to rediscover that connection with yourself, to achieve deeper levels of relaxation, through practices such as yoga, pilates, meditation and even aero yoga.
The health benefits of all of these activities are well known, and include physical results such as stronger, leaner muscles and a more flexible body, reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes and lower blood pressure. But there are so many other advantages, including reduced stress and anxiety, greater self-esteem, sharper concentration, better sleep and a happier, calmer overall mood.
Did you know that even just a few minutes a day spent breathing correctly – deep inhalation and exhalation - can produce major changes in how you feel and your state of mind. Just by paying attention to how you’re breathing!
This is what is known as mindfulness. It is about paying attention: real, undivided attention, observing how you feel, your surroundings, your mood. Mindfulness takes a lot of practice, as our minds are used to running at a thousand miles an hour in five different directions. But there’s strong evidence to show that as well as reducing anxiety and depression, it can even help to cope with illness and pain.
Every morning, guests at Vulcano are invited to take part in free classes: Mondays, Yoga. Tuesdays, meditation. Wednesdays, Pilates. Thursdays, facial fitness (face yoga) and Fridays it’s aero yoga. All the classes are expertly taught and suitable for beginners.
And where better to practise mindfulness than in the surroundings of your oasis in Las Americas? Where better to let go of all the worry and focus on calming vibes, than sat in the sunshine, looking up at the blue sky and palm trees, listening to the birds?
A perfect climate
Its unique combination of ocean, mountains, forests and one of the best climates in the world means that when it comes to disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with yourself and nature, few places are better than Tenerife.
Everyone knows blue skies and plenty of daylight brighten our moods. Tenerife has an abundance of both, all year round, in addition to warm temperatures, stunning beaches and spectacular landscapes.
Location
Here’s the really great thing about Hotel Vulcano: you can relax in the most peaceful oasis imaginable, enjoy a meditation class, a delicious healthy lunch and a spa treatment, and then, if you want to, experience the best of Tenerife’s shopping, restaurants and bars, in less than a 10-minute walk. Our central location offers guests the best of both worlds – the blue-flag beaches of Playa de las Américas are also nearby for a gentle stroll, some beach yoga or just to lie back and relax to the sounds of the ocean
So as for all those people who say you can’t have it all when it comes to your hotel? They lied. You really can at Hotel Vulcano.
There’s nothing better than booking your flight and hotel package all in one place, hassle-free, with no intermediaries, and the best price guaranteed.
