About this site

By Claire

Hi, I'm Claire. I started going on active holidays in my thirties, after a long stretch of desk work and very little sleep. A walking week in Crete was the first, then yoga in the Algarve, a slightly over-ambitious fitness week in Kefalonia and, later, mountain walks in Austria.

Along the way I realised how hard it is to know what a retreat is really like before you arrive. The brochures all look the same. So this site is the guide I wish I had had: what the different formats involve, what a day actually feels like, where and when to go, and how to keep some of the benefits once you are home.

What you will find here

• Plain guides to the main types of retreat and a typical day.
• Notes on destinations, starting with Crete and the Algarve.
• Practical pages on packing, recovery and food.

Independence

This site is not a travel agency and does not sell holidays. It is not connected to any company that has used the HHH name in the past. I do not accept payment for reviews. If I ever recommend a product or a place, it is because I would use it myself.

Health

Nothing here is medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise programme or changing how you eat.