After a busy festive period, January offers the perfect time to reset and plan for a year focused on health and wellness.  

From Clink I Lar hostels partnership with light therapy experts Lumie to a yoga retreat on the island of Herm, a Caribbean wellness escape in Aruba, an ecotherapy stay in Uganda and a pilgrimage in Japan, 2026 is full of opportunities to prioritise self-care. 

Banish the winter blues with light therapy at Clink I Lar, Dublin 

• Private Vista Rooms from just €86, now with 15% off 

• Bag a dorm bed from just €18, now with 15% off 

Just steps from Temple Bar, Clink I Lár is setting the tone for a more balanced start to 2026 with new a wellness-led partnership with light therapy experts Lumie. Throughout January, guests can enjoy a gentle wellbeing boost designed to help with winter blues, jet lag and low-energy days.  

The hostel's library is getting a glow-up and will be reimagined as an immersive sun lounge, where newly installed Lumie Mini bright light therapy lamps will bring a little “daylight” into the darker months. Guests can enjoy free 30-minute light therapy sessions when purchasing a drink from the hostel's wellness menu, which includes healthy options such as Yaya Kombucha. 

In the premium “Vista Rooms”, guests can wake more naturally thanks to Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 sunrise alarms, available for free for the entire stay in all private Vista Rooms across the top floors, complete with panoramic city views. 

For more information and to book, please visit clinkilar.com 

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Herm Island's Rest, Restore, Reflect Yoga Retreat - April 2026 

In spring 2026, visitors can discover a restorative escape on car-free Herm Island with the Rest, Restore, Reflect Yoga Retreat taking place from 17-19 April 2026. Hosted by Yoga Elements, the retreat will be led by Katie - who brings 10 years of retreat experience, 13 years of teaching and 25 years of practice. The retreat offers an exclusive space designed to dissolve tension, quiet the mind and encourage a deeper connection to the present moment. Guests will enjoy private accommodation at the White House Hotel or Cottages, taste nourishing vegetarian meals at the Mermaid Tavern and enjoy a full programme of gentle yoga classes. Optional treatments, stunning coastal walks, sea swims and peaceful hotel grounds will also be available for guests, allowing participants to tailor the experience to their own pace.  

Taking place from Friday afternoon – Sunday morning, prices start from £570 per person excluding travel. Details & booking at yogaelementsgg.com 

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Aruba offers the ultimate 2026 Wellness escape  

Travellers are prioritising wellness and self-care in 2026, and Aruba offers an ideal Caribbean escape with year-round sunshine, world-class beaches and a strong focus on rejuvenation. Located just 15 miles north of the South American coastline, the island combines restorative experiences such as yoga retreats, hot and cacao yoga, indulgent spa treatments using local aloe vera, and scenic nature adventures in Arikok National Park or up Hooiberg Mountain, allowing visitors to tailor a wellness journey that balances relaxation and activity. 

From SUP yoga and water sports to serene beachfront stays, Aruba blends adventure with calm. Wellness-focused accommodation ranges from the peaceful Divi & Tamarijn on Eagle Beach to the adults-only TRYP by Wyndham Aruba, which combines fitness, relaxation and beachfront living in Palm Beach. The island leaves travellers with an overwhelming sense of happiness, sending them off with a glow that never fades - we call it the Aruba Effect.  

7 nights at Divi & Tamarijn Resorts, an all-inclusive resort set on one and a half miles of stunning beachfront. Save 15% if booked by 28 February 2026 with Kuoni. 

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Reconnect and Restore at Erebero Hills, Uganda 

Opening in August 2026, Asilia Africa's Erebero Hills offers a restorative retreat on the northern fringes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in one of the most biodiverse worldwide destinations. This intimate lodge features eight hillside suites with private decks, glass-fronted interiors and outdoor showers designed for endless forest-views. Guests can unwind by a serene swimming pool and deck or a sunken fireplace lounge, while taking advantage of in-suite spa treatments on request. Disconnecting from daily life here means embracing ecotherapy, the proven benefits of nature for mental and physical well-being, alongside the thrill of gorilla trekking. Travellers complement their stay with guided forest walks, sunrise yoga and meals sourced from local produce, ensuring a holistic experience that nurtures both body and mind in one of East Africa's most spectacular landscapes.  

Rates start from £820 per person per night in the low season, and £1,491 per person per night in the high season, inclusive of accommodation, listed activities and transfers. Guests interested in booking can enquire by visiting www.asiliaafrica.com/enquire.  

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Mindful Journeys: Discover Japan's Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail 

Headwater Active Holidays invites travellers to slow down and embrace a journey of wellness and reflection along the 1,200-year-old Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail, beginning March 2026. The Buddhist route circles the island of Shikoku, visiting 88 temples linked to the sacred monk Kūkai. Guests will be guided through mountain landscapes to Shosan-ji, trace the rugged coastline of Kagawa, and pause in Kotohira Spa's soothing hot springs – for a complete restoration. Along the way, travellers will experience authentic Japanese cuisine while given time for mindfulness, making this more than an active holiday, but a transformative escape that nourishes body and soul amid Japan's natural marvels.  

Rates from £3,329 per person for a 10-day itinerary, including accommodation, listed meals and transfers. Departures start 20 March 2026. 

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