A luxury weight-loss retreat with all the trimmings

A new luxury retreat with a difference opens in Devon in January 2008, offering exclusive weight loss holidays. An alternative to the ‘treat ‘em mean’ boot camps, this beautiful country mansion has all the hallmarks of a boutique hotel, with just 10 stylishly designed and decorated en-suite bedrooms, large manicured grounds, massage rooms, a fitness centre and a homely dining room serving up a gourmet superfood menu.

Guests can choose to stay at NuBeginnings for programmes of one to four weeks and each guest has their own personally tailored course that will include a mixture of countryside hikes, massage therapies, nutrition plans, yoga, pilates, hypnotherapy and mediatation.

The whole ethos of the retreat is to aid men and women who want to lose weight and increase their general wellbeing. Unlike other boot camps, NuBeginnings gives guests the tools to continue their weight loss once they leave the camp with hypnotherapy used extensively during the camp enabling them to understand how and why they have issues with weight loss. NuBeginnings is the only retreat to specialise in hypnotherapy, which is a key part of the programme, used to tackle the underlying reasons for ‘destructive’ eating habits.

Expert workshops and lectures on topics such as ‘mindful eating’, ‘stress and diet’ and ‘exercise – it’s a MUST not a maybe’ are an essential part of the programme. In addition, guests will take part in cooking classes, nutritional workshops and with the beautiful countryside location of NuBeginnings, outdoor tai-chi, yoga and hiking sessions are unique elements of the programme.

The NuBeginnings retreat also includes a selection of relaxing therapies, to help cleanse the mind, body and spirit; including reflexology, massage and NLP therapies. A total ban on television, radio, caffeine and junk food completes this unique detox experience.

A stay at NuBeginnings costs from £1,600 per person for one week and is fully inclusive of all meals, therapies, activities and unlimited use of all facilities.

For more information, visit Nubeginnings.co.uk.