After stuffing yourself silly with turkey and all the trimmings, then partying New Year’s Eve away, a New Year’s detox seems like the perfect way to get yourself feeling back to normal. Although detoxes are becoming ever more popular, they are often extremely unaffordable (especially after the Christmas splurge) and are very focused around a strict diet or regime.
So, instead of a strict regime, diet and exercise plan (and a large price tag for the pleasure), why not opt for a relaxing Post-Christmas break, to reward yourself for working so hard? HI has several fantastic retreats on a budget to get you feeling like yourself again.
Lands End YHA, England & Wales
If you fancy a weekend break before you head off into the New Year, Land’s End YHA commands fine views of the Atlantic Ocean which can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own private bedroom. Porth Nanven Beach and the South West Coast Path are just a short walk away, should a refreshing beach stroll interest you, or perhaps you would prefer to sit in the hostel’s café and bar with a book, overlooking the beautiful, quiet landscape.
Single, double, multi-share and family rooms are available.
Prices start from £12.50 per night
To view more information about this hostel or to book, please visit Hostel Land’s End YHA
Magnetic Island, Australia
Situated in Horseshoe Bay, Bungalow Bay Koala Village offers all of the luxuries of a true detox island resort. With six and a half acres of quiet tropical surroundings to escape to, as well as a pool, open air bar and hammocks, where you can lay undisturbed with a book or your iPod, a visit to this hostel is the ultimate way to relax and prepare for the year ahead. For those who want to enjoy a relaxing stay, but need a little more in the way of activity, the on-site wildlife sanctuary, where you can cuddle a koala or hold a crocodile (if you dare) will provide added fun.
Single, double and family rooms are available.
Prices start from £19.50 per night.
To view more information about this hostel or to book, please visit Bungalow Bay Koala Village YHA
Nadi Bay Resort, Fiji
How better to start off the year than a relaxing break in Fiji. Although you may have to splurge a little on the flights, once you’re there, treatments, food and accommodation are extremely affordable. Our Nadi Bay Resort, located ten minutes from Nadi airport is an upmarket hostel with two pools, a restaurant, beach bar and it’s very own day spa. Guests can rise from bed mid-morning, enjoy a coffee at the Mango restaurant before relaxing by the pool sipping a traditional ‘Kava’ Fujian fruit cocktail.
Single, double and family rooms are available.
Prices start from £8.76 per night.
To view more information about this hostel or to book, please visit Nadi Bay Resort
Botel Fortuna, Budapest
Wake up to the touch of the wind and fall asleep on the waves of the Botel Fortuna Hostel, which has cast its anchor in front of the beautiful Margit Island. Each luxury fitted cabin has its own en-suite, LCD TV, minibar and a beautiful view of the nearby island. Every evening, guests of the boat are able to head up to the cocktail terrace, where they can enjoy stunning surroundings with a drink in hand.
Single, double and family rooms are available.
Prices start from £19.48 per night.
To view more information about this hostel or to book, please visit Botel Fortuna
