​I can wholeheartedly recommend a weeks holiday in Greece, organised and run by personal trainer, Henlu van der Westhuizen.

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The holiday caters for all fitness levels and you are encouraged to do as much as you can but at your own pace/level. Some exercise classes are geared towards team training and others are one-on-one sessions with personal trainers Henlu and Jacqui.

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Three hour hikes are on the agenda every other morning which is a great way to see something of this beautiful island, kick-started by a healthy but delicious breakfast. End your day with a wind-down yoga and stretching session.

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The Emelisse Hotel is the perfect venue for the holiday. Haris and his family/team of staff are on hand to make sure everything goes smoothly and the hotel offers a very high standard of accommodation with great facilities.

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A great way to kick-start new health resolutions.

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Joanna Coates - 2013

London, UK

 

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​I have just returned from a health week in Kefalonia. This was its first time and apart from a few ‘tweeks’ it was very professionally run and I gained a lot from the experience, apart from weight! The venue was perfect, to leave London and have that pure sea air and incredible scenery was very lucky.

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I loved the combination of PT, group exercise and yoga, perfect. Also the variety of group training, excellent. Henlu you are a fantastic trainer, motivated, interested​, interesting and caring. In general your energy carried us through even in the down moments. Anyone less strong might have caved from time to time and given in to the moaning I am so pleased that you didn’t! Jacquie is also extremely fun to work with giving the right balance between friendly and professional.

My overall impression was excellent and I have come away from the week energised and motivated. Thank you and I will be back as a result!​

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Karen Day -  2013

London, UK

 

 

 

Such a great week! The place is simply stunning as is the scenery of the hikes.

Henlu and Jackie kept us busy with the different exercise activities and made sure it was fun and motivating!
Lovely healthy food cooked by super-chef Al.

 

Couldn't recommend it more highly. I will be back!    

 

Vanessa T - 2013

Sweden

 

 

 

I have never done a health retreat before and I had my doubts, but was I mistaken! With the amazingly stunning 10/10 venue, the retreat, the organisation of it all and the food was just out of this world! 

 

To escape from miserable London to the fantastic island with its scenic views and great weather was a treat in itself, but once we arrived at the hotel everything was taken care of. Henlu and his team of people were friendly, organised and very professional. What made it different and great was the fact that they offer so many activities. One day we even went on a day excursion to Ithika Island for sightseeing, had a lovely healthy lunch there and walked around the local villages. So I felt like I was on holiday and not at an army bootcamp! 

 

The training, the hikes and the fitness activities were very well planned and as a few of us were on different fitness levels everyone worked hard and got taken care of. The Elemis Spa is amazing and except for an amazing massage after a long day of training I loved the fact that I had the option to also have a facial and or a mani/pedicure. 

 

I felt absolutely great after the week and learnt so much about health and fitness and as a result I have quit smoking after 8 years!

 

Thank you Hellenic Healthy Holidays, I will be back! 

 

Leandra Schneebeli - 2013

Zurich, Switzerland

 

 

What an amazing week! I came back feeling totally energised and focused to improve my overall fitness.  The hotel is stunning and we were all cared for so well by Haris, his family and all the staff. The surrounding countryside is spectacular  - a beautiful backdrop for the hikes, runs and bike rides. Food was delicious and healthy.

 

I would certainly recommend Hellenic Healthy Holidays and look forward to returning soon! 

 

Wendy Ornadel - 2013

London, UK

 

 

 

I thoroughly enjoyed my recent week in Greece. It was very well organised a good balance of hiking, biking, exercise and games with very good food and some relaxation by the pool.

 

I particularly liked the yoga. Including massages and laundry was a lovely additional touch not usually included. 

 

The hotel facilities were excellent as were all the staff.  So all in all a stand out week.  I will be back for more!!!

 

Kind regards

 

Diana Steadman - 2013

London, UK

 

 

I want to thank you for giving Lily and myself the "health week" of a lifetime. Lily sends her regards and has lost 5kg. Thanks to your amazing week, we have got back to a healthier life including hiking, swimming and eating properly.

 

I must say it was an amazing week, with your knowledge and leadership, all done in a professional manner. The hotel is stunning – a BIG thanks to Haris and his team for making us feel so welcomed, Alan’s food was amazing, and Jacqui’s yoga sessions were truly inspiring! We look forward to participating on your next session in Kefalonia in September.

 

Kind regards

 

Lily & Dionysios - 2013

Greece

 

 

As a trainer myself and a demanding full time job managing group exercise, this place was “Heaven” – it all began from being picked up at the airport and escorted to the magnificent hotel via the most breath taking views of the island….. stress had just left me!!!!

 

The organisation of hikes, treatments, kayaking, classes were amazing and just what my body and mind needed. Not having to think of what to do eat, what to eat, where to go was all a luxury in itself. Food was provided morning, noon and night!!!! The recipes and ingredients put my bland healthy cooking to shame. Full of delicious natural flavours and amazing dishes. Truly recommend this to anyone who spends a lot of their time giving their to everyone and organising everyone – let it be done to you!

 

Tanya Camilleri - 2013

Group Exercise Manager

Reebok Sports Club London

 

 

It was with some trepidation I booked my first healthy holiday. After reaching a cross roads in life and not having been able to do a lot of exercise it sounded the perfect retreat. After checking with Jacqui that it definitely wouldn't be full of really fit people who can cycle up hills, I booked it and thought nothing more of it until the note a few weeks before saying cut down alcohol, gluten, caffeine and start increasing your exercise! What had I done!??

 

Well there was nothing to fear it was just what the doctor ordered and haven't felt so well in a long time. The week started off with a hike, and whilst trailing at the back, I didn't feel out of place and the gap had narrowed by the end of the week. A great balance of exercise, relaxation and all things healthy. Al's food is amazing even some of the dodgy looking juices he conjured up. The days started off with either a hike or cycle to the beach for a swim, interspersed with pool and PT before cardio and chilled out yoga overlooking the sea ending the day perfectly. The hotel is stunningly situated and very comfortable and would be tempted to stay on a couple of nights at the end the next time.Whilst not totally angelic since my return, I join Henlu's classes most weeks and have a little bit of a conscience when ordering fries or the second bottle of wine on a night out. I also made some lovely friends.

 

So if you're thinking twice - go - the worse that can happen is you hate everyone and lie by the pool in a gorgeous hotel but you will get so much more than that. But don't book until I have!

 

Kathryn Jones - 2013

London

 

 

We have been on many Health retreats around the world, but HHH is by far the BEST! The pure luxury of the hotel, ,with so many possibilties for exercising, the team looking after us, and the food, have been just amazing.To be outside in the fresh sea air from the morning into the night, exercising, eating and relaxing is such a welcome change to our normal lives in London.

 

The team, led by Henlu, looked after everybody so well and the PT, Yoga and group exercise was very rewarding. The morning jog or cycle ride in this amazing scenery set us up for the day! Jacquie, our Yoga teacher, was motivating and very patient with us. The Chef, Super Al (Alan) is an amazing person and cook. His food is so deliciousis, cooked to perfection and on our Octoberfest night the 'Healthy Schnitzel' showed his skills. We have taken many inspirational healthy resolutions with us, left a few lbs/Kgs in Greece and certainly will be back again.

 

Hans & Jacqueline - 2013

London

 

 

Thoroughly enjoyed a week in Greece with the HHH team. Great food, beautiful scenery, lovely hotel and a good balance of exercise. I came away feeling refreshed and motivated to keep up the healthy regime. I would highly recommend it.

 

Fred Grant - 2013

London

 

 

The HHH experience was a blast for the mind and body, the whole setting, the people, the food, the vibe - all turn this week into an unforgettable experience, a healthy way of living and having fun. I felt the benefits of all activities and the detox food and i can assure anyone that it is worth taking this break and offering oneself all the advantages of a detox fit week, surrounded by unique landscape and happy, trained and certified people that master the whole programe in a very skilfull way.

 

I will come back every year and I want to encourage friends and people around to do the same. In one word, thank you again for this HEALTHASTIC experience. See you in May 2014!

 

Mihaela Patap - 2013

Romania

 

 

Thank you for the fantastic week in Cephalonia. It was worth every drop of sweat. Even when I was hanging on to dear life gripping the TRX in the corner of the tennis court ,doing my squats diligently, Jono encouraging and Henlu pushing me, there were still the beautiful mountains to look at, and an even more beautiful plate of food waiting for me in a couple of hours. So all I'm saying is the HHH is THE holiday to do!

 

Hajnalka Varadi - 2013

Poland