‘Wellness' is a concept that has taken hold in recent years, emphasising the importance of nurturing our physical, emotional and spiritual sides. A plethora of retreats have sprung up around Australia to satisfy these needs. While they range from the absolute lap of luxury to few-frills places, and everywhere in-between, the one thing they all have in common is encouraging us to slow down and look after ourselves, to remember what it feels like to relax and breathe. These two books tap into this movement, offering a vast selection of places to take a healthy break. Relax focuses on Australian spa retreats, while Breathe features Australian health, yoga and meditation retreats. With detailed reviews, enticing photos and a beautiful design, they're both travel guidebook and armchair companion, providing inspiration to look after our most important asset - ourselves.
