Learn to not give a …

Desperate to avoid mung beans and chanting, Ian Belcher finds a hedonistic retreat in the Italian hills where he is actively encouraged to eat, drink and swear. A lot

Man, I feel like a woman

Visiting a spa may not be every bloke's cup of tea, but massages and facials aren't only for women – and they justify some indulgent behaviour first

Can get him out of my head

Gentle exercise, sunshine, and long stints in a hammock ... Could a yoga holiday be the best way to mend a broken heart, asks Jane Dunford

Be the best at … snowboarding

Zoe Gillings, British number one and world number four, has tips for Lisa Buckingham, including how to prepare for your first day on the slopes

Soak for an hour in hot source

You don't have to check into an expensive spa to enjoy thermal waters. New Mexico is dotted with pools that don't cost a cent, says Joshua Stein

Green means go

Holiday parks aren't known for their eco credentials, but Bluestone in Pembrokeshire fuses sustainability with dozens of activities, a spa and top-notch accommodation

Picking up the pace

Patrick Barkham goes jogging with Paula Radcliffe and asks her to share some of the secrets of her marathon success

Kinder surprise

A chain of baby hotels may sound like hell to some, but for overworked parents they're holiday heaven

The calm before the storm

First-time mum-to-be Kate Carter jumped at the chance to try out a pregnancy spa package - the last opportunity for some pampering before the nappy-changing begins …