Join Elise Joan for Exclusive Yoga and Fitness Retreats in Mallorca and Croatia
Travelgems works with world-leading experts in the fields of holistic health, wellness, and balance. One of those experts is Elise Joan, a wellness expert who is hosting yoga and fitness retreats with us in Mallorca (24-29 September) and Croatia (01-06 October). Here she tells us…
Discovering Greek Mythology with Natalie Haynes: Why the Travelgems Cultural Retreat is a Global Must-Attend
The annual Travelgems Cultural Retreat has become a global phenomenon, attracting attendees from the US, UK, Australia, and everywhere in between. Having hosted the 2022 retreat in Crete, ‘rockstar mythologist’ Natalie Haynes is teaming up with us again…
Our Wine & Philosophy retreat made it in the Decanter luxe list: Summer 2024
The latest in our seasonal series collating luxury wine experiences in the most coveted of cellars, vineyards and must-visit destinations across the globe. It's the luxe list." - Lane Nieset
"Inspired by Ancient Greece’s wine-fuelled symposiums, each evening of…
Our Wine & Philosophy retreat made it in the Decanter luxe list: Summer 2024
The latest in our seasonal series collating luxury wine experiences in the most coveted of cellars, vineyards and must-visit destinations across the globe. It's the luxe list." - Lane Nieset
"Inspired by Ancient Greece’s wine-fuelled symposiums, each evening of…
Forbes: Bookmark This Cretan Retreat For Your Autumn Getaway
"For those seeking a retreat that encompasses fine food and fine weather that's anchored by holistic wellness, mark October in the diary, as celebrated Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens will be heading to the Greek island of Crete." - Felicity Carter
Our Eat Well, Live Well…
The Wellness Editor of Hello! Magazine on her first life-changing retreat with Travelgems
"Not to be too deep, but my whole life I feel like I've been waiting for a wake-up call, like we see people have in films or read about in romance novels. I'd always imagined having a eureka moment and…
Female Disruptors: Niki Smirni Of Travelgems On The Three Things You Need To Shake Up Your Industry
"Everything in life is synchronicities. This path was led by them. I’ve been involved in many roles and different career paths which have finally led me to creating a company that is totally aligned with…
Experience a Pilates Retreat in Crete with Expert Micki Havard
Travelgems works with world-leading experts in the fields of fitness, wellness, and holistic health. One expert we’ve been grateful to work with for several years is Micki Havard, a pilates expert who is hosting a retreat with us in Crete (16-21 September). Here she tells the…
Travelgems Founder Niki Smirni on Company Origins, Secrets to Europe’s Best Retreats, and 2024 Plans
I don’t believe humans change. I believe people evolve. Every day we are evolving. We might become something different, but it’s part of a process that happens in stages as we learn new things about ourselves. The story of Travelgems is…