The Guest Edit: Liz's Story
One guest's account of arriving solo and leaving with a tribe. Liz shares her experience of her first Salt Escape and why she's already booked her next one.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-01-15 · 5 min read
Why Costa Rica is the perfect destination for a fitness retreat
Santa Teresa has everything you need for an unforgettable fitness retreat — world-class surf, jungle hikes, incredible food, and a laid-back energy that resets your soul.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-02-10 · 6 min read
Best Fitness Retreats in 2025: Our Guide to Training, Travel, and Adventure
Fitness retreats in 2025 aren't about restriction or bootcamps — they're about training hard, recovering well, and exploring epic destinations with like-minded travellers.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-01-20 · 8 min read
HYROX Training Camp: How to Prepare for Race Day in Paradise
Combining HYROX-specific training with the beauty of a Salt Escape. Here's how to peak for race day while getting the holiday of a lifetime.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-03-01 · 7 min read
Why fitness retreats are the perfect holiday for solo travellers
Solo travel doesn't have to feel lonely. Fitness retreats bring together adventurous, like-minded people in stunning locations — and you'll leave as lifelong friends.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-02-20 · 5 min read
Fitness Retreat vs Training Camp: What's the Difference?
Not all fitness travel is created equal. Here's the difference between a training camp and a fitness retreat — and why Salt Escapes sits happily in the middle.
Salt Escapes Team · 2025-01-08 · 5 min read
Strength, HIIT & Functional Training: What to Expect at a Salt Escapes Retreat
Curious about the workouts? Here's a breakdown of what to expect from a typical Salt Escapes training week — and why it'll leave you feeling incredible.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-12-15 · 6 min read
Milos: Beaches, Boat Days & The Best Greek Food of Your Life
Milos is one of Greece's most breathtaking islands — and we took a crew of Salt Escapers to discover it properly. Here's your ultimate guide.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-11-20 · 7 min read
Caribbean Escape: A Week of Fitness and Adventure in the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean delivered everything we hoped for: warm seas, whale watching, stunning villas, and a crew who became firm friends. Here's the full recap.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-02-10 · 6 min read
The top 5 things to do on Zakynthos, Greece
Zakynthos has it all: shipwreck beaches, crystal-clear bays, incredible food, and the warmest people. Here are our five must-dos.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-07-15 · 5 min read
Santa Teresa: Where to stay, eat, beach and workout
Santa Teresa is one of the most exciting destinations on the planet right now. Here's our insider guide to the town we keep coming back to.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-04-10 · 6 min read
Workouts30-Minute AMRAP Workout
A proper sweat session in 30 minutes. This AMRAP workout is one of our go-to formats on retreat — scalable for all levels, and leaves you feeling incredible.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-09-01 · 4 min read
WorkoutsTough Bodyweight EMOM
No equipment needed for this one. A classic EMOM format that builds strength, conditioning, and mental toughness — anywhere in the world.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-08-15 · 3 min read
WorkoutsPartner Workout
One of the most popular session formats on retreat. Pair up, communicate, and push each other to the finish. Here's one of our favourite partner WODs.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-10-01 · 4 min read
WorkoutsEndurance Workout: Ergs and E2MOMs
When the ergs come out, you know it's going to be a good session. Here's an endurance-focused workout built around rowing machines and E2MOM intervals.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-09-20 · 4 min read
Guest StoriesFrom Solo Travel to Fitness Competitions
How a single Salt Escape led one guest from solo traveller to competitive fitness athlete — and the community that made it happen.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-11-01 · 6 min read
DestinationsExploring The East Coast Of Australia: Fraser Island (K'gari)
A travel guide to one of Australia's most spectacular natural wonders — written by a Salt Escaper who spent a week on K'gari.
Salt Escapes Team · 2024-06-15 · 7 min read