I visited Santorini with Travelgems for a life-changing wellness retreat – here's what happenedI missed the hen do of one of my best friends because I was too anxious to travel to Spain, I never went on weekends away with my pals and I missed countless work opportunities, all because travel created a sense of dread in me.
Anyone who suffers from any kind of anxiety will know that uncertainty is a huge issue, but Travelgems' friendly contact helped soothe this worry.Ahead of my retreat, I was introduced to Fay from Travelgems, who would be with the group on the trip. She sent over my itinerary ahead of the journey , along with meal times, locations and a packing list.
A worry that has plagued me my entire life is not knowing people on a trip, and feeling isolated. This couldn't have been further from the truth on my Travelgems retreat.Retreaters can travel with a friend or partner, or book alone, as I did. Some retreaters opted to share rooms with strangers in order to save money, and they were introduced via email ahead of the trip so they could get to know each other.
This particular trip was hosted by fitness professional Amoila Cesar, with my fellow attendees being big fans of him and his style of training, which you can try on theHe coached us through daily workouts , joined us on day trips and shared dinner with us each evening. That said, one attendee found the breathwork too intense and opted to skip the second session – which was no issue whatsoever, and I found this reassuring., and it was a testament to her character and skillset that she created a space where we all felt comfortable letting ourselves go in a room full of people who were strangers just three days before.