Helios Retreats Anmeldelser 

Such a fantastic experience! Great combination of working out and meeting new people from all over the world ❤️ loved every minute!

This was my first experience with a wellness retreat and I would definitely recommend Helios Retreats. Hugo and his staff do an amazing job at making everyone feel welcome. The workouts are challenging but also fun. I can’t wait to sign up for my next one.

My second retreat with Helios, and well once again Hugo, you didn’t disappoint !… from start to finish! This was absolutely brilliant- sheer quality, luxury, comfort, professionalism, fun, relaxation… Just felt so looked after, connected and healthy ; brilliant trainers, Victor and Charley and super organisation and responsive by Cat, the food amazing and the Villa gorgeous , the chefs Frankie- so knowledgable in nutrition and Greek history ! the transportation, and the yacht day perfect .The whole experience was just lovely thank you Helios ❤️😎✈️🇬🇷🌊

I had the best time at Helios Retreat in Mykonos! It had the perfect balance of working out, relaxing and activities which was just what I wanted from a fitness holiday. There was no pressure on us to stick to do everything that was planned so I could choose what I wanted to do. The villa was unreaaaaal! with an infinity pool and we did all our workouts outside overlooking the sea. The fitness trainer Vitor and Charlie, and host Cat were super welcoming and accommodating. I came solo on this trip and was so lucky to have met such a lovely group of people on the trip and felt like family. I would recommend this retreat to anyone, and I would love to join another Helios Retreat at a different destination! Thank you team! xx

An absolutely amazing retreat from start to finish! The Mykonos retreat for me was the perfect mix of workouts and social activities, my favourite workouts were led by Victor from Barrys who brought so much energy and fun to the workouts and group!! The activity highlights were the Boat day and Dinner at Scorpios so make sure to book onto these when you go ;)!! In terms of the whole trip the main highlight for me was the group I met, going on your own can be quite daunting but Cat (group leader) made everyone feel welcome instantly. After one day together with the group it already felt like we was a big family and I have most definitely made some great friends for life! If you're thinking about booking don't hesitate you won't regret it!! :) xx

Mykonos in May 2023 was my third Helios retreat and I keep going back for a reason!
It’s always a wonderful experience with a great group of people, that makes you feel re-energized and leaving healthier than when you first arrived. This time I booked a room with a friend so she could also experience the retreat. I feel strongly that the value of the full retreat experience and everything that is included, is well worth the price paid.
A beautiful accommodation, top-notch fitness trainers, incredible food, and the most fun activities - it doesn’t get much better!

Retreat Host-
Cat is a caring person who goes above and beyond to make sure that every retreater is happy and having a great experience from start to finish. She keeps everything organized and on schedule, while also being interesting to speak to and fun to be around.

Fitness Trainers-
As someone who is into strength training, I really enjoyed the workouts led by Charlie. He also has such a wealth of knowledge to share, with anyone who is interested in learning more about health and fitness.
And Vitor was such a vibe! His HIIT style workouts were so much fun and his positive energy really kept me motivated, even when I was ready to give up. I also loved his playlists!

Villa Joy Accommodation-
The villa is a beautiful property, set cliffside over the water. The bedrooms are lovely and as an American, I often find European hotel rooms quite lacking and never love the showers, but this shower was amazing.
Sheila, the staff at the villa, was so helpful and kept the property very clean.
Frankie, the hired chef, made very fresh and delicious Greek/Mediterranean food. We all looked forward to his brunch and dinners at the villa daily.

Activities-
I had the very best time enjoying Mykonos doing all of the activities that Helios planned for the group. The two group dinners were at iconic sunset venues on the island. The food at Zuma was incredible and the group stayed to dance at Scorpios after dinner, which was so fun.
The boat day on the beautiful new catamaran with Mant Yachting was epic. I’ve been on many private boat trips in my adult life and this was honestly one of my favorites, even though I had just met this group of people 2 days before! That really speaks volumes to the people who decide to sign up for the retreats and also the vibe that the retreat creates for the group.

I’m leaving the retreat feeling refreshed and so happy about the new experiences, memories and friendships I’ve made!

Having ‘popped my retreat cherry’ with Helios in the Maldives in 2021, I knew I was in very capable hands when booking the Crete retreat.

Our trainer Eve Powell was 10 out of 10. Her strength/HIIT workouts had me verging on cardiac arrest every morning (in a good way!) and her “yes or yes” mentality really helped to keep the mood lighthearted and fun. At the other end of the spectrum, Eve delivered some sensational Yoga and Pilates classes which were both emotionally and physically challenging. The end result, a wholesome and well balanced fitness experience which I would highly recommend.

Couple the above with your own personal paparazzi for the week (aka the incredibly talented Adam Windass) who will have you looking like you’ve just walked off the front cover of Men’s Health and you end up with a truly unforgettable experience.

I am very grateful to Hugo and the Helios team for pulling this retreat together and for introducing me to a stellar group of people who I now call friends. I’m already starting to plan my third Helios retreat - Mykonos 2023 anyone?

Never having done a retreat I had no expectations but this experience was everything I could have wished for! - relaxing, stunning location and views, invigorating work outs, inspiring yoga sessions and to top it all off an incredible boat day on the last day! Huge thank you to the very talented Eve with the most soothing voice who brought so much zen into our lives with the best yoga and Pilates classes. Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to kickstart their health and wellness journey or just disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind to reconnect with oneself, do something for your own mind, body and soul, you will leave feeling relaxed, energised, inspired! Will be bringing more friends next time for sure ❤️

The Helios retreat in Crete was my first experience of solo travel and I'm already planning my next trip. Helios provides the perfect balance between fitness and leisure making it a great holiday, bringing together like-minded people in beautiful surroundings. The Helios team and trainers are second to none, workouts are well suited to all levels and fun, the itinerary is organised so there is nothing for you to think about, and the professional photographer on hand to capture all the memories is a great addition! Thanks Hugo, Eve and Adam for an incredible week!

What an absolutely amazing experience, truly one to remember for a lifetime

Hugo, Adam & Eve are just wonderful and experts in their respective fields, they work hard to make sure everyone is included as much or as little as they want to be.

Shout out to Eve who had to cover Yoga at the last minute - while I was sad to hear the previous Yogi broke her foot, I could not have been happier to experience yoga for the first time with Eve, it was truly moving for me and has totally changed my outlook on life. Eve really is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met.

Thanks to Adam for capturing some amazing shots and of course for bringing some serious moves to the dance off on the boat

Last but by no means least, Hugo - the host with the most! Thanks for bringing this group of eclectic people together, we started off as strangers, we left four days later as friends

Already looking to book my next retreat

Crete with Helios was very special!
I signed up with high expectations and it surpassed those easily.
The balance of fitness, wellness and holiday fun was effortlessly delivered. Hugo, Eve and Adam are a great team who create a happy and relaxed environment to be yourself, feel a bit vulnerable and meet other interesting people. They are extremely talented in their different fields of expertise, delivering a first class experience across the trip with a huge amount of love and care in what they do.
I would recommend you sign up, throw yourself in and you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime!

A written review for Helios Retreats will never capture its true magic. It ticks the health and wellness boxes and SO much more. I went into this retreat unsure of what to expect beyond a few workouts in a luxury location, but the Helios team began working their magic from day 1. The workouts were full of energy and motivation thanks to the amazing Eve. She brought the fire every morning with high energy workouts and brought us back down to earth with her inspiring yoga and pilates sessions, at the end of every day. She had a massive part to play in allowing the team to feel comfortable with their true vulnerable self around everyone. We were pushed physically and emotionally, but had the support of the whole team. Hugo our organiser took the stress out of planning. Everything was well thought out and adjusted seamlessly when needed.. all we had to do was show up!
The team were all different in their own ways, but we all found common ground in a shared passion for personal wellness and growth. The friendships started with Helios but don't end there!
Our trip was captured by Adam - world class content creator. He put his all into finding our best 'aesthetic angles' but most importantly capturing the moments we created as friends.

This was my first retreat with Helios, but definitely won't be my last. Book a trip you will definitely not regret it! I'm sure I don't speak for myself when I say I came out of this trip with lifelong memories and friends, and a new perspective on life.

This is my first time try the retreat program. Before I signed up I saw all of those cool video. I highly doubt it, if those just for advertisement propose. With the 4 days Crete Arco retreat, i found myself again. Helios retreat made me alive again. I was living in a stress and unhealthy life style for the beginning of 3 month 2023 because of the heavy workload. But from this trip, with all of workout Hugo and eve and Adam arrange for us, I felt the energy is coming back. With a group of amazing teammates on board it motivate me every single day even now, we finish the trip. They still inspired me. That is not a regular retreat you can ever found other place. That is life time experience. Hugo put all of schedule together make every single one feel homie. I can’t imaging this is only 4 days we knew each others. And Eve is one of best yoga /PT you wouldn’t want to miss out. She use yoga and mediation to bring all of our soul together. With all of busy schedule, Adam captured all of best moments for us.

I am highly recommend this to everyone. I m booking the Morocco trip again. And I would to take my family go with me. And share this wonderful experience with them together.

Even though I was looking forward to my first retreat & group travel experience I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations!
The whole Helios Team - Hugo, Eve & Adam bought their amazing energy, expertise & kindness & genuinely wanted everyone to get the most out of their experience & enjoy it!
I don’t know if we were just luckily with our group but having such a mix of lovely people all gel & get on instantly was just magic & I have no doubt we’ll stay in touch & meet up.
With daily workouts & additional activities during the stay of quad biking & boat trip there was plenty to do but also no pressure if you wanted to skip anything. The hotel in Crete was also just stunning!
There is one improvement that could made…add extra day or two to the retreat as it went too quick and I wasn’t ready to come home!
I would not hesitate in booking another Helios retreat that’s for sure!

I booked Morocco with Helios, as I wanted to travel solo and loved the idea of joining a group of likeminded fitness pals… and I’m SO pleased I did!! I literally had the best time ever.

I felt completely comfortable and myself the entire trip, there were no egos, just genuine people.

The schedule was a perfect blend of fitness, exploring, and downtime. We trekked mountains, sunbathed, rode camels in the desert, did HIIT workouts, and yoga, and Pilates. Josie and Eve were our fantastic trainers who were as much part of the group as the rest of us. Hugo, the founder was super welcoming and on hand whenever we needed.

I can’t recommend Helios enough and can’t wait to book my next trip :) thank you!

I have just returned from the Morocco retreat and I am so sad that it’s over! It felt like we were away for so long because we did so much. The accommodation was beautiful and so accommodating, the trainers, Eve and Josie, were amazing - so professional and really made sure that everyone was included and everyone was pushed! Hugo organised it all to a T so we didn’t have to think about anything whilst we were there.

I’ve made some amazing memories and can’t wait to go back!!

I recently returned from a 7-day fitness and yoga retreat in Morocco with Helios Retreats and it was an absolutely incredible experience! I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking for a unique and transformative holiday.

The retreat was led by a team of experienced and qualified yoga instructors and fitness trainers, who were absolutely brilliant. The daily schedule included a variety of yoga classes, fitness workouts, and healthy meals. There was also plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings (and they were truly stunning indeed)!

Hugo, Eve, and Josie were incredibly friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure that everyone had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The food was absolutely delicious, and there was plenty of variety to choose from (Love that Tagine)

I would highly recommend this retreat and will definitely be going to another Helios session!

Where to begin! I was initially a little nervous going solo but upon meeting all the other guests I was immediately put at ease and through the course of the week we formed a really special bond that will continue well after the holiday. Josie and Eve the trainers were great and really made an effort to tailor the classes for us. While it is a fitness/ wellness retreat there was no pressure to take part in all the session as you are on holiday! The extra activities such as hiking in the Altas mountains and trip to Marrakech gave an opportunity to experience the Moroccan culture and really added to the overall trip.
Finally, Hugo the founder provided a very personal service from the moment I booked to the actual week of the holiday. It was all perfectly organised and you didn't need to worry about a thing. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely buzzing from an amazing retreat in Morocco; I have never been to a retreat or to North Africa before and this Helios created experience was just another level! Fabulous experienced motivational trainers for fitness intensity, strength classes, gorgeous meditative yoga flow and pilates to balance, and an incredible day's hike in the Atlas mountains- all in a week! the locations- secluded villas, palace in the Sahara, oasis of the riad in the bustling city of Marakesh - scenery and views were incredible, mountains, the night star gazing in the desert- the rolling red dunes of the Sahara- sand boarding and camels!

Food and comfort top class, company of like minded new friends made for the most memorable week which has begun my year of an 'awfully big adventure'. Thank you Hugo, Eve and Josie -team Helios - amazing and incredible, highly recommended :))

Just wanted to say that Hugo and the Helios team provided a truly memorable escape, had great company, great food and charmonix was a magical place to visit. I recommend everyone to visit Helios retreats and experience firsthand what they offer. Good times 👌