Holiday itinerary
Achieve the best results with this bespoke Pilates holiday, put your feet up in your luxurious accommodation and unwind in the hotel’s beautiful spa: a must for anyone in need of ‘me’ time.
Your Pilates instructor, Graciela Kaplan, designs Pilates courses which aim to improve your flexibility, tone your muscles, relieve stress and tension and increase your physical and mental wellbeing.
Your tailor made Pilates programme will be based on an initial private consultation with Graciela and the best results will be achieved through a bespoke course that is aligned with your health and life-style, your age and physical capabilities and any health concerns you may have, including injuries you wish to prevent, or aches or pains you wish to alleviate.
You’ll have a mixture of 60 minute private and 60 minute semi-private Pilates lessons during your stay. The individual Pilates classes provide you with ‘me’ time to really hone in on your problem areas, focus on your objectives, and to develop your technique at your own pace. The 60 minute semi-private Pilates classes are shared with just one other guest to ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance still.
During the week, you will become familiar with the Pilates Classical Repertoire, as well as learn movements and routines that you can take home to help to ensure your physical and spiritual wellbeing in your everyday life. You will also get the chance to work on precise aspects of your alignment and core strength on the Reformer machine, as well carry out some of the deepest possible flexibility exercises on the Wall Unit.
You’ll stay in the luxury Dénia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort And Spa renowned for its exceptional spa and state-of-the-art golf course. Located a short distance from the centre of Denia, the boasts views of the spectacular Montgó National Park and has a magnificent 27 hole golf course designed by the professional Spanish golfer José Maria Olazábal.
The hotel also boasts an outstanding spa dedicated to relaxation, well-being, health and beauty. Pamper in the steam rooms, outside whirlpools, therapy baths, sensorial showers and waterfall, or indulge in an optional treatment such as hydrotherapy, a massage, facial or body scrub for an extra cost. Spend 1.5 hours a day relaxing and unwinding in style at the spa.
Alternatively, sip a cocktail and soak up the sun by the hotel’s swimming pool, work out in the fitness centre, head to the beautiful nearby towns of Dénia and Jávea for some sightseeing and shopping, visit the stunning nearby beaches or take an energising walk through the lush Montgó National Park.
Suitability
- This Pilates and spa holiday is suitable for all levels from complete novices to the more advanced
- You’re likely to meet mainly solo travellers from all over the world on this break, as well as friends and couples
- Minimum age 16
- All classes are taught in English or Spanish depending on your preference
Travelling Solo?
- This Pilates and spa holiday is a great singles holiday as you receive private and semi-private Pilates tuition (with 1 other guest)
- Solo travellers will book a private room for a compulsory supplement
- To book a private double room, email or contact us via live chat (click on the ‘start chat’ link at the bottom of this page) or call us to check availability
Pilates And Spa Holiday Start Days
- Pilates and spa holidays are for 7 nights/8 days
- If you wish to stay for extra nights please email to check availability for your preferred duration and we will do our best to accommodate you
- If dates appear ‘on request’ please email us at and we’ll check availability for your preferred day of arrival as quickly as possible
Pilates And Spa Holiday Itinerary
The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:
Day 1 - Arrival day and spa access
- Check into your room at the Marriott Hotel Golf Resort And Spa any time after 4pm and take your time to explore the lovely hotel
- The evening is spent at your leisure before your Pilates classes begin the next morning
- Why not make the most of the beautiful spa facilities and use your 1.5 hour spa daily spa session before choosing to have dinner at one of the two restaurants at the hotel (including a Thai restaurant)
Day 2 – Consultation, private and semi-private Pilates classes and spa access
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before meeting Graciela around 9am
- Graciela will drive you to her Pilates studio which is only 5/10 minutes away
- You will receive a Pilates assessment and initial consultation with Graciela to discuss your current Pilates level and what you’d like to achieve by the end of the course
- Graciela will then create a bespoke Pilates plan for your private classes
- Enjoy your private 60 minute class in Graciela’s beautiful studio and really feel your muscles strengthening with your one-on-one class
- Graciela will then drive you back to the hotel for you to spend the afternoon unwinding in the spa, with its hamman, saunas and lovely pools
- You will have 1.5 hours per day to spend at the spa circuit
- Your semi-private Pilates class will take place around 17:30 this evening, and Graciela will pick you up from the hotel again
- Relax with your 60 minute semi-private Pilates class this evening before returning to the hotel
- Spend the evening at your leisure and discover the delights of nearby Dénia (10 minute drive) or sip a cocktail by the swimming pool overlooking the stunning golf course at the hotel
Days 3, 5 & 7 – Semi-private Pilates classes and spa access
- After breakfast at the hotel, you have a free morning and afternoon to spend at your leisure
- Relax and unwind at the spa during your daily 1.5 hour spa circuit with its saunas, pools and hamman
- In the evenings at around 17:30 you’ll have a 60 minute semi-private Pilates class and Graciela will pick you up from the hotel
- Relax with your 60 minute semi-private Pilates class this evening before returning to the hotel for the evening
Days 4 & 6 – Private and semi-private Pilates classes and spa access
- Graciela will meet you after breakfast at around 9am and drive you to her Pilates studio for your private 60 minute class
- Graciela will then drive you back to the hotel for the afternoon
- Make sure to unwind with your 1.5 hours of spa access each day!
- Your 60 minute semi-private Pilates class will take place around 17:30 this evening, and Graciela will pick you up from the hotel again
- Relax in the evenings at the hotel with its lovely restaurants and golf course or take a taxi to explore Denia at night time.
Day 8 – Departure day and spa access
- After breakfast, it’s time to check-out of your room by midday and head to the airport depending on your flight times
- Pamper in the spa before departure during your 1.5 hour session, and leave the hotel feeling refreshed
- You will leave Dénia feeling rejuvenated and enthused to continue your Pilates practice back home
About Your Pilates Instructor
- Your Pilates instructor will be renowned teacher Graciela Kaplan
- Originally from Argentina, Graciela has lived in the UK for many years before relocating to Dénia, in Spain
- Graciela has over 13 years’ experience of teaching Pilates and is the founder of this lovely Pilates retreat
- She has a fascinating and varied background and used to be principal ballerina at the UK’s Northern Ballet, before pursuing her Pilates instructor dream
- Graciela has helped many clients to achieve their physical and well-being goals through her Pilates classes and she specialises in post-op recovery
- She is also fully accredited and an active member of the Pilates Foundation, and provides some of the highest standards in her field
- Graciela will aim to help clients not only increase their strength and flexibility but also to alleviate a variety of problems and injuries, including back, neck and shoulder pain
- She welcomes guests of all levels and physical abilities and will tailor make her courses to ensure you get as much out of your time with her as possible and leave feeling enthused and excited about your Pilates future
Who Are Our Guests?
- Holidays are typically made up of international travellers looking to get more from their holiday
- Ages vary, but the typical customer falls in to the 30-60 age bracket and the majority of guests are female, though males are welcome
- 80% of our guests travel solo
- The majority of our guests are beginners or those with limited experience
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new skill or continuing a hobby
What Will I Learn?
- Pilates is an approach to exercise and body-conditioning named after Joseph Pilates, which aims to develop a more supple, lean, toned body along with a more relaxed mind
- Here are a few benefits of Pilates that you will gain from regular practice:
- Improved posture
- Improved muscle tone and flexibility
- Increased stability for the shoulders and pelvis
- Better balance and coordination
- Help to maintain and improve bone density
- Makes you look and feel better
- Stronger back and a flatter stomach
- Less stress and tension, and an increased sense of well-being
Accommodation At The Dénia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort And Spa
- The luxury Marriott Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is set near the coastal town of Dénia is your base for this Pilates break
- Situated just a 10 minute drive from the centre of Dénia, and 1 hour from Alicante and Valencia airports, the hotel is perfectly located to ensure tranquillity with the option of exploring the local regions too
- The hotel is set at the foot of the stunning Montgó National Park which provides a lovely backdrop during your stay
- There are 178 bedrooms in the hotel set over 3 floors
- Bedrooms all have double bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms, all of which have balconies or terraces overlooking the national park, sweeping golf course or the outdoor pool
- All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, iron and ironing board and a safe
- Pamper in the luxurious spa at the hotel for the ultimate indulgent experience
- There is an impressive 27 hole golf course at the hotel which guests can use for an additional cost
- There are also 2 restaurants at the hotel including a new Thai restuarant
- The Pilates studio is a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel
- Accommodation is included for 7 nights/8 days
- Prices are based on 2 people sharing a double room for 7 nights
- If you are travelling solo, there is a compulsory single supplement for sole occupancy of a double room
- Check in any time after 4pm on day 1 and check out by 12 midday on day 8
The Spa
- You will have daily access to the hotel’s spa for 1.5 hours each day which will relax and purify your body
- The spa boasts whirlpools, sensorial showers, steam rooms, therapy baths and a waterfall
- Soak up the restful atmosphere in the dry saunas and climatised pool
- Unwind in the tropical shower
- Relax in the hydrotherapy pool with airbeds and seats and fountains to massage your body
- Unwind in the Turkish hamman bath and enjoy the silence
- There is also an outdoor whirlpool with views of the golf course and natural park, as well as a beautiful aromatic garden
- You can also take advantage of the calming relax room with a tea of coffee
- Please note any treatments are an extra cost to be arranged upon arrival
Meals
- Breakfast is included each morning at the hotel
- All other meals including lunches and dinners are at your own expense and there are 2 lovely restaurants at the hotel (including a Thai restaurant) as well as in the centre of Dénia itself in which to eat
- You can drive or take a taxi to the centre of Dénia (10 minute drive away) to explore the bars and restaurants and the beaches
- If you have dietary requests these must be communicated to us at the time of booking via the ‘special requests’ box on the second page of the booking wizard
Free Time In Dénia
- The beach town of Dénia is the perfect location to relax and unwind with over 20km of lovely coastline
- A small fishing town, Dénia provides stunning views of the coast and is a gateway to the Balearic Islands
- Take time out to visit the shops, bars and restaurants in the sunshine
- You can enjoy live music in the lobby of the hotel or stretch out in the sunshine with a refreshing cocktail from the pool bar
- If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also arrange horse riding, golf, tennis, hiking, scuba diving and cycling lessons with your host Graciela or the hotel during your stay for an extra cost
- Also nearby is the popular resort of Jávea, as well as Montgó Mountain National park, home to a huge and spectacular lime stone massif, croplands, pine forest and over 600 different species of flora
This 7 night/8 day Pilates and spa holiday aims to rejuvenate, reenergise and relax you through a personalised Pilates programme designed specifically for your personal level and goals by highly-experienced Pilates tutor Graciela Kaplan perfectly blended with luxury hotel spa accommodation.