What Healing Holidays does

Healing Holidays Ltd is a London-headquartered, privately held luxury wellness travel agency founded in 2004 by Frances Geoghegan, operating under the legal entity Healing Holidays Ltd (company number 07233889) with an ATOL licence (12217) issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The company's core product is bespoke curation and booking of spa, yoga, medical, and wellness retreats across 27 retreat categories — including detox, yoga, medical spas, Ayurveda, weight-loss, meditation, anti-ageing, emotional healing, thalassotherapy, sleep enhancement, menopause support, and corporate wellness — and across destinations spanning 25+ countries in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The technology surface is intentionally lean: a content-led website with SEO-optimised destination and retreat-type pages, an enquiry form capturing destination, dates, party size, budget tier (£1,500–£5,500+), and wellness interests, a Sage Pay-backed online payment portal at payments.healingholidays.com supporting GBP/EUR/USD, Feefo for verified review management, and a British Airways flight integration. There is no mobile app, no public API, and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

Healing Holidays

Legal name

Healing Holidays Ltd

Website

https://healingholidays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Healing Holidays is a London-based luxury wellness travel agency founded in 2004 by Frances Geoghegan, curating bespoke bookings across 27 retreat types and 25+ countries for individual wellness seekers, couples, families, and corporate clients via a consultative advisor-led model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Travel Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness, Spa & Retreat Travel Agencies (THAKAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine Retreats (THAGAMAF), Medical Wellness & Integrative Health Retreats (THAGAMAC), Detox, Nutrition & Weight Management (Juice Cleanses, Nutrition Retreats, Weight-loss Programs) (THAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Wellness travel
• Spa retreats
• Medical spa
• Yoga retreats
• Wellness tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Travel Package Commission: Healing Holidays earns commission on booked wellness retreats and associated travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, treatments) through its partner spa network. The company negotiates rates on behalf of clients and earns a margin as a tour operator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Healing Holidays is a luxury wellness travel agency that curates and books bespoke spa, yoga, medical spa and holistic wellness retreats across 40+ countries. Wellness advisors personally visit every property in the portfolio and provide impartial, goal-driven recommendations to clients, handling the full booking lifecycle including flights, accommodation, treatments and ground arrangements. The company earns commission on bookings negotiated through its partner spa network.

Product overview

Healing Holidays is a luxury wellness travel agency founded in 2004 by Frances Geoghegan, operating as a single integrated service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides expert curation and booking services for wellness retreats globally, matching clients with tailored destinations based on health objectives. The core offering spans 27 distinct retreat categories including Detox Retreats, Yoga Retreats, Medical Spas, Ayurveda Retreats, Weight-Loss Retreats, Meditation & Mindfulness Retreats, Emotional Healing Retreats, Spa for Men, Pilates Bootcamp, Wellness for Couples, Family-Wellness Holidays, Corporate Wellness Retreats, Solo Travellers Retreats, Thalassotherapy Holidays, Holistic Healing, Anti-Ageing Retreats, Health and Fitness Retreats, Pampering Havens, Fasting Retreats, Mindfulness Retreats, Stress Management Retreats, Sleep Enhancement Retreats, Chronic Pain Retreats, Menopause Support Retreats, Group Wellness Retreats, Spa for Women, and Strengthen Your Immune System Retreats. Supporting services include an Online Payment Facility for secure booking payments and a Healing Rewards Partner Programme offering exclusive discounts from UK wellness brands. The company covers destinations across Europe (Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece), Southeast Asia (Thailand, India, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia), the Americas (Mexico, Costa Rica, United States), the Middle East (Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia), and the Indian Ocean (Maldives, Mauritius).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healing Rewards: Exclusive discount program featuring partner wellness brands including Asquith, Bhuti, The Calmery, Gazelli House, London Jet Charter, and Nosh Detox.

Products and services

• Wellness Retreat Curation & Booking Service Bespoke curation and booking service for luxury wellness retreats globally, matching clients with destinations based on health objectives, preferences and budgets, including personal consultations, trip planning and exclusive partner rates.
• Detox Retreats Structured detoxification programmes featuring gut health assessments, juice fasting, Ayurvedic Panchakarma cleanses, and the Austrian Mayr cure method for digestive reset and reduced cellular inflammation.
• Yoga Retreats Yoga programmes ranging from dynamic Vinyasa to restorative Yin and traditional Hatha, often combined with breathwork (Pranayama) and meditation, offered across Indian ashrams, Alpine resorts and other global destinations.
• Medical Spas Luxury medical spa programmes with advanced diagnostics, blood panel testing, genetic and microbiome profiling, IV vitamin drips, cryotherapy, ozone therapy and stem cell treatments for preventative health and anti-ageing.
• Ayurveda Retreats Authentic Ayurvedic healing programmes including dosha-based treatments, Panchakarma cleanses, Shirodhara therapy and Abhyanga massage in India, Sri Lanka and European integrative resorts.
• Weight-Loss Retreats Science-backed weight management programmes combining body composition analysis, personal training, Pilates, guided hikes, metabolic-boosting treatments and clinical nutritionist masterclasses for sustainable results.
• Meditation & Mindfulness Retreats Mental wellness programmes incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), sound healing (gong baths, Tibetan bowls), forest bathing and Vipassana-inspired silent days for nervous system regulation.
• Emotional Healing Retreats Therapeutic programmes combining clinical psychological support with holistic therapies such as somatic experiencing, acupuncture, sleep optimisation therapy and trauma release exercises for burnout recovery.
• Wellness for Couples Paired wellness experiences offering shared spa treatments, mindful communication workshops, romantic seclusion and relationship-building activities in luxury global destinations.
• Family-Wellness Holidays Multi-generational wellness retreats combining adult wellness programmes with engaging activities for children, including thalassotherapy, nature experiences and family-friendly spa facilities.
• Corporate Wellness Retreats Executive wellness programmes for corporate groups, team building and leadership retreats focused on stress management, productivity optimisation and team cohesion.
• Solo Travellers Retreats Independent wellness travel experiences for solo guests seeking personal empowerment, self-care and quiet reflection in welcoming, secure environments with flexible daily activity curating.
• Anti-Ageing Retreats Longevity-focused programmes with advanced diagnostics, cellular therapy, genetic testing and high-tech treatments designed to slow biological ageing and optimise long-term health.
• Healing Rewards Partner Programme Exclusive discount programme partnering with UK wellness brands including Asquith, Bhuti, The Calmery, Gazelli House and Nosh Detox to offer Healing Holidays clients continued wellness support post-travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of expertise matching travellers with wellness retreats
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Asquith LondonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsquith is an eco activewear brand for yoga, Pilates, and sports, ethically manufactured in Europe using organic cotton and bamboo. Healing Holidays offers its clients exclusive discounts through the Healing Rewards programme with Asquith.
• BhutiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBhuti is an eco wellbeing escape and members club in Richmond, South West London, featuring yoga, pilates, barre studios, organic vegan café, and spa. Featured in Healing Rewards programme offering exclusive discounts to Healing Holidays clients.
• The CalmeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Calmery offers energy healing services in a modern, intelligent approach to wellbeing. Featured in Healing Rewards programme offering exclusive discounts to Healing Holidays clients.
• Gazelli HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGazelli House is a London-based wellbeing sanctuary empowering clients on their journey to authentic self. Featured in Healing Rewards programme offering exclusive discounts to Healing Holidays clients.
• London Jet CharterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLondon Jet Charter, based at Stansted Airport, offers private jet charter services from turboprops to Boeing 747s for luxury travel arrangements. Featured as a partner for premium client transport needs.
• Nosh DetoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNosh Detox, founded by Geeta Sidhu-Robb, develops allergy-free and nutrition-focused food products. Clients include celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Georgia May Jagger, and Cara Delevigne. Featured in Healing Rewards programme.
• The Sunday TimescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealing Holidays collaborated with The Sunday Times as specialist tour operator for the 2025 World's 50 Best Spas guide. Frances Geoghegan contributed expertise to spa curation, category definitions, and editorial content for the guide covering spas across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Americas.
• Condé Nast TravellercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealing Holidays is featured in and collaborates with Condé Nast Traveller's Wellness & Spa Guide across multiple years (2024, 2025, 2026). Frances Geoghegan has been named World's Top Wellness Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveler, and Healing Holidays has been named UK's Best Wellness Travel Specialist.
• Tatler Spa GuideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealing Holidays is featured in the Tatler Spa Guide, a prestigious editorial partner for luxury wellness travel recommendations.
• British AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBritish Airways is partnered with Healing Holidays for flight booking arrangements, with BA branding displayed on the website as part of travel package offerings.
• FeefominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeefo is the customer review platform used by Healing Holidays to collect and display verified customer reviews (Gold Service rating) on the website, building trust and credibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mr & Mrs Smith: Curated collection of luxury boutique hotels and retreats with an editorial-led, advisory booking model. Most direct comparable in terms of curated advisory, premium positioning, and content-led marketing in the luxury travel space.
• Wellbeing Escapes: UK-based wellness travel specialist curating spa, yoga, detox, and medical-wellness retreats worldwide. Directly comparable in customer base, product categories, and advisory-led GTM motion.
• Red Savannah: Luxury tailor-made travel company offering bespoke, expert-led trip planning including wellness and spa experiences. Comparable in bespoke advisory model, premium pricing, and 40+ years of curation.
• Carrier: UK-based luxury tour operator specialising in bespoke, expert-led holidays including wellness, spa, and cultural travel. Comparable in advisory-led model, premium clientele, and 40+ year heritage.
• Cazenove+Loyd: Luxury bespoke travel company with concierge-style trip design across wellness, safari, and cultural journeys. Comparable in consultative GTM, premium AOV, and repeat-client dynamics.
• Black Tomato: Luxury experiential travel company known for bespoke, off-the-beaten-path journeys including wellness and retreat experiences. Comparable in high-touch advisory model, premium positioning, and content-led brand building.

Broad incumbents

• Audley Travel: Larger UK-based specialist tour operator offering tailor-made travel across many verticals including wellness. Comparable advisory model but operates at significantly greater scale and broader scope than Healing Holidays' wellness focus.
• Scott Dunn: Established luxury tour operator offering bespoke holidays including wellness retreats. Comparable in premium pricing and bespoke advisory model, but operates as a broader luxury tour operator with private villa and ski offerings alongside wellness.

Emerging players

• BookYogaRetreats: Online marketplace for booking yoga and wellness retreats globally with self-serve search and instant booking. Emerging digital-first player that overlaps with Healing Holidays' core offering but competes on convenience and price rather than bespoke advisory.
• Tripaneer: Online marketplace aggregating wellness retreats (yoga, detox, meditation, ayurveda) worldwide. Provides comparison and instant booking — an emerging digital alternative that may divert budget-conscious wellness travellers away from advisory-led specialists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/healinghols
• Facebookfacebook.com/HealingHolidays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healing-holidays

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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