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Our purpose is to ensure your journeys deliver on your purpose and continue you on a path of discovery and fulfilment

Which 3 words best describe you when it comes planning your own holiday? a) relaxed, inspired, easeful or b) over-whelme...
19/01/2025

Which 3 words best describe you when it comes planning your own holiday?
a) relaxed, inspired, easeful or
b) over-whelmed, over-thinking, paralyzed with indecision

If 2 out of 3 or more where from line b), friends, it's not supposed to be this way!

It's our belief that your 'holiday-feeling' should start from the moment the spark of inspiration hits you. And that the planning should be part of the journey. This is where we come in... Close the 50 tabs you've got open there comparing destinations, reviews, dates and deals. Instead, drop us a short note with your holiday dreams and slip into vacay-mode as of now.

You don't even need to know where you want to go.
We are specialists in delivering what you want, mixed with a whole lot of what you really need.

So, tell us, how do you want to feel?
Why are you dreaming of a journey?
What lights you up?
What soothes your soul?

We will match you with something perfect, and, take care of everything to get you there.

The cure for options-overwhelm, itinerary-overthinking and planning-paralysis friends, is using US!

Let us be the peace of mind you need. Ready to leave the planning stress behind? Reach out and let us make your next journey something special (from planning... to landing).

📢 Only 3 Cabins Left – Is One Waiting for You?If you've been dreaming about this journey, now is the moment to act. With...
17/01/2025

📢 Only 3 Cabins Left – Is One Waiting for You?

If you've been dreaming about this journey, now is the moment to act. With just 3 cabins remaining, the chance to join our exclusive expedition to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands is almost gone.

Travelling 14 Nov - 1 Dec this year, this isn't just a trip; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:
❄️ Explore breathtaking wilderness and untouched beauty.
❄️ Travel aboard the groundbreaking MS Roald Amundsen, complete with infinity pools, hot tubs, and an onboard science center.
❄️ Sharing this journey with a small, like-minded group of adventurers, guided by Mind & Body Travel founder Mark Hodgson.

Mark will be by your side every step of the way, creating an intimate and connected experience, perfect for those seeking more than just a holiday.

For those who’ve been considering booking but haven’t made the leap yet—this is your sign. Secure your place with just a 10% deposit and make 2025 the year you experience the extraordinary.

🔒 Don’t miss out. Drop us a note today to claim one of the last remaining cabins!

$18,995pp including airfares. Secure with a 10% deposit.
Follow the link in the comments for all the information and join us!

Step into Tuscany and imagine a holiday where your daily agenda is simply this: wander through sun-dappled olive groves,...
14/01/2025

Step into Tuscany and imagine a holiday where your daily agenda is simply this: wander through sun-dappled olive groves, cycle past infinite vineyards, and let your senses come alive with the aroma of fresh pasta and the melodies of nature. (Sorry, nearly lost ourselves in a dream there)...

Tuscany’s rolling hills invite you to slow down and explore—on foot or by bike, it’s an active holiday that feels like poetry in motion. Pedal through iconic medieval villages like San Gimignano, where ancient towers rise above a sea of green, or stroll the trails that connect vibrant markets and hidden trattorias serving soul-warming cuisine.

If this sounds like your kind of escape, let us set you away cycling in Tuscany on a self-guided journey with our friends a U Tracks. There are a range of options from 4 days to a month; vineyard meandering to family adventures. Take your pick.

A favourite of ours, 'Cycle the Wine Region of Tuscany'

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Buonconvento 4 nights staying in an organic farmhouse (agriturismo) on a stunning large olive-growing estate as you take day-long roundtrips from your beautiful base. Then cycle past ancient monasteries to arrive in the lovely town of Pienza where you will base for the remainder of your journey as you explore the region daily through vineyards, fig trees and villages.

Price: From AUD $2,490 per person* (based on twin share)
This is the perfect mix of activity, cultural immersion, and sweet presence. Ready to embrace La Dolce Vita? Let us craft your Tuscan escape. 🌿🚴‍♀️

Does anything say 'Christmas magic' like waking up to snowflakes and sipping hot cocoa under starry skies 🌲❄️ While we l...
13/01/2025

Does anything say 'Christmas magic' like waking up to snowflakes and sipping hot cocoa under starry skies 🌲❄️ While we love our prawn, mango and backyard pool Christmases, there's something magical about the idea of a White Christmas. Scenes that fill our favourite Christmas movies and conjour up feelings of nostaglia for something that for many of us, we may never have actually experienced.

So while the memories of Christmas are still fresh and the odd house might still have a string of fairy lights around their front yard palm tree, now is absolutely is the perfect time to plan your future winter wonderland escape. Picture this for Christmas: twinkling lights, snow-dusted rooftops, and cozy evenings by the fire. Magical.

There are so many destinations that can bring this dream to life for you, depending on what else you might be looking for from your journey or who you're creating these priceless memories with. So let us know your Christmas wish and we will work it all out.

Keen to know one of our top picks? The enchanting village of Zermatt, Switzerland. Nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, it’s a Christmas card come to life. Stay at the luxurious Cervo Mountain Resort, where rustic charm meets modern design meets considered wellbeing. Think panoramic mountain views, private spas, yoga, skiing and alpine cuisine to warm your soul.

Ready to make your white Christmas dream come true? Let’s start planning your festive journey together.

*(Tip) Many of our most-loved venues book out well in advance for Christmas, so plan now for beyond 2025 for your dream pick.

Remember last week when the days stretched and blended? Not a clue which one was the current. Wrapped up in slowness and...
10/01/2025

Remember last week when the days stretched and blended? Not a clue which one was the current. Wrapped up in slowness and presence.

Flash forward to today, after likely surviving a week of "reality", suddenly we are all VERY aware of what day it is. The recommencement of the regular routines and the familiar countdown to Fridays.

The good news? (Apart from the fact that you made it). Friends, judging by the state of our inboxes, a lot of you are already onto the cure for the back-to-reality blues... Start planning your escape!

Let’s bring that carefree holiday magic back and get you back to where the names of the days of the week lose all meaning soon.

If you've found yourself day-dreaming your first work-week back away, write-off the rest of today, start fresh Monday. Then...

Drop those dreams into a quick email and send it our way. So you can stop dreaming (aimlessly anyway) and add a countdown-to-holidays clock to your desktop.

Here's to the days where the concerns go no deeper than deciding where to watch the sunset from or whether to take another dip.

Antidote for the hustle.
Balm for the soul.

2025. The year for putting yourself on the priority list and journeying towards something better ✈️

We are back for the year and already planning some incredible journeys for our fantastic clients. It's the time of year ...
02/01/2025

We are back for the year and already planning some incredible journeys for our fantastic clients. It's the time of year we all start thinking about "where" we want to go in the months to come. But what we would encourage you to ask yourself first is, "How do I want to FEEL?"...
Drop you answer in the comments or a DM and we will come up with just the medicine from there ✈️

Beautiful images of the Philippines via @ tropicalpassports

"Truly nothing inspires us more than inspiring you."A heartfelt note from all of us at Mind & Body Travel. From our litt...
23/12/2024

"Truly nothing inspires us more than inspiring you."

A heartfelt note from all of us at Mind & Body Travel. From our little family, to yours.

Friends, we are taking a brief pause over the coming week and encourage you to do the same where you can. Use this time ...
22/12/2024

Friends, we are taking a brief pause over the coming week and encourage you to do the same where you can. Use this time to unplug, disconnect, and be truly present. We, of course, as always, will be on call for any of our travelling clients should you need anything.

For anyone still planning or about to plan their journey, we will be back online from January 2nd and look forward to creating something really special with you then.

A new wellbeing destination awaits in Hoi An, Vietnam. Now open for booking. Experience tranquillity at Namia River Retr...
16/12/2024

A new wellbeing destination awaits in Hoi An, Vietnam. Now open for booking. Experience tranquillity at Namia River Retreat, Hoi An's first and only 5-star wellness-inclusive resort with 100% private pool villas - a sanctuary where wellness is embraced and meaningful connections are nurtured.

Hoi An has long been well-loved amongst nearly every traveller to ever visit Vietnam, though it's not been known for luxury retreat style offers. Until now, that is...

Nestled on Cồn Ba Xã Islet in Hoi An, Namia River Retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary where nature, mindfulness, and wellness converge. Inspired by the richness of Vietnamese heritage, the resort invites you to slow down, restore balance, and embrace the serene beauty of the Thu Bon River.

Quite literally, everything we are about here at Mind & Body Travel.

Offering WELLNESS-INCLUSIVE JOURNEYS drawing inspiration from Southern Vietnamese Herbology (Thuốc Nam), using fresh, local herbs for healing. At Namia, wellness is more than a treatment; it’s a lifestyle. Every guest is welcomed with a 90-minute wellness journey per person, per night to nourish body, mind and spirit.

Take what you need at Namia with their TAILORED WELLNESS PATHWAYS; wellness offerings designed to support your unique needs. Choose from two complimentary pathways, both included with a stay at Namia:
• Deep Rest Pathway: For stress relief, better sleep, and mental clarity.
• Body Balance Pathway: Eases tension, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation.
 
All of this is on the doorstep of some of Vietnam's most beloved streets and experiences.

The perfect complement to a shift an unforgettable Vietnam journey to a life changing one.

Our ultimate suggestion for the perfect Vietnam add-on to come home deeply refreshed.

Or, a fantastic new wellness retreat location for retreat-lovers looking for something different.

Let us create something special for you, and be among the first to experience Namia, Hoi An.

Intentions for the incoming travel year. Less moving. More being moved.Let's shift away from the idea that we need to "g...
13/12/2024

Intentions for the incoming travel year. Less moving. More being moved.

Let's shift away from the idea that we need to "get to" all the places within a destination in order to have experienced it.

Instead, stay still and rather than doing all the moving... stay long enough, and move slowly enough, to allow yourself to BE MOVED.

Be moved by the feeling of a place.
By the intricacies that a traveller is only privvie to if they stay a while and stop to notice.

One of our team is in Bali currently, and in conversation with friend in well-known Ubud, that friend shared, "If someone comes to Ubud for only one day, I guarantee you they will not like Ubud. Because... they won't have time to FEEL it's vibration".

Very true of Ubud, we can attest first hand to this magic.

But also true of anywhere.

In our 2025 travels, let's promise ourselves this. Ease up on the constant movement, and instead, stay longer... and be moved.

Here to help you with is in any way we can.

Current client highlight. Sacred time to disconnect in order to reconnect, at Como Shambala Estate nearby the lush jungl...
12/12/2024

Current client highlight. Sacred time to disconnect in order to reconnect, at Como Shambala Estate nearby the lush jungles of Ubud.

If you've been following a while, you might well be familiar with this deeply considered wellness retreat stay offering.

Our founder Mark recently enjoyed, and shared with us, some time here and was blown away not just by the impeccable best in class wellness facilities, but almost MORE so by the ~feeling~ within the grounds.

Recently, our clients have also been experiencing for themselves what happens when you holiday with the intention of reconnection. And all have the same to say:

Deeply rejuvinating. Inspiring. Healing.
A big exhale, and a return to Self.

This award-winning wellness resort, held significantly between two mighty rivers, with unique thoughtfully residences is inspired by nature and the healing energy of Bali at every turn.

Choose from room-only accommodations and enjoy the spaciousness of leaving your days to flow, or opt for a full suite of holistic healing with their custom Wellness Paths, specialising in nutritious cuisine, diagnostics, Ayurvedic treatments, outdoor activities and more.

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as well as the are our most recommended offerings for those seriously desiring to holiday for the purpose of reconnection.

So if 2025 is calling you to travel back to your Self. Let us arrange this true gift of an experience for you.

If there was ever a more perfect spot for a Sunday, we'd like to hear about it. Because we are pretty sure THIS is it. I...
08/12/2024

If there was ever a more perfect spot for a Sunday, we'd like to hear about it. Because we are pretty sure THIS is it. Introducing The Sundays, now open for first bookings from April 2025.

A boutique escape in Australia's Whitsundays in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Inspired by arguably the best day of the week, and created with families in mind, a getaway designed to help you relax, reconnect and recharge with those who matter most.

"Kick back a little further, pull loved ones a little closer, soak up every ray and savour every moment. While your time here may not last forever, the feeling it inspires will."
..just like a Sunday. Fleeting. But full of feeling.

If you'd like to be among the first to experience this stunning new boutique escape and its waters-edge restaurant, led by the award-winning culinary duo Josh and Julie Niland, now is the time to get in touch.

Ultimate Christmas present perhaps?

Drop us a note and we will sort it all out for you. Easy like Sunday 👌

Them: What did you do on your holiday?Me: Nothing. And it was glorious.Slow Saturday morning inspiration in Sicily.So be...
06/12/2024

Them: What did you do on your holiday?
Me: Nothing. And it was glorious.

Slow Saturday morning inspiration in Sicily.

So before you rush out. Make yourself a coffee at home. Sit outside. And savour it.

And before you, by habit, jump to including a bunch of stops in your next travel set of travel plans. Slow down.

Is it possible that a week in a Sicilian cottage by the sea sipping coffee slowly in the sun might actually give you more than a list of sites and stops ever could?

We think so... Let's chat. Slowly.

Happy weekend ☕️🍑🥐
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📷 by Ekaterina Erokhin

Sunday evening travel lusting. Old world adventure and expedition style grandure nestled effortlessly into the boulders ...
01/12/2024

Sunday evening travel lusting. Old world adventure and expedition style grandure nestled effortlessly into the boulders of the Namibian desert landscape... This is the Zanier Sonop Hotel.

Set on 13,800 private acres of untouched Namibian desert wilderness, this unique and spectacular lodge offers 10 tented suites constructed atop of the rugged and vivid granite in authentic 1920’s British colonial luxury style.

"Stretching from horizon to horizon, captivating beauty and boundless freedom surround you, with adventures from sunrise to sunset" - Zanier Hotels

Sign us up. With a soak and a glass of wine in that bathtub, thanks.

If you're adding a unique adventure like this to your 2025 plans, like us, hit save on this incredible property and drop us a note.

Unique, beautiful, rejuvinating, awe-inspiring nature getaways are our speciality.




📷 vision board worthy images via Zannier Hotels

STOP. This Black Friday. And consider a this a moment 🫴 >> Look. We aren't anti saving some money on something you truly...
28/11/2024

STOP. This Black Friday. And consider a this a moment 🫴 >> Look. We aren't anti saving some money on something you truly need. That's more money in the travel savings account, after all. Are we right?

But friends. This Black Friday.
Before you hit "checkout cart"...

PAUSE. Take a breath. Consider what you REALLY need more of in your life.

What we really need more of in this world.

Is it really more "stuff"?
(Clothes, shoes, homewares, electronics)

OR is it a feeling?
Freedom. Inspiration. Rejuvination. Awe.

🌱

Is it a mountain of clothes in your wardrobe?

OR having your breath taken away standing before of the mountains of Northern Italy in the crisp spring air?

🌱

Just a thought.

Let's make a change this spending season.
Less acquiring.
More inspiring.

Here to support you in that in any way we can.

NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING. Friends, we spoke to you a few weeks ago about a phenomenal new journey just announced by our frie...
26/11/2024

NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING. Friends, we spoke to you a few weeks ago about a phenomenal new journey just announced by our friends at Tas Walking Co.

Ten years in the making. Something truly special. A celebration of culture, landscape and connection. The Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk.

This incredibly considered journey is officially now taking bookings.

We heard from a great deal of you that your hearts were sparked by this experience, as ours have been. So reach out if you'd like deeper information or to be among the first to journey come April 2026.

Our signature Hosted Journeys are something special. A gathering of good people sharing unforgettable experiences (and u...
25/11/2024

Our signature Hosted Journeys are something special. A gathering of good people sharing unforgettable experiences (and usually a good laugh). Steve recently returned, along with our extended Mind & Body family, from cycling New Zealand's stunning Otago Rail Trail.

As a crew, they cycled through incredible scenery, stopped at milestones and shared moments that took their collective breath away. Spent hours sharing stories with each other and characters they met along the way (sometimes well into the night, over a NZ wine or two). They challenged each other and themselves. Laughed (a lot). And collected memories that will last a lifetime.

We asked Steve how he would sum up their journey in just 3 words.
He gave us 200.
But pushed for just 3...
🚲Challenge
🍻Laughter
🏔(Awe-inspiring) Scenery

Stay in touch for our upcoming Hosted Journeys.

Including Antarctica 2025 with Mark! Which is now open for bookings and filling.

Travelling is always unforgettable.
Travelling with great people, is even better.

Join us!

Summer rail through the Swiss Alps ⛰️🚈 2025 now open! The Bernina Express is one the most iconic train journeys in the w...
14/11/2024

Summer rail through the Swiss Alps ⛰️🚈 2025 now open! The Bernina Express is one the most iconic train journeys in the world. And with vistas like this, is it any wonder?

Reservations have opened up for the 2025 Europe Summer season, and they sell out super quickly!

So if your dream Euro Summer 2025 looks a little like this, now is absolutely the time to be getting in touch, friends.

Let us reserve your pick of the seats now while it's yours.

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About Mind and Body Travel

Travel is more than just a destination

At Mind and Body Travel we view travel as something more than just experiencing a new destination. We believe that travel should deliver nourishment for our soul, clarity for our mind and focus for our life to be the best version of ourselves.

​Modern life is travelling at an unprecedented pace. Stress is everywhere - and the digital age has further ensured we cannot escape it.

​With 15 years in Senior Roles across the Travel Industry, the founder of Mind and Body Travel, Mark Hodgson has seen and experienced first hand the positive impact that travel can have on mental health, wellness, stress and relationships. A vast majority of people invest all their energy into family and work life leaving no time or energy to invest in themselves. It is this core challenge that drives the passion at Mind and Body Travel to motivate our clients to take time for them.