Wellness today is defining travel like never before. The majority of travelers practice rituals to reduce stress at home and now continue those health routines on the road. SwellWomen Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreats are cultivating the concept of slow travel which reconnects guests with their rooted love for seeing the world.

Maui, HI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/22/2016 -- Newness is essentially what every traveler craves when booking a far-flung trip, from unique experiences and cultures to diverse flavors and people. SwellWomen Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreats are honing in on the new, and ensuring their wellness retreats are not only based on experience, but also the ever-expanding concept of slow travel. "Traveling can be frantic and we are reminding our guests it doesn't have to be - we will connect you with nature, provide a sense of place, slow your mindset, and ensure you return home vitally renewed." says SwellWomen's Chief Executive of Bliss, Lulu Agan. And to keep it exciting, SwellWomen is expanding to the powdery white beaches of Tulum, Mexico starting May 2016 featuring a yoga-intensive retreat with renowned instructor Caroline Wybar. Tulum is a Caribbean-chic yet naturally wondrous destination atop the minds of many adventure and wellness junkies this year.

Similar to the slow food movement, the idea of slow travel removes retreat guests out of the heavily touristed areas of a destination and aims to strongly connect them to the local people, cuisine, and culture of a place. Instead of stressful sightseeing, the idea is to savor the fleeting moments and adventures along a trip. "It's not necessarily the length of time you visit a destination, it's the connection and state of mind," says Agan. Through surf, yoga, and the mantra of mindfulness, SwellWomen unites women and men from all over the world, ultimately allowing them to connect deeper with themselves. Guests understand that booking a retreat correlates to wellness and pampering, although SwellWomen encourages finding balance off the board and immersing themselves into their world-class surf and yoga destinations. Mindfulness is a tricky task in this age of media, so asking adventurous travelers to relish in the moment and not wanderlust for what's next, is an art in itself. SwellWomen is reminding their guests to slow down, unplug and get back to the source of why they originally love to travel - for an exclusive, uncommon, and refreshing escape.

About SwellWomen
SwellWomen provides luxury surf and yoga retreats to women and men seeking a newfound experience and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. Based on the Hawaiian island of Maui, SwellWomen has now broadened its reach to provide adventurous surf vacations on the pristine beaches of Nicaragua, El Salvador and Tulum, Mexico.

2016 Dates:
El Salvador - February 27-March 5 (SwellWomen).
Tulum, Mexico - May 28-June 4 (Caroline Wybar Co-ed Yoga Retreat).
Nicaragua - April 16-23 (SwellWomen), April 23-30 (SwellCo-ed).
Maui - July 24-30 (SwellWomen), August 14-20 (SwellCo-ed), September 4-10 (SwellWomen), and November 13-19 (SwellWomen).

Pricing for retreats range from $1,995 to $4,363 depending on choice of retreat & room occupancy.

Contact:
Lulu Agan
Owner
aloha@swellwomen.com
800.399.6284

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After ten years of bliss in Maui rejuvenating the feminine spirit, SwellWomen Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreats are now catering internationally to love and outright wellness junkies. Think exclusive, experiential luxury, and crazy-fresh cuisine.

Maui, HI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/16/2015 -- Wellness is now top of mind for the modern traveler, which is music to the ears of leading surf and yoga retreat outfitters SwellWomen. Wellness has been the intuitive fabric of their mission for over a decade and now they are upping the ante. "We thought why not hand-pick three new exciting destinations, energize romance and get creative in the kitchen," says SwellWomen's Chief Executive of Bliss, Lulu Agan. Unsurprisingly a private chef to the rich and famous, Agan has menus mapped that will entice the health-conscious foodie without skimping on dessert. The first retreat in Nicaragua this past April rolled out their first raw food course with a renowned nutritionist and menu featuring pineapple-passion fruit carpaccio, crisp crudite rolls wrapped in coconut paper with miso cashew dipping sauce, and a divine chocolate-avocado mousse. Not to mention fresh lobster lifted out of the sea to the dinner table perched above the tide.

SwellWomen is also honing in on their SwellCo-ed offerings, enticing couples to book it back to nature. "Challenge exists in every relationship, and the art of surfing we teach colors outside the lines of life back home, erasing egos and unleashing the bare human spirit. It's like we are all kids again and everyone is on the same playground," says Agan. Men are absolutely marking their manhood and connecting to the outdoors more than ever, and the SwellCo-ed experience lends to the pack. Structured learning environments are also more appealing to the guys compared to the days of sheer bragging rights of getting bruised and beat up in the surf. Now inspiring active lifestyles to more than just your well-miled adventure traveler, the retreat team also instills the necessity of yoga and massage, while brilliantly sinking the guest experience deeper than the cush threadcount at the end of the day.

About SwellWomen
SwellWomen provides luxury surf and yoga retreats to women and men seeking a newfound experience and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. Based on the Hawaiian island of Maui, SwellWomen has now broadened its reach to provide adventurous surf vacations on the pristine beaches of Nicaragua, Panama and El Salvador.

2015 Dates:

Maui November 15-21 (SwellWomen).

2016 Dates:

Panama - January 10-16 (SwellWomen) and July 3-9 (Swell Co-ed).

El Salvador - February 27-March 5 (SwellWomen) and March 5-12 (Swell Co-ed).

Nicaragua - April 16-23 (SwellWomen), April 23-30 (Swell Co-ed/Couples only), and November 19-26 (SwellWomen).

Maui - July 24-30 (SwellWomen), August 14-20 (Swell Co-ed), August 21-27 (SwellWomen), September 4-10 (SwellWomen), and November 6-12 (SwellWomen).

2016/2017 Dates:

Panama - December 30-January 5 (Swell Co-ed) and January 9-14 (SwellWomen).

Pricing for retreats range from $2,395 to $3,695 depending on choice of room occupancy.

Contact:
Lulu Agan
Owner
aloha@swellwomen.com
800-399-6284

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After ten years of bliss in Maui rejuvenating the feminine spirit, SwellWomen Luxury Surf and Yoga Retreats go international. Starting with Nicaragua, the successful company’s new owner promises exclusive experience and more exotic destinations for 2016.

Maui, HI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/19/2015 -- Giving women every reason to disconnect and find solace on pristine beaches, SwellWomen just upped the ante with a new, trendy destination on the map. Already a ten­year success story on the island of Maui, the company now broadens its reach to Nicaragua, recently touted "The New Costa Rica" by USA Today and featured fourth in Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2015." With SwellWomen's continued approach to wellness, Owner Lulu Agan is thrilled to offer a unique, experiential luxury retreat in Nicaragua catering to a new wave of women seeking a deeper adventure.

Acquainted with the relaxed beauty of Nicaragua, Agan took a cue from the hype and is behind every detail of this barefoot­-luxe retreat, including exclusive oceanfront villa accommodations boasting enjoyable waves for any level of expertise. As an all­-inclusive retreat, quality is inked in the itinerary with daily gourmet meals prepared by a private chef, morning surf lessons taught by professional instructors, afternoon beach yoga arranged a short step from your hammock, and finally a well­-deserved therapeutic massage to sweeten the deal. Needless to say, the facets of this paradise retreat harmoniously sync to provide the ultimate in self­-care.

Agan said of the Nicaraguan retreat, "Luxury has a new mantra - it's less about what you have and more about a life­-changing experience. Our guests are pampered from the moment they touch down at the airport. First, they are privately transported to a gated community, where a beachfront villa is nestled along the world­-class Colorados surf break on the Tola coast. The women relax in post­-surf savasana after daily lessons along Nicaragua's offshore wind corridor, which provides one of the most renowned and consistent surf spots. All I can say is ladies, come see where the warm water takes you and follow your bliss to Nicaragua."

About SwellWomen
SwellWomen provides luxury surf and yoga retreats to women seeking a newfound experience and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. Based on the Hawaiian island of Maui, SwellWomen has now broadened its reach to provide adventurous surf vacations on the pristine beaches of Nicaragua. Upcoming retreat dates for 2015: April 11-18, 18-25. Pricing for Nicaragua retreats range from $2,295 to $3,695 depending on choice of room occupancy.

Contact:
Lulu Agan
Owner
lulu@swellwomen.com
800.399.6284

Connect:
SwellWomen.com   Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter,  Instagram,  Google +

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Dropbox

Media:
San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, The Star, Shape Magazine, Islands, Living Fit and more.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/swellwomens-surf-and-yoga-retreats-bring-experiential-luxury-to-beaches-of-nicaragua-582069.htm